Meet my new favorite hot sauce! Aji verde is a bold and bright Peruvian green sauce. It’s spicy and tangy, and packed with fresh flavor. We’ve been dousing just about everything in aji verde since I found it—tacos, eggs, rice and beans, potatoes and more. A drizzle of aji verde makes the most basic of foods taste irresistible. I discovered aji verde not at a Peruvian restaurant, but at the Avanti food hall in Denver a few weekends ago....

More on this recipe Aloo Matar Paneer is a beloved North Indian dish that harmoniously combines three staple ingredients: potatoes (aloo), peas (matar), and paneer (Indian cottage cheese). This dish is a comforting, flavorful medley that’s perfect for any meal, bringing together the creamy texture of paneer, the tender bite of potatoes, and the sweet burst of peas in a richly spiced tomato-based gravy. Other primary ingredients for Aloo Matar Paneer include onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chili that becomes a masala paste....

About Apple Smoothie I have used coconut milk in this Apple Smoothie recipe, which makes it vegan. Other choices of vegan milk that you can use are non-GMO soy milk, almond milk and cashew milk. I also prefer adding the cinnamon as it brings a nice flavor and aroma in the smoothie. It is a no-brainer that sweet apples work the best for smoothies and milkshakes and that you should use the same for this Apple Smoothie recipe too....

Peanut butter toast and I go a long way back. When I was a kid, I was so picky that I refused to eat cereal and sandwiches. I would, however, happily eat peanut butter on toast, so I ate peanut butter on toast every single morning for breakfast. Here’s how my morning routine went. Every morning, after staying up too late reading Nancy Drew books in bed the night before, I dragged my sleepy little self and my latest Nancy Drew book over to the table....

Can I let you in on a secret? It’s a little something I’ve realized as I’ve bookmarked and dog-eared a zillion different recipes for baked goods. Here it is: you don’t really need a ton of different recipes to be a great baker. Us food bloggers and recipe developers churn out separate recipes for every tasty variation, but the truth is that there’s no need to reinvent the wheel every time....

Using pantry staples and minimal ingredients, our oven baked pork chops come to you loaded with flavour. If you love our Sticky BBQ Ribs recipe, you will lose your mind over these juicy baked pork chops. This recipe works for both bone-in and boneless pork chops. BAKED PORK CHOPS Helloooo EASY pork dinner! Is there anything better than a good cut of pork smothered in a rich barbecue sauce? Especially when said sauce is packed with flavour....

About Besan Halwa Besan is the Hindi word for gram flour which is finely ground hulled black chickpeas. Halwa means a sweet dish made with cereals, lentils, nuts or dry fruits. Besan Halwa means a sweet dish made from besan a.k.a gram flour. My family loves sweets made with besan be it this halwa or Besan ladoo or Besan Barfi. I make this halwa occasionally but more so during festivals. You can make it during any Indian festival or religious occasion....

If you have leftover cooked rice, then half of the work is done and the recipe can be prepared quickly. Since I make okra often, I will be sharing one more quick bhindi recipe soon. In the recipe post, I have mentioned all the steps, including the cooking of rice. Use any variety of short-grained or long-grained rice. I have used ambe mohar rice, which is a aromatic rice locally grown in Maharashtra....

Happy New Year’s Eve! I’m posting this fizzy pink cocktail far too late for you to make it tonight, I know. Please accept my apologies. Resolution No. 1: Start planning ahead. I can’t say I’m sad for the year to end because I’m busy looking forward to the year ahead. 2011 has been a year of growth. I learned how to get unstuck, if you will, by leaving an unfulfilling three-year-long relationship and quitting a miserable office job....

Both these variations are easy and taste good. The stuffed bread pakoda recipe has some preparation to be done while the plain bread bajji recipe is a breeze to make. What is Bread Pakora In English you can simply call Bread Pakora as Bread Fritters. Note that these are savory fritters and not sweet. Bread Pakora is the North Indian term while bread bajji is a South Indian term. A simple bread pakoda would have halved bread slices dipped and coated in gram flour batter and deep fried....

