August is slipping through my fingers. Time is slipping through my fingers. I celebrated my favorite tiny person’s second birthday this weekend and I remember the day I visited her in the hospital like it was yesterday. Now she calls me “Ka-Ka” like my little brother did and glides through the house wearing my ballet flats, which are about ten sizes too big. These sweet corn tacos seem to be a perfectly appropriate way to commemorate mid-August....
About Sweet Mango Pickle This special sweet Mango Pickle is simple, easy to make and a no-fuss recipe that uses nigella or onion seeds, red chili powder and fenugreek seeds. These are some of the basic spices that are a must at any Indian household. This is also a no oil Mango Pickle recipe in which you just have to mix everything and let the pickle mixture sunbathe for 3 to 4 days....
With this quick and easy air fryer or oven recipe, you can enjoy this popular Indian street food in a little over 30 minutes! This tandoori chicken tikka is on repeat in my home! It’s a great low-carb dish with just 4 grams of net carbs per serving. It is versatile enough to be served as an appetizer or main meal. I serve it with fresh vibrant cilantro chutney mixed with plain yogurt, and that just elevates this chicken tikka kebab to another level....
What is Thepla made of? Thepla are flavorful flatbreads that are made with spices, herbs, yogurt, whole wheat flour and millet flours with or without the inclusion of greens or veggies. Methi thepla is made with fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves and whole grain flours. These leaves are slightly bitter with a hint of maple, and smell fantastic both raw and when cooked. Fenugreek also happens to be quite healthy and is known for helping to reduce inflammation and blood sugar levels....
About Tomato Pappu Dal is also called as “Pappu” in the Telugu language. Dal means lentils in Hindi language and is a staple in Indian homes. There are many variations of making dal which vary from state to state as well as from home to home. This tomato dal has the tang and the flavors of tomatoes. Here I have done the tempering first and then sautéed the onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes....
This holiday punch is unlike any I’ve ever had, and I think you’re going to love it. It’s not too sweet. It tastes like pear, vanilla, spice and everything nice. It’s a smooth, easy sipper, even with tequila inside. Yep, tequila! This pitcher of cocktails was inspired by an oldie but goodie, my Pear Nectar Cocktails with Reposado Tequila. That cocktail is proof that simple ingredients can yield a delightfully complex cocktail....
Updated Dec 04, 2017 You’ve probably noticed that in the last few years the paleo diet has gained momentum. Paleo cookbooks have become New York Times Bestsellers and personal stories attest to the “leaky gut” healing properties of the diet. Particularly for those with autoimmune diseases or wacky immune systems. Myself included. For those in the know, the paleo diet is simply a real food, anti-inflammatory diet. A diet that favors whole, nutrient-dense foods while eliminating processed, refined and gut-irritating foods....
Completely serious when I say this was done in 8 minutes. Yes, I timed it. And no Spiralizers needed, made with a humble little kitchen gadget that you definitely have in your kitchen drawer. How does one make Zucchini ribbons without a Spiralizer? Like this: Slice your Zucchini lengthways in half, then using a vegetable peeler, peel along the length of your zucchini until reaching the core. Flip and repeat on the other side....
About Zucchini Fritters Right around this type of year, my countertops are overflowing with zucchini. They’re an easy crop to grow, and prolific, too! While I love Chocolate Zucchini Bread, I wanted to make a savory dish with my summer squash. These crispy Zucchini Fritters are the result of my tireless explorations, and boy are they tasty! Usually, zucchini fritters are made with all-purpose flour, but this is a wholesome version made with whole wheat flour....
Updated Dec 04, 2017 You know when you see that person who just exudes wellness. Everything about them is vibrant. Their skin is glowing, they have a spring in their step and their smile just has more sparkle. They’re not only healthy, but abundantly happy. And who couldn’t use a little extra glow or sparkle in their day? A little more radiance? Truth be told, it’s not about miracle creams or exotic detoxes....
