Posts

Published 6/1/2019 • Updated 6/29/2023 Street Corn Rules! Woahhhhhh is right! Every corn on the cob needs to look like this corn on the cob…grilled and then smothered with good stuff on top. Have you ever had Grilled Mexican Street Corn? This is its brother…Mediterranean Grilled Street Corn. To me, street corn is rubbed with all kinds of spices and then topped with lots of cheese and herbs. You follow that basic recipe for grilled street corn and I guarantee you that you’ll be eating corn like a champion every time....

Your New Favorite Side Dish Roasted veggies are pure magic. Sweet, caramelized goodness with just the right kick from seasonings? Yes, please! And with this Mediterranean roasted vegetable ensemble, there’s something for everyone (even kiddos and picky eaters will love ’em!). Plus, it’s as easy as slicing, dicing, roasting, and eating. While the oven does all the work, you can whip up the tangy dill yogurt sauce (pro tip: make extra because it disappears fast!...

Vendakkai mor kuzhambu is an ideal rice-based kulambu recipe that is served as a rice combination for lunch and dinner. Mor kulumbu recipes are generally made with/without vegetable addition. Instead of vendakkai, Mor Kuzhambu recipe can be made with watery vegetables like pumpkin, chow chow, cucumber etc. An easy and tasty south Indian kuzhambu varieties made with crispy cut behind / ladies finger/okra / vendakkai in a creamy and flavored sour curd sauce....

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT NELLIKA Nellikkai is rich in antioxidants, low in calories, high in fiber, immunity booster, control blood sugar, and many more health benefits. Thogayal | thuvaival variety When it comes to Thogayal varieties most of the Thuvaiyal varieties we do in our homes will have a blend of vegetable, lentil, coconut, and spice. Compared to the chutney variety Thogayal are thick. Tempering is optional for thogayal Many Thuviyal varieties are prepared in Tamil Brahmin cooking....

Oatmeal Cream Pies are basically from the devil. They are ridiculously delicious in the most remedial of ways… I would eat them all day every day if my cholesterol would allow it. Unfortunately I’d like to live to see the age of 38…so I try and limit my cream pie consumption. To like 2 a day. That’s fair, right? Alright I’m kidding, jeez. I even made Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies a while back....

I prepared this yummy paneer kofta when making Malai Kofta. After tasting some koftas, I felt it was a easy tea time snack. Infact that day we ate some Kofta just like that! I used the paniyaram pan, and it reduced oil usage significantly. Ingredients: Paneer grated - 200 grams Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon (Optional) Cornstarch/ All purpose flour - 2 tablespoon (I used all purpose flour) Rice flour - 1 tsp Sugar - 1/8 teaspoon (Optional) Salt - as needed Mixed nut - 2 tablespoon (You can finely chop or use blender) Method:...

Peach Cobbler is a sweet dish prepared with fresh peaches topped with a delicious biscuit layer. For each bite, you taste a delicious biscuit layer with caramelized peaches. It is good for breakfast also a amazing dessert when served with a scoop of ice cream. Last week my friend told me that they are planning to go for Peach picking, and invited us to join them. After coming to US I have never did fruit picking, I was so excited about it and told Jagadish....

I’m a big fan of most potatoes recipes and a big fan of smashing vegetables for extra crispiness. So naturally, I had to combine this ingredient + this cooking method into crispy veggie perfection…Smashed Potatoes! These aren’t mashed potatoes (the mushy Thanksgiving-favorite). These are SMASHED potatoes, (the crispy treats that will be devoured as soon as they hit the dinner table). Let’s cook! Why you’ll love it Boiled and baked to perfection....

Why you’ll love this pumpkin pasta: Easy: To make this pumpkin pasta sauce, it doesn’t require to much manual labor but has great rewards. The same thing goes for the yummy cheesy maple tofu that pairs with it. Fall Fever: Pumpkin and fall are a match made in heaven that every basic b*tch can never get enough of. This recipe is perfect for that Ingredient Notes: Pumpkin Puree: Do NOT make the mistake of buying pumpkin pie filling because you’ll seriously regret it....

