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Every culture has its own version of soft rice dishes that serve as comfort food. Whether it is an Indian Khichadi, Filipino Arroz Caldo, Vietnamese Chao Ga, Korean dakjuk, Cambodian Babaw, or Chinese Chicken Congee, nothing beats what really amounts to overcooked rice with savories. What Is Chicken Congee And Why It’s So Good Also known as Jook, congee is a savory porridge with rice that has been well-cooked…Okay let’s be honest, it’s been overcooked–with lots of water....

There’s one thing to watch out for, and this is an aesthetic peeve, the greenish ring formed due to sulfur from the egg proteins at about 80F [27C] is a toss-up. Sometimes, the green circle shows up, and then other times it won’t; it won’t affect the taste of the egg. instant pot hard-boiled eggs Makes 6 eggs ingredients 1 cup [240 ml] water 6 large eggs (you can use more eggs depending on the model of your instant pot) ice-cold water Fill the Instant pot with the 1 cup [240ml] water....

Why is Instant Pot Steamed Fish a Good Idea? Perfect. Apparently, your Instant Pot can indeed make the most delicate, perfectly steamed, flaky fish. You just have to know what you’re doing.Flavor. Instead of smothering your fish in flavor, you’re infusing it with flavor by cooking the fish in the Instant Pot.Moist. Your fish will not dry out when you steam it in the Instant Pot. It’s not at all bland or dry, but is perfectly cooked every time....

To savor these irresistable munchies, bribe your Andhra friends or colleagues into giving you a dabba of janthikalu or prepare them at home following this recipe. Just do it and you’ll understand why these munchies are adored by Andhras. 🙂 In recent past, almost every town and city in Andhra have their friendly neighbourhood home food stores, Swagruha or Abhiruchi, selling traditional sweets and snacks like chegodi, janthikalu, murukkulu and chekalu to name a few....

First, a disclaimer: I am not a medical, or health care professional so you definitely want to consult what my sons call “a real doctor, not a Ph.D. like my Mom”. My only objective here is to show people how easy it can be to start on keto using baby steps and achievable goals. If by chance you haven’t started a keto diet or have just started thinking about keto check out my Week 1 Keto Diet Plan....

A couple of fun things happened this week besides, Thanksgiving and all the pies I ate. This interview I did with the folks at Blikki Magazine and some tips on food photography and Instagram that I shared at The Kitchn. Do check them out when you can. How was your Thanksgiving? I hope you got to eat plenty but more importantly had a fun time with your loved ones. My Thanksgiving on the other hand was an odd one this year, it was rather warm and sunny, something that I am not accustomed to....

With a graham cracker crust and sweetened condensed milk filling, this lemon meringue pie is foolproof and easy. This lemon meringue pie recipe comes from Myra Santoro, the mom of one of my oldest and dearest friends. Originally from Snow Hill, North Carolina, Myra is a fabulous Southern cook with a huge heart. As a kid, I practically lived at her house and, with so many good smells coming from the kitchen, I was always trying to finagle a way to stay for dinner....

Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Cooking game hens can be tricky when you do them in the oven. They dry out quickly if you’re not careful. Making Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens is an absolute breeze and they turn out great. They have a great crispy outside and a juicy, tender inside. How To Make Air Fryer Cornish Hen Cut in half longways. This makes sure they don’t have to cook as long, and that they’re crispy and delicious on all sides....

Why I Love This Low Carb Cream Of Mushroom Soup The colder weather has started to work its way into our daily lives. That means recipes like this Low Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup are the perfect dish to start serving up to the family. A warm bowl of soup on a cold evening is the making of a perfect night. If you are familiar with my Spicy Cream of Mushroom Soup, then you will love this Low Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup....

What Makes This Low Carb Spicy Chicken Soup So Good Let me tell you, this soup is a classic demonstration of why I will never be a famous blogger. Who in their right mind makes a soup from Rotel and Coconut milk? Or a chicken and kale soup with cinnamon and cloves? Me. That’s who. In my defense, they are very tasty soups. But absolutely NO ONE in the world is out on the internet searching for Rotel Coconut milk soup....

