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Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Meal Quick and Easy. Ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot, making it a perfect weeknight meal.Versatile. Customize it with your favorite pizza toppings to suit your taste preferences.Kid-Friendly. A fun and playful way to enjoy the flavors of pizza in soup form, making it a hit with kids and adults alike.Comforting. Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this soup is like a cozy hug on a chilly day....

Left over rice was exactly what I needed along with the sweet and sour prawns to whip together a quick fried rice that had the flavors melding together to create a wonderfully savory rice dish. Anyone out there looking for a satisfying meal with a lot of flavor and ease in preparation has to try this one. 1 Marinate the cleaned and de-veined prawns in tomato sauce, vinegar, soya sauce, brown sugar and red chilli paste for 15-20 mts....

Let me just get this out of the way. I know these don’t look great, but it’s hard to make steamed meat look pretty. I promise they make up for what they’re lacking in appearance with flavor. Are Wontons Healthy? Have you ever wondered how many carbs are in a wonton wrapper? In my case, the correct question to ask is how many carbs are in all of the wonton wrappers I intend to eat?...

While there is so much to love about fall—cooler temps, colorful leaves, Halloween fun—obviously the best part about this time of year is the BAKING. Today’s pumpkin sandwich cookie recipe is a new one to add to your list of must-try fall recipes. I know that list is probably quite long… but trust me, this one is worthy of a place on it! Why You’ll Love These Fall Sandwich Cookies Soft-baked, but with a chewier texture than these cake-like pumpkin cookies Tangy, not-too-sweet cream cheese filling pairs perfectly with pumpkin—my frosting choice for pumpkin cupcakes and pumpkin cake Both cookies and filling are perfectly pumpkin spiced (you can use homemade pumpkin pie spice here) A no-chill cookies recipe—from mixer to oven quickly If you’re a fan of my super-popular brown butter pumpkin oatmeal cookies, expect a similar texture A fall/pumpkin version of classic oatmeal creme pies...

A visit to the local mithai store, Ladoo Gopal, is usually when I crave chaat. Along with a hot plate of chaat, I end up eating Dhokla and hot jalebi. 🙂 My favorite variety of Dhokla aka savory cake is the one made with semolina, Rava Dhokla. The authentic version of Dhokla uses rice and bengal gram or urad dal which are soaked overnight, ground to a batter, spiced up with ginger and green chilis, fermented, steamed and tempered with spices....

Perfumed with spices, this exotic rice pilaf is a delicious way to jazz up pan-seared salmon or roast chicken. Sometimes it’s nice to make a super-simple entree and focus on making your side dishes special instead. This rice pilaf, modestly adapted from chef chef Ris Lacoste, is a delicious way to jazz up basic pan-seared salmon or roast chicken. It’s easy to make; just be sure to allow time to caramelize the onions....

It’s still pretty cold enough here to still crave soup and this week, I’m sharing one of my favorite and easy soups to make at home. Serve it with toasted buttered garlic bread or some breadsticks while you stay warm indoors. This is a one-sheet-pan kind of soup, you roast everything together and then pulse it all down with Califia Farmscoconut almond milk blend to get the smoothest and creamiest leek and potato soup....

Get your copy now! No reviews 2 large leeks/each about 270 g, white and light green parts only, trimmed and cut crossed lengthwise into thin slices 4 shallots/total weight about 120 g, cut in half lengthwise 1 small head garlic, halved through the equator 1 lemon, cut into thin slices, seeds discarded 1 pint/280g cherry or grape tomatoes, each pricked with a skewer or fork 1 tsp red pepper flakes such as Aleppo, Maras, or Urfa A large pinch (15 to 20 strands) of saffron flaky salt bread to serve Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

Without a doubt, apple pie is my favorite dessert. I love the combination of sweet and tart spiced apples with the buttery, flaky pie crust. It’s cozy, comforting, and simply irresistible. I have the recipe memorized and make it year-round, not just at Thanksgiving. Today’s recipe is the bar version of my salted caramel apple pie (the first apple pie recipe I ever shared on my website!). While I love the pie making process, sometimes we don’t have hours to prepare a dessert, which is where apple pie BARS come in....

