Positively LOADED with flavor, this delicious Curried Couscous Salad recipe is sure to become a favorite! Chewy couscous, crispy carrots, buttery garbanzo beans, sweet raisins, and a curry vinaigrette make this salad an absolute feast for the taste buds! Be sure to also try our tasty Thai Quinoa Salad and Greek Orzo Salad! There’s a story behind the creation of this dish. Years ago my husband and I went on our usual Friday night date night....
Making tuna carpaccio was a refreshing change for me, as I usually make it with fish at home. I decided to give it a try one evening, and it turned out to be a hit with the whole family. The process of thinly slicing the tuna was a bit challenging at first, but with my little parchment trick, I managed to make the slices super thin like a pro! The best part was seeing my kids eagerly dig into the dish and ask for seconds....
And it’s super easy to make at home, requiring only 4 basic ingredients & about 5 minutes to make! And tastes so much better than any store-bought garlic chutney, that once you make it at home, you’d never get it from the store again! Especially because it’s pretty low-effort to make, and lasts very well too! Here’s the thing, if you are getting Vada Pav from a store / restaurant, or some such, then you’ll likely get some kind of chutney with it as well....
If you love basmati rice, then this is one recipe you must try. Being Indian, I grew up with this rice, which is usually the most common in our home. It is so fragrant and aromatic, and it also makes for a wonderfully light and airy dish. My mom made the most amazing variations of this rice, from biryani to rice pilafs and pulaos. I make a few variations of this rice pilaf myself....
Shredded beef is a versatile and delicious dish that can be used in a variety of meals, from tacos and sandwiches to salads and pasta dishes. One of the biggest advantages of making shredded beef in a slow cooker is the ease of preparation and the hands-off cooking process. By cooking the beef low and slow in a flavorful broth or seasoning mixture, the meat becomes incredibly tender and flavorful, easily shredding apart with a fork....
These Holiday Ice cubes will keep your favorite beverage cool, look amazing, and add some extra flavor. Every year, I eagerly look forward to the most joyful time of the year. Both Christmas and Diwali hold a special place in my heart. These festivals are full of lights, hope, love, excitement, and cherished memories. I can’t get enough of these celebrations. During festivities, food memories play a vital role in celebration....
Say hello to the creamiest, silkiest, chocolatiest hot chocolate you will ever meet. If you don’t like thin, watery hot chocolate, you are in good company because I like it thick. Super thick. Extra thick hot chocolate is my jam and this right here is my secret recipe which I’m not making not-so-secret by sharing it with you because we are friends and friends don’t keep things like the perfect hot chocolate recipe secret....
1 cup of peanut butter + 1 egg + 1 cup of sugar = Peanut Butter Cookies! We made several batches of peanut butter cookies over the summer and then I started playing with the recipe. I love the chocolatey kick that this version has and it is still one of the easiest cookie recipes ever! Check out all of the Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on this website! {Originally published 9/30/13 – recipe notes updated 7/12/22}
Every day, photographers of all levels of experience are tweaking, troubleshooting and learning new tricks to capture perfect shots of their culinary creations. Whether you’re a food blogger, a professional restaurant photographer, or just an avid Instagrammer, the tips and tricks in this piece will help you take food photography to the next level. From mastering the basics to avoiding common pitfalls to exploring more advanced techniques, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create mouthwatering photographs....
For more baked pasta dishes, try my popular posts for Baked Penne, Creamy Red Pepper Pasta, and Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Sausage. When I crave carbs, I crave them HARD. And no bowl of boring pasta is going to do, either. I want all the cheese…ALL THE CHEESE. Is one cheese enough? Probably. Are four necessary? Probably not. Does that matter when we’re talking pasta? No way! I say it’s not a comforting carb dish until it’s smothered in all the cheeses, garlic, spices, sausage, and tomato sauce....
Garlic has long been hailed as a versatile ingredient that adds depth and complexity to any dish. Its pungent aroma and bold flavor can transform a simple meal into a culinary delight. In the realm of bread, garlic reigns supreme, infusing every bite with its irresistible essence. But why settle for ordinary bread when you can elevate your dinner with the power of garlic? When it comes to creating a memorable dining experience, the devil is in the details....
Benihaha Ginger Sauce Recipe (Copycat). Enjoy your favorite Japanese steakhouse experience right at home with this fresh and zingy homemade ginger sauce. Drizzle this over or mix it in with your fried rice, grilled veggies, or use it as a dipping sauce. For more favorite Asian dipping sauces try our Sweet and Sour Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Yum Yum Sauce, and Sweet Chili Sauce! What is Ginger Sauce? If you’ve been to a Japanese steakhouse before, you probably already know how irresistible ginger sauce is....
A deliciously fresh, vibrant, flavorful salad, this Greek Grilled Asparagus Salad recipe is sure to become a favorite! Featuring grilled asparagus, feta cheese, red onions and cherry tomatoes. It’s fabulous! This salad is so fresh and vibrant and the flavor of the grilled asparagus is out of this world! I stopped at a favorite international grocery store in Seattle a couple of days ago to pick up some fresh Feta cheese....
As easy as these are to make these from scratch, why buy frozen? Plus these are packed full of herby flavor and beat any French fries out there. Bake them until they’re crispy brown and enjoy them plain or with your favorite dipping sauce. They’re the perfect side dish to just about anything and these herby roasted potato wedges will have you clamoring for seconds. For a serving suggestion, try these potato wedges with some succulent Peach-crusted Pork Chops!...
While I love this dressing with poppy seeds, they’re an optional ingredient if poppy seeds aren’t your thing. Do you make your own salad dressings? It takes just minutes to whisk a homemade dressing together and I promise you it will taste at least ten times better than store-bought. Almost 17 years ago, I made my first salad dressing from scratch and I could hardly believe how simple it was!...
Growing up, I spent a lot of time helping my mom in the kitchen. Each week, she would meticulously refill our jars with the necessary ingredients. Sometimes she’d create a new jar and discard the old one, carefully washing and wiping each container. This was part of our normal routine. I noticed that every single time, she would tell me to make sure there were a few cloves, a bay leaf, and a cinnamon stick in each jar of spices, grains, lentils, and legumes....
Plus you can flavor the popcorn however you like! In this post, I’ll walk you through making your own popcorn in an Instant Pot, with four different flavors/seasonings to keep things interesting! Who doesn’t love snacking on popcorn? Whether it’s movie time, pool party, picnic, play dates, or any gathering, popcorns are always hit and come in handy. Plus it’s a versatile and much better option than chips. If you haven’t caught the bug yet to try Instant Pot popcorn I’m telling you that you MUST!...
If your household is anything like mine, you’ll need to hide a few bananas from the rest of the family now to let them ripen for a pancake breakfast this weekend. I set aside some bananas last week because I was craving pancakes. Then, as I started to make our favorite Banana Pancakes on Sunday, I spied the coconut in the baking cupboard and decided to play with the recipe a bit....
Do you find yourself irresistibly drawn to the delightful taste of Biscoff? Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized like never before with our heavenly creation: Biscoff Babka. This mouthwatering dessert is a dream come true for all Biscoff enthusiasts, offering a soft and fluffy pastry infused with the distinct flavor of Biscoff spread. So, if you’ve been craving a treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more, you’ve come to the right place....
A light dressing keeps everything tangy and moist, while the pasta won’t dry out, even if it’s left on a table for a couple of hours. This Italian Pasta Salad is one of the simplest pasta salads you can make. You’ll have the entire salad assembled in the time it takes to boil the pasta if you start chopping ingredients while the pasta is cooking. I often toss everything together while the pasta is warm and serve the salad immediately....
