Recipe card Asparagus fried rice When in season, make the best use of it, whether it be vegetables or fruits. I like to make recipes in spring with fresh and mildly flavored asparagus. In this fried rice recipe, I have used only asparagus. You can combine it with seasonal favorites like peas and broccoli. If you have leftover rice, this fried rice can be made in less than 10 minutes. Also a good lunchbox recipe....

Today I have served almond milk with phenori or chiroti - South Indian pastry. One of the best dessert or sweet to try this Diwali, Navratri or holiday season. Badam Milk is also known as badam doodh or badam paal or badami haalu in Indian languages. This can be served on daily basis as a tea and coffee substitute, on special occasions like Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Ram Navami as a welcome drink....

Bone broth became the rage a few years ago when people started doing the paleo and keto diets. I’m not into fads, so I ignored the ruckus. But then I found out how much better homemade beef stock can be. The great thing about this beef stock recipe is that you have complete control. You can get as fancy or simple as you want. Use just bones and water, or add all the deliciously aromatic spices to create a masterpiece....

Why We Love Chicken Tortilla Soup Our easy chicken tortilla soup combines tender chicken cooked in a tomato-based broth with bold spices and creamy cheese for a super comforting meal! Often, tortilla soup is made with tortilla chips in the broth to make it nice and thick, and it topped off with more for a nice crunch. Everyone has their own version of chicken tortilla soup that they prefer. Some are thick like gravy....

Steak is one of my go-to comfort foods that just makes everything better no matter what kind of day I’ve had. Having a variety of seasoning mixes makes it so much easier. Steak isn’t a cheap cut of meat, so I like spicing it up to make a good thing better. Steak SeasoningBearnaise SauceBlackened SeasoningBerbere SpiceJerk Seasoning The Best Steak Recipes Pan-Seared Oven-Roasted Steak2. Steak Tips3. Smoked Beef Brisket4. Oven Tri-Tip Roast5....

Why We Love This Black Bean Soup Crock Pot Recipe I’m serving up my favorite Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup Recipe today. The easy mid-week meal is light, healthy, and ridiculously comforting. You’ve got to try it! Life has a way of changing us. As we move through various seasons of triumphs and sorrows, personal development buries its roots in some of the most unassuming aspects of our lives. For instance, when I was a young cook, I would spend countless hours creating ultra chefy meals....

Are you in need of an adult getaway? Lt. Dan and I have noticed the older our sweet babies get (now 13 and 15 years old) the more harried the daily grind becomes. The school schedules, homework, alternating sports practices, and constant onslaught of “special events” can be overwhelming. Sometimes we just need to get away for a short time to recuperate. We firmly believe a few days of self-care here and there lead to an improved outlook on life, better parenting, and better spousing… Is that a word?...

Also, check out our collection of the best and most popular Indian snack recipes. About this recipe Bread pakora, also called pakoda, bread bajji, chop, or fritters, is made by dipping the bread slices in chickpea batter flavored with spices and frying until crisp and golden brown. This snack is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Refrain from mistaking this pakora for an aloo bread pakora or Punjabi bread pakora recipe where the aloo bonda stuffing or batata vada stuffing is placed between two bread slices like a sandwich, dipped in the chickpea batter and fried....

Breakfast Potatoes – Easy Breakfast Potatoes that is guaranteed to please any potato lover -Spiced with Creole/Cajun seasoning . And for extra flavor throw in some bell peppers and onions I don’t know about you but I like to switch up my breakfast routine and eat something scrumptious every now and then . And these breakfast potatoes always come in handy. I posted this recipe a while back with a different method, parboiling first....

Seriously, there is so much to love about pound cakes. The fact that they’ve been around for literally centuries speaks for itself. And it makes sense. Nothing is more comforting than flour, butter, sugar, and eggs whipped together into a warm baked good. There’s also the ease factor. Pound cakes are just so easy to make! Truly, all you need is basic ingredients and a few simple baking techniques, and you’ll have the perfect dessert to enjoy with your friends every single time....

