I love a good mille feuille (although I always feel silly trying to pronounce it – ‘Mill Foy’ right?). I tend to stick with calling it a vanilla slice, and I’ve made the classic version lots of times (don’t know why I haven’t put it on the blog yet, I’ll have to get on that one). But here’s my Chocolate Mille Feuille. Chocolate crème pâtissière layered with sweetened pastry and finished with a drizzle of Nutella (I had to go there), chopped hazelnuts and mini chocolate caramel Easter eggs!...

I love to pack this meal full of crunchy veg like green beans, mange tout, peppers and beansprouts because – I’m not kidding – all of them taste fantastic in this sauce. Add in whatever veg you have in the fridge – broccoli, thin-sliced carrots, courgette, asparagus, just throw it all in and you’ll get your five-a-day without even noticing. You can even swap around the meat – reduce the simmering time by 20 minutes and go for thin sliced steak or chicken, or simply leave out the meat entirely and go completely veggie....

1 Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add chopped onions and fry till transparent. Add ginger-garlic paste and mint leaves and saute for 3 mts. Add curry leaves, red chilli pwd, turmeric pwd, coriander pwd and salt and combine. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for 4-5 mts. 2 Add the ground paste and cook for 7-8 mts, stirring so that it does not stick to the vessel. 3 Add the boiled eggs and combine....

My recipe files contain close to a few hundred egg curry recipes. Our family is fond of eggs and are an integral part of our daily meals especially breakfast. Whenever I venture out to make an egg curry, I try to prepare a recipe that I haven’t made earlier. One of our favorite is a fennel (saunf) flavored egg curry that goes great with rotis. The addition of coconut, tomatoes and garam masala lend the curry body and a myriad of flavors....

As a kid, whenever my mom used to make magas, I would be around in the kitchen with her. We used to talk about school, or books, or something we watched on the TV. I used to love the aroma of the roasted besan. And you know how I enjoyed it the most. Warm! My mom would always give some to me in a small bowl, to enjoy it warm, and be her taste tester too!...

With the left over spinach filling, I made a quick sandwich for myself this morning. I spread some Middle eastern classic dip, hummus, on a brown bread slice, layered with spinach filling, grated paneer and lightly toasted the bread. It made for a delightfully delicious sandwich. Well, the variations are endless. Just go make yourself this sandwich. You will love it. 🙂

Today I’m sharing a croissant variation. Am I allowed to admit that these are even better than the original? Ultra thin layers. Buttery crispness. Melted chocolate. Confectioners’ sugar dusting. Simple. Decadent. There’s absolutely nothing on earth better than a warm chocolate croissant unless that warm chocolate croissant was proudly handmade in your own kitchen. You’ve come to the right place today. 🙂 I’m not going into specifics today since I typed a novel about croissants the other week....

Why You’ll Want To Eat This On Everything Fast.Easy.Delicious. This sauce is a fantastic way to balance the sweetness of honey with a fiery touch of heat. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this irresistible condiment to elevate your dishes. What Is Hot Honey Sauce Made Of? HoneyHot sauceApple cider vinegarRed pepper flakes What Does Hot Honey Sauce Taste Like? Overall, honey hot sauce offers a harmonious balance between sweet and spicy flavors, with a hint of tanginess....

What Is a Cheesecake Water Bath? Baking your cheesecake in a water bath is the best way to ensure cheesecake success. Don’t worry—you don’t have to buy any special equipment or a fancy bathtub-size baking appliance! It simply means placing the springform pan with the unbaked cheesecake in it inside a larger pan with hot water in it. Why Should I Bake Cheesecake in a Water Bath? We’re essentially adding steam to the baking and cooling steps....

If you’ve never tried spaghetti squash before, prepare for a deliciously unique experience. It has a very neutral flavor to it. That makes it the perfect vessel for flavorful dishes like this Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash recipe! Why Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash? First, let me tell you WHY you should use your Instant Pot for making Spaghetti Squash. Most people find that the biggest problem they face with spaghetti squash is cutting through the really tough skin....

