Today we’re diving deep into what I like to call a “foundation recipe.” Basic chocolate cupcakes which are, indefinitely, anything but basic. This is a solid base recipe that serves as a jumping off point for many others. Like my basic vanilla cupcakes recipe, these chocolate cupcakes hold a sacred spot in my desserts repertoire. There will never be a reason to find a better version—this is THE chocolate cupcake recipe I use time and time again....
Just the thing when I’m craving lots of crunchy vegetables, but still want a dinner that’s tasty and filling enough for dinner.You can add in your favourite veggies to create a dinner that will use up all of those refrigerator bits! Crunchy vegetables are the BEST in this – so be sure to keep the stir-fry time down to a minimum. A brilliant veggie-packed dinner. Of course if you prefer a meaty version, I have a sweet and sour chicken and a sweet and sour pork recipe too!...
Sometimes salad isn’t about the salad. It’s about the dressing. Let’s be honest. If you say ‘what are we having for lunch?’ and someone says ‘salad’, not many people are excited at the prospect. Usually a bowl of lettuce, tomato and cucumber is conjured up in the mind – which, if you’re a maker of said salad (Mr/Mrs large pub or cafe chain owner), let it be known that no-one likes that salad....
A yellow layer cake frosted with chocolate buttercream fudge frosting. It’s simple yet decadent and delightful, everything a birthday cake should be! I’ve added a light sprinkling of Maldon salt flakes for color and flavor. Make sure you use good-quality chocolate and cocoa for the frosting; it makes a huge difference in flavor. Yellow layer cakes are made with egg yolks, which give the cake its color and name. The crumb is soft and delicate, and a spoonful with a layer of chocolate fudge frosting goes a deliciously long way!...
1 Boil the chopped amaranth leaves in just enough water (half a cup of water, approx) for 8-10 mts. Drain the left over water and use it to prepare chapati dough. 2 Heat oil, add the mustard seeds and once they splutter, add the cumin seeds, split gram dal, red chillis, curry leaves and saute for half a minute. Add asafoetida and stir for 2-3 seconds. 3 Add the onions and ginger-green chilli paste and saute till the onions turn transparent....
Tell Me About this Tropical Green Smoothie Tropikale… tropical + kale. See what we did there? There’s nothing fancy about this homemade green smoothie. No strange ingredients or chalky protein powders, no added sweeteners, dairy, or nut butters either. You just need some familiar produce and a blender, plus a little almond milk to smooth it out. Here are some details: Texture: Thanks to the frozen bananas, this smoothie is wonderfully creamy and thick....
Just give me all the brownies. I don’t want to eat anything else today except brownies. I dont bake cakes too often on the blog but I’ve been meaning to make these for quite a while, but put it off as I knew my greed would see me scoffing one every time I entered the kitchen. I wasn’t wrong. I love chocolate brownies anyway, but Turkish delight seals the deal for me....
Here is how to make that perfect fluffy Rava Upma recipe with step by step pics. Rava Upma is one of my favorite Indian breakfast recipe along with Poha and bread upma. Growing up these were a staple and would be on repeat every single week since we all loved it!! My kids call this the savory version of their favorite halwa, Rava Sheera (Sooji ka Halwa), a sweet semolina pudding....
I’m convinced you need no other cake this holiday season. Although my cranberry pecan Christmas cake would be a close second. Today I’m serving you boldly spiced gingerbread with buttery brown sugar soaked pears and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. There’s plenty of ginger, plenty of cinnamon, plenty of pears, and absolutely zero apologies. Ready to indulge? I have the pleasure of working with Harry & David on two recipes this holiday season—both highlighting their hand-picked Royal Riviera pears....
I originally published this recipe in 2014 and have since added new photos. I have several recipes for homemade granola on my site, like pumpkin spice granola and chocolate peanut butter granola, but this vanilla almond granola is the gold standard. My flagship granola, if you will. Aromatic vanilla, pure maple, almond, and cinnamon mingle together in perfect harmony, bite after crunchy bite. This stuff is seriously the best. Since I first published this recipe many years ago, I still make it regularly....
