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You need a cake, but life’s busy and spontaneous plans pop up. We totally get it. Making desserts ahead of time for a gathering or party is a wonderful way to avoid stress, the last thing you need before an event. So let’s talk about freezing cakes ahead of time. The best and easiest way to make a cake ahead of time is to freeze the unassembled/undecorated layers. Over the past few years, I’ve tested multiple different ways to freeze cakes including changing factors like the cooling process, the wrapping, the container, the length of time, thawing, decorating, etc....

Let me hold your hand through the whole process. I’m sharing step-by-step photography, a full video tutorial, plenty of tricks based on what I’ve learned, and the croissant recipe. I started working on croissants earlier this year. I studied a couple recipes, tested them, tweaked what I found necessary, and played with this dough for weeks. The croissants are golden brown, extra flaky, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and unbelievable warm from the oven....

I cannot say enough about the cuisine of Kerala, God’s own country. I absolutely relish the traditional food recipes of Kerala especially their breakfast fare like Idiyappam, Puttu and Appam. I was fortunate to taste authentic cuisine of Kerala on many a occasion. A more recent one was during our home stay with a very warm and hospitable family in Wayanad and Kochi. I learnt how to make a few Kerala style recipes that I have since been preparing for my family....

~Sailaja Sailaja invited me to write about Traditional Maharashtrian Snacks and Sweets. It sure was a very delectable invitation which instantly took me down memory lane. Let’s go to the kitchens of my family & friends and discover some yummy delights together. Maharashtrian Snacks Breakfast items (“Nyahari”) Pohe is the most common breakfast and it is paired with almost all the vegetables & sprouts like onions, potatoes (batata pohe), tindora/Tondli, eggplant/brinjal, corn, green peas, kala vatana or whimsical creation like soybean pohe....

Instant pickles need less oil, salt and spice and less shelf life. Usually unripe, mature green mangoes, with white flesh that is sour to taste, known as pachadi mamidikaya (pickle mangoes) are preferred. If the mango is green, hard on touch yet with a slightly yellow colored flesh with a sweet flavor, then it is rendered useless for pickling and is best left to ripen. I grew up eating a variety of mango pickles, a few were instant pickles, prepared with mangoes which had fallen off the trees in our backyard....

What makes this Bo Kho So Good? This is a recipe for Instant Pot Bo Kho, a delicious and filling Vietnamese stew that is bursting with tender stew meat, delicious veggies, and oh so much flavor. This easy one-pot recipe is a low-carb spicy beef stew that is a hearty, fragrant soup made of beef, turnips, star anise, 5-spice powder, and curry powder. My whole house smelled amazing as this cooked!...

This Pakistani main course is made with chicken and is a great well balanced high protein meal. Made in an Instant Pot, this family dinner comes together quickly and easily for a delicious meal everyone will love. Be sure to check out my Pakistani Karachi Chicken if you like this recipe, it’s also made in the Instant Pot. What is Haleem? Haleem is made of a mix of grains and lentils and some type of meat–often mutton or chicken....

Why You’ll Love Them Effortless. Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can enjoy this classic Swedish dish without the lengthy preparation.Savory and Comforting. Swedish meatballs are the epitome of cozy comfort food, and this recipe delivers all the comforting flavors you crave.Rich Gravy. The creamy and flavorful gravy elevates the dish to a whole new level, making it perfect for serving over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.Impressively Quick. You won’t believe how fast you can whip up these delicious meatballs and have them on the table, ready to impress your family or guests....

What Makes These Keto Cream Cheese Cookies So Great? Easy - As simple as every other cookie recipe you’ve ever made.Fast - Done in under 30 minutes (not counting prep time).Gluten-Free - Great for a gluten-free snack or dessert.Low Carb - Only 3 net carbs per serving Keto Cream Cheese Cookies | Keto Cookies Recipe I truly love my cookies when it comes to dessert or snack options. I’ve come up with these Cream Cheese Cookies along with some other low carb desserts that really help you when you’re’ just dying for a little something indulgent, but something that won’t knock you out of ketosis....

One of my favorite flavors to use in some of my desserts is pandan. It’s very similar to vanilla but has its own distinct taste. You can find it at any Asian grocery store and it’s not costly. I keep it around since I enjoy using it as often as possible. Why Your Whole Family Will Love These Gummy Bears Fast.Easy.Low Carb.Fun! What You’ll Need To Make These Keto Gummy Bears Before you get started, make sure you have these ingredients in your kitchen....

