With that intro, do I need to say more? This was breakfast. This was an accident. Sort of. All I wanted was pancakes. But, you see, the way my brain works, I can’t do simple pancakes. I have to complicate my life. It’s standard Karina. And what came out from a pancake craving…well, let’s just say, I’m not complaining. Because who doesn’t want homemade caramel syrup first thing in the morning?...

About This Carrot Rice Recipe In the Indian cuisine, there are many ways any one recipe is made. So it is with this carrot rice. Either you can throw in all the ingredients in a pan or even an Instant Pot to make carrot rice or make it like the way I have done. Cooked rice is mixed with a flavorful sautéed mixture of spices, nuts and carrots. This method of making carrot rice is typically followed in the South Indian cooking....

Why This Chana Masala Is A Winner Punjabi cuisine is known for its bold flavors and rich textures, and Chana Masala is a prime example of this culinary tradition. Made with white chickpeas (kabuli chana) cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy, this dish is a staple in Punjabi as well as North Indian households. The term ‘Chana’ means chickpeas and ‘Masala’ here, refers to the spiced onion and tomato base or gravy....

Since Mothers Day is a spoil-mum-day, Chocolate Cake Waffles make the PERFECT beginning or end to her day. Light, fluffy and a decadent treat… the entire family will love these! WAFFLES RECIPE The perfect crossover: fluffy Belgian waffles and rich chocolate cake marry together to create exquisite Chocolate Waffles! Incredibly easy to make from scratch with only one bowl in only 30 minutes! Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside filled with rich chocolate....

Chocolate chia pudding is one of those magical recipes that combines the superfood qualities of chia seeds with the irresistible taste of chocolate. It’s creamy and smooth with just the right amount of chewy seeds suspended in a rich cocoa base. And if that weren’t enough convincing, it’s also low-carb, high-fiber, and high-protein when paired with the right toppings. It can be a great dessert substitute if you’re watching your carb intake, but it feels like a real treat....

These Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft and buttery, keep their shape while baking AND everyone loves them. The best part? No big mixer needed! If you’re looking for a great sugar cookie recipe, whether you’re decorating or not, then this is the recipe for you! What are sugar cookies made out of? Simple ingredients you’ll find in your kitchen! You’ll be relieved to know there are no weird ingredients in this recipe....

Trust me, you would eat the whole thing from the pan before it hits the dinner table! It’s almost as good as Fried Rice. I said, almost: in the sense that once you’ve cooked your cauliflower rice, it transforms into a crispy texture on the outside, while soft and tender on the inside. And to give it even more flavour, adding a good squeeze of lime juice PLUS roughly chopped Cilantro (what we call Coriander in Australia), you’ll be substituting normal rice with THIS!...

Let’s warm up with some hot toddies! They could not be easier to make. For this classic cocktail, you’ll just need hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon. Unlike your typical mulled wine, wassail or warm cider, hot toddies are light and hydrating rather than overwhelmingly sweet. Hot toddies are lovely slow sippers or night caps. Mara says they’re perfect for playing cards with the family. You could offer a hot toddy bar at your holiday party this year....

Hello from Kansas City! I’m glad to be home with Cookie. We have a lot of snuggles to catch up on. I’m still mentally processing my post-cookbook Morocco vacation, but I’ll share more about it soon. I’m actually thinking about creating a separate travel/lifestyle section of the blog, with its own separate email list—would you be interested? Today, I’m sharing my next giant salad challenge recipe—the idea being that you make the salad and dressing at the beginning of the week, and store them separately....

About Corn Cutlet Call them corn cutlet or corn patties or corn tikki, these are a flavorsome snack made with sweet corn. There are many ways to make this dish. My recipe is a tad bit different and here a tangy herby corn stuffing is covered with a moist, tender and crispy potato cover. Instead of making balls or croquettes, I have shaped these into a patty (tikki) and shallow fried....

