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Today being Dasara, it has to be a sweet related post. 🙂 Its all about mithais (sweets) which are uncompromisingly rich and it doesn’t matter how many calories they contain. Rava Laddu (Sweet Semolina Balls) and Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer) are South Indian traditional festival sweets that are absolutely mouth-watering and addictive. Semiya Payasam is prepared with Indian vermicelli that is roasted in ghee to a golden color, slowly simmered in milk and sugar, flavored with aromatic cardamom and garnished with toasted cashewnuts and raisins....

My kids still think retro is a little bit cool, as is ‘old-school’ and ‘vintage’. I love how using a certain word can evoke a certain feeling that would be completely different if another word with the same meaning was used. If I show my daughter a jacket or shoes from 20 years ago and call them vintage, she wants them. But if I told her they were from ‘back in the day’ they’re considered musty, old and unfashionable....

Creamy Chicken & Corn Soup Details Texture: This creamy chicken soup has plenty of hearty, satisfying texture from chicken and sweet potatoes. You’ll also enjoy plenty of corn in each spoonful. All of these wonderful chunks of vegetables and chicken sit in a light creamy broth made from chicken broth, whole milk, and cornstarch. Flavor: We love a flavor-packed dish and this creamy chicken & corn soup recipe delivers big. You’ll enjoy smoky bacon, cream-style corn, sweet potatoes, savory thyme, plus plenty of black pepper all stewed together in the slow cooker....

Why You’re Going To Love These Chili Garlic Noodles Fast. Enjoy a delicious and filling dish in under 30 minutes. Easy. Saute the aromatics and veggies, cook the pasta, toss in the sauce, and serve. Flavorful. These ingredients create a complex flavor profile that is sweet, savory, spicy, and loaded with umami goodness. Vegetarian. A great vegetarian main course or side dish.Versatile. Switch up the veggies or spice level for a spicy noodle dish that is perfect for you and your family....

What Makes These Spicy Thai Basil Beef Bowls So Awesome? Simple. These basil bowls are basically a combination of ground beef, basil leaves (that are used both cooked as well as fresh) and a handful of sauce ingredients.Cooking. Although I made these Spicy Thai Basil Beef Bowls in the Instant Pot, there’s no reason why you couldn’t do them in on the stovetop.Quick Dinner. This Instant Pot recipe is so easy, and cooks in less than 30 minutes!...

I had loads of fresh strawberries in my fridge and was looking at some strawberry recipes to try. I made a large batch of Strawberry compote and froze to make smoothies for Nehal during the hot summer months. Today, I made Strawberry cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting. Sweet, aromatic and fruity where both the strawberry cupcake and frosting recipes incorporate fresh strawberries. While baking these cupcakes my kitchen was filled with an aroma that was amazing....

I originally published this recipe in 2013 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and more helpful success tips. I also made some small improvements to the recipe, which are reflected in the printable recipe below. I’ve been on a filled cupcake kick! I love these chocolate-covered strawberry cupcakes for Valentine’s Day, and always enjoy hopping over to these coconut and chocolate Easter cupcakes… but as the days continue to warm up, and fresh strawberries come into season, I just knew I had to revisit this older recipe....

With summer at its peak, all you want to eat and drink is something chilled and cold. Ice-creams and popsicles make the perfect snacks or dessert to beat this heat. Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles are the perfect summer treats. They are are all natural and delicious treats not just for kids but for adults too. They are quick and easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. These popsicles come out nice and creamy....

Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Dip Fast. A tasty appetizer that is ready in under 30 minutes, minus the time to chill after assembling. Easy. Follow a few simple steps for a dip that is simple enough for a beginner to recreate. Versatile. Use your favorite taco ingredients to create your perfect taco dip recipe. Delicious. Layer loads of amazingly flavorful ingredients for a bite that is impossible to forget....

What are Quesadillas? Mexican cuisine is diverse, and so flavorful! I am a big fan of Mexican food myself. Quesadillas are a Mexican delicacy, where Tortillas are filled with cheese, spices, and meats. They are then toasted until crispy on both sides on a griddle or a pan. If you haven’t tried my enchiladas yet, you are missing out! Make Veggie Quesadillas Veggie quesadillas make for a quick and easy lunch or an after-school snack for your kids....