Beware, these Vegetable Matchstick Fries are dangerous! Long past the point you feel full, you’ll still be tipping your head back to add another handful into your mouth. I went with a mixture of regular potato, sweet potato and beetroot for these fries, but you can use carrot, parsnip, celeriac – basically any hard veggies that won’t fall apart when being fried. Slice them up really thinly using a mandoline (or by hand if you really want to – although it takes ages…....
[feast_advanced_jump_to] I believe the meat version or the meat-free sausage rolls should be quick and easy to prepare (no more than 10 mins of prep please!), yet they should still come out of the oven golden, flaky, crispy and way better then anything you’d get from the refrigerated aisle at the supermarket.These cheese rolls totally hit the spot. 🔪 How to make this vegetarian party food Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post....
Vietnamese Yogurt First, let me start off by saying that this is not my original recipe. I found it somewhere, and much to my frustration I can’t remember where I saw it, so I can’t give credit to the right person and that’s bothering me. If you know whose this is, please let me know so I can credit them. So why is this the best yogurt? No boiling to 180F....
Zucchini bread & oatmeal chocolate chip cookies: two worlds beautifully collide! Consider these zucchini oatmeal chocolate chip cookies the mandatory solution to a surplus of fresh zucchini. Over the past several years, I’ve tried throwing zucchini into plenty of cookie recipes and this one is the best version I know! Each Cookie Is: Soft with slightly crisp edges Flavored with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar Moist, tender, and very chewy Loaded with whole oats and plenty of chocolate chips Delicious in a totally unforgettable way (like any good version of chocolate chip cookies should be!...
We all need an easy and handy date and tamarind chutney recipe. This is my mom’s recipe. She likes super quick and easy recipes. She tells me, that she doesn’t like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This chutney gets ready in no time. I make it in bulk and freeze it. It stays fresh for up to 3 months. And, I ofcourse get in enough chaat parties to use u this chutney....
37 Best Instant Pot Chicken Recipes I want to take you around the world with this roundup. Chicken with American flavors, Indian Chicken Curries (northern, southern, and others just invented by Urvashi), Jamaican chicken, Mexican, Tex-Mex, Filipino, Japanese, Lebanese, Pakistani, French, Afghani, Taiwanese, Indian-Chinese, Chinese, Hainanese, West African, and Thai style Instant Pot chicken recipes–you will see how easy it is to enjoy a variety of flavors from within the four walls of your own kitchen....
The Instant Pot does such a fantastic job of infusing soups with flavors that you could never get from cooking them on the stovetop, and that’s why there are so many instant pot soup recipes out there. Plus, there is even a soup setting on it! Now lucky for you, I’ve put together a list of the Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes out there! This comprehensive list covers everything from wonderfully classic soup recipes to delightfully delicious international soup recipes and everywhere in between!...
It’s one of my favourite weekend dinners, and it’s make even better with the addition of one of these 8 delicious sauces (ok, one is a garlic butter, but that works fab too!). Most of these sauces can be made while your steak is resting, so your steak will be perfectly rested and ready to serve when that sauce is ready. I’ve also got a post on How to Cook Steak with lots of tips to ensure it’s cooked perfectly every time....
Why You’ll Love This Brilliant Bite Delicious Fall Flavors. Apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven, especially when paired in a tender, homemade roll. Perfect for Any Occasion. These rolls are a great way to celebrate fall, but they’re also a delicious treat for breakfast, dessert, or a weekend brunch. Make-Ahead Friendly. You can prep these cinnamon rolls in advance and bake them fresh when ready. With their warm flavors and gooey cinnamon apple filling, these Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!...
Raw Plantain (Green) is called ‘Aratikaya’ in Telugu and is a popular vegetable in Southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The famous “Banana Chips” of Kerala are raw plantain slices deep fried in coconut oil. You need to be sure to pick a recipe appropriate for the plantain you have on hand. When the plantain is green it is quite starchy and the flavor is more like a potato....
