Wet Ingredients: ½ cup of chocolate milk at room temperature (can use regular milk instead)½ cup of condensed milk at room temperature½ butter at room temperature2-3 tablespoon of sugar1 teaspoon vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla essence Dry Ingredients:1 cup of all purpose flour¼ cup of cocoa powder½ teaspoon of espresso coffee powder (optional)1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda For Topping/Serving:Some whipped creamChocolate syrup Method: Preheat oven to 350F. Take a baking dish (about 8X8 inch) & spray some cooking oil or butter & line it with parchment paper....

Beef Rendang is a dry curry recipe that normally takes several hours to make. It was originally a way to preserve meat but is now eaten as a tender, flavorful dish. I decided to figure out how to cook this in my Instant Pot with the help of my friends over at dailylifetravels.com so I could cut down cook times without cutting down on authentic flavor. What Is Beef Rendang?...

Why You’ll Love This Spectacular Slow Cooker Recipe Effortless. Minimal prep and the slow cooker does the rest. Incredibly Flavorful. The beef tips are slow-cooked to perfection, soaking up the savory gravy for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for Meal Prep. Make a big batch, and enjoy leftovers throughout the week. With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty slow cooker, you can create a meal that’s both hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen....

~ Sailaja Since Sailaja has asked me to write a guest post on Bengali Cuisine for her blog I have been in deep thought, given that she made a polite request some months back, I have been very thoughtful ever since. There is so much to write and such a vast cuisine to encompass that I wasn’t even sure I would do justice. Because you see, Bengali Cuisine has subtle nuances which varies within districts of West Bengal and not so subtle differences when you compare Bengali cuisine across borders from Bangladesh and that from West Bengal....

[feast_advanced_jump_to] Pepper doesn’t just have to be used as a simple seasoning. Freshly ground black pepper has a beautiful warming flavour to add heat to a dish without the need for chillies. Two teaspoons of black pepper does sound a lot in a dish for four people, but it mellows in the sauce, so you get a gently heat, rather than the harsher heat of using chillies. My kids LOVE this dish (as do the rest of us!...

Blackberry cream cheese crumb cake is, simply put, an unforgettable breakfast treat. That’s why for the past few years since I first published the recipe, I’ve made it more often than any other indulgent breakfast cake. (And I love a good crumb cake!) In the winter, I swap blackberries for cranberries. Sometimes I use raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries instead. You can skip the fruit, add chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins or leave plain (it will be like my classic coffee cake but with a luscious cream cheese swirl inside!...

Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Pineapple Slices Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer. Easy. Coat with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter and pop in your air fryer–that’s it!Few Ingredients. You’ll only need 4 ingredients for this air fryer pineapple recipe. Family-friendly. This sweet pineapple slice recipe is a way to get someone of any age to enjoy nature’s candy. Brazilian Grilled Pineapple is sweet, light, and delicious!...

A couple of weeks ago, we went out for Indian food at one of our favorite restaurants Rasika , in D.C. I’m trying to tick things off my bucket list, some new places to try and some old spots that I know I will miss a lot, this is definitely on my list. Their menu is always delicious and every item on it bursting with flavors, we ended up trying several different dishes and by the end of the meal we struggled to with our desserts (honestly, we could have skipped it but they sounded and were incredible)....

I love a dish with a bit of a kick to it, and this buffalo pasta has just that. If you’re not too sure on spice level, you can always leave out the jalapeños, and just add a little hot sauce, then add more at the end to taste. There’s some heat to the Cajun spice too. Yes, spice on three levels. Perfect! A mild Cajun spice will work as well though....

Although the ingredients are few and recipe sounds easy and simple, it does take some experience to prepare these melt-in-the-mouth temptations. It’s here that Chandralekha Aunty came to my rescue and has been very kind to share this recipe and Chicken Masala Balls recipe and here I am blogging this fragrant tender sweetmeat. Split yellow moong dal is ground to a fine paste and cooked along with sugar and fresh grated coconut to form a thick paste and mixed with cardamom powder, the flavor enhancer....

