Why We Love A Sloe Gin Fizz A classic Gin Fizz is a cocktail made with gin, fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda. (It can include an egg white to make the cocktail texture slightly frothy, but this is an optional add-in.) It is a light and refreshing beverage in its most traditional form. However, you can also make a vibrant Sloe Gin Fizz, combining regular gin and Sloe gin....

You know I am a HUGE fan of slow cooker recipes that can be just popped straight into the slow cooker with NO browning first, but what if we prepped these in advance too for convenience that’s on another level? Yes it’s possible! Here are some of my favourite recipes – made into… DUMP BAGS! A dump bag is where you prepare all (or most) of the ingredients for a slow cooker meal, then:...

I am in love with my smoker. (No, I don’t smoke cigarettes, but meat is another thing.) That juicy smokey flavor is hard to beat when cooking up a pork loin. Because it’s a leaner cut of meat, smoking lets it keep all its juiciness for a tenderer roast. I still remember Auntie and me playing around with different ways to cook pork. The loin is an economical cut that does best slow-cooked....

Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe The biggest cooking day of the year is over, and I bet you could use a weekend off from cooking. Yet, it seems there are always hungry mouths to feed, and about half of those mouths will turn up their noses to leftovers, even sacred Thanksgiving leftovers. So how do you use up your fridge full of food in a way no one will complain about? You make this Creamy Turkey Soup Recipe with smoky poblano peppers....

Recipe card Savory Crackers (Baked Nippattu) Savory crackers are called nippattu (nippat) and are available in almost all South Indian bakeries. They are enjoyed as an evening snack with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Nippattu or Crackers are spicy and salty. The onion adds a unique sweetness, and sesame seeds add a wonderful aroma to these baked treats. Nippat snacks can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for at least 15 days....

Rosemary is a perennial herb that can keep propagating once it has set its roots in the soil. It only requires minimal maintenance. Plus, a little pruning so that it will not grow taking up space in the area where it is planted. That I think would be a great help that these herbs can easily grow and be cultivated. Makes them easier to find, right? Best Substitutes for Rosemary We can substitute rosemary depending on the flavor profile that we want to add to a dish....

I drove past IKEA recently, only to remember that I haven’t shared one of the most famous meatball recipes on the entire planet. Now, I love shopping there, and I can browse all day! I’ve even driven there occasionally just to get a Swedish-meatballs-and-sauce fix. But ever since our big move, I decided I didn’t want to get stuck in traffic for those delicious meatballs anymore. That gave me the best reason ever to make my own homemade Immulate Bites version....

An authentic Tacos al Pastor Recipe with a crunchy twist! I’m serving my all-time favorite taco filling with crunchy taco shells and fresh pineapple today. It’s a fun way to freshen up this classic recipe. Tacos al Pastor. Spicy chile marinated pork cooked on a spit over the fire, then shaved into crispy bits of porky perfection. Well, that’s not exactly how we’re preparing it today. But I can assure you, the famed tacos al pastor flavor will shine through with zesty boldness....

Here it is! Tandoori turkey is a recipe that’s been two years in the making. So many people have contacted me requesting a Pakistani-style turkey recipe for their South Asian Thanksgiving celebration, commonly called ‘Indian Thanksgiving.’ After lots of trial and error, here is the final thoroughly tested recipe to make your holiday cooking a breeze. If you’re more of a classic turkey person, check out my best Thanksgiving turkey recipe....

Dessert Cravings Sometimes we crave things at the wrong time of year… Am I right? For instance, right now when I should be dreaming about berry desserts and watermelon I have my heart set on pumpkin cheesecake bars. Obviously, I could go ahead and make them, but it just seems wrong to make pumpkin anything until at least September. However, I have found a way to fudge on these unspoken seasonal rules to some degree....

I am sharing a classic tomato sauce pasta recipe, or as I like to call it, pasta in red sauce. It is the ultimate definition of comfort food. So easy to make, tastes delicious, and is highly customizable. From shrimp and chicken to beef and vegetables, you can add ingredients of your choice to make a delicious bowl of red sauce pasta just the way you like. Ingredients Required Tomato sauce: I have used homemade marinara sauce flavoured with garlic, onion, and basil for this pasta recipe....

Potatoes are a staple in stews and soups and, of course, as a side dish. Heck, I even love making them for snacks – HELLO, french fries!! That aside, baked potatoes are probably the easiest, most hands-off way to make them. Wash them, poke them with a fork, and bake until tender. So, I decided to make a new and improved baked potato. And twice-baked mashed potatoes are as mouthwatering as they sound....

This is the 6th weekly family meal plan I will be sharing on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and so many of you asked for all of the info in one place, so here it is. Watch out for the videos of each recipe coming each night this week, so you can cook along. For reference, I shopped for this Meal Plan in May 2022 at Aldi and it cost £32....

Za’atar is an herb and a spice blend with the same name. A mix of thyme and oregano is typically used because it’s easier to find and tastes very similar. Another name for za’atar is Syrian oregano, which tells you how closely they’re related. The reason I used plural when referring to zaatar spice mixes is that everyone has their favorite blend. And no matter who tries it, someone is always going to say, “This isn’t like my grandma’s....

In India, like many other tropical regions, mangoes are available during the summer season in abundance. From the beginning of March to the end of August, green and ripe mangoes are all over the market. So summer is the right time to try all those mango recipes you have bookmarked on your Pinterest board. Green or raw mangoes are mainly used for making Indian pickles, chutney, and drinks. But with ripe mango possibilities to experiment are endless....

It’s amazing how a simple dessert can lift our mood. Why is it that we crave something sweet when we’re stressed? And for happy occasions, we celebrate with cake. There’s always room for dessert, no matter our mood. So, this summer, satisfy your sweet cravings and try these insanely delicious summer dessert recipes to keep you in a cheerful mood and feel refreshed despite the hot weather. 😉 Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake2....

I always love picnics growing up. I mean, who doesn’t? Some of the happiest childhood memories always involve picnics. Homemade Pineapple Juice2. Southern Sweet Tea3. Lemonade Picnic Bread and Sandwiches Chicken Salad Sandwich5. Tuna Melt6. Chicken Sandwich7. Egg Salad Sandwich8. Cucumber Sandwiches9. Focaccia Bread10. Pita Bread Picnic Finger Foods Sausage Rolls12. Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels13. Flaky Homemade Biscuits14. Homemade Tortilla Chips15. Beef Empanadas16. Lemon Blueberry Scones17. Deviled Eggs Picnic Salad Grape Salad19....

What I love about baking is having to enjoy sweet treats made completely from scratch. The feeling is so rewarding after you take a bite of your masterpiece and serving your loved ones with homemade baked treats. They will surely find comfort and feel the warmth as they bite on every handheld snack and delectable cake you baked for them. Fill their memories with the lovely aroma of cinnamon and freshly baked goodies this fall season and it’ll surely remind them of home and holidays no matter where they’ll be....

To make this jello dessert, you can use any flavored jello to get the colors you want. I love to use strawberry for red and blueberry for blue. You can even go with cherry or raspberry for the red color. I use agar agar or unflavored gelatin mixed with milk, cream, and vanilla extract for the white-colored jello layer. These days pina colada jello is also available, which you can use to make the white layer....

Oh HELLO 6 weeks of school holiday time to fill. I’m super excited about no school runs and time with my little pals, but, I’ve learned the hard way that planning the summer is the best way of making it fun. In previous years, I’ve always asked them to write down 10 things they’d like to do over the summer, but last year I came a cropper as they were a bit outlandish sometimes....