Fancy, classy and best of all EASY to make lobster tails ready in under 20 minutes, including the sauce! Another ‘let the oven do all the cooking for you’ recipe. Full of flavour, there’s no need to go to a restaurant for chef-tasting lobster tails. LOBSTER TAILS I can’t think of anything more romantic than seafood on Valentine’s Day…especially a couple of lobster tails. I know the one thing that stops me from buying lobster tails more often is that they’re so unbelievably expensive....

Easy homemade butternut squash soup is naturally thick and creamy, perfect for the season when squash is available in abundance. Full of butternut flavour, this soup is perfect for when you’re craving a warm and creamy bowl of comfort. I first shared this soup recipe years ago with our pumpkin soup, offering butternut squash as an option, but thought why not repost it in its own post. BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP A super creamy butternut squash soup recipe with the option of roasting your squash is pure comfort in a bowl....

About This Carrot Cake This classic recipe for carrot cake is naturally a slightly healthy dessert option, thanks to the fresh and nutritious carrots that give the cake it’s signature sweet flavor. I’ve perfected this carrot cake recipe that’s made with whole wheat flour and skips the cream cheese icing that’s sometimes included in the US. I’ve tested and tasted several versions to get just the right taste and texture you know and love in a carrot cake, but without any eggs needed....

Last week, I was so busy posting peach recipes that I failed to mention the massive bag of cherries I was snacking on in real life. I don’t think we’ll have a full-blown cherry week, but I do have several cherry recipes up my sleeve. Today, I thought I’d share my new favorite summer salad. Seriously packed with flavor, it’s composed of peppery arugula, warm black quinoa, goat cheese, and gorgeous dark red cherries, tossed with an easy balsamic vinaigrette....

Juicy Steak Fajitas are a reader favourite, made time and time again by many world wide! It’s no wonder, when they are super easy to make and perfect for a quick throw-together meal! Steak Fajitas (Beef Fajitas) Fajitas couldn’t be any easier. I’ve taken out the usual pico de gallo and guac to come up with an even faster solution for the night-time-getting-dinner-together-without-losing-your-mind craziness type of situation. You won’t even miss them!...

As mentioned there are two main ways to prepare Chinese-inspired Indian chilli mushrooms. Both versions are quite simple to make and are wonderful to enjoy with roti or naan. I suggest you give both recipes a try and see which one you prefer! About Chilli Mushroom Dry Mushrooms are made every week at my home. I simply adore the tender texture and savory, earthy flavor of mushrooms, and have posted many Mushroom Recipes on the blog – like Mushroom 65 and Mushroom Manchurian....

About Chocolate Covered Strawberries If you are someone who believes everything tastes better with chocolate, you’re going to love this easy, fruity dessert. My recipe for making chocolate covered strawberries requires just three simple ingredients and can be made in just 15 minutes! If you have little ones who are curious about the kitchen, this is an excellent recipe to get them started. They can easily help to dip the strawberries in chocolate and roll them in the coconut, all without fear of them getting hurt....

Mexican food is on repeat in my home, burritos being on top of the menu list. The girls like a traditional wrapped up bean burrito, while as hubby and I prefer a fajita-style burrito-bowl. Both these favorites have one thing in common- Cilantro Lime Rice. It’s a fresh and light side dish that elevates any meal to the next level! This versatile side dish is not restricted to just Mexican recipes, it pairs beautifully with Indian and Mediterranean cuisine as well....

About Corn Fried Rice There’s no doubt of the fact that there are numerous ways you can bring together rice and corn, and create deliciousness out of it. This Corn Fried Rice is how I make it often at home. This recipe is a simple and flavourful Chinese variation with capsicum, spring onions, some cracked pepper and soy sauce. The soy does enhance the umaminess of this dish, but it is still optional....

As succulent as our Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs and even crispier than our Browned Butter Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, these crispy boneless chicken thighs are cooked on the stove top and can be ready in under 20 minutes. Golden, garlic edges with juicy centres, swimming in a 5-ingredient sauce, you won’t believe how tasty these thighs are! BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS Look no further because we have created a versatile boneless chicken thigh recipe that can be served with anything....