BEST Balsamic-Garlic Marinade for Steak Summer is in full swing! So naturally, this means that many meals are done on the grill. Even if you don’t have a big backyard, you can grill. When grilling indoors, I like to use my Le Creuset Square Skillet Grill – and it does a decent job. This past weekend I prepared this delicious steak with balsamic vinegar and garlic. Exquisite! The taste was perfect....
For making sugar syrup Sugar -2 1/2 cups Water – 3 cups Cardamom pods -3 peeled or crushed Method to prepare sugar syrup In a big pan, mix sugar, water and 2-3 crushed cardamoms. Bring it to boil and stir until the sugar dissolves completely and syrup becomes slightly sticky. Do not boil too much. Keep it aside. Method to make Gulab jamun First mix the gulab jamun flour well with your hands to remove all lumps....
Family Tradition These tasty little cookies go by several different names – peanut butter kiss cookies, Hershey Kiss cookies, or peanut butter blossoms. Whatever you call this classic recipe, we’ve been making them as long as we can remember, along with our Peanut Butter Cup Cookies! In fact, we asked our mom when she first made them and she said she’s made them since she first got married – over 45 years ago!...
These easy donuts make a great dessert, but you’re absolutely allowed to eat them for breakfast! If you’re feeling adventurous, you could make homemade biscuit dough, but we prefer the easy method. 😉 Made from Canned Biscuits! In my mind there are only a few perks of cold weather, and that includes cute winter clothes and warm foods like soups, breads and donuts!! This next recipe is for Homemade Biscuit Donuts and let me tell ya, they are DELICIOUS!...
Thank you for showing all your love on my badam gulkand truffles. So many of you tried them on Diwali. Now it’s time to make these easy chocolate truffles in your Christmas holidays. What is a chocolate truffle? A chocolate truffle is nothing but a fancy name given to rolled chocolate ganache. It is a small round ball made with just heavy cream and chocolate traditionally dusted with cocoa. You can roll these truffle balls in a variety of fancy toppings that I will cover in this post....
Prep Time : 5 mins Tomato – 1/2 kg Method Storage and shelf life Meet you all with more interesting recipes, until then it is bye from Padhu. Read More
Be sure to check out our guide to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge too! And for a video of the ride check out our Instagram! the most Immersive Experience I’ve been on quite a few Disney rides, and the new Star Wars Rise of the Resistance is the MOST immersive experience/ride I’ve yet to enjoy! And that’s not an exaggeration. Everyone I have talked to feels the same. Star Wars fan or not, everyone can agree that Disney has outdone themselves yet again to create an experience like NO OTHER!...
Rinse the beans well and drain the water. Now look at the seeds below. They are swollen and plump.Some have even sprouted lightly. 3.Drain the water completely. Wet a cheese cloth or muslin cloth or a thin cotton cloth, squeeze out excess water, transfer the moong beans in it and hang it loosely to drain remaining water if any.(as shown in the picture below) If you want longer sprouts- Rinse and drain the beans through the cloth and keep it for another 5-6 hours....
I am not a professional cake decorator, I do like to make cakes for my friends and family when I can, and through the years, I have learned a thing or two about cake decorating from other bakers. All my share of cake disasters paid off, and I feel like I can safely say that I know how to stack and decorate a layer cake. So even if you are not an experienced cake decorator, you can still decorate an impressive cake....
Many childhood memories are attached with Applesauce , isn’t it? We all grew up eating it as one of our first baby food. I still enjoy Applesauce as a snack or whenever I crave for something sweet but do not want to indulge in calorie laden desserts. What I do is just reach out for a jar in my fridge and scoop some out to satisfy my sweet buds ....
My Favourite Black Bean Soup! This is hands down the best Instant Pot Black Beans with Chorizo recipe I’ve ever made! My family LOVES black beans as much as I do, so I make them frequently. They’re super popular in Venezuela. I guess because they are very cheap, they are available all year long, and like most beans, they are a good source of protein and nutrients. Plus, black beans are extremely versatile....
