This andhra style beerakaya curry can be easily tweaked to suit your taste. It goes well with plain rice, ghee or roti & phulka. I make this kind of simple, healthy & delicious vegetable curries for our dinner. It just takes about 30 minutes from start to finish including chopping and preparing the ridge gourd. Choosing Ridge gourd Ridge gourd is one veggie which is best consumed when it is young....

Growing up, vegetables were a source of strife. They usually came from a can, and unless my mom added about half a pound of cheese to the top, I resented their presence on my plate. As an adult, I’ve happily discovered the transformative power of roasted vegetables. Cooking vegetables at a high temperature in the oven (400 degrees F or more) makes their outsides crispy, their insides tender, and gives the vegetables rich, caramelized notes that make them borderline addictive....

Traditionally sandesh is made by curdling milk and draining all the whey to collect the chenna. This chenna is kneaded well to a smooth texture and then cooked on a low heat with powdered sugar. Later it is cooled and rolled to small balls and then flattened. Indian sweet stalls usually sell sandesh in many different flavors. To make sandesh, it is always good to use fresh chena or paneer that is still moist....

I spent the first 3/4 of my life despising mushrooms and have been making up for lost time ever since I saw the light (for that story, check out the video in this Mushroom Soup post). From Grilled Portobello Mushrooms to Mushroom Tacos to Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff, mushrooms have become one of my favorite ingredients to make healthy, satisfying dishes. When it comes to fast sides you can pair with just about any protein-centric main (Baked Pork Tenderloin; Baked Chicken Breast; Baked Salmon in Foil), sautéed vegetables are the answer, especially if your oven is busy....

My Smoked Wagyu Steak Recipe is one of the best ways to cook wagyu steak! This incredible wagyu ribeye recipe is ready in under an hour, cooked to perfection in the smoker and a cast iron skillet. Simple salt seasoning is all you need! Best Wagyu Ribeye Steak My family and I love a good steak dinner over just about any other meal. There is nothing like a tender, perfectly cooked cut of steak served with a pat of truffle butter and classic steakhouse sides like sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions....

It’s hard to go past a classic when you’re craving pasta and Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil, or Aglio E Olio, is a quintessential Italian dish to have in your recipe arsenal. It’s quick and easy to prepare (ready in just 15 minutes) and made with budget-friendly pantry staples. This is my go-to lunch when I’m doing a No Grocery Challenge or simply can’t be bothered going to the store....

I love an all-rounder recipe and these Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are just that. You can serve them as an appetiser to guests, as a light dinner with a side salad or (my favourite) keep them stashed in the freezer for snacks. Basically there’s no wrong way or time of day to enjoy these delicious rolls. Kids will love them. Adults will love them. In fact I don’t think I’ve ever met a soul who didn’t love them!...

We’re getting to that time of year when summer squash is becoming abundant. I’m up to my ears in zucchini and yellow squash – and I’m loving every minute of it. One of these years I need to start planting my own, but until then, the green and yellow squash combination from Costco is just perfect. From zucchini noodles to zucchini fries, there are so many possibilities! And in case you didn’t know, you can use zucchini and yellow squash interchangeably in pretty much any recipe that calls for one or the other....

Mexican food? Always. Wholesome ingredients? Necessary. One pan to wash at the end? GRAND SLAM. Lately, I’ve been growing a bit weary of my own cooking, and it’s been harder to find the energy to make dinner at the end of the day. Do you find the same? Whenever I’m not in the mood for anything, Mexican food turns out to be the answer to everything. When I sat down with a plate of this healthy taco skillet with rice, I realized it was exactly what I’d been craving....

For me, the best dinner recipes are the ones that hit on as many of the following categories as possible: Crowd-pleasing Easy to make Include every food group in a single dish Freezer-friendly Healthy Dirty as few dishes as possible Taste great leftover This teriyaki chicken casserole nails every one the above, and it landed me extra time with a friend. KEEPER. About This Teriyaki Chicken Casserole A few months ago, I discovered the joys of homemade teriyaki sauce....

