I love that it’s socially acceptable to eat cake at 10:30am and call it brunch. It makes my cake addiction almost sound posh 🙂 If you don’t eat it all at once, you’ll have enough left for afternoon tea too. Double posh! As a blogger and freelancer, I often find I have boundaries to work within – whether it’s a pasta recipe for a brand, an easy picnic recipe for a website or a seasonal recipe for Kitchen Sanctuary (usually start on these at least a couple of weeks before the season starts)....

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A quick special one pot meal for one of those busy days is this particular biryani. Simple preparation, not at all complicated and can be made in less than an hour. I would frown upon any biryani recipe that didn’t call for ‘dum’. Even more so on ‘pressure cooker’ biryani. I would refuse to try any other method thinking it was blasphemous. How wrong I was? This particular biryani which is cooked in a pressure cooker is not an authentic style Hyderabadi biryani....

Let’s all just agree that the crumbs are the best part of crumb cake. …or so I thought until I made these pumpkin crumb cake muffins. Underneath pumpkin spice crumbs (!!) there’s an irresistible pumpkin cake—and I, for one, cannot resist anything pumpkin. (Especially you, pumpkin pie!) Both the muffin itself AND the crumbs are equally awesome. Top the pumpkin muffins with a little maple icing and there’s basically no need for any other breakfast food....

A cute little pastry treat to feed your loved one on Valentines day! I’ve got to say (and I’ve probably mentioned it before on the blog), that Chris and I don’t really do anything for Valentines day. Is that bad? Married nearly 10 years and sounds like we’ve lost the romance, but it’s not true!! We also don’t buy each other Easter gifts or anniversary gifts, and I think we’re on the verge of not bothering with Christmas cards for each other too (we just about managed to get each other a card on Christmas eve this last Christmas)....

I rarely share too many traditional Indian recipes, most of recipes reflect my journey of adaptation as an immigrant, I sometimes cook traditionally but more so than often the food I cook and create is influenced strongly by my past and present. It’s somewhere in between/ Take this samosa pie for instance, I first ate phyllo in the honey soaked baklava at a Greek restaurant in Cincinnati. The sweetness and the crunch of the thin sheets of flaky pastry that revealed a heavenly nut filling scented with rose water....

Can you believe it’s already day 4 of 2018 Sally’s Cookie Palooza? If you’re just joining us, here are all the recipes published so far this week: Peppermint Bark Cookies Spritz Cookies Christmas Cookies in a Jar (with free printable!) Today I’m sharing an adorably named slice and bake cookie known as Santa’s Whiskers Cookies. My sister-in-law told me about these cookies last Christmas and I waited all year to bake them....

The quick fix breakfast meals during week days for Nehal are usually ragi porridge, oats porridge, museli with milk, boiled eggs and mixed nuts which to me are the most easy to cook recipes for breakfast. Breakfast dishes which need elaborate preparation usually are reserved for holidays and weekends. Semiya Pulao is one such recipe that requires a bit of preparation and is reserved for the weekends. There are many Semiya recipes that serve as great tiffin items for kids and each time I try to make an attempt to try something different....

I often make curries using chopped up beef or chicken, but this one is made using a whole lamb shoulder. What is the best cut of lamb for a curry? I recommend using Lamb that is on the bone. Using Lamb on the bone gives the curry such a wonderful flavour and, after slow cooking, you get that amazing tender fall apart meat. Cooking the curry slowly with the meat on the bone, means you get SO MUCH flavour in the sauce....

I originally published this recipe in 2014 and have since added new photos and a few more success tips. Turkey meatballs are a satisfying, feel-good, fill-you-up kind of dish that can feed a number of people and doesn’t require much prep work. And if you appreciate the convenience of using a slow cooker for chicken and corn soup, slow cooker chicken chili, turkey chili, and honey teriyaki chicken, you’ll love it even more for these turkey meatballs....

