Do you have one of those meals that you just keep going back to, time and time again? The ones that don’t really require specific quantities, have amazing flavors, and taste great no matter what? That’s what this Greek Cucumber Salad is for me. One taste and you’ll want to add this bowl to your weekly rotation too. Let’s have a build-a-bowl party. The combination of cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, olives, and hummus tastes like a momentary Mediterranean vacation, without the cost of a plane ticket....

This dressing is as simple as they come; olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a splash of spices. It is sure to become a staple in your fridge! For more must-have-on-hand dressings try Caesar Dressing, Creamy Pesto, and the BEST Ranch. Homemade Dressing with Mediterranean Flare Simple ingredients combine for a fresh and easy tasty dressing. The Mediterranean flare comes from extra-virgin olive oil – a must-have for authentic Greek dressing....

Everyone (especially the kids) loves this simple Halloween Dirt Cake for all the holiday festivities. We also like to make our Pumpkin Magic Cake and Spider Cake. a halloween favorite Earlier today I shared with you another family favorite recipe called Kansas City Dirt Cake. It’s such a family favorite with its Oreo cookie crumbs, so I decided to make a different version of this cake that was jazzed up a bit for Halloween....

Oven method Prep Time : 15 mins (excluding marinating time) Paneer – 200 grams Capsicum – 1 Tomato – 1 big Onion – 1 Bamboo skewers For the Hariyali Paste/chutney Coriander leaves – 1 cup Mint leaves – 1/2 cup Ginger – 1 inch paste Garlic – 2-3 cloves Green chillies – 2 Lemon juice – 1 1/2 tbsp Hung curd* – 1/4 cup Salt to taste Spices and other ingredients Roasted gram flour/besan – 1 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 2 tsp Cumin powder – 1 tsp Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp Chat masala – 1/4 tsp Kasuri methi – 1/2 tsp Carom seeds/ajwain -1/4 tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Salt needed Preparation...

Homemade Are the Best Can you beat homemade chicken nuggets? We think not! With six kids, you better believe we’ve eaten a few thousand nuggets in our lifetime. After realizing how simple this chicken recipe is, we have been making these for dinner at least once or twice a month. Ingredients PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 15 minutes 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – For easy cutting, partially freeze the chicken breast, this stabilizes the chicken allowing you to easily cut even pieces....

Buttermilk, also known as “sour milk,” is a dairy product traditionally made from the liquid left over after churning butter out of cream. It has a slightly sour and tangy flavour, so it’s not something you’re likely to drink out of a glass—it’s most commonly used as in ingredient in recipes. Buttermilk adds a unique flavor and texture to many of our favourite foods. It helps give baked goods like pancakes, waffles, cakes, biscuits, and scones a light and fluffy texture, as well as adding a subtle tangy flavour....

Like tofu, tempeh (pronounced tem-pay) is made with soy beans, but the similarities pretty much end there. This means that if you’re not a fan of tofu, you might still enjoy tempeh! While tofu has a soft or chewy texture (depending on the type you use), tempeh is a bit firmer, and it has an interesting texture because its primary ingredient is whole soybeans. Tempeh originated in Indonesia, where it’s a staple used in a wide variety of dishes....

Homemade Sour Cream Recipe Highlights Sour cream is a fantastic ingredient to bake with, and I use it all the time because it adds a very distinct richness and moist texture to my baked goods, like in this Eggless Chocolate Bundt Cake and my favorite Easy Eggless Coffee Cake. However, many of you have mentioned that this ingredient is unavailable in your region. And I totally get it! In fact, when I go to Europe, it has been challenging to find it, so I decided to share a little kitchen hack to make it at home....

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Get the Most of Your Shrimp Leftovers Grilling shrimp in the summertime is a delightful way I find to enjoy the season’s bounty and create delicious, light, and flavorful meals. They are perfect whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply enjoying a casual outdoor meal. I Love to Grill Shrimp Because Shrimp cook relatively quickly, making them a convenient option for summer grilling. Shrimp readily absorbs marinades and seasonings, allowing you to experiment with various flavors....

