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Oh boy, is it nice to be back in the United States. Home of reliable 4G networks! Where chips and salsa flow like water! Queso? Por favor! I may have gone out for a Mexican dinner last night, but my mind is swimming with recipe inspiration from the Middle East. Recipes, coming up! I came up with these apple margaritas before I left town. Credit goes to Marb, who commented to tell me that she made an apple version of my classic margarita recipe when she was out of orange juice....

If you’re a steak and gravy fan, then these juicy seared Steaks With Mushroom Gravy sauce are calling your name! The flavours in this skillet are incredible thanks to getting a good sear on these steaks in a hot skillet, letting them rest and whipping up a gravy from scratch in less than 5 minutes! Steaks With Mushroom Gravy The ultimate dinner! Ribeye is the steak of choice for this recipe, but you can also use New York strip (or Porterhouse), Sirloin or Rump....

Cookie and Kate are finally back in the kitchen. I still wasn’t feeling in the mood up until a couple of nights ago, when I spent a few hours cleaning out the cabinets and the refrigerator. Turns out, everyday cooking doesn’t need to involve avalanches of dried pasta. Organization is key. The past few weeks of kitchen avoidance have been heavy with introspection. I want to say that I’ve come out on the other side with clarity and a renewed zest for life....

In Maharashtrian homes thalipeeth bhajni is made in large amounts and stored, which is then later used to make thalipeeth. Thalipeeth bhajni is multigrain flour Made with whole grains, millets and spices. Readymade thalipeeth bhajni flour is also available in markets. The thalipeeth recipe shared here uses various flours to make the mix instantly and then make these spiced flatbreads. I have used jowar flour (sorghum flour), atta (whole wheat flour), bajra (pearl millet flour), besan (gram flour) and rice flour....

About Tofu Bhurji The word ‘bhurji’ means ‘scrambled’ in English. Tofu Bhurji is a contemporary take on the traditional Indian dish known as Paneer Bhurji. This North Indian recipe replaces paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with tofu, making it a healthier and vegan-friendly option. This version combines crumbled tofu with a medley of spices, resulting in a dish that is both nutritious and flavorful. It is an ideal option for anyone wanting to add more plant-based proteins to their diet without sacrificing flavor....

I make this tomato pulao on occasions when I want to make a hearty tomato based rice dish with mix vegetables. Tomato pulao as the name suggests has more tomatoes added to it and is a hero ingredient in this dish. Thus there is a nice tangy tasty that you get in the dish. I make this pulao in a similar way, I make the South Indian Mushroom Biryani. To make the pulao more nutritious, I have also added some mixed veggies together with the tomatoes....

I happened across the most gorgeous leafy celery at the farmers’ market a few weeks ago and decided it was time to share this recipe with you. I’ve made this appetizer several times since I found it in Deb’s new cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Everyday. The recipe caught my eye last winter because I love raw celery in salads. Vegetable platters have just about ruined celery for Americans, but it’s a different story in salads and the like....

To me an ideal burger bun is This recipe is all that. Now lets get to work. Here are the things you will need First lets get the yeast working. Add quarter cup of warm water plus a pinch of sugar to the yeast and leave it aside for 5 minutes so it becomes foamy. If it doesn’t foam, discard and start again with a fresh batch of yeast. I store my yeast in the freezer at all times and it stays for a long period....

Somehow, I’ve neglected to share a basic whole wheat pancake recipe. I’m remedying that today with these delightfully light and fluffy, 100 percent whole wheat pancakes! If you’re looking for a go-to pancake recipe, this is it. Drizzle these cakes with maple syrup or go wild with toppings. They’re great either way. These made-from-scratch pancakes put Bisquick pancakes to shame. Plus, these pancakes don’t send my blood sugar for a loop like regular pancakes made with all-purpose flour, especially when I top them with a dab of protein-rich peanut butter or almond butter....

About Yakhni Pulao The urdu word “Yakhni” refers to a broth or stock. Pulao or pilaf is a one pot rice dish. The recipe gets its name Yakhni pulao as the rice is cooked in the yakhni a.k.a the stock or broth. The stock is made first by cooking the meat (here we make the stock with veggies) together with fragrant spices. Later the rice is cooked until tender in this stock....