The quintessential Gond laddus. When cold weather sets in, many homes all over India make Gond ke laddu. It is a winter special healthy dessert to enjoy all season long. Every home has its own version of laddus and so does mine. In Northern India, Pinni ladoos are very popular and are made with whole wheat flour. Being a Rajasthani, we make Urad dal laddus. These are gluten-free as well. My mom-in-law makes these immune boosters Urad dal laddus every year and sends them here in the United States....
Prep Time : 10 mins For the Rice Basmati rice -1 cup Butter – 1 tsp Caraway seeds (shahjeera)-1 tsp Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cloves – 1 Bay leaf -1 Cardamom – 1 Low fat milk – 1 cup Water – 1 cup Saffron strands -10 Salt to taste Sugar -1 tsp Vegetables Carrot, beans together -1 cup Fresh peas -1/4 cup Spice powder Fennel powder -1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder -1/4 tsp Nuts Walnuts -1/4 cup Almonds blanched -1/4 cup Cashew nuts -1/4 cup (break it into 2 pieces) Raisins -1/4 cup Fruits Red Apple -1 Pineapple -1 cup cubed For the seasoning Butter – 2 tsp Caraway seeds/Shajeera-1/2 tsp Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cloves -2 Cardamon -1 Star anise -1 Ginger -1 inch piece (peeled and slivered)...
Arai Keerai Poriyal Prep time – under 10 mins Cook time – Under 20 mins Serves – 3 Ingredients needed Arai Keerai – 1 bunch or 3 cups tightly packed (you can use any greens) Pearl onions/ small onions – 1/4 cup Garlic cloves- 4 (optional) Grated Coconut – 2 1/2 tbsp For the seasoning Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds- 1 tsp Split urad dal – 3/4 tsp Red Chilli – 3 (broken into 2 pieces) Preparation Clean and wash greens well....
This blog post is sponsored by Minute Rice! Thanks for supporting the brands that support Jessica in the Kitchen! All thoughts and opinions are my own! When I shared these tofu bites for our anniversary on my Instagram stories, it quickly became one of my most requested recipes! These bites are sweet, spicy, crunchy and so flavorful that special occasion or not, you’re going to want to whip them up....
We love layered desserts, like this favorite pistachio dessert, especially for the holidays! It’s similar to our Lemon Lasagna which is also a must-try! What’s Not To Love?! If you love pistachio flavors and shortbread cookies, then this Pistachio Lush is the perfect dessert. We’ve been making it since I was a little girl, and it’s always been a favorite! Why we love it! Easy. It’s made in under 20 minutes and then just needs to chill!...
Prep Time : 10 mins Fresh mint/pudina – fistful Lemon – 2 juicy ones Sugar or any sweetener – as needed Salt – a pinch Water – 2 1/4 cup For Garnishing Fresh Mint Leaves – 3 Ice cubes – 3-4 Read More
If you’re a fan of the tangy flavor combination of lemon and poppy seeds in this bread, you’ll certainly enjoy Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes and Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins! A family favorite! Today’s recipe is a Lemon Poppy Seed Bread that the entire family is obsessed with! We’ve always been fans of the lemon and poppy seed combo and knew a bread form would be great (we are already big fans of our Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins)....
We love this flavor pairing in our favorite Lemon Cheesecake as well, along with other lemon classics like our Lemon Lasagna and Lemon Cupcakes. Fruity Desserts to Love! Cake is perfect for celebrating all year long! They can easily be tailored to the season or holiday. And we believe any time is a good time to “let them eat cake!” This lemon raspberry cake is a perfect spring dessert but can be made all year long....
Prep Time : 15 mins Raw Mango (chopped) – 1 cup Drumstick – 1 Brinjal – 1 Sambar Powder – 2 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp Tur dal -1/3 cup For the Seasoning Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp Hing/asafoetida – a pinch Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Coriander leaves Method If you love mangoes, then do not miss my collection of Mango Recipes both raw and ripe mangoes....
