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Chicken Vindaloo Keto version: Keto is short for Ketogenic. Ketogenic diet is a fairly popular low-carb-high-fat diet which reduces your carb intake to a minimum. So, pretty much all grains are off-limits. While I don’t follow a strict Ketogenic diet, I do however, try my best to prepare low-carb meals for my husband and me, that are satisfying, and more importantly, don’t leave us feeling deprived 🙂 This variation of Chicken Vindaloo Keto is my take on this slow-cooked classic....

Naturally, we decided to create our own chocolate cake recipe with all of the things you love about a good chocolate cake. You’ll only need one bowl and minimal ingredients to bake this decadent chocolate cake. Rich in chocolate with a tender-moist crumb, and fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness, this delightfully moist chocolate cake is what dreams are made of. CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE If you’ve been craving the famous chocolate cake from Matilda since you were a kid, you’re not alone and BOY OH BOY, do we have the cake for you!...

I’m finally back in Kansas City. I arrived home on Tuesday, to a house full of all the things I haven’t used in the past month. I almost hoped I’d greet the things like long-lost friends (oh hello, favorite knee-length boots!) but I really just sighed at the sight of those things, those burdens that I pack up and carry from place to place. If you took away the blog-related cookbooks and photography props (code word for so many breakable plates and glasses), maybe it would be a more reasonable amount of stuff for one person....

I’ve been south of the U.S. border twice now. The first time was in college, with my family, the summer after my grandmother passed away. We flew to Mexico in an attempt to leave behind the heavy sadness in the air at home. It kind of worked, as the only times I felt peace and solace during those months were in those seemingly alternate universes of air and sea, flying through clouds and floating on the surface of clear blue waters....

Corn Casserole with your choice of cheese and chives to serve on your holiday table. You will love how easy this is to make! Everyone will be asking you for the recipe. CORN CASSEROLE Corn Casserole is buttery and creamy on the inside, with a soft golden crust and optional cheese on top. A casserole that belongs on your Thanksgiving dinner table next to Roast Turkey or Slow Cooker Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Cauliflower, Roasted Carrots, Green Bean Casserole, Stuffing, Dinner Rolls, Brussels Sprouts…the list goes on!...

What is Creamed Spinach? Creamed Spinach is an American dish that is a staple on many holiday tables and at American steakhouses. While you know I don’t eat steak, this amazing side dish has won my heart. I am a fan of all things creamy – curries, soups, desserts – and this side is no exception. My creamed spinach is a lighter version that deviates from the classic recipe and has a smooth creamy consistency....

I’m probably talking goals of a few readers with that last sentence. Guilty of loving Beer Cheese Sauce and Beer Cheese Soup just as much as the next person, I wanted to do a twist and come up with a way to serve it with pan fried chicken breasts — not ever forgetting the crispy bacon and chives that is normally served with either — and woah did this work or what!...

Rich and creamy, crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside salmon fillets. The entire family loves this deliciously easy to make Salmon recipe. The creamy sauce is to die for! SALMON Besides providing us with incredible rich flavour and high-quality protein, salmon has many healthy benefits. Full of vitamins and minerals (potassium, selenium and vitamin B12), it’s the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that gives salmon its ‘brain food’ reputation....

From North Indian, South Indian, Maharashtrian snacks (popularly known as ‘faral’) and Chaats to all those snacks and starters that’ll turn your Diwali party A1 – this extensive list has a choice of snack, that everyone can enjoy during the Diwali festive season. About Diwali Festival Diwali or Deepavali is undoubtedly one of the most widespread and loved Indian festivals. In many parts of the country, there are special vacations in schools and colleges too during this season....

Our Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe has taken quite a few years to get right. Like our Pumpkin Soup and our Cream of Mushroom Soup, we’ve spent a long time perfecting the taste, flavour and consistency. This might not be an exact replica of Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup… but it’s pretty damn close! This soup is so good, you’ll be eating it right out of the pot. BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP When I visited my hometown New York a few years ago, I was taken to Panera’s and immediately given a steaming, hot bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup....

