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Be warned – this is a loooong post! I started this year probably like most people – a little heavier after the Christmas season. My husband and I are so terrible at sticking to diets though. Most years we’ll try our best to diet for the month of November. The end of November is our anniversary and we usually go away for a night or two to a nice hotel – so it’s nice to have an occasion to keep us motivated, whilst also having a bit of leeway for Christmas....

Aam Panna is a rejuvenating and refreshing cooler prepared using raw green mangoes during the hot summer months when mangoes are in season. This sweet and sour summer drink, also known as Kairi Panha works as a digestive and is hard to resist due to its unbeatable flavor and health benefits. With two mango trees in our backyard garden we are armed with a huge haul of raw mangoes each season....

Having a quick and delicious recipe for chicken up your sleeve is super important, especially on those busy days. It’s great as a meal-prep staple, so you can have a tasty source of protein in the fridge whenever you need it. Add it to soups, sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes for some added meaty goodness. One thing that really surprised me when I started using an air fryer was how well it cooks chicken....

Chicken, peppers and onions cooked in a creamy coconut curry sauce. This is my easy recipe – using curry paste to speed up the process.Yep, the air fryer doesn’t have to be used only for dry foods. You can make saucy foods too. You just need one additional piece of equipment – a cake barrel insert (more on this later). The peppers and onions get slightly charred when cooking in the air fryer, which adds a lovely extra flavour dimension....

Why You’ll Love Links Made This Way Fast. Ready in under 15 minutes thanks to the air fryer’s rapid cooking technology. Easy. Just pop the sausage links in the air fryer, and they’ll cook to perfection without any fuss. Versatile. Enjoy these sausage links on their own, with eggs, or in a breakfast sandwich for a satisfying meal any time of day. Delicious. Bursting with flavor and perfectly seasoned, these sausage links are sure to become a family favorite....

When I left my old job and started working on this website, I pictured myself making fresh bread every day in my spotless house, and then following this up with some recipe development, laid-back food photography and writing – all whilst maturely sipping on espressos and congratulating myself on my gastronomic inventions. Sooooo here’s a picture of a cheese sandwich. Ok, it may not knock Heston’s socks off, but it is actually a really really good cheese sandwich....

You have guests at home and want to make something simple yet special with rotis? Go for Aloo Baingan recipe to celebrate good times with friends. The recipe is as simple as you might guess. You need to keep in mind the vegetables need to be well roasted till fork tender and try to use farm fresh green/white brinjals.

1 loaf disappears FAST! Let me teach you how to make your next favorite recipe. I’ll walk you through what to expect before explaining my recipe testing trials and tribulations. (All very worth it!) Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread Details Flavor: The notable stars of this quick bread recipe are, you guessed it, cinnamon and apples. The bread’s crumb tastes like buttery cinnamon nutmeg spice cake, so you get a flavor punch even without the apples....

This asparagus soup tastes rich, yet it’s made without heavy cream – just veggies, broth, and a bit of Parmesan cheese puréed to silky perfection. One of my favorite soup recipes, this creamy asparagus soup is made without heavy cream – just vegetables, broth, and a bit of Parmesan cheese puréed to silky perfection. It’s perfect for early spring when asparagus is in peak season and there’s still a chill in the air....

Why You’ll Want To Put This Sauce On Everything Quick. Enjoy a simple sauce made in under 30 minutes.Easy. This is a simple no cook recipe that only requires combining ingredients and mixing until you create a smooth bite. Low Carb. Only 2 net carbs per serving!Delicious. It’s so delicious you’ll be wanting to try a drizzle of this sauce on everything! What Does Baja Sauce Taste Like? You may have heard of Baja sauce or seen it on the menu at one of your favorite restaurants, but you may be wondering what it tastes like before you give it a try....

My kiddo loves chicken nuggets and I would make sure to stock my freezer with those store bought varieties as its convenient to just heat and serve. But then came those series of recalls and warnings due to contamination asking to return these products back. Well we had eaten almost half the packet and now you ask to return? Like most mom’s I panicked and stopped getting those anymore. But my kiddo would keep asking for them....

I’ve been baking for as long as I can remember. And with more than 1,300 published recipes on my website and in my books, you can bet I’ve gone through my fair share of kitchen tools! Along the way, I’ve learned exactly what works best and why; which tools are essential for baking (and which tools you can live without); as well as which brands provide the best quality and value for the price....

The definition of comfort food: sausage, egg, & cheese biscuit casserole. Like your favorite breakfast sandwich but all baked IN ONE DISH…! This is the breakfast that keeps on giving because we’ve been eating the leftovers for dinner every single night. We’re baking it again for Christmas morning and I’m showing you exactly how to make it in today’s blog post. Bonus: you can prep it the night before!...

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Dessert Flavorful. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, this loaf is irresistibly delicious.Easy to Make. With straightforward instructions, it’s a breeze to bake.Crowd-Pleaser. Its universal appeal makes it perfect for any gathering.Versatile. Great for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Embrace the delightful combination of lemon and blueberry with this easy-to-make loaf cake. It’s guaranteed to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire! What Is The Difference Between A Round Cake And Loaf Cake?...

Topped with homemade croutons, this creamy broccoli soup is a meal unto itself and ready in under an hour. Topped with crisp homemade croutons, this rich and creamy broccoli soup is a meal unto itself. It’s perfect to ward off the evening chill, and it’s ready in under an hour. What you’ll need to make Broccoli Soup For the ingredients, you’ll need the basics, plus white wine and Gruyère, a nutty and earthy-tasting cheese from Switzerland....

Why Should You Try This Delicious Shrimp and Sausage Recipe? Low Carb. One carb per serving.High Protein. An incredible 20 grams of protein per serving.Fast. Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.Easy. Just find a skillet, pour and cook. Why I Love Cajun Shrimp and Sausage I love Cajun food for a lot of reasons, but the three main reasons I love it are: However, Cajun food also tends to use a lot of rice, pasta and beans, which is a huge no-go for those of use living a low carb lifestyle....

Merry Christmas to all of my wonderful readers, family and friends. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season! Last week, I baked a batch of Vanilla cupcakes with Nutella frosting and decorated them with Christmas fondant/sugar paste toppers for Nehal and his friends. Last week, I also prepared a simple dessert for kids with the left over chocolate mud cake chocolate buttercream frosting that was sitting in the fridge....

I don’t even want to know how many calories are in this Cheesy Butternut Gratin. I haven’t put it through the calorie counter yet. I’ll let you know my reaction when I get to the end of the post. I might just be done with it and eat it alongside a few of my chocolate caramel brownies. Whatever it is, I don’t think it could frighten me off. So simple, and pretty quick once you’ve mastered peeling and slicing a butternut squash....

Not exactly a classic Indian Chicken Curry – the world famous classic chicken tikka masala (well, the sauce anyway) was invented in Glasgow of all places, in the 1970s by a Bangladeshi chef. Supposedly it was created to appease a customer who complained his chicken was too dry! Now it’s loved all around the world! My kids order it EVERY time we go out for Indian, and Chris and I always sneak a bite to go with our spicier curries....

We are fans of bengali sweets especially sandesh aka sondesh, basundi, rasgulla, rasmalai and misti doi. Bengalis are the epitome of hospitality and we are lucky to have friends who serve us the most enticing, delicious bengali sweets like there is no tomorrow. 🙂 Sandesh is a soft on bite sweet fudge prepared with fresh chenna. It is prepared for special occasions and festivals like Durga puja and Diwali. There are many variations to the basic sandesh recipe in terms of flavor and texture, and is beautifully colored and moulded to different shapes and sizes....