Butterflying or Spatchcocking a chicken is one of my favorite ways to cook a whole bird. The bird cooks much more efficiently, the skin turns crispy all over since it is butterflied or laid flat, skin side up, and it also looks fancy on the dinner table. Baharat is a spice blend used in parts of North Africa and the Middle East and carries a deliciously warm aroma, add a pinch of chillies to complement that heat....

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Chaas, a refreshing summer drink, is basically a diluted, salted yogurt drink. In India, its more popularly known as buttermilk. Thick curd or yogurt is beaten and diluted with water to the ratio of 1:2 i.e for 1 cup of curd, you need to add 2 cups of water. This plain chaas recipe is only flavored with salt and/or black salt. Most home cooks have their own favorite flavors of chaas based on the region....

Hope you enjoy this Chakli recipe!! If you give this recipe a try, please rate by clicking stars ⭐️ in the recipe card. Thank you ❤️ ! You can also follow me on Facebook | Instagram to see what’s cooking in my kitchen!! I love these with my tea and they make such an excellent snack or a quick breakfast option. In this post, I’m sharing how to make the instant chakli recipe without bhajani flour....

Ahhh spaghetti. Such a simple ingredient, yet loved the world over. Served in the classiest restaurants and the cheapest little cafes – it’s one of the best staples money can buy. I probably love it too much. I can easily put away as much as Chris (my 6ft husband), and served with a rich tomatoey and chicken sauce too? Just give me the pan and a fork. Fortunately, with it being January (and after all that Christmas indulgence) this is a lighter recipe....

Working on curry recipes is becoming a bit of a thing during weekends. I think we’ve got over 20 curries in our curry section now! We’ve had quite a few reader requested curries, and I’m slowly starting to build up a collection of side dishes to serve with that old Friday night favourite.Is there something you’d like to see in there? What does dhansak taste like? Dhansak is quite a mild curry with a lovely thick sauce – make thick by the addition of red lentils....

I make these when I just couldn’t be bothered to cook anything complicated, and as an added bonus, my picky eater loves this chicken kebab recipe. What is Chicken Tikka? Chicken Tika actually means a chicken nugget, if you will. That’s the closest I can come up with for a translation. So..umm..Indian chicken nuggets? Sounds weird, tastes amazing! What is the difference between Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala? I have a super simple, very authentic recipe for an Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala....

Tell Me About These Chocolate Caramel Coconut Cupcakes Texture: These coconut cupcakes are fluffy and moist. They’re probably the first cupcake we’ve ever made from scratch that completely melts in your mouth. Thanks to the cake flour, egg whites, and canned coconut milk—they are just so light! Flavor: We took our favorite vanilla cupcakes and infused them with coconut flavor using coconut oil, coconut extract, canned unsweetened coconut milk, and sweetened shredded coconut....

Oh man, you wouldn’t believe how quickly this cheesecake was demolished by out little family of four. It’s quite a rich dessert, so I think you could easily get 12 servings out of it. I made it on a Friday and it was gone by Saturday night. A slice after tea, a slice with a cup of tea, a slice in front of the TV later……. It’s no wonder I seem to spend two weeks of any month putting on five pounds, and the other two weeks losing them again!...

Sometimes I fancy a lasagne-style dinner, but the thought of the effort and number of dishes involved puts me off.This is recipe is what I turn to on those days! It’s quicker and easier because we’re: Swapping out bolognese sauce for a chorizo, bean and tomato sauce (with plenty of extra veggies too).Swapping out lasagne sheets for tortillas – means we don’t have to wait for it to cook through and soften – it just needs to be heated through....

This post is written in collaboration with Mill Street Pub & Kitchen, Oakham. Food is definitely the thing that Chris and I have most in common. We both work on Kitchen Sanctuary full time, we cook and photograph pretty much every day, and yet we still find time to talk about food during the gaps! We love to eat out, not only as a way to spend quality time together and to enjoy being cooked for, but also as a source of inspiration....

The only ingredient to be careful is with the use of fresh coconut, which can easily overwhelm the other flavors (if used more than the required quantity). This subtly sweet based chicken curry is quick to prepare, once you have all the ingredients on hand and makes a great curry with chapatis, steamed white rice or biryani. Try it and it sure will enthrall the palates of your family and friends....

What is Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings? I was inspired to make this soup simply out of the desperation to finish the frozen dumplings from my freezer and the red Thai Curry Paste sitting in my refrigerator. The soup is made of a rich coconut curry broth, with onions, scallions, mushrooms, and garlic. I use the store-bought Red Thai Curry Paste, Frozen Vegan Dumplings, and Coconut Milk, to make this recipe super quick!...

Let’s make a fun variation of puppy chow! But first thing’s first… Puppy Chow = Muddy Buddies I receive a lot of confused questions about this! Depending where you live, this Chex cereal snack mix can be called Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies. I grew up calling it puppy chow. But no, this is not dog food! Originally made with peanut butter and chocolate, this Oreo cookie variation is totally irresistible....

It’s one of those meals that has everyone at the table silent, except for the sounds of chomping and lip-licking. I’ve learned that I need to portion these out onto plates, rather than putting a platter in the middle of the table, otherwise arguments occur. Yes, there might be the right amount of tacos on the serving platter for the number of people eating, but if ONE piece of fish drops out of a taco, things can get physical!...

[feast_advanced_jump_to] I finally got around to updating this recipe. I first published it on the blog 7 years ago (check out the embarrassing old photo at the end of this post), and since then I’ve made it countless times. It’s my most made ‘dinner salad’ – i.e. a salad that will satisfy me for dinner, rather than leaving me feeling hungry and a bit short-changed. I first had it in a restaurant many years ago in my home town of Southport called ‘The Barking Frog’....

Why You’ll Love This Soup Effortless. Throw everything in the crockpot, set it, and forget it. Your slow cooker does the work.Flavorful. This soup is packed with aromatic herbs and wholesome ingredients.Customizable. Adjust the veggies and seasoning to suit your taste.Freezer-Friendly. Make a big batch and freeze some for later – your future self will thank you! Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is a beloved classic that never goes out of style....

What Is Special About Cucumber Sandwiches? Light and Refreshing. The fresh cucumbers provide a crisp and hydrating bite, perfect for warm days.Simple and Easy to Prepare. With minimal ingredients and effort, these sandwiches are a breeze to put together.Versatile for Any Occasion. Whether it’s a high tea, picnic, or a light lunch, cucumber sandwiches fit perfectly.Elegant Presentation. They look sophisticated and are sure to impress guests. This recipe for Cucumber Sandwiches is a timeless classic that offers a refreshing twist to your snack time....

WHAT IS DAHI VADA OR DAHI BHALLA Dahi means yogurt and vada is fritters (deep fried kind) so the literal translation for these is fritters dunked in yogurt. The base of this dish is vada (fritters) made of Urad dal (split skinned black gram lentils). These crispy vada are also known as Medhu vada and taste super delicious on their own with side of green chutney. Thus you get two dishes using one recipe, winner!...

Dal pakwan, is a classic Sindhi breakfast meal that is a favorite among the few Sindhi food dishes that I have relished so far. I can eat it for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. An indulgent Indian food delicacy that is hard to resist and addictively good. Pakwan is a deep fried, crisp, flat bread prepared with all purpose flour or maida, whole wheat flour and carom seeds or ajwain....