Creating a decent veggie burger can only be described as an art. It’s too often you sink your teeth into a veggie burger and it’s either dry as cardboard or so sloppy it spills out the burger bun. Finding that perfect middle ground, whilst still keeping the perfect texture is sometimes a little tricky. Having said that, once you perfect it, a decent veggie burger is absolute heaven (and that’s coming from a meat eater)....
Chicken Tenders I mean sure, chicken tenders are great, but realistically is anything wrapped in bacon not just infinitly better?! Any disagreement with that statement may mean you’re on the wrong blog 🤣Anywho, let’s talk tenders. Contrary to popular belief, chicken tenders aren’t just sliced chicken breast. The tender is actually the strip of meat directly under the breast meat, and as the name suggests, is often more ‘tender’ than the breast itself....
I’m at the age where people have baby showers. Lots of them. I’m also at the age where baby showers are now a fun event, instead of like the “Oh God oh God oh God, why?” events of yore, from my days as a resident band girlfriend who got invited to lots of other resident band girlfriend baby showers. I went to the most fabulous baby shower a few weeks ago, which is still a concept around which I can’t get my head, as I had to wrap no candy bars in diapers, guess no belly circumferences, and eat nothing pink or blue....
Most of my favorite recipes on this site are older ones. Not that the new stuff isn’t as good, but after 7 years I’ve accumulated a few recipes that make it into my repeat file. These tostadas are one of those recipes! I first shared this recipe back in 2015. I tested it out on my family, and it was a big hit that ended up being served at a several gatherings afterwards....
What Makes This Recipe So Good There’s so much incredible flavor here. Bright mango salsa, tangy guacamole, citrusy lime rice, creamy chipotle aioli, and perfectly seasoned white fish, all tied together with a creamy chipotle aioli.This is honestly a super simple recipe. It looks complicated just because there are several components, but for the most part, you’re just stirring things together. The trickiest part is cooking the fish, but it doesn’t take any time at all really....
Ever make the mistake of popping into a bakery or supermarket on an empty stomach and find you can’t resist the urge to grab a muffin out of the bakery case? What happens next? Well, if you’re me, you eat the muffin, only to find that you’ve retained a lurking sense of hunger, yet acquired a weighted down belly and a mouth coated with a dry, sugary taste. You feel like you’ve just eaten a whole lot of air infused sugar....
What Makes This Recipe So Good This rich buffalo chicken soup is full of flavor even though it’s made with super simple ingredients. It starts with the holy trinity – celery, carrots, and onion sautéed in melted butter then mixed with flour for a thick base. Add to that a kickin’ buffalo sauce, rich cream cheese, bold cheddar, and juicy shredded chicken, and you’ve got a delicious soup with minimal effort....
What Makes This Recipe So Good Indian butter chicken is a simple recipe, taking pieces of juicy chicken thighs and simmering them in a tomatoey curry, with flavors of garam masala, sweet paprika, coriander, ginger, chili powder, cinnamon, and cardamom. A little yogurt and heavy cream are added at the end, making the gravy delectably thick and creamy. If you’re new to homemade Indian food, this is a great recipe to start with....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best butternut squash soup ingredients, what each one does in my recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Make Butternut Squash Soup I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. This is optional, but makes it so much easier! Just poke holes all over the squash with a knife, then microwave for a few minutes to soften the skin....
🧈 What Makes This Recipe So Good They’re a delicious, lighter snack option that you don’t have to feel bad about munching on mindlessly. Pecans, like other nuts, are a great source of fiber and protein. They also contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.You only need THREE ingredients to make perfect toasted pecans! Of course, you can change up the recipe however you like to get an endless variety of flavors....
🥣 What Makes This Recipe So Good There are few things better than a big bowl of warm chicken and wild rice soup on a cool day. It’s hearty and filling, rich and creamy, comforting and cozy. On top of all of those wonderful qualities, this ALSO happens to be super easy to make – a perfect one-pot meal! Want to make the recipe even easier than it already is? Rather than cooking chicken specifically for your soup, use leftover chicken OR a rotisserie chicken from the store....
This is such a vibrant and flavoursome dinner that comes together in around 20 minutes. I’m confident you’re going to love it 😊 Follow me… Chipotle Salmon We’re going to be using boneless skinless salmon fillets for this recipe. To inject some flavour, we’re going to marinate them in a simple chipotle marinade. Here’s what you’ll need: Chipotle Salmon Marinade Ingredients Chipotle Powder – You’ll find this in most supermarkets....
Homemade Guacamole I know I say this about most things, but the difference between store bought and homemade is just crazy. Whilst the cost may be a slight increase, the FLAVOUR is absolutely worth it. Better still, it truly couldn’t be easier to make. Here’s what you’ll need: Homemade Guacamole Ingredients Avocados – The heart and soul of a guac. You’ll want 3 medium/large avocados, ripe but not bruised. Coriander/Cilantro – Love it or hate it, it’s gotta be in a guac....
What Makes This Recipe So Good You might’ve heard this delicious recipe called “corn casserole” or “corn pudding”. Whatever you call your baked corn dish, it’s amazing! Sweet corn baked into a light, fluffy, rich breading for a side dish that’s so creamy, it basically melts in your mouth.It’s a year-round favorite! This is a great side dish for potlucks and barbecues in the summer, but you could also serve it as part of your holiday dinners in the fall and winter....
As one of my most loved and most popular recipes, I had to include this in my Debut Cookbook ‘Comfy’! Cajun Chicken The heart and soul of this dish is indeed the cajun chicken. Honestly? It couldn’t be easier to make. Here’s what you’ll need: Cajun Chicken Ingredients Chicken Breast (butterflied) Olive Oil Lime Juice Cajun Seasoning Salt & Pepper Grab yourself a ziplock bag, mix it up and leave to marinate for as long as you have time for (up to overnight)....
Sheesh. I haven’t posted a soup recipe since last year. Time to change that! This soup was a fail-win. It exactly didn’t turn out in line with my original expectation (fail), but super delicious nonetheless (win), so I’m blogging it. My original idea was to create a vegan cream of mushroom soup. That could have been really simple. Seriously, I made a vegan green bean casserole last November. The main ingredient in conventional green bean casserole is cream of mushroom soup....
Summer is on the way, and which means it’s time for me to get in gear and start sharing some summer barbecue recipes! Coleslaw is a big part of summer cookouts in my family, and I’ve even shared a few recipes where I suggest coleslaw as an accompaniment (my barbecue chickpea burgers, for example. So it’s about time I posted a vegan coleslaw recipe! Coleslaw was a big part of family cookouts when I was growing up, but my family never really had a coleslaw recipe....
Marinating chicken tenderises the chicken and helps to absorb all the flavors. Next important thing is the batter. A combination of Chickpea flour and cornflour makes it crispy. The magic ingredient is the egg. It not only helps to make the pakoras crispy but also helps to bind the batter so that it sticks to the chicken pieces. I love to add 1-2 finely chopped green chillies to the batter....
Onion bhajis are a very popular snack in many parts of India. These crispy onion bhajis are a favorite tea-time snack. Come monsoon or winter and you would bet there would be a million households somewhere serving this with tea. These are simply onion fritters made with thinly sliced Onion coated with a gram flour batter with spices and herbs in it and fried in oil. Onion Bhaji Recipe This recipe brings out the best crispiness in the pakodas and makes them light....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my slow cooker chicken wings recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Cook Chicken Wings In A Crock Pot I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. Thaw your chicken wings before slow cooking. This avoids any food safety risks (source from the USDA) and ensures that the garlic butter sauce sticks....
