I couldn’t be more proud of that list of accomplishments if I tried. And none of those things would have been possible without you all. Even by my busy standards, that’s quite a list of things to accomplish in just a few short years. So, I’ve decided that it’s time for me to take a break. Why I’m Stepping Away From Blogging The last few years have been incredibly rewarding as I have been able to learn so many new things, make countless new friends, share my love for food, and watch you all transform your health for the better....

Besides the preparation of Chakrapongali ,some of the mouth-watering authentic flavours of Andhra cuisine like Semai Payasam(sweet prepared with vermicilli and milk), Bobattu(stuffed Indian sweet bread), Masala Vada (deep fried doughnut shaped lentil dumplings), Pulagamu prepared with fresh rice from the harvest and pesara pappu (split yellow moong dal) ,Kalagalupu Kura (mixed vegetable curry) with chikkudu kaaya(lima beans), vankaaya (egg-plant or brinjal),mulaga kaadulu (drumsticks), kanda (yam),plaintain(raw banana),teepi dumpallu (sweet potatoes),mixed vegetable stew,kobari perugu pachadi (coconut-yogurt chutney) and daddojanam (curd rice) are prepared in almost every Telugu home....

4.5 from 2 reviews 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, grated 2 bay leaves 1 tsp dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp red pepper flakes such as Aleppo, Maras, or Urfa 1 tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 lb/455 g green cabbage, shredded Fine sea salt 1 cup/240 ml low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock 1 tsp white or yellow miso 2 Tbsp chopped parsley ¼ cup/8 g grated Parmesan...

Gorgeously (or shockingly?) green, this broccoli purée is a welcome change from the usual steamed or roasted broccoli. It’s also a great low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. Gorgeously (or shockingly?) green, this purée is a welcome change from the usual steamed or roasted broccoli — and it’s also a great low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. Similar to my cauliflower purée, it’s made by first steaming the broccoli florets in a flavor-infused liquid, rather than boiling them....

Unless you have a fully stocked kitchen with dozens of baking pans, chances are that you’ll run into a recipe where you don’t have the specific pan required. In fact, a cake pan substitution is the subject of most recipe questions I receive. I figured it would be easier to store all of this information in one convenient place for us all to reference. Welcome to my Cake Pan Sizes & Conversions lesson!...

Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Side Dish Creamy and savory. A rich combination of whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, and melted butter creates a creamy and savory base. Comforting and satisfying. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any cozy meal. Easy preparation. Simple to make with minimal effort, making it a go-to side dish for busy cooks. What Is The Difference Between Corn Casserole And Cornbread?...

In this classic Italian stuffed shells recipe, there’s no need to parboil the pasta—just stuff, bake, and enjoy! When I think of classic Italian stuffed shells, I think of cozy Sunday night dinners around the table with family. This recipe, adapted from Big Flavors from Italian America by America’s Test Kitchen, fits that bill perfectly. The recipe is fairly simple to make because there’s no need to parboil the shells before stuffing them....

The Dog in Chinese Astrology represents loyalty,friendship, infinite courage,mighty fortitude and hidden strength. I went Indo-chinese with ‘Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken Legs’ today,a starter dish which has a tangy,sweet and spicy flavor.I enjoy cooking Chinese inspired Indianised food and this dish doesnt require much effort and is a very simple recipe.You can play around with the spices and sauces. Fish plays a large role in Chinese festive celebrations.On New Year’s Eve it is customary to serve fish for dinner,symbolizing a wish for abundance in the coming year....

If you are a chocolate and cream horn lover then this recipe is for you. My husband loves cream horns and we would often buy the store bought ones as I always thought they would be complicated to make. But not any more thanks Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets. These Puff Pastry Sheets make the cream horn recipes so easy and delicious always! The traditional and popular cream horns recipe usually have Puff Pastry Sheets filled with whipped cream....

Let me just start this post by saying, that if you enjoy a buttery and nutty flavored pastry then this tartlet recipe is for you. If you like the taste and flavor of rye flour then you will enjoy this pastry. I’ve been practicing making several different types of classical pastries at home but using whole grain based flours. They make a richer and more flavorful pastry base though they can be tricky to work with depending on the type of flour being used....

