If you are new to Indian cuisine, read on to know more. About Pulao Pulao is a one pot rice dish made by cooking fragrant basmati rice with aromatic whole spices, herbs & sometimes stock. There are many kinds of pulao made in India like vegetable pulao, Matar pulao, Tawa pulao, Coconut milk pulav, Zarda pulao, Kashmiri pulao, Yakhni Pulao & Chicken pulao. This veg pulao is the most basic dish & is made often in many Indian homes....

I’m not sure exactly what I would have wished for—the complete set of Ty Beanie Babies? An unlimited supply of Easy Bake Oven brownie mix? World peace? As I learned, driving to the end of a rainbow isn’t as simple as it looks. Fortunately for us, rainbow fruit pizza IS as easy as it looks (this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is another easy treat). The flaky “crust” is a ready-to-bake Pillsbury crescent roll dough, and the creamy dreamy “sauce” is vanilla Greek yogurt....

For years, one of my favorite salads ever was the Costco kale salad kit. You know the one I’m talking about – plenty of kale, loads of superfood greens, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and sweet poppy seed dressing. When I realized how much sugar it contains, I came up with my own (new and improved!) version. You guys, you have to make this smoked salmon kale superfood salad recipe! It’s even better than the original....

This traditional dish is believed to provide a complete nutrition to the body as it is nutrient dense. So it is a staple in most South Indian households. Sambar is also a popular food in tiffin centers and restaurants, and is served as a side in meals, as a breakfast combo – idli sambar, vada sambar and is also served with dosa, masala dosa and the list goes on. We Indians eat lentils almost daily as they are a primary source of protein....

This sauteed eggplant recipe transforms a classic summer veggie into a quick-cooking side dish that goes with so many mains! I have always roasted eggplant or grilled eggplant when I want to cook this veggie, but recently experimented with how to saute eggplant. And you’re going to love it! Pan fried eggplant caramelizes even more than the oven version! Just like the roasting method, these simple sauteed eggplant slices take a few common kitchen ingredients....

I’ve made dozens of them in the past and have accumulated quite a few very good recipes. But this specific recipe is what I consider to be one of the best, if not THE BEST chicken pot pie recipes. It makes a seriously delicious chicken pie. How to make chicken pot pie? It’s quite easy to make a chicken pot pie. It’s a little harder to make a great tasting chicken pot pie where all ingredients just work together perfectly well....

I shed a tear the day I changed my last name. My little weep was not because I had to make a dreaded trip to the DMV or because I had taken on a married name that rhymed with my first name. My single issue with my married name: it was not Irish. I grew up a loud and proud Irish girl thanks to my dad and grandfather (even though I’m actually 75% German)....

Our easy Steak Diane Recipe is a gorgeous steak dinner that’s ready in under 40 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight or a dinner party. Complete with a creamy Cognac mustard sauce, mushrooms, and onion, this dish is so flavorful. 📋 Recipe Photography by Christine Rooney. We’re big fans of steak, from ribeye and sirloin to chuck steak. By far, one of our favorite steak dinner ideas is this classic dish....

Even if you’ve never grilled flank steak before, you can make these quick steak tacos. You don’t even need access to a grill! Why? Because this recipe can be made not only on the grill but also on the stovetop (like these Beef Fajitas) or in the oven. Add a simple citrus marinade and you have the BEST steak tacos recipe at your disposal to bring a taste of sunshine into your kitchen and a (well-deserved) sense of swagger to your cooking routine....

This sweet-smelling berry is tart and juicy, which makes it the perfect ingredient for jams, compotes, and of course, cobbler. This cobbler is a refreshingly simple recipe with fresh strawberries, a buttery crust, and a naturally sweet syrup. Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’ve got the perfect dessert! Tips & Tricks Some people use water when making homemade crusts, but I highly recommend lemon juice instead....

