2024 thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy the perfectly delicious friendsgiving or thanksgiving dinner with holiday themed menu. Turkeys, mash, casseroles, stuffing, and dessert ideas that will set you up for a fantastic meal with your loved ones and friends. One of the biggest days of the season is fast approaching. And while most of the people spend the day enjoying a delicious spread, plenty of people will also be looking for easy recipes to whip up an easy yet lip-smacking dinner....

Indian potatoes and cauliflower a.k.a Aloo gobi. Cubes of potatoes and cauliflower florets coated in spices, accentuated by a sprinkle of garam masala. It’s always my first choice for dinner on a super busy day. It’s quick, easy, and very healthy. Moreover, perfect when I want to cook simple meals for the family. With just a few basic ingredients from the pantry, you can cook a hearty vegetarian dish really quickly....

Asian sticky ribs. No matter the season, these lip-smacking ribs with the sticky layer and utterly delicious sauce is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Marinate ribs in the marinade, and bake them to perfection. Serve with the dipping sauce, fried rice and greens. Whether it’s a gathering or weekday cooking, meals that are ‘easy prep’ are a game changer. I love easy meals slow cooked in a crockpot or in an oven....

Avocado grilled cheese sandwich. This sandwich is cheesy, buttery, packed with avocados and addictingly delicious. It’s loaded with all the flavors of your favorite avocado toast, but with garlic butter bread and lots of mozzarella. Perfect breakfast to start your day! Truth to be told, avocado toast is one of my most favorite breakfast dishes on the planet. Fresh and flavorful, avocados are packed with nutritious goodness and they are absolutely tasty....

Beetroot dip -Made from fresh beetroot, yogurt and spices, this beet dip is not only delicious but also packed with goodness. Plus, it’s also a vibrant addition to your holiday entertaining menu. The much awaited official party season of the year is nearly here. At the moment, you should probably be thinking about party food, decoration ideas, and all things entertaining. Talking about party food, one important element that pops up in my mind is dips....

The vibrant beetroot halwa, a popular Indian sweet made with beetroots, is a treat for both your eyes and taste buds. When it comes to Indian sweets, halwa is one of my favorite treats. The best part is you can make halwas with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables turning them into healthy desserts. Carrots, pumpkins, bananas- you name it. I happened to have a few beetroots sitting around in the refrigerator....

Best Chocolate Cake - Let the sweet aroma of decadent chocolate fill your home with this chocolate cake made from scratch. Super moist and delicious, this cake is an indulgent treat for any special occasion. The luscious chocolate buttercream frosting makes this cake taste out-of-the-world. 2018 is almost here and we’re going to celebrate it with my favorite chocolate cake. I think this cake is so perfect to start another year in the most delicious way....

Creamy mushroom fettuccine - Ridiculously easy yet flavorful pasta recipe to help you put dinner on table in just 30 minutes! This pasta is laden with mushrooms, green peas, cream, parmesan and delicious bites of chicken. A great way to enjoy the deliciousness of classic pasta! One of my favorite dishes to make on a busy weeknight is pasta. Honestly, I have a huge collection of pasta ideas in my recipe repertoire....

Easy falafel recipe. Authentic, crispy and light Middle Eastern classic loaded with chickpeas, herbs and spices. Transforming simple ingredients to flavorful snack or appetizers for your next gathering. These delicious bites make for a great tasting snack or add to pitas for a healthy lunch idea. The real advantage of buying dried chickpeas is the fact that it can be stored in your pantry for a very long time. The only negative is that you have to plan ahead and soak them for at least 8 hours to reduce the cooking time....

Gulab jamun cupcakes - Make your favorite gulab jamun a real show stopper with these easy to make and fun cupcakes recipe. Cardamom-spiced cupcakes are topped with decadent buttercream, and are finished with gulab jamuns to create these cute festive treats. To be very honest, I’m going through another “super busy” phase. I really feel like the days are too short, and I have a yard long to-do list. However, it’s not going to stop me from telling you all about these super cute cupcakes....

Healthy avocado yogurt dip. Packed with goodness, fresh tasting and ready in a few minutes, this green dip sets the mood for healthy eating. In fact, nothing beats the creaminess and amazing flavor combo of this delicious addition to your appetizer menu. Food trends come and go. It’s a fact. Even though I love good food and cooking in general, I hardly follow any sort of food trends. However, when avocados became hugely popular, I literally fell in love with them....