This Instant Pot Cuban Pulled Pork is inspired by the famous Cuban Roast Pork, also known as “Lechon”. I tried to replicate the same flavors in a more easy and quick version just because sometimes I don’t have 3+ hours to roast a piece of pork. It is perfect for busy days because you just throw a few ingredients in the Instant Pot, and by dinnertime, you have pretty damn finger-lickin’ good meal!...

Italian sausage adds the perfect flavor to any pasta dish. We also love Italian sausage in soups like our Tortellini Soup or Sausage Soup! We Love Pasta! Our family has always been long-time fans of pasta, as well as long-time fans of sausage. It’s only natural to combine the two in this tasty dinner idea to make Italian Sausage Pasta. It was an instant hit and is on our rotation of easy dinner ideas....

Prep Time : 10 mins Kohlrabi/Noolkol – 4 small ones Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Salt needed Coconut – 1/4 cup grated (fresh or frozen) For the Seasoning Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Red Chilli – 1 Green Chilli – 1 Hing – a pinch Curry leaves – a sprig Method Check out my Noolkol Kootu Recipe Read More

How to make Lentil Soup Prep time – under 10 mins Cook time – under 15 mins Serves -2 Ingredients needed Onion chopped -1/2 cup Garlic – 3 cloves Tomatoes – 3/4 cup chopped Dal/lentils -1/4 cup (you can use masoor dal or moong dal or a mix the both the dals as I have done) Chilli powder -1/2 tsp Salt to taste Pepper powder to taste Oil – 2-3 tsp Preparation Chop onion, tomatoes, garlic and keep it ready....

If you love a classic Rice Krispie Treat or Fruity Pebble Treats, you’ll love this simple twist! Ooey Gooey Treats To Love! Who here loves LUCKY CHARMS?! It’s a cereal the whole family loves. Honestly though, we love all treats, especially Rice Krispies Treats, so we combined these two loves to make Lucky Charms Treats – a new favorite dessert. Why we love them: Few Ingredients. This fun treat takes minutes to make with only a handful of ingredients....

Prep Time : 10 mins Basmati Rice – 1 cup Onion – 2 medium size Ripe Tomatoes – 3 Ginger-Garlic paste – 1 tsp Methi leaves – 1 cup tightly packed Salt as required Ghee/Butter – 1 tsp Spice Powder Coriander powder -2 tsp Chilli Powder -1 tsp Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Garam masala -3/4 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 1 tbsp Jeera/cumin seeds -1 tsp Fennel seeds/sombu -1 tsp Bay leaf -1...

Mexican Breakfast Casserole is a tasty, spicy version of a breakfast casserole. It is perfectly filling all on its own, but you could also pair this with Fruit Kabobs and French Toast Bake to round out the spread. Spice Up Your Life! I am a big fan of a good Breakfast Casserole. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! A good brunch is also acceptable of course. 😉 I love that this Mexican Breakfast Casserole brings a bit of spice to the table....

Prep Time : 10 mins Button mushrooms – 200 grams Onion – 1 cup Tomato – 3/4 cup Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Spice Powder Turmeric Powder – a pinch Chilli Powder -1 tbsp (mine is not hot) Coriander powder – 2 tbsp Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp Coconut paste – 3 tbsp For the seasoning Oil – 4 tbsp Cloves -2 Cinnamon -1 inch Marathi Moggu -1 Curry leaves – few For Garnishing Coriander leaves finely chopped -2 tbsp Method...

I love the simplicity of using canned crescent roll dough in this recipe, but if you’re feeling extra ambitious, you can always use Homemade Crescent Roll dough, or just add nutella to our classsic Cinnamon Rolls for the same effect. No Yeast or Rise Time Required! Nutella sandwiches are a favorite in our home. Its a nice break from peanut butter and jelly, and lets face it, anything is better with a little chocolate....

Prep Time : 5 mins (excluding soaking time) Rolled Oats – 1/2 cup Moong Dal – 3 tbsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Salt needed Onion – 1 medium size Ginger – 1 tsp finely chopped Green Chilli – 1 slit Garlic – 2 cloves finely chopped Tomato – 1 small Carrot – 1 Beans – 5-6 For the Seasoning Oil – 2 tsp Ghee – 2 tsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Whole black pepper – 1/2 tsp Asafoetida/Hing – a pinch Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Ghee – 1 tsp Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Method...