In this collection I have shared the recipes which I make often with bottle gourd and are a regular at my place. Apart from curries and sabzis, there are also a few flat breads and sweet recipes made with lauki in this collection. Sometimes the lauki has a bitter taste. So whenever you make any recipe with bottle gourd then first taste check a bit. If you find the taste of bottle gourd bitter then discard it....

15-Minute Creamy Tomato Garlic Butter Shrimp… Only 15 minutes? How much easier could a recipe get?! This is one favour packed shrimp! Even my super picky 7 year old loved this, which is saying A LOT. If you’re looking for a way to change up your pasta game — this is it. Shrimp first gets sautéed in buttery garlic and a hint of basil, before being smothered in a creamy marinara sauce (or passata for us over here), with linguini, fettuccine, or your pasta of choice mixed through with a generous amount of parmesan cheese....

Main course meals are had during lunch and dinners. Though we can have a light dinner, but one should always have a proper breakfast and a good lunch. I am sharing a collection of some vegetarian recipes that can be made for either lunch or dinner. The idea is not just to share the recipe, but you will also get ideas based on the collection and can try or make some other recipe not posted here....

Updated Jun 07, 2022 What are Chia Seeds? While chia seeds are a relatively new culinary addition to many parts of the world, including the United States, these tiny greyish black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica have actually been cultivated as a food source since around 3,500 B.C. For being so tiny, chia seeds are absolutely packed with nutrients. Just one ounce of chia seeds (2 tablespoons) contains significant amounts of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and minerals....

Five-Minute Avocado Sauce I have been on a real avocado kick lately. Living in California, it’s just about mandatory to love avocados 🙂 They’re creamy, satisfying and packed with tons of healthy fats to keep you feeling full and focused. Whenever I get the chance, I slice or dice them to add to eggs, rice, salads, or chili. They are also fantastic with quesadillas, tacos and burritos. I’m always looking for more ways to include avocados in our meals, especially when they’re in season, that’s when I came up with this easy to make five-minute avocado dressing that we (especially my hubby) drizzle on just about anything....

Dip it in this 5-minute lemon caper sauce and enjoy these delicious fish sticks in under 30 minutes! One bite of this air-fried fish and you’ll never make frozen fish sticks again! If you’ve been following the blog, you know how much I love anything that can be made using an air fryer…samosas, aloo gobi, french fries, garlic bread, lamb chops, you name it. The possibilities are endless. These air fryer fish sticks are another delicious air fryer recipe....

Now that the cookbook insanity has calmed down, I’m trying to get back to better habits. Taste testing all day can be tiresome, and the regular breakfast/lunch/dinner routine flies out the window pretty fast. I know, you think it sounds so great, until your belly is full and you’re staring down yet another muffin. That’s usually when I go on a tirade about the subjectivity of flavor and want to sit on the beach with some multiplication flash cards....

What is Appe As I mentioned in the beginning, Appe is a classic South Indian as well as Maharashtrian breakfast snack dish that are mini spongy, slightly crispy roundels or dumplings made of a perfectly fermented rice and lentil batter. It is also a street food in these parts of the country. What makes this dish more distinctive is the use of a unique pan called paniyaram or Appe pan in which it is made....

Why this recipe works I, for one, am a huge fan of just about any type of apples. They’re beautiful to look at, crisp to bite into and a perfect balance of sweet and tart. They are nature’s treat! There are so many types of apples out there, so feel free to experiment. I also like to add radish to my apple salad recipe. Their peppery flavor and crunchy texture are a natural pair for apples!...

In Hindi language, green long beans are called as barbati or lobia ki phalli and in Marathi known as chawli chya shenga. In English it has various names – yard long bean, long-podded cowpea, asparagus bean, pea bean, snake bean, cow pea beans or Chinese long bean. You can see a photo of these green yard long beans below. These beans are usually long and hence the name. When cooking with long beans always make sure that they are tender and fresh....