Our Andhra festival is known by different names in different states of India like “Gudi Padwa” in Maharastra and “Ugadi” in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Whatever the name this festival takes in different regions, it heralds the dawn of Vasanth Rutu (Spring Season), which is considered the first season of the year (Chaitra Maasam). Ugadi to the Telugu speaking people marks a beginning of a new year in which nature is in full bloom, symbolizing regeneration and celebrating the season’s freshness....

I am sharing how to make an Indian street-style Chinese veg noodles recipe at home in 20 mins. If you love noodles as much as we do, you must try this Veg Noodles recipe. It is easy, quick, loaded with veggies, packed with flavor, and easily customizable! I make them on the milder side for my kids but you can add more heat to make them like those Indian street-style spicy noodles....

I’m going to cover how to make the signature vegetable spring roll filling, which wrappers to use, and how to fold and roll them so they’re perfect every time! Crispy spring rolls filled with a seriously flavourful vegetarian filling. I love to serve them with lots of sweet chilli sauce for dipping. It’s important that you get the spring roll wrappers that are specifically for spring rolls. I strongly recommend this over rice paper wrappers or filo pastry!...

Vegetables in Hot Garlic Sauce is one of my favorite curries to pair with Veg fried rice or simply steamed rice. It looks exotic but is so easy and quick to make. It is a veggie-loaded meal that is healthy, nutritious, and kid-friendly too (you can reduce the spiciness)! About The Recipe Vegetables in Hot Garlic Sauce is a popular Indian-Chinese dish that features a medley of stir-fried vegetables coated in a flavorful and spicy garlicky sauce....

This video shows you how to get perfect pressure cooker rice. Many people seem to struggle with getting perfectly cooked rice in the pressure cooker. After much experimenting, I have identified the optimal rice to water ratio, as well the correct time for cooking rice. If you’d like to better understand how this all works, check out the video below, that walks you through different types of rice, what makes them different, and how best to cook each one in the pressure cooker....

Breakfast is an important meal in our home and I try to incorporate healthy ingredients into the first meal of the day. Not only does the dish have to be healthy but it should be quick and simple to prepare too. Wheat rava idli recipe falls under the category of an easy and healthy breakfast dish. Like idli, South Indian steamed rice cakes, it makes for a lighter, but equally delicious option....

Everything is mixed together in 1 bowl. That includes: Uncooked quinoa (use any leftovers to make quinoa patties!) Oats (use certified GF if needed!) Nuts (your favorite) Honey Nut butter Dates Chia seeds Pumpkin seeds Hitting major superfoods here! And there’s plenty of room for customization, too. I used almonds, honey, and almond butter. If chia seeds aren’t your thing, you can leave them out. You can also switch the nuts for sunflower seeds and use sunflower seed butter, making the bars completely nut-free....

What can I eat with salted caramel? As it turns out, salted caramel is one of the most loved recipes on my website. Made from only 4 simple ingredients in only 10 minutes, this homemade caramel is fresh, salty, sweet, and irresistibly buttery. No candy thermometer required and the possibilities are endless. So today I’m showing you 50 different ways to eat salted caramel and trust me, after trying this 1 time… you’ll be hooked like the rest of us....

Full of flavour and filling too – these are 91 of my favourites. You can click on the image for any of them to be taken to the recipe. If you click the ‘jump to recipe‘ at the top of the individual recipe page it will take you straight to the recipe card. The bottom of each recipe card shows nutritional information.In general most of these recipes (with a few exceptions) are under 500 calories....

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know how popular Brussels Sprouts are for a low carb lifestyle! Not only are they great for increasing your fiber intake and keeping carbs low, they’re also incredibly delicious and easy to make! For a quick alternative to heating up your oven and dirtying a baking sheet, fire up your air fryer for a weeknight side dish in a flash! Why Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Are A Great Alternative to Roasting Fast....