So I had a hankering for crème brulee. I love to order this dessert in restaurants, but I’ll only order it if I’m confidant it’s going to be done really well. Bad crème brulee is so disappointing! I’ve had thick jelly-like versions, and grainy-scrambled-egg-like versions. Bleurgh!! There aren’t too many things that make me grumpy (no comments from you please Chris) but a waste of a dessert makes me really grumpy....

On a hot day like today, there is nothing more refreshing than a chilled yogurt based drink. Prepared a smoothie using chilled homemade curd, fresh mint leaves and cucumber. Quick, easy and a healthy way to get calcium into your diet. Blend 1/2 cup of peeled and diced cucumber, 2-3 fresh mint leaves, few ice cubes, 1 1/2 cups thick low fat yogurt, few tbsps of water (for a thinner consistency) and pinch of chaat masala powder or black salt....

These sweet potato pancakes — deliciously spiced with a blend of curry, cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper — are worth every bite. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I tend to stay away from fried and carb-laden foods. With the exception of desserts, I take more of a South Beach approach to cooking. But for Hanukkah, I cave in to tradition. Eating fried food is the whole point and these sweet potato pancakes — deliciously spiced with an aromatic blend of curry, cumin, ginger, and cayenne pepper — are worth every bite....

These were inspired by a carton of Trader Joes sea salt & turbinado sugar chocolate almonds. Aka the snack I COULD NOT STOP EATING. Have you ever tried them before? If so, you know the struggle. Quality ingredients are key. Use pure chocolate (not chocolate chips—save them for your chocolate chip cookies instead). I opted for bittersweet chocolate, but semi-sweet works just as well. If sweeter chocolate is more your style, milk or even white chocolate works too....

I obviously do not want to harm anyone by sharing this killer recipe, but I am almost 100% positive these cookies will make you weak at the knees. “Falling to the ground in a chocolate trance” sums these up quite nicely. Today, you’re getting 3 forms of chocolate in each bite of this fudgy cookie. A chocoholic’s pure dream. Into this dough went melted pure chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate chips....

No reviews Sweet potatoes are not everyday fare in the Mediterranean, so this is not a traditional dish, but the combination of sweet, warm flesh and cold, salty olives and feta is irresistible. Roasted pumpkin works well too. – Diana Henry – Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons (Aster, 2024) a little olive oil For the Feta and Marinade 8 oz/230 g feta cheese, roughly crumbled 1/2 Tbsp fennel seeds 1 medium-heat red chilli, seeded and cut into fine slivers 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed extra-virgin olive oil For the Garnish 1 cup/130 g black Kalamata olives small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped freshly ground black pepper Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

This is one of those recipes I’ve tweaked over time. The first version I published back in 2015 was made healthier than your average copycat takeaway with the addition of lots of broccoli and mangetout (snow peas). I’ve got to admit, I leave the veg out now.As much as I like shoehorning a few extra veg into our meals, I feel the beautiful steak and sweet-salty sauce in this stir fry just needs to be enjoyed in its own right....

1 Preheat oven to 200 C for 10 mts. Grease and flour an 8″ inch baking pan. 2 Cream the sugar and yogurt until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add baking pwd and baking soda and combine. Leave aside for 3 mts. You will find that bubbles appear. 3 Add vegetable oil and vanilla essence and mix well. Now, slowly add little sifted flour/maida (about a tbsp) at a time and fold into the wet ingredients....

Looking for a quick and carb-y side dish to pair with your soup, chili, casserole, or to grace the Thanksgiving table? Or what about an elevated biscuit for your breakfast sandwich? Try everything biscuits. They bring an unexpected flavor to the dinner table, taste phenomenal sandwiched with eggs and bacon (or smoked salmon and cream cheese), and are remarkable dunked into a big bowl of tomato soup. While we all love homemade rolls, bread that doesn’t require yeast is always appreciated!...