Beets are nutrition and flavor bombs, especially when cooked correctly. One of the nicest things about beets, is that they are like me, #ruthlesslyefficient. Every part of the beet is edible–from the beet root, to the beet stems and to the beet greens. All you need is to know how to cook the beets. I always look for beets with the greens since those leaves can be very tasty....

I am sure many of you will agree with me that India’s most loved comfort food is khichdi. In fact, the Indian government is promoting ‘khichdi’ as India’s superfood. If you are a khichdi lover, you will savor today’s rice dish. I am sharing a unique khichdi called Hyderabadi khichdi. It is a flavorful, hearty and filling, one-pot rice and red lentils dish that’s served with a tangy chutney called ‘khatta’....

Make Makes This Quick Horchata Recipe So Great Fast. Make a homemade horchata recipe in under 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot. Easy. It’s as simple as adding all of the ingredients to your Instant Pot and cooking under pressure.Delicious. Absolutely packed with sweet cinnamon sugar flavor. Dietary-friendly. Not only is it delicious, but it is also Vegan, Vegetarian, and Dairy-free. I love horchata but I can’t drink the one you get in restaurants because of all the sugar....

Why These Boston Baked Beans Are SO Good Fast. This Instant Pot recipe is made in less than an hour compared to traditional baked beans.Easy. A great pour and cook recipe. Inexpensive. Pantry ingredients are great to buy on a budget.Vegetarian. No bacon or pork like some other popular recipes.Leftovers. This makes a large pot of easy baked beans so you can reheat them later for a great quick side dish....

Why This German Red Cabbage Recipe Is Bound To Be The Easiest Out There If you’ve had German Red Cabbage before, you’re sure to find yourself craving its delectably sweet, sour and distinct flavor from time to time. It’s a true hallmark of German Cuisine, and it’s the perfect side dish for a german bratwurst or Sauerbraten. I decided to enlist the help of my ever-dependable Instant Pot. I have seen traditional recipes that ask you to cook this recipe for 60-90 minutes on the stovetop....

What Makes These Instant Pot Meatballs Great? I’ve been looking at different Greek meatball recipes and finally decided to just pick one and make it. I wanted something easy, something I could make in the Instant Pot, and something that was kid-friendly so that it could be a meal the whole family would enjoy. After researching a multitude of different techniques and flavor combinations, I finally settled on the perfect set of ingredients....

This crabapple jelly was a neighborly collaborative effort, my neighbor Farouk has a crabapple tree that was fruiting and he was kind enough to share some. Krysta who also lives next door helped me make the jelly and polish off a few glasses of gin that evening (surprisingly this is one jelly I did not add any alcohol to). She also has a dehydrator which she uses to do a lot of deliciously marvelous things, like a crabapple fruit leather with the leftover pulp....

A light, yellow colored sauce, subtly spiced egg curry that is flavored with coconut milk and garam masala, makes for a delectable side with Kerala style breakfast dishes like Appam, Puttu and Idiyappam. Very quick to make provided you have coconut milk on hand. I used fresh home made coconut milk using home grown coconuts. The egg curry made for a divine accompaniment with Idiyappam. The finishing touch of freshly ground black pepper and fresh curry leaves are the key elements of Kerala egg curry....

Why You’ll Love This Cream Sauce Fast. A rich cream sauce made in under 30 minutes. Easy. Bring a handful of ingredients to a simmer and serve. It doesn’t get much more simple than this pour and cook recipe. Low Carb. Only net carbs per serving. Versatile. Spice it up in a variety of ways or serve with countless main courses or side dishes for a tasty bite. Are There A Lot Of Carbs In Alfredo Sauce?...

The first thing every person new to eating low-carb wants is to find dessert and Keto bread options they love. It’s an awesome idea to be prepared and to have these recipes on hand for when the cravings turn to temptations. But, it can be tough to find a bread recipe that actually turn out like they’re supposed to. What Makes this Keto Bread Recipe Awesome? I find myself disappointed often when I try Keto bread recipes....