Toffee. I’m all about it right now. I went on a major toffee kick for a few weeks, making batch after batch after batch. It was a little personal challenge I made for myself: master the art that is stovetop toffee making. It’s all about salted dark chocolate now! This salted dark chocolate almond toffee is completely worth every single second making it from scratch. It’s the kind of toffee that won’t break your teeth; rather, it’s on the crispy-tender side....

With only a few days left to the start of the holiday weekend, I should have the usual dishes that are the staple of the Thanksgiving dinner but oddly enough, I have breakfast on my mind. But why not, breakfast needs a little love too during this special time and I have it all sorted out for you. I’m more of a savory breakfast type of guy and a huge fan of any baked good or pastry that might have some savory component to it....

I’m not even sure I can call this a recipe – it’s so simple. But I love carrots in this way, so I wanted to share in this quick and simple recipe. They’re part of my ‘How to make a Roast Beef Dinner step-by-step timeplan‘ post: You can get the full roast dinner recipe there. Let’s start with the butter-pepper thing. You might think I’m going to tell you to use unsalted butter with a pinch of salt and black pepper?...

What Is The Texture Of These Smoked Ribs? There’s no way to get around this–your ribs will be boiled. They won’t be slow roasted, they won’t be crispy, they will be boiled. However, they can still be very tasty, and importantly, by following this recipe, you can have smoky, perfect ribs in 2 hours. This is way quicker than the 6-8 hours you might otherwise need to smoke them. The slow smoking also crisps up some of the fat, so to me, this is the best of both worlds–authentic smoked taste, as well as speed....

It’s funny, I experiment with lots of recipes for Kitchen Sanctuary, but sometimes it takes me ages to publish a recipe for something we eat all the time!I’ve been at this blogging thing for years – and I’ve never posted a recipe for spag bol? Shame on me! We eat it so much, I can make this one with my eyes shut. Gracey makes it too (love it when she announces that she’s going to cook dinner ❤️️❤️️)....

Why You’ll Love This Perfect Pasta Dish Rich and Creamy. Spaghetti Carbonara is known for its creamy sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta. Every bite is a luxurious experience.Quick and Easy. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying meal without the fuss.Minimal Ingredients. You only need a handful of ingredients to create this Italian classic, and chances are you already have most of them in your kitchen....

This spinach salad combines crispy thick-cut bacon, mushrooms, and soft-boiled eggs with a warm bacon vinaigrette. Pair with a rotisserie chicken and dinner is done! If there’s one thing that gets everyone in my family circling the kitchen like sharks at dinnertime, asking “Whatcha makin’?” it’s the smell of bacon sizzling on the stovetop. This spinach salad with crispy thick-cut bacon, boiled eggs, mushrooms, and warm bacon vinaigrette pairs well with a store-bought rotisserie chicken or pan-seared salmon....

Why You’ll Love This Kid-Friendly Dessert Irresistible Combination. The unique mix of salty pretzels, sweet strawberries, and creamy filling is a flavor sensation.Versatile Dessert. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a festive holiday dish.Texture Galore. Enjoy the contrast between the crunchy crust, the smooth cream layer, and the juicy strawberries.Make-Ahead Friendly. Prepare it in advance for effortless entertaining. Strawberry Pretzel Salad is more than just a dessert; it’s a delightful experience that balances contrasting flavors and textures to create a dessert that’s both refreshing and satisfying....

Why I Love These Keto Friendly Chocolate Chips Affordable. Have you ever purchased sugar free chocolate chips at the grocery store? They’re EXPENSIVE. Making them at home isn’t.Easy. Mix, pour, cool, and store. That’s all you have to do. Sugar Free. No real sugar to be found in this recipeLow Carb. 8 net carbs per serving. While these aren’t SUPER low carb, they still fit in your macros if you’re living a low carb lifestyle....

What Makes This Thai Curry Soup Stand Out? Low Carb. This is a recipe for how to cook Thai Curry Soup that uses curry paste, coconut milk, and some fresh vegetables to provide a savory, comforting low carb twist on the regular chicken soup.Spices. This soup is well-spiced, but not spicy, and you can vary the spice level by adjusting how much yellow curry paste you choose to put into it....