Winters is the season of Soups. So sharing this very easy and delicious recipe of homemade cream of tomato soup. The soup has a creamy, smooth consistency with a light tanginess from the tomatoes. The creaminess in the soup comes from cashews which also balances the tang of the tomatoes with their inherent sweetness. I have used cashews as a substitute for fresh cream. Also there is no sugar added in the recipe....

I’m back from New York! Sunshine is streaming through my windows, Cookie is snoozing on the armchair and my air conditioner unit is humming. It’s good to be home. I’m still processing my trip—it was wonderful—but I’m not ready to put it all into words just yet. Thank you all so much for your amazing food recommendations, though! I knew you wouldn’t let me down. It was a whirlwind trip and I wish I could have tried every single recommendation, but I think we managed to eat our way around the city....

These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings are exactly what they claim to be – CRISPY! Surprisingly, without deep frying. WHAT IS THIS MADNESS!? Using a special ingredient you likely already have in your kitchen pantry, you can make your very own crispy buffalo wings without the hassle and grease of a deep fryer. BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS We love chicken wings as much as the next guy, especially our Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken Wings and our Sticky Thai Chicken Wings but there was just one thing these two recipes were missing – CRUNCH!...

Well. Where do I start? Everyone…meet my luscious friend. This was another one of those, ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, just keep going’ moments I have often in the kitchen. I don’t know how this stuff happens, but I’m definitely not complaining. Fluffy chocolate french toasts is always a good idea. But then filling them with a chocolate cheesecake and then drowning them with maple syrup? Oh good morning....

Updated Dec 04, 2017 After a few wonderful weeks soaking up the vibrant energy that a big city like Lisbon offers, I headed south to the Algarve. The prospect of a little 5-star R&R, warmer weather and oh, a handful of world-renowned beaches sounded like a fabulous change of pace. Yet, travel has a way of keeping you on your toes (both in good…and well, not so good ways). Long story short, my seamless plan picking up a rental car and driving from Lisbon to the Algarve wasn’t so seamless, thanks to having my wallet stolen in Lisbon....

Steaming hot burger patties fresh off the pan, made with an Aussie staple: beer. And since we love our beer so much, I thought, ‘heeeyyyyy….add it into the burger’! Have I lost you? Stay with me. The one burger I always order and forever when we go everywhere — basically a burger on steroids. There’s so many good flavours that go into this burger, the usual calorie and fat content is enough to scare anyone....

Minneapolis is one delicious city. I haven’t unpacked my bags yet, but I have a list of recipe ideas from the past week and can’t wait to recreate them. Let’s procrastinate on unpacking and catching up on emails for a bit longer and talk about a much more pressing matter—edamame hummus. Have you tried it yet? I got a taste of edamame hummus at a nearby sushi restaurant recently, then I discovered a tubbed version at Trader Joe’s, and then I had to make some myself....

Easy to make Eggless bakery style banana muffin recipe with nuts and a cinnamon streusel crumb topping. Without Eggs. We are a muffin family. A banana muffin family. They make an awesome breakfast, a neat brunch, an after school snack – its just oh so perfect that I make it all the time. I have made hundreds of THIS banana muffins and they are the best. I mean you are just looking at the worlds best banana muffin recipe....

What is Fafda If there’s one sought-after food duo in Gujarati cuisine, it is the Fafda and Jalebi. I mean jalebi, otherwise also is a much-loved sweet snack pan India. But when it comes to a yummy sweet and salty combination, particularly in Gujarati food, this is what you should feed yourself. Both these also make for an amazing breakfast choice as well as popular treats during festivals like Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali....

The salmon recipe of your dreams! A complete meal on one pan and packed full of flavour. Like our One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes and our One Pan Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon, this Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is so easy to make using minimal ingredients. BAKED SALMON Garlic butter baked salmon is a CLASSIC. It’s possibly one of the easiest and most delicious ways to eat a tender piece of salmon....