We’re kicking off with Snowman Cookies! Start with my sugar cookies recipe and cut into holiday shapes. Any shape or size holiday cookie will do—I chose snowmen and snowflakes. But mostly snowmen because they’re so darn cute! Since the cookie shape is completely up to you, I really want you to focus on working with royal icing. I know decorating cookies with royal icing can be intimidating, but here’s what I’ve learned: set your expectations appropriately....

Why You’ll Love This Southern-Style Dish Flavorful. Combines the comforting taste of tender potatoes with a creamy, tangy sauce.Easy to Make. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, this dish is straightforward and fuss-free.Versatile. Perfect for any event, from casual picnics to elegant celebrations.Crowd-Pleaser. A beloved classic that appeals to both adults and children alike. Our Classic Southern Potato Salad is bound to become a staple in your culinary repertoire, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests coming back for seconds....

I originally published this recipe in 2016 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and helpful information about using different cake pan sizes. Nothing tastes more like the holidays than the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread. The smell of ginger, cloves, and molasses can instantly transport anyone’s mindset to December. Every holiday season, I make my favorite gingerbread cookies, and gingerbread waffles are fast becoming a favorite winter weekend tradition in my house, too....

Sometimes side dishes completely steal the show, and this is one of those times! Thin slices of potato, butternut squash and onion, piled up with garlicky, creamy-cheese sauce and finished off with even more cheese and crispy bacon. Sooo good! But is it actually a gratin? Or is it a dauphinoise? I think it’s actually a dauphinoise – since it’s cooked in cream with a hint of garlic. Although some sources say gratin has a breadcrumb or cheese topping....

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with stir-fry type recipes. I most often go back to my simple chicken stir fry, because it’s the one that comes into my head first, but there are so many ways you can jazz up a stir fry: Add in heat with chilli flakes, chilli sauce or fresh chillies Swap out vegetables – mange tout, sugarsnap peas, extra fine green beans, tenderstem broccoli, carrots chopped into matchsticks, fine asparagus and chopped mushrooms are all good options that can be stir-fried quickly....

I have for you, dear readers, an Andhra style sweet potato stew which goes by the name, Chilaka Dumpa Pulusu in Telugu. Sweet Potato is a favorite in our home. The irregular shaped, oblong tuber also known as Teepi Dumpa in coastal parts of Andhra is usually available through out the year in the farmer’s market. Most times we like to eat them steamed or make a mixed vegetable curry (Kalagaya Kura)....

These little fishcake bites are absolutely packed with flavour. Chilli, lemongrass, garlic, coriander, kaffir lime leaves, ginger – all the stuff that equals serious Thai flavours. They’re so simple to make – just whizz everything up in the food processer for a few seconds, and then roll your sleeves up and get your hands in there to make them into little bite-size morsels. This Thai Fish Cake Skewers recipe is largely based on a Thai Fishcake recipe I posted about this time last year....

Say goodbye to dry, bland grilled chicken breasts. This recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken every time. Sometimes in cooking the simplest dishes are the hardest to get right, and grilled chicken is a perfect example. Because boneless chicken breasts are so lean, they often turn out dry, rubbery, and bland. Contrary to popular belief, marinating alone will not prevent grilled chicken from drying out; in fact, it’s often the marinade that causes the problem!...

Do you rely on your slow cooker a lot? It’s my top choice for satisfying dinner recipes like creamy chicken & corn soup, slow cooker turkey meatballs, and honey teriyaki chicken. After some chopping and brief cooking, the trusted slow cooker can take over for today’s turkey chili recipe, too. Plus, this chili makes a big batch that reheats well, making it a convenient and practical option for busy schedules....

1 Par-boil lima beans adding a little salt and about a cup of water. Strain any left over water once the vegetables are par-boiled. 2 Heat oil in a cooking vessel and add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and toss them about for a few seconds. 3 Now add the chopped onions and saute them till transparent. Add the coarsely crushed paste and saute for 4-5 mts....