Nothing says Autumn more to me than getting the slow cooker on and making a creamy casserole that’s spooned over a big pile of buttery mashed potato.(excuse me a moment whilst I do some Homer Simpson-style drooling). This one, with slow-cooked chicken thighs, tender baby carrots and little button mushrooms is divine.The chicken pulls apart beautifully, the rich sauce has a very slight lip-smacking tang from the hint of lemon juice and the veggies soak up that sauce, so you’ll find yourself marvelling at how good a carrot can actually taste....

[feast_advanced_jump_to] I love the vibrant yellow colour of this curry. And the taste, although not spicy, is still rich and full of flavour.For once I’m making a curry with no tinned tomatoes, stock or coconut milk – the flavour comes from the garlic, ginger, spices and thick natural yogurt. You would think it would be quite tangy, using yogurt for a sauce base, but the addition of that little bit of cream and the slight sweetness of the ground almonds really balances out the yogurt....

What is Chicken Saag? Saag. Saag simply means anything made with greens. So this lovely chicken curry made with yogurt and spinach is literally a Chicken Saag recipe - chicken made with greens.Palak. Palak means spinach. So Palak Paneer is sometimes referred to as Saag Paneer.Tikka. You will also sometimes see this Chicken Saag recipe called Chicken Tikka Saag. Tikka just means a piece of chicken, like nuggets. Is the Instant Pot a Good Slow Cooker?...

In fact, I probably would make this several times this week, except Chris and I have just got back from a blissful weekend break in Barcelona, and I NEED to recreate some of the gorgeous food we stuffed ourselves silly with whilst we were there. Chris’ mum took the kids away for a few days to Wales, so we pretty much had the plane tickets booked before she finished her sentence of ‘we’d like to take the children away…....

1 Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add garlic and fresh curry leaves and saute for a mt. Add chopped onions. Saute on medium heat for 5-6 mts or till the onions turn transparent. 2 Add the coriander pwd, turmeric pwd, chilli pwd and methi pwd and combine. Add the cubed potatoes and salt. Combine, place lid and simmer for 15 mts or till the potatoes are almost cooked. 3 Add the par-boiled lima beans and combine....

Check out my video! Recorded in my living room because we have no kitchen!! I’ve been looking at microwave mug cakes on Pinterest for a couple of years now. Usually turning my nose up, thinking they must be tough, flavourless and rubbery. Instead I’ve concentrated on creating my own quick dessert recipes – such as peach and almond cake or no-bake snickers bites. I was wrong people!! (not about the peach and almond cake and Snickers bites, they’re still delish) But mug cakes work!...

Are you having a party this Christmas? Unfortunately we won’t be, as we haven’t quite finished our kitchen yet. The oven and hobs are being connected today, but we’ve still got a little way to go in terms of finishing work surfaces, building a dining table (Chris is making the dining table!) and getting other bits of furniture. So we’ll be travelling around to various relatives in the hope of being fed and watered....

[feast_advanced_jump_to] I’ve had this Christmas cocktail recipe on the blog for a few years now, and we make it every Christmas as an easy way to keep everyone’s drinks filled.The last thing I want on Christmas day, when I’m rushing around the kitchen preparing dinner, is people under my feet, in and out of the fridge, getting drinks.I love that this giant bowl will keep everyone going for ages! I thought it was time to update the photos and get a video out for you guys too!...

1 Heat oil and butter (optional) in a vessel, add the cinnamon, clove, onions and garlic and saute for 3 mts. Cool and blend to a paste. 2 Add the crushed tomato to the onion paste and saute for a mt. Add three cups of water, coriander leaves or dried herbs, nutmeg pwd, black pepper pwd and jaggery and let it simmer on low-medium heat for 25-30 mts or till it thickens slightly....

Why You’ll Love This Spectacular Salad Quick & Easy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings. Fresh & Flavorful. The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and tangy dressing makes every bite refreshing and satisfying. Versatile. Great as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a topping for grilled meats. Healthy & Nutritious. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh veggies....