Update 2021: Make this improved macaroon recipe instead! This morning, I crawled out of my warm bed and peeked out the window to discover a blanket of white snow covering the cold ground. Rather than play outside, I chose to stay inside and bake macaroons. I’d been craving them since I saw Sprouted Kitchen’s recipe for chocolate-dipped macaroons. Growing up, I remember eating macaroons in my grandmother Mimi‘s kitchen, so they are a sentimental cookie....

Of all the ways to enjoy asparagus, silky smooth Asparagus Soup would have to be one of our favourites. Garlic, onions, broth, parmesan cheese and a hint of cream is all you need to make a thick and creamy pot of asparagus soup. No flour needed! If you love asparagus, you will LOVE this recipe. ASPARAGUS SOUP Sautéed in butter with onions and garlic to soften the grassy undertones, then simmered in broth until soft and tender....

These hearty bowls feature roasted fajita veggies and halloumi cheese over beans and cilantro-lime rice. This recipe makes an amazing vegetarian dinner! I’m so excited to share this recipe with you and hope the photos speak for themselves. This vibrant meal is almost too delicious for words to capture. The bowls are a very abstract take on Mexican fajitas, which typically feature strips of bell pepper and onion cooked with steak, served with tortillas and toppings on the side....

Looking for a fun, fresh party appetizer? This colorful pineapple salsa recipe will be a big hit. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and 100% delicious. Perhaps pineapple salsa sounds crazy at first glance, but it’s not when you think about it. Tomatoes are technically fruit, too, and they’re also sweet in flavor. If you don’t believe me, I dare you to give this pineapple salsa a try!...

About Fruit Raita Raitas are one of the easiest dishes that can be prepared within minutes and paired with almost any meal in Indian cuisine. Since many of them are essentially served chilled, they are best when it comes to balancing the spicy and bold flavors in a typical robust Indian meal. But this Fruit Raita is one step ahead. Not only is this really delicious, but can also easily be consumed as a healthier option in a dessert....

Tomato and basil are a match made in heaven as it is. However, mix them together with some garlic and pan seared chicken breasts, and you have the best buttery, blistered tomatoes and garlic flavours in this Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken recipe! With basil being on sale all week this week at our local grocery store, this chicken recipe was meant to be. And it’s so freaking simple, I have no pointers, no words of advice, nada....

Updated Oct 11, 2019 Just the other day I was chatting with my dad about how we haven’t been making as many green smoothies lately. And it makes sense, right? Given the seasonal change, cooler weather (it’s raining today!) and increase in hearty, comfort foods. But, after years of trial-and-error on what makes me feel my absolute best, I know I need my greens. Yep, it’s a simple equation. Greens just make me feel good....

About Gingerbread Cake Gingerbread Cake is a moist, soft, deeply spiced cake with a strong aroma and taste of ginger that is traditionally made for Christmas. My version happens to be eggless, easy to make vegan, and is quite healthy from the addition of whole wheat flour. I have wanted to make an eggless version of gingerbread cake for quite some time now. While I had to develop my own recipe, the cake was a hit at home....

Tea! Our mornings typically begin with Indian chai, as it is a very strong and bold drink with a good amount of caffeine. Since I’m not much of a coffee person I tend to try different teas instead, and chai is definitely my go-to for getting started in the morning. However, for afternoons or evenings I like to make green tea or Kashmiri Kahwa (which uses green tea leaves with lots of spices, such as saffron and cardamom)....

Ham and Bean Soup recipe is a fast and filling delicious weeknight dinner that smells heavenly. Perfect if you have any ham leftover from Christmas dinner! HAM AND BEAN SOUP If you’re anything like me and have no idea what to do with leftover ham except grilled cheese, then this soup is for you. Most ham and bean soup recipes take anywhere from 6-8 hours to cook, all from scratch....