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie or Shake is an easy recipe of peanut butter smoothie, rich in blending flavors of pumpkin spice and fresh pumpkin puree with Milk. Available with varying options to experiment, this maple syrup healthy pumpkin smoothie can be made with sugar or honey, flavored with chocolate or vanilla. If you are a big fan of smoothies, you would surely love this freshly made glass of Low Calorie Pumpkin Spice Smoothie....

My Favorite Rainbow Cake Recipe Welcome to post 2 in Valentine’s week here and at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen! My Favorite Rainbow Cake RecipeA Homemade Rainbow Ganache CakeHow to Make White Chocolate Ganache:Get the Recipe I guess this cake isn’t really Valentinesey… But it totally could be…I mean, just use red and pink ganache… The idea for this cake came from all those cute Melted Crayon Art projects all over Pinterest....

ONE POT Rasam SADAM Pressure Rasam sadham is super easy to make and tastes delicious. With little tips & tricks, we can make flavorful mushy South Indian-style Rasam rice. Why idli rava? You can soak regular rice and prepare rasam sadham. To get a mushy texture I used idli rava SHOULD I SOAK DAL? Yes always soak dal as it helps for perfect cooking. if you are soaking for a few hours, use hot water....

Rava vadam | Rava vathal | Rava Papad is a tasty vadam recipe that doesn’t require a sunny day. Rava vadam gets dried quickly you can also make it and dry them indoors, No need to stir and prepare the vadam batter. grind, steam and dry - rava vadam is ready Should I grind sooji? Yes, always grind sooji before making vadam. Buy fine sooji for best rava vathal still grind them proper texture....

Leftover rice pakora | onion pakoda with leftover rice is a tasty 10-minute crispy after-school snack with leftover rice. It is a crunchy tea-time/coffee-time South Indian snack recipe. What should be the consistency of rice pakoda dough? Add on for pakoda? Ingredients Recipe with step by step pictures Rice pakoda video recipe Should I grind rice? if you are using mushy rice no need to grind the rice. Mash the rice well and use it....

So I’m not a Root Beer girl. I mean, I LIKE it. But I wouldn’t ever order it, you know?But my kids are a different story entirely. They can’t get enough of the stuff. And of course they like it only in bottles which costs a bagillion more dollars. Kids. Anyhow, this pie. So I didn’t think Root Beer was my thing until this pie. It’s SO good. I could not stop....

Published 10/9/2019 • Updated 8/18/2024 These 4 ingredient muffins are semi-homemade! I make them ever fall and they’re seriously the best. I’m not typically gluten-free by need, but I’ve fallen in love with the Simple Mills Banana Muffin and Bread Mix a gluten-free bread mix and it happens to be gluten free. All you need to do is use that mix and and then added a couple of simple ingredients to make it our own!...

Seppankizhangu varuval | Seppankizhangu Poriyal | cheppan kilangu varuval | taro root curry | arbi fry is a tasty South Indian poriyal variety. Marination makes it so flavourful. How to make perfect Seppankizhangu roast in cast iron skillet with tips and tricks Seppankizhangu varuval Sepppankizhangu is my all-time favorite vegetable, during my childhood days if I see varuval like Arbi, Potato, Vazhakkai in my lunch box, I will be super excited....

The Ultimate Crock Pot Chicken Recipe The first time I made this amazing recipe for Thai style chicken in the crockpot, I was just back from vacation and the whole family was in the throes of unpacking, doing laundry, etc. Everyone was craving a home cooked meal, but time was definitely not on my side! The Ultimate Crock Pot Chicken RecipeWhat You’ll NeedHow to Make Slow Cooker Thai Peanut ChickenTips for SuccessServing SuggestionsStoring and Reheating LeftoversCan I Freeze This?...

ONE POT soya kurma Protein-rich south Indian style soya kurma in a pressure cooker is super easy to make and tastes delicious. Which variety of meal maker should I use? You can use big or smaller ones but I prefer small ones as they soak fast and absorb the flavor better. SHOULD I boil soya chunks? If you are using mini soya chunks soaking is enough. squeeze well, or else the flavor might not absorb...

Looking for delicious treats to make in strawberry season? Check out more of my favorite strawberry recipes. Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Buckle Recipe This strawberry buckle is a lot like a coffee cake, baked with juicy fresh berries so that the cake falls or “buckles” under the weight of the fruit. I love an old-timey dessert, and this one is perfect for strawberry season! Here’s what makes it the best:...