There’s nothing like a blueberry muffin paired with coffee or tea in the morning. The idea of having it for breakfast is enough to make me want to get up early. You can enjoy these muffins on their own or slather them with butter. Either way, you know your breakfast is going to be terrific. Nothin’ compares to these to die for blueberry muffins! Let’s get baking, shall we? To Die For Blueberry Muffins These muffins are crazy delicious!...

We make this salad all year round, even during winter. I often hear tomato and cucumber salads being labeled as ‘summer’ salads. I couldn’t disagree more, unless you think of them as a piece of summer during cold winter days. You have to taste this salad to know why it’s so special. The base recipe for this salad supposedly originated in Italy and had been passed down from generation to generation for many years....

These are made just like the English Cucumber Sandwiches but customized to choice. Though white bread is the most common choice to make these tomato cucumber sandwich, you can use any bread of choice, like whole meal bread or white bread. Usually these sandwiches are made with untoasted bread. The fresh bread is simply buttered generously and then the tomatoes and cucumbers are layered. However if you prefer you may toast the bread for a crisp texture....

It’s hearty, savory, and cheesy – everything you need on a cold winter night. Sure, it may be a bit indulgent, but after a stressful day at work you deserve this bad boy. If you’re feeling a little guilty about having it all to yourself, though, why not call your friends up so you can share the goodness? French dip sandwiches are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, plus they’ll make your whole kitchen smell like heaven....

The simple, yet spectacular bread combines the characteristics I love about English muffins—nooks and crannies to trap pools of melted butter; a toothsome chewiness that makes it hearty—with the convenience and ease of a classic sliced loaf (like this Oatmeal Bread). I owe my introduction to this old-fashioned English muffin bread (and consequently, a debt of gratitude) to my Grammy (she is also the reason we have Grammy’s Lemon Cream Pie)....

Whenever I feel like I’m in a culinary rut, I mix things up with authentic Spanish tapas and cocktails pairing. Spanish cocktails are full of life and vigor which are highly reminiscent of their rich culture. They celebrate the beauty of life through great food, lively drinks, and good company. So it should come as no surprise that they make a fine collection of cocktails. From classic sangria to refreshing Clara beer, here are the 10 best cocktails to imbibe the Spanish way....

These Italian sandwiches deliver in spades. They’re bright, fresh, colorful, and loaded with amazing flavor. I had to include a meatball sub, and the sandwich with prosciutto is my favorite, but each of these is as good as the last. You really can’t go wrong. I hope you like carbs and left room for a healthy lunch because these sandwiches are no joke. Let’s get to it! Italian Sandwich Recipes To Jazz Up Your Lunch 1....

KFC is the ultimate definition of comfort food. From the iconic chicken to the equally mouthwatering sides, Colonel Sanders serves nothing but the most scrumptious dishes. But as much as I love KFC, having fast food every day isn’t the most ideal. Thankfully, with these homemade versions, I still get to enjoy equally delicious but relatively healthier versions of my favorite KFC goodies. So, are you ready for some finger-lickin’ good treats?...

When it comes to Mexican food, people go for tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, or plain old chips and salsa. Occasionally, they’ll even enjoy Mexican desserts like fried ice cream or sopapillas. But other than a taco salad here and there, most people don’t usually ask for Mexican salads. And frankly, that’s a shame, because there are some phenomenal Mexican salad recipes. Whether you’re looking for something chunky and filling, like the black bean salad, or something with a bit of seafood in the mix (Mexican shrimp salad), this list has you covered....

Unless you live in the Philippines or somewhere with a thriving ethnic food scene, you may not have had much exposure to Filipino cuisine. As you’ll soon find out from perusing these Filipino side dishes, that’s a shame. Filipino chefs incorporate a wide range of flavors into their food. They love mixing sweet with sour, spicy with salty, and every other possible flavor combination you can imagine. The result is pure delight for your tastebuds....