This marble cake may look fancy, but its flavor is pure old-fashioned goodness. With swirls of tender vanilla and fudgy chocolate cake, this marble cake looks fancy but tastes like pure old-fashioned goodness, and it appeals to kids and grown-ups alike. It’s essentially a marbled version of this award-winning Kentucky Butter Cake. Surprisingly, you don’t need two completely different batters to make marble cake. You simply take a third of the vanilla batter and mix it with melted chocolate and cocoa powder and voilà — that’s your chocolate batter!...

What are Medjool Dates? Medjool Dates originate from the oasis of Morocco. They are tropical fresh fruit. Unlike other varieties of dates, these are not physically or chemically dried. Medjool dates are harvested from date palms, cleaned, and packaged right away. I buy mine from Costco, from the fresh fruits and vegetables section. They are super soft, making them perfect to eat right away or add to your smoothie. They are so sweet that you just 2 Medjools in your smoothie, to have it perfectly sweetened....

Why You’ll Be Skipping The Sub Shop Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer. Easy. Mix up the ricotta mixture, toss on some meatballs, cherry tomatoes, and cheese, then air fry. That’s it. Low Carb. Only 6 net carbs per serving. Gluten Free. Skipping the bread in this keto meatball sub makes it naturally gluten-free. Ingredients You’ll Need Meatballs- You can use frozen meatballs or refrigerated meatballs....

1 cup boiled corn kernel you can refer to my earlier post on Guacamole-Avocado dip for the complete recipe In addition to these we will need some Sour cream, lettuce and cheese (optional) 

But sometimes it’s fun to add something unique to the mix, a treat that doesn’t even require the oven. (Save that precious oven space!) Everyone loves a little variety on their cheese boards, so let’s give ’em a little variety here too! Add today’s chocolate coconut snowballs to your line-up. Let’s discuss putting together a beautiful dessert of Christmas cookies and treats. How to Make an Epic Christmas Dessert Tray Today’s no-bake chocolate coconut snowballs cover all the bases....

Ok so a Nutella ganache cooked on the stovetop in a matter of minutes and poured into a toasted hazelnut crust. It’s rich, but not quite as rich as you would guess. Who am I kidding, the ingredients are heavy cream and Nutella. It’s exactly as rich as you would guess. While this is essentially a foolproof recipe (I swear it’s easy), I have a bunch of step shots for you so you can understand exactly what you’re doing with both the crust and the filling....

Originally published in 2016, this vanilla cupcakes recipe has soared to the top of my Essential Baking Recipes list. This list includes recipes that are in regular rotation in my kitchen including banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, and sugar cookies. (So many favorites!) Like my classic chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting, these vanilla cupcakes hold a sacred spot in my baking repertoire. In fact, today’s cupcakes have been so popular around here that I’ve used the base recipe to create several other varieties....

Do you ever catch the baking itch, but don’t know what to make next? Try a pistachio dessert. Seriously! It’s an unexpected and delicious flavor, and the pastel green hue is a lovely bonus. I’ve shared my favorite Pistachio Cake, Pistachio Cupcakes, Salted Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread, White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookie, and Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies on my website. I love creating and publishing unique desserts using this underrated nut; pistachios are meant for sugar!...

This vegan and gluten free recipe is full of flavors and textures and makes a great snack, appetizer or even as a meal! Ragda Pattice has been my favorite chaat dish for as long as I can remember. Be it with friends at our favorite chaat shop or when mom made it during chaat nights at home, I’ve always looked forward to eating it!! There is something about crispy potato cakes dunked in hot ragda dressed in all those chutneys, topping and spices that you make you fall in love with this dish instantly!...

My raspberry chocolate chip layer cake may look intimidating, but trust me—it’s not. It will take you about 10 minutes to make the cake batter and you don’t even need a mixer! This fancy looking cake has so much going on; you’re going to fall in love with each bite. So many flavors and textures between the buttery vanilla cake layers, the juicy raspberries, creamy chocolate frosting, and chocolate chips....