Like that Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cake and the Carrot Cake Cheesecake, only this one is much more simple and in a glass with zero baking. It’s no secret how much I love cheesecake. But sometimes, I don’t have the time to be baking and then waiting around all night to HAVE my beloved cheesecake. Which explains all of the no bake parfaits I have on this blog. And also explains why so many people are constantly making them and sharing them with me over on Instagram....

Crispy Spanish Chicken and Rice, passed down from my South American parents, and brought here to you…all cooked in one pan…including the Crispy Chicken! Saffron, paprika, garlic….so many classic flavours that make this one of the best Chicken and Rice meals.ever. Well. That was a good intro, and as much as I’d like to say this is an original family recipe…I changed it…adding fire roasted peppers for extra flavour, bacon instead of smokey ham, and replacing the usual diced up chicken for crispy thighs....

About Paal Payasam A Rice Pudding is known as Rice Kheer in India. So, when you translate the famous sweet from Tamil Nadu, Paal Payasam in English, it is ‘milk (paal)’ and ‘kheer (payasam).’ It is often spelt as Paal Payasam or referred to as Arisi Paal Payasam or Rice Payasam. This Rice Payasam is also the simplest sweet that you can ever imagine of. Only 4 ingredients – rice, milk, sugar and ghee – simmered together into a thick, creamy concoction of deliciousness....

Kulcha At Home Usually, flatbreads like Chapati, phulka and Paratha are a common feature at my home too, as is at any other Indian household. I make both plain and stuffed versions often. While these are common, Kulcha is something special. So, made once a while. Other variations like this Paneer Kulcha recipe, Matar Kulcha and even Naan fall in the same category. Paneer Kulcha sits at the top of the kulcha list for my family....

Craving something sweet? These baked apples are a delightful dessert featuring seasonal fruit. They taste like an apple crisp but look much cuter. This baked apple recipe is all in the technique, but it’s not complicated. I’ll walk you through it below. You’ll need a short list of ingredients to make this recipe—apples, oats, coconut or brown sugar, optional pecans or walnuts, and butter. We’ll add a little bit of cinnamon and salt to take the flavor over the top....

About Pomegranate Smoothie Chock full of antioxidants, this dairy free fresh pomegranate smoothie is one of my current favorite beverages. Made with freshly extracted pomegranate juice and chocolatey almond milk, this yummy drink is a real treat. Most of the fruit smoothies I make are dairy free, and this delightful pomegranate version is no exception. I usually make my Milkshakes and smoothies with plant-based alternatives like almond or coconut milk. Milk, along with other dairy products is incompatible with many fruits and vegetables according to the ancient Indian system of medicine – Ayurveda....

What is Khubani ka Meetha Khubani is the Urdu term for Apricots. Meetha means sweet. So in English, Khubani ka Meetha translates to apricot sweet or sweet dish made from apricots. This dessert is made by stewing and slow cooking apricots in water with a touch of sugar to a jam like consistency. The dried apricots are soaked in water overnight or for some hours prior to stewing them. There are no additional flavors added in this dessert as the floral, warming, sweet-tangy flavor of the apricots is the star here....

After much anticipation and waiting, I am finally adding this delicious and nutritious saag aloo! Many readers requested this recipe because they absolutely love my mom’s palak paneer recipe on the blog. This dish is one of my favorite comfort foods. This vibrant green spinach curry mixed with creamy potatoes packs plenty of flavor and nutrients into every serving. It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free. You can serve it over rice, or low carb cauliflower rice for an even healthier meal....

One of the quintessential uses of sattu flour in Indian cuisine is in the making of the Sattu Drink – a healthy, cooling and refreshing beverage made during the scorching summers in the Indian subcontinent. Majorly in Bihari cuisine and some more regions of North India. I first got introduced to sattu as an ingredient, when we stayed for some days at my husband’s friends place, about 6 years back....

