Updated Mar 19, 2021 Here we are at the end of another year! Unfortunately, I’m ending 2017 with a stubborn cold, but fingers crossed I’ll be healthy by Jan 1. So I’m ready to say sayonara to 2017 and hello 2018! Looking on the bright side, 2017 was a fab year for Downshiftology. The website grew leaps and bounds and the content on Downshiftology was viewed 3 million times (up from 1....
About Tutti Frutti Cake This is a delightful cake with tutti frutti being one of the star ingredient. Of course there is the cake but without tutti frutti it will be a simple vanilla cake. The tutti frutti brings in some chewy bites and sweet pops of flavor in the cake. To make this tutti frutti cake, I have adapted my recipe of Vanilla Cake . I have been making this tutti frutti cake for many years now....
Gazpacho! The chilled, raw tomato and vegetable soup from Andalusia, Spain. Ever had it? Love it? Hate it? I can’t say I’ve always loved it, but if you get it right, gazpacho can be so good. At its best, gazpacho is super refreshing and bursting with fresh-from-the-garden summer flavors. At its worst, gazpacho tastes like chunky cold salsa or thin tomato juice, neither of which do I particularly enjoy. I wanted a texture somewhere in between the two, and far superior flavor....
How do I love pancakes? Let me count the ways. I love pancakes, first and foremost, because they give me an excuse to eat cakes for breakfast. Or dinner. Secondly, nothing makes me giddy like the sight of a plate of pancakes, piled high. Leisurely mornings are celebration-worthy occurrences, are they not? They deserve pancakes. Lastly, I love fluffy, whole wheat pancakes like these because they hold me over until lunchtime, unlike donuts or pastries....
It’s about time you met my go-to meal, the quesadilla. When I’m feeling too lazy to make a proper meal, when my fridge is bare, when I come home from the grocery store hangry—I throw together a quesadilla in under ten minutes flat. How have I not shared my basic quesadilla recipe, in all these years of food blogging? I’m righting this situation today by sharing my favorite quesadilla, lots of quesadilla-making tips, and fun ways to change up your quesadillas....
Rice is such an important part of the meal around the world, and it makes for one of the most popular comfort foods. Whether it’s Indian Jeera Rice, or the fragrant middle-eastern Saffron Rice, or the zesty Mexican Rice, they all play a significant role in completing a meal. When Instant Pot launched their multi-cookers a few years ago, it really expanded the variety of rice dishes you could make in the pressure cooker....
Updated Dec 04, 2017 Alright, now it’s your turn. In the comments below, tell me one interesting, fun, quirky or entertaining thing about you. Enquiring minds want to know!
Updated Oct 20, 2024 Tips On Buying And Storing Chicken Breasts Chicken breasts are a weeknight savior and a meal prep lover’s best friend. That’s why you’ll always find a stash in my freezer! But before you go shopping, there’s a few things to keep in mind when it comes to selection and storing. Keep your eyes peeled for pink hued chicken. When shopping for chicken, the breasts should be a pink, flesh color....
My latest obsession is this healthier 3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse in minutes. No eggs and no dairy! Just 3 ingredients to thick, creamy and rich chocolate mousse that happens to be low carb and real really good for you. Chocolate Mousse So, what’s the big secret? It’s no secret really, but it is a secret weapon that has the low carb, Paleo and clean eating world going mad. And most recently…....
What is Alur Dom Firstly, don’t be confused with the name as it is just another spelling which abides by the phonetics of the Bengali script. So, when translated into English, it is simply the following: Alur – Alu is potato (-r/-er is a Bengali suffix denoting ‘for’) Dom – Or dum is slow cooked As I mentioned in my opening lines, there are a number of ways in which this dish is prepared in different regions of the Indian subcontinent....
A deliciously simple recipe that has been requested time and time again…Browned Butter Honey Garlic Chicken! One of the most popular recipes on this site has been this Browned Butter Honey Garlic Salmon. Originally posted back in 2015, I still remember the flavour combo idea hitting me over the head at 4 in the morning and dying to get into my kitchen to work magic on those salmon pieces....
About Applesauce Recipe Stop wasting money at the store with this quick and simple recipe for homemade applesauce! All you need are 2 ingredients and about 20 minutes to get this lovely, sweet snack on the table. Making this basic applesauce recipe is so easy. All you need are just need apples and water! Adding sugar is optional, and I generally do not add sugar because the apples are usually sweet enough on their own....
The other day, I realized that I’ve posted a whole lot more salads than most other blogs. Hearty salads with grains or beans (or both, as is the case here) are terrific side dishes for family meals and easy potluck offerings. I’m also convinced that they are the ultimate single girl food. I can make a big bowl of salad and keep it in the fridge for ready-made meals or just stick a fork in it for a snack....
Here she is, the lightened-up baked ziti of my dreams. This baked ziti has all of lasagna’s saucy, mozzarella-topped appeal, but is easier to pull off on a regular weeknight. Amen. When I dreamed up this recipe, I wanted to replace some of the pasta with roasted vegetables. In the end, I was able to displace half of the ziti (8 ounces) with two pounds (32 ounces!) of vegetables....
About This Banana Milkshake Traditional Indian milkshakes are cold and creamy drinks that are made in a variety of tasty flavors. I love all sorts of milkshakes, from decadent Chocolate Shake to fresh and fruity Strawberry Milkshake or Mango Milkshake – just about any favorite ingredient can be turned into a shake! However, it should be noted that unlike thick and frosty milkshakes made in the United States and other countries, Indian versions do not typically include ice cream....
What is Barfi A Hindi (which is originally considered as Persian) word ‘barf,’ is where the word Barfi roots from. While barf may literally refer to ‘snow,’ the most simple and traditional Barfi Recipe will also have such ingredients which gives it a snow-like appearance. Hence, the name. Though, it is full of flavors and is sweet, unlike snow which is just tasteless. The base ingredients of a no-added flavor or color Barfi are milk/milk powder/khoya and sugar, which are cooked together and then set to eventually get this particular mithai (sweet)....
What is Batata Vada It is a popular Mumbai street food snack. In Marathi language ‘potatoes’ are called as ‘batata’ and ‘vada’ means a ‘fried snack’. Hence the name. In South India, batata vada is known as Potato bonda. in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra this snack is called batata vada. There are a lot of variations in the way the potato stuffing is made. Even in Maharashtra batata vada tastes different in different regions like Pune, nashik, kolhapur etc....
What could be better than sipping on freshly squeezed lemonade during a summer sunset? Sipping on lemonade made with blueberry and lavender and spiked with vodka, that’s what! Sweet blueberries, which are in season in late summer, mix beautifully with tart lemons and lightly floral lavender. Unlike most lemonade recipes, this one doesn’t require tons of sugar. It’s simply the best. I discovered two ways to make this drink. Which one you choose will depend on what kind of lavender is available to you (fresh or dried)....
Under 30-Minutes Dump & Start Recipe This easy one-pot meal is very easy to put together. I prefer to make it in the Instant Pot versus on the stove, as it gets done in one pot in under 30 minutes, most of which is hands-off cooking time. This Broccoli Cheese pasta works great for weeknights especially when all four of us come home late after a school game or an after-school activity....
This chai tea affogato is such a fun dessert to share with your loved ones. The concept came to me a few weeks ago while answering emails at a local coffee shop. I ordered a chai tea latte and quickly thereafter requested an affogato (because how often do you see affogatos on coffee shop menus?). Traditional Italian affogato is espresso poured over a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. I was thunderstruck by the combination of super strong, hot coffee poured over creamy, cold ice cream....