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Foxnuts (Lotus Seeds) The Phool Makhana is also known as lotus seeds or foxnuts. It is produced in India, Korea, and Japan. Today, foxnuts are considered an excellent low-calorie, anti-oxidant, gluten-free, vegan superfood. The caramel-coated roasted makhana is my newfound obsession! I am sure you will ditch the caramel popcorn for this roasted makhana. I make it for: snacking: it is perfect for munching or nibbling throughout the year festive parties: it makes an excellent snack for festive get-togethers movie night: whether it is a Netflix marathon or a romantic movie night, it has become one of our favourite bowls of snacks to share....

If you’re a chai tea lover, get hyped because this homemade chai tea latte recipe is out of this world delicious. You’ll do everything from scratch (well, except picking and drying the tea leaves), which makes the results oh-so-tasty. Made-from-scratch cooking is easier than most people think. Besides, when you taste this homemade version, you’ll see the little extra prep work pays dividends. This Starbucks copycat is a true treat....

Recipe card Punjabi chole masala Punjabi Chole or Chickpea Curry is a popular vegan and gluten-free Indian vegetarian curry dish where the dried chickpeas are soaked and pressure cooked, then mixed in onion tomato gravy with aromatic spices. Chole bhatura and chole chawal is a popular combo served on the street side and in dhabas across North India. You can serve chana masala for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack during special occasions or parties....

It was a random Sunday evening when I thought of putting the leftover shredded chicken in my refrigerator to some good use. Then the enchilada sauce sitting on the back of my kitchen shelf instantly gave me the idea to bake something that I never cooked before. And within a few minutes, my house got filled with the irresistible aroma of this classic Mexican dish. Well, that was my enchiladas story; it’s about time that you make yours and surprise your family with this cheesy-comfort food dinner....

What could be possibly better than red, juicy and fresh strawberries covered in an inviting chocolate and finished off with beautiful sprinkles? It’s one of those desserts that you totally can’t ignore whether you’re already full with all the savory stuff or you have a special diet preference. They simply are a great indulgence with a lesser guilt as they only contain lower calories per piece compared to other desserts....

I love cobbler because it’s fast, easy, and soul-satisfying! Plus, cobbler is a great way to enjoy fresh fruit in season. But when I added homemade cinnamon rolls on top instead of the classic cobbler biscuits, I was 100% addicted. Two delicious classics come together to create one sinfully scrumptious treat! So grab a cup of chai tea latte and enjoy this easy-to-make dish. Enjoy it as a hearty breakfast or topped with whipped cream for a decadent dessert....

Why We Love This Comeback Sauce Recipe Comeback Sauce… The quintessential southern dipping sauce is served with everything from fried oysters to raw veggies. It’s a poor man’s remoulade, made with just 6 ingredients including mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and a couple of other well-selected ingredients. If you are a southerner, have ever lived in the south, or wish you lived in the south, you should know how to make classic Southern Comeback Sauce....

I love homemade Southern cornbread, hot from the oven and loaded with butter and honey. And leftovers are no problem because I have the perfect cornbread salad recipe to use them up. A while back, we had a family reunion and more than one of us took cornbread. Needless to say, we had plenty left over. The subject turned to great ways to use leftovers, and cornbread salad was one of the ideas....

Cornmeal Coo coo aka CouCou. Creamy, thick and hearty Polenta – Caribbean style. An intriguing side dish with tons of flavor. Cornmeal can be bland and boring but it’s loved for its versatility as much as it’s sweet corn flavor used in both savory and sweet recipes throughout the world and in my household. I always have a container of cornmeal on stand by– definitely a pantry staple for me....

Why We Love Baked Brie Bites Once upon a time, the only appetizer I ever made was baked brie. You know… the old classic wheel of brie cheese wrapped in puff pastry and topped with jam or berries? I had a special relationship with this molten bundle and it played the part of my escort to many a holiday gathering. Yet as time progressed, I felt the need to branch out in my party food endeavors....