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Chicken puff (Kerala style). With chicken cooked with spiced onion mixture, these puff pastry parcels are packed with a ton of flavor. Perfect as a snack or light meal! If you love buttery, flaky layers of puff pastry, I want to tell you all about a must-try snack recipe that pairs perfectly with your afternoon tea. But before we go to the recipe, a little about this much-loved snack. Whenever I visit my hometown, apart from the massive shopping spree, my second favorite thing to do is visiting the local bakery....

Chutney vinaigrette. Beautifully vibrant and delicious dressing for your favorite salads. The classic vinaigrette gets a flavor punch with the addition of Indian green chutney. Add a drizzle of goodness for amazing taste and flavor. Why I Love This Flavorful Vinaigrette Recipe Whenever I come across the term, ‘vinaigrette’, my mind roams around two things: First, the delicious combo of oil and vinegar, and then the endless varieties of green leafy salads that are going to soak in this incredible flavor....

Cumin rice (Jeera rice). Love the distinct flavor and aroma of cumin seeds? Then create this restaurant favorite featuring simple rice cleverly infused with this fragrant spice. Serve this rice on its own, or pair with your favorite curry for an easy weeknight meal. In fact, there’s no shortage of varieties to choose from when it comes to cooking with rice. I think each and every cuisine has its own unique rice dish focusing on local ingredients and cooking style....

Easy Crepe Recipe. The perfect fancy weekend breakfast or dessert showstopper. Learn how to make basic crepes for your sweet or savory creations. Make them even more delicious with layers of your favorite flavors. Nothing beats a classic crepe for a delicious treat! The French cuisine is, undoubtedly, the heart of culinary world. Be it the heartwarming onion soup or the beautiful croissant, the classic French dishes always strive to add that wow factor to simple ingredients....

Garlic mashed potatoes. Love buttery, fluffy mashed potatoes? Your classic favorite just got even tastier with a little help from roasted garlic. This incredibly flavorful potato mash is super delicious and loaded with browned butter, garlic and herbs. Great side for your beautiful roasts! Perhaps, it’s the silky texture that make mashed potatoes a classic favorite. Without a doubt, it depends directly on the ingredients you use in this recipe. Both butter and milk play a huge role in creating the perfect fluffy potatoes....

Greek spinach rice (spanakorizo). Greek style spinach dill rice that also happens to be nutritious as well as healthy. Vegan and gluten-free, this is one of the most flavorful ways to add more greens to your diet! Oh so delicious! Nothing says healthy quite like fresh green produce. Be it spinach, silverbeet or vibrant herbs, a touch of goodness to your everyday meal comes with umpteen health benefits. From simple stir fries to pies and casseroles, it’s a great way to add more nutrition to your diet without much effort....

Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad). Bright, summery salad loaded with your favorite veggies. Tossed together with aromatic spices, this salad is healthy yet delicious. Perfect recipe for your clean eating menu! Making fresh green salad from scratch is equal parts delicious and time-consuming. Yes, you know that salads are totally healthy - it’s why you need to incorporate them into your diet. So, if you are willing to spend some time chopping up a few veggies, you’re ready to take your first step towards eating healthy....

Kerala mussels fry / kallumakkaya fry. Team mussels with aromatic spices and crunchy coconut slices to create a delicious side dish packed with flavor. Deliciously authentic and incredibly tasty! As the holiday season is fast approaching, I want to share with you a simple yet super delicious recipe that also turns out to be a stunning side dish. Enter this Kerala style mussels fry also known as kallumakkaya fry. Even though mussels are a favorite in my household, I rarely make them just because of the long preparation time required....

Mongolian sauce. Give your stir fries a delicious upgrade with this classic sauce recipe. With a simple combo of soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch, this sauce is guaranteed to make your stir fries extra delicious. When you think about stir fries, what comes to mind? Easy, quick, nutritious meals loaded with deliciousness. However, the most important element of a good stir fry is the sauce. A beautiful combo of classic ingredients to create the ultimate stir fry sauce....

Once in a while, my heart yearns to steer away from super spicy curries and indulge in something different, yet enticing and fulfilling. That’s when my adventure mood kicks in, and I start to explore the world – I mean the culinary world. I’ve great love for steak, and in this recipe I’ve paired it with Moroccan spices. I know steak always taste great with rich gravy. But I decided to make a puree this time with roasted beetroot....

