What is ‘Loaded Nachos’? Imagine your favourite crunchy tortilla chips topped with fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, refried beans, roasted veggies, sour cream, and cheese. That is loaded nachos – a real outburst of Mexican flavours! Loaded Nachos is an appetiser perfect for large gatherings or as a family sharing platters. More Reasons to LOVE Loaded Nachos perfect for game nights or backyard bbq requires less than 30 minutes possible vegan, gluten-free highly customizable crowd-friendly snack...

Salads are always a hit here at home during summer. We may have our own preferences when it comes to what we want in our salad, but this Watermelon Salad here gets the nod from all three of us. Once summer starts to roll around, I seriously go on a watermelon shopping spree. Do you do that, too, or is it just me? Nevertheless, I was determined to share with you guys my clever tips on how to pick a watermelon....

But you don’t have to just be at university to get the most out of this meal plan – it’s for anyone who’s feeing the pinch or simply want to save money on their food bill. I hope these £1 student recipes to give you some inspiration. This is a little bit of a different meal plan today. Some of you asked for inspiration for students going off to university so here we are!...

I mean, if we’re totally honest, chicken thighs don’t sound like the most exciting main course meal, but believe me when I say there is literally 👏 so 👏 much 👏 you can do with them. Personally, I’m a sucker for chicken thigh recipes that involve saucing things up with international flavors. Still, I must admit there is something really comforting about a perfectly baked chicken thigh straight out of the oven too....

So here’s a list of popular comfort foods that you can easily tweak for a healthier version. Healthy Comfort Foods 1. Pizza This is one of my favorites, so it wasn’t a surprise to see it top the list of popular comfort foods. What I absolutely love about it is that it is super easy to make it healthy. Making a gluten-free or cauliflower crust and topping it with veggies is a terrific way to get your kiddos to eat their vegetables....

Let’s face it! Cooking every night of the week can get old. Changing things up with new and exciting flavors will get you back into the swing of things and put a bounce in your step and a sparkle in your eyes. Chicken breasts may not be the most economical choice, BUT it is one of the fastest and easiest cuts available. And when you have very little time to get a healthy dinner on the table, having these babies in the freezer can be a lifesaver....

At the first sight of this seasonal veggie in the supermarket, it’s on repeat in my weekly menus! We just can’t get enough of this winter vegetable throughout its peak season (October through December). This curry dish was inspired by the easy aloo sabzi recipe on this site and pairs well with this easy lentil curry. Ingredients Acorn SquashCooking OilGarlic PasteFenugreek SeedsCumin SeedsBlack Mustard SeedsTomatoesRed Chili PowderSaltTurmeric PowderAmchur Powder (Mango Powder)Cilantro...

This is absolute comfort food right here. There is just something so warm and cozy about apple cobbler recipes, am I right? Spiced, saucy apples with a satisfying cobbler top – this is one of those desserts that will have you going back for seconds even when you are totally stuffed. And I’m going to let you in on my top-secret trick that makes my recipe for apple cobbler really shine....

This is an award-winning recipe. If you like this, also check popular readers’ favorite apple cheese Danish made with puff pastry sheets. Jump to:Recipe cardAbout cream cheese Danish with applesIngredientsStep-by-step instructionsTipsMore apple recipes User Reviews Recipe card About cream cheese Danish with apples This is a shortcut recipe with a twist to a traditional version, where instead of flaky puff pastry sheets, individual wonton wrappers or sheets are used. For the filling, I have used sweetened cream cheese to give a nice crunch, coarsely powdered pistachios and almonds, and flavored with vanilla extract....

Secretly, I’ve been grilling all year long… even in the dead of winter. Yet, I hear rumors that some of you have yet to pull the cover of your grill in 2014. Well my friends, it’s time! So to inspire you to crank up the backyard flames, I’ve got an amazing beef ribs recipe that will set the bar high for all your other grilled favorites. My asian-inspired beef ribs and brushed with a tangy glaze made with seasoned soy sauce, fish sauce, sriracha, garlic… and Musselman’s Apple Butter....

