There’s this memory I have of my childhood, a collage of moments recounted to me, flash photography prints I’ve been shown, a slice of my early narrative pasted together over time. I’m standing on the wooden chair with a blue balloon tied onto the hooped back in a dark restaurant with thrift store finds tacked on the walls. I’m wearing a lavender dress with white trim, and my hair’s pulled half back, secured with a grosgrain bow....
When I left law school, I came home with not much to do, besides stare at my student loan debt. Wait, that’s a bad way to start this. Let’s try again. When I left law school, I came home aching to renew my creativity, in the creation-sense of the word. I missed baking, most of all–the mixture of art and science–feeding people and making them love me, not hate me for “lawyering” them (“Sorry, I’m sorry!...
For me, Chicken Kiev has two key components – the garlic butter and the crispy breaded chicken. Here we’re stirring a simple garlic butter sauce through pasta, then topping it with golden, crisp and juicy sliced chicken. Sound good? Follow me… Crispy Chicken I’ve wanted to put out a crispy chicken pasta recipe for quite some time now, and this Chicken Kiev pasta is the perfect excuse. We’ll talk about the garlic butter sauce in just a sec, but first, let’s talk about the chicken....
Korma is a royal dish and goes back 400 years to the early 16th century. It is documented to have been served in the Mughal durbars of Shah Jahan. There are reports that it was served during the inauguration of the Taj Mahal. Now that’s quite a history and one I bet few dishes can match. Like many other Indian curry dishes originating from the Mughal cuisine, the chicken korma recipe uses dry fruits like almonds, cashews, and other nuts and, in many cases, cream or milk....
If you liked this recipe, please leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in the recipe card below. You can also follow me on Instagram, Youtube, and Pinterest. Indo-Chinese food also known as Desi Chinese food is one of the most popular cuisines in India. You will find it everywhere, from street vendors to 5-star restaurants. Chinese food was brought to India by the Chinese workers who came to India during the British era....
I don’t know about you, but for most of my life, my experience of stuffing has always been the classic packet sage and onion stuffing mix that you add boiling water to. Don’t get me wrong, I grew up on the stuff, but it’s so simple to make your own at home and it really is 10x more delicious! Follow me… Bread Stuffing Unlike many stuffing recipes, traditional sage and onion stuffing has no sausage in it....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for coconut shrimp, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Shrimp – Raw shrimp works best, otherwise they’ll get overcooked. You can buy it peeled and deveined, or do it yourself. I prefer to leave the tails on to hold onto, but you can also remove the tails (or buy the ones that have tails already removed) to just pop them into your mouth....
The ULTIMATE Brie Grilled Cheese Another day, another grilled cheese recipe. And in answer to your question – no, these will never stop 🤣Today’s victim: Brie. Brie is perfect for toasties for a couple of different reasons. Firstly, it’s got a smooth, mellow and creamy flavour which invites a number of different ingredients to join the party (more on that in just a sec). Second, it’s got a really low melting point, which means it goes gooey very quickly when exposed to heat....
This broccoli salad now has everything going for it – taste, a sharp, well-balanced dressing, nuttiness from the seeds, and a slight sweetness from the berries and dressing. I look to cook with seasonal produce as much as I can. Broccoli season spans autumn, winter, and fall, and I love to add this to my meals for its nutritional benefit. So, I constantly look to cook exciting recipes to make this not-so-popular vegetable appealing....
My family always served broccoli salad as a side dish at cookouts when I was growing up. You know the one right? With mayo and raisins and bacon. But mom’s was made with bacon bits because I was vegetarian and most store-bought bacon bits aren’t actually made from meat. When I decided to create a vegan broccoli salad recipe, it mom’s old version was the obvious starting point. And while I could probably make it with bacon bits (they’re vegan, right?...
What Makes This Recipe So Good This recipe guarantees perfectly cooked chicken thighs. The sous vide takes all of the guess work out of what method to use and how long to cook your chicken. Simply add everything to a resealable bag, place it in your sous vide bath and then walk away for two hours. You’ll return to incredibly juicy and delicious chicken thighs! These crispy sous vide chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned....
What Makes This Recipe So Good A cucumber margarita is one of my favorite drinks, especially in the summer heat. It’s light and refreshing thanks to the cucumbers, with notes of lime and orange, and of course, tequila. If you like a little heat you can muddle some jalapeños in your glass, or for a sweeter drink, add a little simple syrup.The ingredients are pretty basic, which I think is a huge plus....
There’s few things in life more comforting than a pie, and there are few pies more comforting than a curried chicken pie. My question for you today – are you ready for some darn good comfort? Okay good. Follow me… Curried Chicken Pie Filling Strictly speaking this is a curried chicken and potato pie, but the bulk of the filling is the chicken. I just couldn’t help sneaking in some potatoes; we all know how well they pair with curry!...
What Is A Detox Smoothie? Detox smoothie recipes blend together raw leafy greens, fruits, veggies, and often nuts or seeds. They’re quick and easy to make, taste amazing, and make you feel great! Detox Smoothie Ingredients Here I explain the best ingredients for a detoxing green smoothie, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Fresh Spinach – Use mature or baby spinach for the best detox smoothie recipes, just make sure it’s clean and free from wilted leaves....
Yes, this is me slowly creeping the air fryer out 😅 To be fair I’ve had one for years, I’ve just upgraded it and wanted to show off. It’s big and shiny and there’s plenty of room for chicken tenders! Follow me… Crushed Doritos Chicken I boldly claimed on social media that Chilli Heatwave Doritos were in the top 5 greatest crisps of all time. I stand by this. In fact, they’re my personal number 2 favourite of all time (closely behind Thai Sweet Chilli Sensations, of course)....
This curry is officially my new favorite weeknight dinner. We all know how much I love a good curry, not just because they’re delicious, but also because they’re often pretty easy to whip up. Well, I think this chickpea and spinach curry is just about the easiest curry ever. This recipe essentially my spin in chana saag, a traditional Indian dish, but with some shortcuts and modifications to make the dish totally vegan....
One of my most loved recipes on this blog is of the National dish of Egypt- Koshari. A lot of people were surprised to know that the National dish of a country that is known for the huge variety of its non-vegetarian dishes is vegan. Today, I am back with a healthy Egyptian side dish recipe made with ancient Middle Eastern grain-Farro. What is Farro Farro is an ancient grain full of fibers and a lot of health benefits....
What Is Elote? Elote literally means “corn” in Spanish, but the name typically refers to grilled corn smothered in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and zesty spices. It’s a popular street food in both Mexico and the United States, and is also often called Mexican street corn. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for an elote corn recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card....
So when I paired up with Annie’s Homegrown to create a festive and fun–but still elegant!–flag cake for the patriotic summer season, I was inspired by the flavors I love in a strawberry shortcake. When I was brainstorming my recipe, I knew I wanted to pair a dense, rich cake with ripe strawberries, all offset by a light, über-creamy whipped cream frosting to balance the richness of the cake with an airy lightness to tie it all together....
This really is such a low-maintenance recipe, but it’s such a tasty way to bring out all the goodness that carrots have to offer! Plus, is there anything that isn’t enhanced when doused in garlic butter? Follow me… Chantenay Carrots Chantenay carrots are essentially just thick, short carrots. I like using them in this recipe because they toss through the garlic butter much more easily than larger carrots do....