In South India, charcoal/ fire grilled corn on the cobs smeared with green chili paste are very much popular. Apart from that sweet corn soup, masala corn, buttered corn and crispy corn are also popular in the food cafes and restaurants. This corn chaat is a healthy, nutritious & home style snack. It uses no fancy ingredients and can be prepared in just 5 mins if you have the boiled corn ready....

No, wait. Scratch that. It’s better! If you’re a fan of the popular food chain, you’ll know just how sensational their chicken quesadilla is. Filled with tender meat and tons of cheese, it’s pretty addictive. In fact, it’s so good, I could easily eat three in one sitting. Apart from the meaty-cheesy filling, this copycat Taco Bell recipe also features a dreamy tangy and spicy sauce. And let me tell you: that stuff is downright sinful!...

I’m excited to show you my tips and secrets to help you make the best keto mashed cauliflower recipe (a.k.a. cauliflower mash). It’s unbelievably smooth and creamy and delicious. Since I have been low carb or keto in some form for over a decade, I’ve used cauliflower to replace carbs — every which way — for years, from cauliflower rice to loaded cauliflower, and so many other cauliflower recipes in between....

Out of all the cuisines that I attempt to cook at home, I find the Asian ones the most intimidating. We go out to eat at least once a week, and I’d say that 50% of the time is to a Thai or Chinese restaurant! One of the reasons is because we love it. And the other is because I don’t usually cook those dishes at home! But 2019 is a new year and I’m determined to be more courageous!...

Whether you are looking for a breakfast that vegetarians can eat, an easy recipe to enjoy all week long, or simply want a lazy-day sort of breakfast that you can eat slices of in your sweatpants at your leisure, savory egg bakes like this one are spot-on. I consider myself a bit of a breakfast casserole connoisseur, a distinction I owe to my mother. Whenever my mom has her three adult children—plus our spouses and my nieces—all squished back under her roof, she begins each morning with a crowd-sized breakfast....

This easy Niçoise salad is my shortcut, budget-friendly take on a classic Niçoise salad, a salad that originated in Nice but is wildly popular throughout France. (For those who are curious, “nee-swaz” is how you pronounce Niçoise in French.) Traditional Niçoise Salad is composed of tomatoes, tuna, anchovies, olives, and hard-boiled eggs.Lettuce is optional (but common), as are other mix-ins such as rice, green beans, or potatoes. It was one of my favorite lunches during our trip to France (along with cups of Instant Pot French Onion Soup), and I’ve been craving it ever since....

This vegetarian quiche is something I’ve been working on for awhile now. I’ve always defaulted to throwing some ham in my quiches (like this impossible quiche) but since we’re trying to add more meatless meals to our weekly meal plan I wanted a just-as-good veggie one. I’ve lost count of how many attempts we’re on now but I’ve finally nailed it and I’m so excited to get it out there....

Growing up, stuffed bell peppers were one of my favorite meals. Green bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, and topped with tomato sauce and cheesy goodness. It doesn’t get much better than that! Plus, you can make them any way you like. Feel free to stuff your peppers with whatever combinations you like best. There’s no end to the variety of meats, cheeses, beans, veggies, herbs, and spices you can add to this classic comfort food....

Zucchini also known as Courgette is a summer squash. A lot of people get confused with zucchini and cucumber as they look similar. Both have high water content, but zucchini is one of those South American plants that now flourish across the globe. A new entrant to Europe, Asia, and India, it has been enthusiastically adopted and added to regional dishes. You‘ll find three varieties of this vitamin A and folate-rich vegetable....

Looking for a healthy alternative to takeout pizza, without the fuss of making a crust? This mini zucchini pizza bites recipe should do the trick! It has all the flavors you love in pizza, baked on nutritious slices of zucchini. Fathead pizza, cheese crust pizza, or even zucchini pizza crust are great and all, but making the crust does take some effort. These mini keto pizza bites are ready in just 20 minutes, with much less work....