Be sure to also check out grilling tips and delicious sides, condiments, and drinks to go along with these Indian grilled recipes! Grilling is a culinary adventure that knows no boundaries, and when it comes to adding vibrant flavors and aromas to the mix, Indian cuisine takes the spotlight. Indian grilling recipes offer an irresistible fusion of flavors, combining the smokiness of the grill with aromatic spices and zesty marinades....
Barbecue sauce mixed with soy sauce is like a shortcut to Teriyaki without any effort. Welcome to lazy persons EASY Barbecue Soy Chicken Drumsticks! There is so much flavour in this chicken recipe you’d think the sauce alone was made up of 22 ingredients, except the sauce itself only contains 3! No marinating or simmering = zero effort. You’re welcome. Chicken Recipes for the whole family! A lazy person (me) was one day craving Chicken Teriyaki like a crazy mad woman with plenty of drumsticks and nothing to put on them....
Updated Dec 04, 2017 If you’ve prioritized a healthy, real-food approach to eating, going out to a restaurant can seem like a daunting experience. Instead of enjoying the fact that you’ll have no dirty dishes in the evening (hallelujah!), you fret over food safety, food quality, excess calories, weight gain, over-indulging and how you’ll feel the next day. But don’t stomp on your own happy parade just yet. Because really, you needn’t worry!...
After I learned how to make roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer, perfecting air fryer sweet potato fries was my next goal! The version I came up with is lightly seasoned so it highlights the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, and it’s so crispy. My girls love them with fry sauce or ketchup (or plain!). What’s great about these fries is that they are healthier than the deep fried version, and take about 15 minutes to make....
I have never enjoyed keeping secrets, even the good kind. I just might burst from anticipation so here it goes: I’m making a cookbook! It has been in the works for ages, and by ages I mean years, which is a long time in the blog world. My cookbook is called Love Real Food, as in Cookie and Kate Love Real Food. It’s a title that makes a statement, one that I hope will appeal to you, my most wonderful readers, and a broader audience that hasn’t yet stumbled on this blog or this way of cooking....
Guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters, one bowl of Avocado Tomato Corn Salad with avocados and tomatoes is flavourful and easy to throw together! Just read the comments below! The bonus? Vegan and Vegetarian approved! Our corn salad recipe has been a reader favourite for a couple of years now that we have finally made it on video thanks to you! You asked…we listened! Corn Salad Corn salad is SO EASY!...
What is Baingan Bharta Baingan Bharta is a popular North Indian Punjabi dish of smoky mashed eggplants in a sautéed, tangy, spiced base of onions, tomatoes, garlic, spices. The Hindi word Baingan means eggplant (or aubergine or brinjal) in English and Bharta means mashed. You can compare Baingan Bharta to the Middle Eastern dish Baba Ganoush as the method of roasting eggplant is the same. But the seasonings, spices etc used are totally different and unique....
Did you know that you can turn basic balsamic vinegar into pure magic? Balsamic glaze is condensed balsamic vinegar that yields a beautiful dark, glossy drizzle with a bold, complex flavor. It’s also know as balsamic reduction… or as I like to say, balsamic magic. It has a dark, almost honey-like sweetness and complexity, with a hint of residual tartness. By reducing the balsamic vinegar, you decrease the sourness and make the sugars even more pronounced....
More on Besan Ki Barfi The word ‘barfi’ has its origin in the Hindi word ‘barf’ that means ‘snow.’ Hence, when you look at the most original and fancy-free recipe of barfi, it does give a snow-like appearance. However, this is a sweet too and has flavors in it, whereas snow is literally tasteless! Although, a classic recipe of barfi will have the base ingredients as milk/khoya, sugar and ghee, there are many variations to it just like there are in various other Indian sweets....
About Bobbatlu Recipe As I mentioned in the beginning, since these yummy sweet flatbreads majorly belong to cuisines of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, so it is the Bobbatlu Recipe in Telugu language while Obbattu Recipe and Holige Recipe is what is commonly referred to in Kannada language. A similar variation becomes the Puran Poli of Maharashtrian cuisine. For the Bobbatlu Recipe, usually all-purpose flour or maida is used to make the outer covering....