Thanksgiving menu 2022. Check out this delicious menu to kick off the holiday season. From appetizers to desserts, these dishes are guaranteed to impress every foodie in your life. Gathering around a gorgeous feast and celebrating with family and friends - this is what Thanksgiving is all about. The key to enjoying the day is doing all the prep work in advance. In fact, it’s a heartwarming time to share good food....

Ground beef fried rice recipe . Running short on time? This authentic Chinese style rice recipe perfect for quick and easy dinner or lunch. This one-pan wonder is packed with protein, kid-friendly, nutrient-loaded and budget friendly, and is made with ingredients you already have in your pantry. The bold umami notes of soy sauce and oyster sauce bring in maximum flavor with minimal prep. Perfection in a wok! Why I Love This Easy Fried Rice There’s a fried rice recipe to suit every tastebud, whether you want protein-rich or loaded with veggies....

Aloo palak. Soft potatoes meet delicious greens in this restaurant style stir fry dish. It boasts the ultimate flavor from chilies, garlic and aromatic Indian spices. Best part? This nutrient loaded dish only requires 15 minutes cooking time. There’s something about a vegetable laden dish that makes it feel extra nutritious. In fact, there are a lot of ways to jazz up the flavor of humble veggies. One is adding fragrant spices to a simple veggie stir fry....

Bombay frankie . For a delicious meal that the whole family will love, try these street style wraps bursting with classic flavors. Prep the filling with potatoes or chicken tossed with aromatic frankie masala. Spread the wraps with schezwan sauce, add the filling, and then top with cabbages and green chilies in vinegar. Add a fiery spicy kick with a light sprinkle of chat masala. Why I Love These Wraps Let’s be honest: street foods are pure magic combining both taste and comfort....

Chai hot chocolate - To make chilly days warmer, this hot chocolate hits the spot. A winter favorite, this comforting, spiced cup of chocolate drink packs a flavor punch from the aromatic blend of Indian chai spices. What’s your most favorite way to spend a cold winter afternoon? Well, I’ve quite a few favorites. Relaxing on my couch watching the latest blockbuster, playing silly games with the kids, or sipping on a comforting cup of hot cocoa....

Have you ever tried Chettinad style food that is well-known for their extra spice kick? Yes, I’m talking about the super spicy, aromatic cuisine that captivated the appetite of foodies across the country. It’s a spice lover’s haven! When it comes to fish fry, I usually go with Kerala style fried fish . But, whenever I have more time, I prefer this elaborated version of fish fry. I think my favorite part of this Chettinad fish fry is the wide range of whole spices used in the recipe....

Chinese macaroni. A beautiful bowl of macaroni adorned with Chinese spices and assorted vegetables. This delicious twist to classic pasta is the right way to sneak greens into your diet. Without a doubt, this nutritious pasta is going to be a weeknight favorite. Welcome to the crazily delicious world of fusion recipes. The truth is recipes that bring together different cuisines have been on the spotlight for the past few years....

This two-ingredient oats dosa recipe is a variation of South Indian dosa, and it makes a healthy and nutritious start for your day. Moreover, it’s just as crispy as a regular dosa. What happens after all the holiday celebrations? Everyone switches to a ‘diet’ mode in an attempt to shed all those extra kilos. Right? I know, I’m talking about healthy food much too early. The holiday season is in full swing....

Kalakand. The classic Indian milk fudge gets an “easy to make” tweak with paneer. Ready in 15 minutes, this 3 ingredient sweet is perfect for any special occasion. Just cook paneer with condensed milk and then cut into squares to create melt-in-your-mouth sweet treat in no time at all. So decadent! There’s no denying that desserts, in general, are totally addictive. From frosted cakes to creme brûlée and tiramisu, the list is endless....

Sauteed bok choy. A clever way to sauté bok choy with loads of flavor and a crunchy addition of sesame seeds. The delicious sauce featuring a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes is totally amazing. An epic side for your next Asian inspired meal! Nothing puts a complete look to a meal than a gorgeous side. Much more than a regular dish, in my opinion, it’s a statement element that can completely transform a meat loaded meal....