Looking for a simple dessert? It doesn’t get easier than fruit compote over vanilla ice cream. Compote is fresh, saucy and sweet, and ready in as little as 15 minutes. You can make compote ahead of time and warm it up or throw it onto the stove after dinner. Serve it on ice cream for dessert, yogurt or toast the next morning, or anything else that could use some fruity flavor....

What is Hummus Hummus is a popular middle eastern dip or spread made with chickpeas. A basic hummus recipe is made with cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. All the ingredients that go in the making of hummus are healthy. Making hummus from scratch is easy and you can just whip it up easily in a food processor or blender. From the time I first had hummus (with falafel and pita bread ) as a ten year old and till today, its one of my most favorite recipes made with chickpeas along with chana masala....

Once you try this much simpler, hands-off kheer recipe, you’ll never make it another way again! I grew up enjoying my mom’s traditional kheer, which she made on the stove. This recipe is an easier Instant Pot adaptation of that. I think that this Instant Pot Kheer recipe is a true game changer! In the stovetop version, I have to watch the pot constantly, keep stirring, and adjust the heat a few times, whereas, this version is an easier hands-off recipe....

It’s a simple and elegant salad recipe that’s great for a light, low-carb lunch or as part of a beautiful Mediterranean meal! Whenever I go to a Mediterranean restaurant, I always order is a Greek salad. It’s simple, refreshing and balanced, just like any salad should be. And since it is so easy to make at home, it’s on routine in my home. This traditional Greek Salad recipe is the type you would find on the cobblestone streets of Greece, and in just about most Mediterranean restaurants....

Updated Dec 04, 2017 Recently I was flying home from a conference in Portland, Oregon. After an exciting (yet exhausting) day of conference mixing and mingling, I collapsed like jello into my assigned seat. I was ready for my flight home and 3-hours of uninterrupted quiet time. cue zen moment That is, until the flight attendants began their safety procedures. Now, if you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’ve tuned them out a time or two....

It was one of those days I didn’t want to turn anything on other than the cool air conditioner. No stove. No oven. Nada. But when hunger calls…. you gotta do what you gotta do. I mean, I had to come up with something that didn’t take too long on the stove and heat up the house, while trying to cool it down with the full blast hard working air conditioner....

An incredible, easy to make gourmet steak dinner that tastes so good, you’ll think it’s come out of a restaurant. A quick meal’s a good meal which is why this 15 minute grilled steak and shrimp is perfect for people on the go. Easy to make and perfect for the barbecue, or grill inside using a grill pan! GARLIC BUTTER GRILLED STEAK AND SHRIMP In case you couldn’t tell, we love garlic butter here....

Nothing beats an easy to make and even easier to prepare homemade oven roasted chicken! Especially when roasted with garlic butter, rosemary, parsley, lemon, and a hint of white wine. This garlic herb butter roast chicken definitely beats the pants off of any store-bought rotisserie chicken! THE BEST ROAST CHICKEN Juicy on the inside, crispy skin on the outside with full-flavoured liquid gold pan juices. When we roast chicken, we don’t do it with just a sprinkling of salt....

The ultimate appetiser: Fresh garlic prawns, sliced and pan fried to garlicky perfection, mixed through a coleslaw salad full of lemon juice, a touch of mayo and sesame oil…and served in crispy oven baked wonton cups. Put away your deep friers and calorie counters. These require minimal preparation and minutes to make! Much like our Oven Fried Tempura Batter Shrimp Lettuce Cups these hit all the right spots; crunchy texture, fresh slaw, and garlic powered, pan fried prawns!...

Butternut squash is such an iconic fall and winter vegetable. It’s hearty, nutritious, and delicious, and it stores for months, which means it’s easy to have on hand any time of year for a quick meal. Since I add it to so many of our weeknight dinners during the cooler months, I like to think that I have mastered how to cut up a butternut squash - in a safe, efficient, and easy way!...