Why go out for a Mexican dinner when you can make succulent Spicy Shrimp Fajitas right a home in less time! Cooked with a blend of savory and spicy seasonings in a sizzling hot pan adds new flavours and textures to shrimp! Stuff them into soft warm tortillas with toppings for a customizable meal! Shrimp Fajitas Hi there! I’m Jessica Gavin, a Certified Culinary Scientist and cookbook author. I love to teach the science behind better cooking with my readers on JessicaGavin....

Have you ever gotten to the airport only to find that your pilot has gone missing? Apparently that happens. I finally got out of Kansas City and caught a red-eye from Chicago to London (hello from Heathrow!). I only wish I’d been smart enough to pack basic toiletries and a change of clothes in my carry on. Here’s to hoping that my luggage meets me in Tel Aviv eventually....

A great summer recipe, our Macaroni Salad is perfect to take to gatherings, parties, BBQ’s, lunches, dinners, or simply to serve as a side dish. Absorbing all of the flavours from the fresh herbs and vegetables, the thick, creamy sauce will be an instant hit with friends and family! MACARONI SALAD An absolute classic, macaroni salad is always a favourite at BBQ’s and other get togethers. While store bought macaroni salads aren’t bad, we prefer our salads made with love....

Growing up, my mom wouldn’t allow any sugary cereal into the house except for the exceedingly rare box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, which we ate right out of the box like candy. Because it is candy. I was otherwise opposed to cereal. I never liked my mom’s choice of cereal—the healthy, fortified, fiber-rich stuff. On a more fundamental level, I couldn’t understand the appeal of cold milk and soggy stuff in a bowl....

Updated Dec 31, 2022 Top 10 Recipes of 2021 While 2020 was a tumultuous year that changed our lives in unfathomable ways, 2021 was a year that many of us found some semblance of a groove within “the new normal.” Or at least we tried our best! At-home cooking was still a top priority for millions of people, though many of us also enjoyed some patio restaurant dining for the first time in a year (and it sure felt like a luxury, didn’t it?...

About Ugadi Festival Like I mentioned in the beginning, Ugadi Festival is celebrated as the day that is the new year for the people of Telugu and Kannada communities in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. In Maharashtra, this new year festival is known as Gudi Padwa. For the Sindhi community, it is Cheti Chand. The Telugu people call it as the Ugadi Festival, whereas the festival is popular by its other term Yugadi for the Kannadigas or the people of Karnataka....

It began with a bang—the aforementioned explosion that rattled my place like an earthquake. Then came ten inches of snow, hushing the city save for some eerily low, rumbling snow thunder. The roads cleared; we went out on Friday night for dinner and a show. On the way home, we pulled forward at a green light while another driver ran a red light. She hit us hard, and she hit us head on....

Updated Mar 19, 2021 Just because you’re following a paleo diet, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the best of Thanksgiving! There’s plenty of options thanks to the help of seasonal vegetables and other wholesome ingredients. I’ll show you how to turn winter squashes into the creamiest sides, roast the perfect turkey, and even make the best pumpkin pie from scratch. And yes, all of these recipes are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free....

Whether you’re looking to impress your guests, or cooking a quick and healthy meal at home, you will find a paneer recipe for every mood in here! Wondering what can be made with paneer? You will love this collection of a variety of Indian dishes made using paneer. But before we get into paneer recipes, let’s learn a little about this popular firm Indian cottage cheese, and see what it tastes like....

Updated Mar 19, 2021 Hard boiled eggs are one of my favorite items to meal prep. Boil several eggs on a Sunday and you’ll have a wide variety of recipes to enjoy throughout the week. Because healthy egg recipes can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Oh yes, there’s nothing quite as versatile as a simple hard boiled egg. The recipes listed below also come in handy after Easter when you’ve got loads of leftover hard boiled eggs....

Updated Aug 06, 2024 LET’S MAKE MEAL PLANNING EASY I know the thought of planning out a week’s worth of healthy meals can be daunting. But after years of perfecting my meal prep ideas and strategy, I can tell you this – it all starts with meal planning. So how does one do that? Well, the best way to approach this is to ask yourself a few questions… How many people do I need to prep for?...