There’s no need to avoid dessert while trying to eat low-carb or following a Keto-friendly lifestyle. I’ve literally written the book on this topic, BUT I also have so many incredible dessert recipes on my site that are Keto-friendly and did I mention delicious? What Makes This Keto Key Lime Cheesecake Amazing? Keto-Friendly. Honestly, I just feel better overall with more protein and less sugar. Who woulda thunk? This keto cheesecake recipe is crustless, high protein and tastes just like key lime pie filling....

It is raining cats and dogs in my part of the world and all I want is a warm bowl of savory goodness that comforts my soul. I made a semolina-based savory dish for our breakfast today. Khara bath may not be rated as the healthiest breakfast recipe but it sure scores high on flavor. This Karnataka special sooji based breakfast is filling, comforting and hits the right spots. Khara bath recipe is very similar to our regular sooji upma but with a twist....

I am using eggs in today’s dish. Eggs are a regular in my kitchen and had earlier posted ‘bagara anda masala’ (eggs cooked in rich creamy sauce), a North Indian dish. ‘Gudu (egg) Pulusu’ is a typical Andhra dish where boiled eggs are cooked in onions and tamarind gravy and tempered with mustard seeds, methi seeds, garlic and curry leaves. It’s generally served with hot rice but it goes well with rotis too....

How to make Coriander/Cilantro Rice 2 cups rice, washed and soaked in water for half an hour and drained big bunch of coriander leaves, washed and chopped 4 green chillis 4 tbsp grated fresh coconut 1″ ginger piece 6 garlic flakes 2 chopped tomatoes whole spices (6 cloves, 3 green cardamoms, 1″ pieces cinnamon-2, bay leaf) salt 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) Heat 2 tsps of oil in a cooking vessel, add the chopped coriander (kothimira) and green chillis and fry till rawness disappears approx 2-2 minutes....

We’re having Christmas dinner at my sister’s house this year, and I’m looking forward to spending time with the family and eating lots of lovely food (best hide those Quality Street sis!). But… I’m still cooking a Christmas turkey at home. It just wouldn’t feel festive enough if I can’t spend the days after Christmas day traipsing back and forth to the kitchen to make turkey sandwiches with stuffing and cranberry sauce, or to nibble on those leftover bacon-wrapped chipolatas....

Mamidikaya perugu pachadi is a traditional, Andhra style, spiced raw mango yogurt chutney or raita. A regular everyday summer recipe that is prepared as part of a typical South Indian or Andhra thali that includes, dal, rasam, stir fry and a vegetable curry. With no dearth of mangoes, the mango mania continues at my home. Almost every other day I am making a mango based dish, either savory or sweet....

I’m sharing how to make easy mango kulfi ice cream at home in no time!! You need just 6 main ingredients and 5 mins to make them and freeze. Mangoes and ice creams are what Summer is made of. Combine the two and enjoy the best of both worlds, Mango Kulfi!! I’ve been making this mango kulfi recipe on repeat this summer and always have it stocked in the refrigerator....

Make a powder of 12-14 marie biscuits, add a tbsp of powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tbsps cocoa pwd and mix well. Slowly add few tbsps of milk, little at a time, to form a pliable dough (like chapati dough). Keep aside. In another bowl, add 1/4 cup dessicated coconut pwd, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, few drops of vanilla essence or pinch of cardamom pwd and mix well. Add 1 1/2 tbsps of melted butter and mix well to form a sticky textured mixture....

For this recipe, I use ready-made marinara and pesto sauces, to make my life easier, and meals quicker. I use Rao’s Handmade Marinara, along with classic Pesto from Costco. I use this combination on my homemade pizzas, sandwiches, and lasagna too. Why You Will Love This Recipe It is made with a handful of ingredients It is a semi-homemade recipe Is very flavorful Great recipe for quick weekday meals...

Momos chutney or red chilli dipping sauce served with momos is incredibly flavorful and easy to make. Ever since I posted the veg momos recipe, I have been flooded with requests to post momos chutney recipe. There are many variations based on the region it is made like Nepali chutney, Tibetan momos sauce or an Indian Chinese style momos sauce. Over the years, I have tasted a variety of dipping sauces that are served with momos both in high-end restaurants as well as street hawkers....