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How We Discovered Green Risotto The very first time I tasted Spinach Risotto was in a small family-owned restaurant in Florence, Italy. It was one of the few restaurants we found in Florence that did not cater to tourists. No english on the menu. No english-speaking waiters. No pizza, spaghetti, or meatballs available. Just true Italian comfort food, without apology. We absolutely loved it! After trying to make out the menu with our limited Italian vocabulary, we glanced around the restaurant and ended up ordering by pointing at what looked good on other tables....

Why We Love This Summer Salad Recipe Classic fajitas are one of our favorite quick and easy dishes. Typically they feature stovetop seared or grilled chicken or beef, sweet and vibrant bell peppers, onions, and lots of toppings snuggled into warm flour tortillas. These amazing grilled chicken fajitas are perfect for summer! Light and lean Chicken Fajita Salad gives you all the glorious fajita flavor, without being loaded down with tortillas and sour cream....

We do love anything curry in our house, especially me! There’s something captivating about that curry aroma and the earthy, perfect balance of sweet and savory with a hint of heat. My obsession took me to making my own homemade curry powder that tastes way better than store-bought. Trust me! You won’t buy those you find at the grocery store soon after you have your first meal using my homemade curry....

I’m not sure I can find a meal that can’t be improved with the addition of squeaky cheese. Who’s with me?! For these Halloumi Fajitas, we take our favourite Greek/Cypriot cheese and add some spice, veggies and the usual sides. It really is super simple. Why you’ll love this Halloumi Fajitas recipe ⭐️ Ready in 15 minutes ⭐️ Light and colourful for warm days ⭐️ Fun for the whole family to make their own wraps I wanted to make sure that our latest fajita recipe could also be made as a super quick and fuss-free midweek meal....

It’s uncharacteristically cold here, in Los Angeles, these days. I’m not all that ready for the chill of winter. I don’t think I will ever be ready. I will be spending a lot of days indoors, so my sister-in-law is whipping up some akamu (from scratch) also known as pap or ogi and I am going to watch her do it. She tells me she got this… who am I to disagree?...

I have been making homemade whipped cream for years now and it’s always better than its store-bought counterpart. You can actually really taste the difference. Once you try it, you will be a convert and an avid fan. Truly a game-changer! HUGE PLUS – it’s customizable. And with today’s Valentine’s Day, you’ll be needing it more than you can imagine as toppings to your favorite desserts or waffles. Don’t worry, this won’t take much of your time and it’ll be ready before you know it....

Oh how I love poached chicken! Just hearing the word makes me feel fancy already, not to mention the flavors added in every inch of this meat. I know what y’all might be thinking “that’s just fancy boiled chicken”, but trust me, it’s totally more than that. So what is poaching and why are so many people using this cooking method? Well, let’s dive a little deeper. And I’ll tell you, your chicken breast will always come out juicy, and tender while taking a little to no effort at all!...

Why We Love this Italian Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe If you need a filling dinner in a flash, you know your best bet is an easy one-pan meal. Bonus points if it only takes about 30 minutes to make! And what makes it a true winning weeknight recipe is that it is budget-friendly as well. So here we go: Easy? Check. Quick? Check. Wallet-friendly? Check. There you have it – Ground Beef with Potatoes is the ultimate meat and potatoes dish!...

Jamun Raita or Black Plum Yogurt Salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious Indian recipe, prepared in less than 5 minutes that can be served as a side or condiment with any meal. One of the best recipes to try during summer when jamuns are in season. No Indian meal - vegetarian or non-vegetarian - lunch or dinner is complete without raita, lassi, curd, or milk. I am surprised that such a frequent dish from Indian cuisine is not on my blog....

As an all-around gal, all I want to do after a tiring day is to eat a healthy bowl of salad and one of the healthiest salads out there uses kale. I know what you’re thinking, “But Imma, that just tastes like grass.” Lol 😂. Not this one dear! Coz this Kale Salad recipe is packed with flavors and nutrients that taste just like a rainbow. Help your body be the best it could be and, at the same time, relax with every bite....

Why We Love This Lavender Syrup Recipe Most cocktails with a kick of pizzaz include a simple syrup in the recipe. This, well, simple component adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance even the most stout alcohols. We have a tutorial on How to Make Classic Simple Syrup, as well as infusing various herbs and spices into simple syrup. However, we wanted to get really specific on Lavender Simple Syrup, the most alluring sweetener for summer!...

Summer is one of the best seasons for sweets and it’s going by pretty fast. So let’s just stop for a while and bask in the season before it’s over. I really love summer desserts because of the many fruity flavors you can try. I like lemon in particular because it gives the right tanginess that makes you feel refreshed. More so, if it’s served as a lemon curd on top of any delicious dessert!...

About Lemon Rice Lemon Rice is a popular South Indian rice recipe. It is also known as chitranna or elumichai sadam. Stupid easy, and bursting with the flavors of lemon, this chitranna makes all your one-pot meal dreams come true. It has the nuttiness of peanuts, the spiciness of chilies, and the bursting tartness of lemon. And all the flavors are absorbed by the rice. It is purely delicious. We were introduced to this delicious fried rice recipe during our stay in South India....

Like any other Indian kheer, in taste and texture, Makhana Kheer is delicious and creamy. This kheer recipe highlights the simple, fuss-free making process and the creamy texture. It is the perfect Indian dessert for a falahar diet, as many communities refrain from eating whole grains while fasting. You can also make dry fruits makhana rice kheer for other festive occasions. The only twist we have introduced in the Makhana Kheer Recipe is adding barnyard millet (samavat rice) and dry fruits....

The Weekends are different for all of us. For some it’s a time to catch up on sleep, for others, it’s total do-nothing time. For me? Baking! Getting up in the wee hours of the morning before anyone is up then cooking up a storm…enough to stir up my neighbors. During the holiday season, I’m always bent at trying something extra special and this my friends, takes that honor. Hello!...

When I was growing up, it was customary to have avocados with our meals for optimal enjoyment, just like it’s customary to butter everything in the States. I love using butter in savory and sweet foods, but sometimes I want a change (aka, a healthier option). To top it off, roasting garlic mellows it out and adds a lot of depth of flavor without overpowering the other delicious ingredients. Including avocado instead of butter in this mashed sweet potato recipe reduces the saturated fat content and provides healthy fats....

What is Peda or Mathura Peda? Peda or Pera are semi-soft bites or sweet recipes originating from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. The main ingredients used to make peda are khoa and sugar. You can add flavorings like cardamom powder, saffron, pistachios, etc., if desired. Peda is also known as pera, penda, pede or pedha. Mathura Peda vs Dharwad Peda The cooking style is very similar for both pedas. The difference is in the browning process....

Meal Plan 20 features a variety of favourite classics as well as some newer meal ideas to keep life interesting! All easy, low cost and totally delicious. With this latest weekly meal plan (number 20) we’re keeping life interesting by combining a few family favourite classics, such as Toad in the Hole, with some brand new creations, like Crispy Cauliflower Tacos (yum). As always, we’re focusing on those low-cost and easy-to-find ingredients, and simplifying as much as possible for those busy midweek days....

This is the 9th weekly 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 June 2022 at Aldi and it cost £32.03....