Whenever I’ve latte from a coffee shop, I always think I need to make it at home. I know, barrista made coffee from freshly ground beans is awesome. And I’m pretty sure that your coffee machine is one of your favorite kitchen appliances. But imagine this, you’re stuck at home, your coffee machine is out of order, and you really need a cuppa (too many catastrosphes at once, I know)....

Schezwan sauce. The Indian version of fiery spicy sauce originated in China and a quintessential element of Indo-Chinese cuisine. With its spicy, sweet and savory combination of red chilies, soy sauce and vinegar, this gorgeous red sauce tastes amazing in stir fries and dips. If you love extra spice kick to your delicious dishes, this is a must try. Inspired by Chinese szechuan sauce, this Indo-Chinese sauce is super easy to make at home and is a popular addition to Indian street foods....

Delicious. Warm. Inviting. Spicy. All these make a simple curry a perfect one. When you add another word, “easy” to the above words, you’re definitely talking about this north Indian lamb curry. Can’t believe? This is one of the easiest curries to make as most of the cooking is done in the oven. Why wait then? Ingredients ▢ 2 kg lamb cut into small pieces ▢ 2 big onions thinly sliced ▢ 8 cm ginger finely chopped ▢ 10 garlic cloves finely chopped ▢ 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ▢ 4 teaspoon ground cumin ▢ 4 teaspoon ground coriander ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika ▢ 1 teaspoon red chili powder ▢ 1 teaspoon garam masala ▢ 8 cloves ▢ 6 cardamom pods ▢ 2 cinnamon quills ▢ 4 bay leaves ▢ 400 g canned tomatoes or 5 large tomatoes quartered ▢ Coriander cilantro leaves, to garnish ▢ Oil ▢ Salt to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius....

Some evenings, just like you, I spent a lot of time scratching my head for meal ideas. But yesterday I didn’t want to waste my time and energy brainstorming for new recipes. So I went straight to the kitchen and started to scan my fridge. What happened next? I found a small bunch of kale sitting next to a pretty cauliflower. The very first thing that came to my mind was a kale version of dal palak....

Manchurian sauce. This classic stir fry sauce used in Indo-Chinese dishes exhibit the perfect balance of myriad of flavors from ginger and green chilies to soy sauce and vinegar. Plus, a touch of greens like green bell peppers (capsicum) and spring onions (scallions) add a little extra interest. Cook low and slow adding layers of ingredients (flavors), and you are well on your way to re-creating this Indian restaurant favorite at home....

No bake mini oreo cheesecake. Oh so decadent, rich, no bake bites of oreo heaven! These delightfully delicious mini desserts topped with whipped cream, oreo crumbs and mini oreos are undoubtedly an oreo lover’s dream. Ridiculously easy to make and dangerously addicting! If you love entertaining and is looking for amazing dessert ideas, mini cheesecakes are the way to go. These statement desserts come with “easy to prep, no bake” feature making them guaranteed winners....

Scallion pancakes (Spring onion pancakes). Your favorite flatbread just got a refreshing healthy touch with green scallions or spring onions. Here’s the foolproof recipe to recreate this Chinese classic at home. Flaky bites of pancakes dipped in the soy based sauce screams deliciousness from all angles. When it comes to cooking with herbs and greens, I simply can’t go past the beautiful scallions or spring onions. They’re are very versatile and can be incorporated into a wide variety of recipes including omelet, soups, stews, stir fries, fried rice etc....

Shrimp crostini with avocado. Add instant ‘wow’ to your party table with this easy appetizer idea. This no-brainer recipe features crispy baguette topped with dreamy green guacamole and spiced shrimp (prawns). Try these healthy tasty bites for your next gathering! Beautiful, golden, crisp, little toasts - isn’t that the perfect description for crostini? Well, there are many ways to adorn these little beauties, the possibilities are endless. Perhaps, it’s one of the easiest customizable appetizers and yes, the ideal way to bring ultimate deliciousness to your next gathering....

When weekdays turn hectic, I always rely on easy recipes. There’s one such recipe I make again and again, nearly every week. Tandoori Chicken . Now who doesn’t love a good roast chicken? And plenty of leftovers? Even though I like to turn them into wraps and sandwiches, my favourite leftover idea is salads. When the experimental mood strikes, you never know what happens next! I can’t say how much I love this salad....