Crispy bacon and saucy, charred chicken with juicy pineapple chunks, peppers (capsicums), red onion and the best garlicky-bbq sauce! Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs are so addictive! The perfect meat on a skewer with the combination of a salty, sweet flavour packed punch. Chicken Kebabs, Kebobs or Skewers Whatever you call them, there’s no arguing that they are simple and quick to make! Throwing them on the grill ensures the chicken gets beautifully charred on the outside while staying juicy on the inside....

Honey Garlic Butter is fast, EASY to make and versatile! Pair it with anything, from this incredibly popular and reader favourite honey garlic butter roasted carrots, to browned butter honey garlic chicken or buttery honey garlic shrimp! Dinner has never been easier! How to Make Honey Garlic Butter This sauce/marinade has been one of your favourite sauces/marinades on Cafe Delites. Since sharing this Honey Garlic Butter Salmon back in 2016, I have received countless emails from readers asking for more ideas and serving suggestions to use this sauce!...

Let’s talk about oat flour! Oat flour is a nutritious whole grain flour that is easy to make out of—you guessed it—oats. Oat flour offers a mildly nutty flavor and a tender crumb. Plus, oat flour is gluten-free if you make it with certified gluten-free oats. “Can I use oat flour?” is one of the most frequent questions I’m receiving on recipes for baked goods. This question tells me a few things:...

If you love pecans like I do, you must try pecan butter. It is truly luscious. Pecans are not cheap, but I assure you that pecan butter is worth every penny. It is liquid gold. Might I suggest that you slather it on a piece of my favorite honey-sweetened banana bread, as I have every morning this week? It makes a healthy breakfast that tastes almost as decadent as a piece of cake....

Have you tasted real whipped cream? I sure hope so. It puts Cool Whip and the canned stuff to shame. Homemade whipped cream is ultra luxurious, decadent, and as delicious as the best vanilla ice cream. Real whipped cream doesn’t have any strange preservatives or additives, either. Whipped cream is the perfect creamy topper for desserts and hot drinks. Since the holidays are here, I thought I’d share a tutorial with everything you need to know about making whipped cream....

Planning a party can be really stressful. Many people get overwhelmed by the decisions on what to cook, which dishes pair well, what appetizers to serve, and what drinks to offer. A common question I get from readers on Instagram around the festive season is “What is a typical Indian dinner?” and “What do you serve at an Indian dinner party?” In this post, I share my tried and tested North-Indian recipes for appetizers, mains, and desserts....

Indian Tea shop Butter Biscuits | டீ கடை பட்டர் பிஸ்கட் Recipe for delicious south indian tea kadai/tea shop bakery style butter biscuits/cookies. Crispy Iyengar bakery Indian cookies recipe. Salt Biscuit. I can say a few things about most of the south Indian men and women. They love bakery butter biscuits. Some might not eat a cake but will never say no to a cookie. Trust me on this. Especially if its butter biscuits....

I prepare this khara bhath recipe at times. This recipe of mtr style khara bath was shared by a reader on the Upma recipe post. Following the method mentioned, I have made this recipe at times. The addition of veggies enhances the nutrition quotient of this Khara Bath. But when there are no vegetables at my home, I just skip adding them and make this dish just with onions and tomatoes....

In fact there are many delicious recipes you can make leftover cooked rice. they can be range from snacks to sweets or even a main course. In this post, I am sharing recipes that can be easily made with leftover rice. Usually 1 cup of raw rice yields 3 to 3.5 cups of cooked rice. this does vary with the type of rice and can even be more. depending on the quantity of rice you have you can increase or decrease the other ingredients accordingly....

Spring is here! It switched on like a light bulb about a week ago in Kansas City. The daffodils are on their way up, the birds are chirping, and Cookie and I are thrilled. I’m literally humming, “The hills are alive,” on our walks around the neighborhood. Today, I wanted to share a shockingly green pasta dish with you. It’s easy to make, nourishing and comforting, which is exactly what we need right now....