I am sharing how to make flaky, crispy, melt-in-mouth shankarpali using deep frying, baking, or air frying techniques. Recipe Ingredients Flour - I use maida or all-purpose flour as that’s how traditionally these are made. You can substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier version. There is something so irresistible about these flaky, crispy, bite-size cookies that literally melt in the mouth and you just can’t stop! They are that addictive!...

I have many friends from the Marwari Jain community. Whenever I visit their homes, I am offered a glass of chilled shikanji aka shikanjvi, a flavorful summer cooler that is rich in Vit C. It is popular in Northern and Central India as well as Pakistan. What is the basic difference between normal nimbu pani (lemonade) and shikanji? Lemonade is a mixture of normal water, lemon juice and sugar with a pinch of salt....

[feast_advanced_jump_to] I love how juicy and tender the beef in this recipe is. Just a little bit spicy and a little bit tangy too. I can put far too many of these tacos away in one sitting!Of course this isn’t a traditional recipe. Traditional barbacoa – which is believed to have originated in Barbados, but is more commonly known now as Mexican cuisine – uses meat (lamb or goat usually), that is slow roasted for several hours in a pit that is topped with maguey (agave) leaves....

It’s been 3 years since I posted a new cheesecake recipe. And it wasn’t even a real cheesecake. It was a swirly twirly number by the name of pumpkin cake cheesecake. Today we’re visiting the swirly twirly cheesecake atmosphere again. We’re trading pumpkin for peanut butter, chocolate, Snickers, and caramel. Let’s take a second to think about what this Snickers cheesecake means. A layer of Oreo crust which is BUTTER and OREOS....

I’ve made these white chocolate cranberry cookies countless times over the past several years and decided to add them to my annual holiday cookie lineup called Sally’s Cookie Palooza. They’re festive, a fan-favorite, and there’s hardly ever a crumb leftover. There are a few tricks to this cookie magic, so let me share some tips I’ve added over the years (including reducing the dough chill time from 2 hours to 1 hour)....

Growing up in India, Navaratri is always a special time. On Ashtmi, all the girls are invited for lunch/ brunch, and the menu is Kale Chane, Sooji Halwa, and Pooris. I loved being kanjak and would look forward to enjoying this delicious meal on Ashtmi to celebrate Ambe Maa. My Mom makes Ashtmi thali for my sisters and me every year and prays for us. It has been a ritual for so long in our home, and now I make this puri, chane, and halwa for Inaaya too....

There are endless variations to the chicken curry and today’s chicken curry is prepared with the same basic ingredients as any normal chicken curry, the only other major ingredient is cashewnut paste. The spice level of the curry is high due to the use of black pepper and chilli powder. But the blending of cashewnut paste with the spices offsets the spicy flavor of the curry and gives this dish its unmistakable, not-too-rich, subtly sweet, warm and spicy flavor....

Why You’ll Love This Amazing Appetizer Quick. Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish. Effortless. Minimal preparation for a no-fuss cooking experience. Incredibly Tasty. The blend of garlic and spices combined with the creamy texture is a match made in heaven. Healthy Option. Packed with protein and fiber, this hummus is a nutritious choice for snacking. What Does Spicy Hummus Taste Like? Spicy hummus combines the rich, creamy texture of traditional hummus with a kick of heat....

Do you like my Christmas tree? I’m quite proud of it. The first five were pretty dodgy, but I got the hang of it after that. My problem was, I was trying to wing it. Just squirting on the icing and expecting it to look like I bought it from the bakery. Instead we had pools of green icing dripping off the sides of cookies – looking like Shrek just had a bogie explosion....

This is the best homemade beef jerky recipe, and it’s easy to make without any special equipment. After road tripping with my family and sampling jerky from gas stations along the way — and spending a small fortune on it — I resolved to come up with a good homemade beef jerky recipe. The good news is that beef jerky is surprisingly easy to make and doesn’t require any special equipment other than a standard oven, baking sheets, and wire racks....

Most of the time when it comes to gluten-free baking, I tend to plan for disasters. You never how things will turn out or taste, the lack of gluten makes for a high-risk cake venture that could easily end up in the garbage. But thankfully with this new Baking flour mix from Bob’s Red Mill, it’s now much easier! Every trial with this cake recipe worked perfectly and the cake crumb is delicate and delicious....

I originally published this recipe in 2017 and have since added new photos and more helpful decorating tips. Not to toot my own horn, but… I have absolutely zero talent when it comes to piping writing on cookies and cakes. Zero zip zilch. LOL. Pen and paper, great! Piping frosting on cupcakes and flooding icing on cookies, totally manageable! But combine writing + piping, and I completely lose control of my hand....

Just in case Valentine’s Day cookies, red velvet cake, and crème brûlée aren’t enough for your February 14th celebration, I have a swirly-topped cupcake for you. These were a BIG hit with taste testers, and the Nutella stuffed inside is such a delightful surprise! These Valentine’s Day cupcakes are filled with Nutella and topped with strawberry Nutella swirled buttercream. And yes, they’re every bit as lush as they look!!...

Varamahalakshmi vratham is round the corner i.e on the second Friday of Sravana masam which falls on 28th August, 2015. Women folk in Andhra and Southern states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are gearing up for this special festival. Pre festival cleaning gets underway with homes thoroughly dusted, cleaned and decorated to welcome Goddesss Lakshmi. Lakshmi Ammavaru is draped in the finest silks, adorned with gold jewellery and the pooja room is decorated with the choicest flowers....

The full recipe for this dish is available in my cookbook, Veg-Table

Steak is so expensive these days! Whilst I love using a nice tender, marbled piece of ribeye for a stir fry, it’s not always practical, or cost effective (especially when you have a couple of hungry teenagers to feed too). This is how to use a cheaper cut of beef/steak, such as rump, for your stir-fry, whilst still ensuring it’s soft and tender. After all, no-one wants a chewy stir fry!...

Blogging is fun because not only because I get to share my love for food and photography and get a little crazy about food but I also get to connect with people that share my love for all of this craziness. When Meg of Beard and Bonnet asked me to write a guest post for her, I was more than happy to do it. Meg is one of the friendliest and sweetest bloggers I have met over the course of blogging and she has always been a huge supporter of my work since the early days....

In most cities down South especially near temples and street corners you will find flower vendors, busy stringing together these flowers into garlands that are offered to temple deities as well as adorn women’s hair. Botanical Name: Crossandra infundibuliformis, Common Name: Kanakambaram I am sending this off to Flower Fest – Orange hosted by Manisha.

I’m excited to partner with Pernod Classic to create a bunch of delicious dishes that will showcase the versatility of this ingredient in the kitchen beyond its common use in cocktails and drinks. Pernod Classic has a delicate flavor that can transform a dish to create something special just like it does in this bruschetta This bruschetta is one of my solutions to make up for those days when I can’t be outside especially when the weather is extra nice....

What is Salt Certainly, salt is an essential ingredient in cooking and our lives. To a chemist, salt is a combination of an acid and a metal holding on to each other via chemical bonds; to a cook, salt refers mainly to sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is a salt formed when the metal sodium reacts with hydrochloric acid. Salt is significant in many cultures, too; it can be used to ward off bad luck, purify, and even as a symbolic offering....