Coconut Almond Balls Almond balls, also known as no-bake almond bites or badam ladoo, are a ball-shaped Indian sweet recipe made with almonds (badam), dry coconut flakes, sugar, cardamom, and desi ghee. These almond laddus are one of the best treats you can make for special occasions or festivals like Diwali (Deepavali), Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami in the form of prasadam (prasad) or mithai. These bite-size treats can also be taken as snacks for school and office....

Words can’t best describe how mighty TASTY this one-pan shrimp dinner is. It’s better than any fancy restaurant plate I’ve tried. Plus, the homemade version comes together in less than 30 minutes! And if you’re a busy mom, too, that’s a major win!! What I like most about this baked shrimp recipe is that you don’t need fancy, hard-to-find ingredients. Simplicity never tasted so good. Isn’t it true that the easiest recipes are many times the tastiest?...

Bay Leaf Substitutes Oregano The strong aroma and flavor of oregano come close to bay leaves. Surprisingly, it is in the mint family and has that “mentholiness” of bay leaves. You can substitute one leaf with ¼ teaspoon of dried oregano. Thyme Very similar to oregano, this herb is also a good substitute. You can substitute one leaf with ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme. Oregano & Thyme The wonderful aroma of both of these spices combined comes the closest to a bay leaf substitute....

Why We Love this Recipe Who doesn’t love a hearty handheld meal? We have an awesome Chicken Shawarma recipe on the site and thought we would offer a beef variation as well. These amazing Beef Shawarma wraps are popular street food, like the Middle East’s version of burritos, tacos, or sandwiches. They include heavily spiced marinated meat, served on pita bread, or various forms of flatbread, and then topped with fresh tomato and cucumber salad, and often tzatziki sauce, or another yogurt-based sauce....

The History Sweet potato casserole is a staple at Thanksgiving in the Southern United States of America. Originally a tuberous root from modern Peru, it is believed that the sweet potato has been grown in the US since the mid 17th Century. The warm and humid climate of the South makes it the perfect breeding ground for this vegetable. Similar to Yams, originally the sweet potatoes of Thanksgiving were diced and cooked in a sweet glaze....

This post contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if you click through and buy something, at no additional cost to you! French vs. American Omelette French omelet is rolled into a cylindrical shape before serving and has a soft and moist interior. During the cooking process, you will have to shake the mixture in the pan constantly. The exterior of the cooked omelet is pale/bright yellow....

Summertime is when all the farmer’s markets are filled with a variety of mangoes and their sweet aroma. In India, mangoes are available from March to May, but some varieties are available until the end of August. However, from personal experience, the best mangoes are available in the months of April and May, as it is the peak season for this fruit. Once the rainy season starts, the mangoes won’t be as sweet and have a short shelf life....

Hey guys, happy Friday! I know that you’re still in an October pumpkin kick, but let’s forget pumpkin for now. ‘Cause right here on the blog TODAY is a product of love that I’ve been retesting over and over for almost a year. Yes! It took me almost a year to finally say “Yes, this is it” for this recipe. But trust me, it truly is the best EVER, at least for me, my family and friends....

I am sharing a unique Boondi Raita recipe with the flavour of fresh herbs. It is one of my favourite raita recipes, because of its soothing colour and refreshing taste. There is no cooking involved, and all you need is 20 minutes. Ingredients For Raita Boondi: The key ingredient of this raita recipe is Boondi. The word ‘Boondi’ is a Hindi term for tiny crispy fried gram flour balls. It is a ready-to-use ingredient, easily available in supermarkets or grocery stores under the section of Indian dry snacks....

Brazilian Truffles If you are looking for a rich, chocolatey, incredibly indulgent and delicious treat, buddy, you came to the right place. Bonus: these truffle delights don’t even need to be baked. Brazilian Brigadeiro is a fun and easy no-bake dessert to make any time you’ve got a sweet tooth craving. The base of the recipe includes just sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter, all cooked into a thick, rich fudge....