I’ve come a long way since cooking my first turkey for Friendsgiving at the age of 22. From wet brines to dry brines, to roasting at different temperatures, to basting/not basting, turkey bag/no turkey bag, covered/uncovered, I HAVE TRIED IT. This post tells you exactly what you need to know! Follow this post and you’ll cook a perfect turkey that is moist, not dry every single time. Let’s talk turkey!...

3 different methods of cooking basmati rice To cook it in pot or cooker using draining method. (in the recipe card)2. Cooking using absorption method. (in the recipe card)3. How to cook basmati rice for dum biryani. I have shared in detail how to cook basmati rice for different kinds of biryani and the stages. How to cook basmati rice in pot Always choose premium quality basmati rice that is aged and has been stored in good condition....

While avocados are one of the best fruits for a keto diet, they’re also one of the most temperamental: Slicing into one too early or too late can lead to rock-hard fruit or a brown, gooey mess. Save the stress and learn how to freeze avocados at their optimal ripeness instead, so you’ll never have to deal with a mushy avocado again! This guide goes over all the best methods for freezing avocado, thawing guidelines, and recipes for frozen avocado....

Getting rotisserie chicken from the grocery is a quick and easy way to feed the family. What’s not to love? It’s got crisp skin, juicy meat, and seasoned perfectly all around. And, it’s relatively healthy, to boot! But we all know how frustrating it gets when we accidentally overcook leftover rotisserie. No one wants to eat dried out chicken! Well, thanks to these methods, you can effortlessly reheat your chicken so it stays juicy and delicious....

A whiskey smash is a classic cocktail with just four ingredients: whiskey, mint, lemon, and simple syrup or sugar. You don’t need any fancy equipment to make it, and you’ll feel like quite the accomplished home bartender when you shake it up. If you aren’t a fan of whiskey and have wondered “how do you make whiskey tasty,” a whiskey smash is the perfect place to start. The brightness of the lemon and crispness of the mint make it more refreshing than boozy, so it’s dangerously easy to drink....

Italian beef is a sandwich that originated in Chicago. The cut of beef used for Italian beef is typically chuck. The beef is slow cooked until fall-apart tender, then piled high in a hoagie bun with some of the meat’s tasty, sloppy cooking juices. From there, the sandwich is finished with a shower of pepperoncini, giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetables), and provolone cheese. It’s drippy and salty and cheesy and messy, all in the best possible way....

When outdoor barbecue weather strikes you best be ready. Do you know where your flip flops are? Who has the sunscreen? Can someone hose out the cooler?And, most importantly of all, what are we going to EAT at our first outdoor feast??? My vote: Italian farro salad! This farro salad with feta is the kind of recipe that was tailor made for gatherings with friends alongside other summer barbecue recipes because:...

Thanks to pre-made and canned ingredients, the hands-on preparation will take you only 15 minutes. The rest is up to the oven! The result is a beautiful medley of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds go nuts. It’s rich and creamy, hot and spicy, and oh-so-cheesy. In the mood for comfort food? John Wayne casserole will hit the spot! John Wayne Casserole It’s the casserole with an interesting name and an even more interesting flavor....

On November 10th, I’ll be hosting a special holiday cooking demonstration, and I want YOU to be there! (Tickets available here.) Those who attend will receive a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy of The Well Plated Cookbook at a stellar discount AND a 20% off coupon to purchase additional autographed copies through November 30, 2020. With its wide array of appealing, easy-to-make, and DELISH recipes, a gorgeous photo for every recipe, and accessibility for many diets, The Well Plated Cookbook makes a fantastic gift, especially if it’s signed, wink wink....

Pumpkins are loaded with nutrients & are available through out the year so we use them often at home. I usually buy the whole pumpkin and use it to make various dishes like this pumpkin halwa, kaddu ka kheer and this pumpkin curry which is a favorite at home. This kaddu ki sabzi tastes mildly hot, spicy, flavorful and delicious. This dish is cooked on a low flame so pumpkin absorbs all of the flavors from the spices....

Can’t decide between brownies and cheesecake? No need to choose with these keto cheesecake brownies! I took two of my most popular dessert recipes – keto brownies and keto cheesecake – and combined them to make these. With a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake topping with more brownie batter swirled in, and sugar-free chocolate chips on top, it doesn’t get any better. 😉 Low carb brownie cheesecake bars are the best of both worlds....

This easy keto cheesecake fluff recipe is a quick and easy dessert that you won’t want to stop eating! It uses ingredients you probably have on hand, so it’s convenient to whip up. And thankfully, strawberry cheesecake fluff is very low in carbs, making it the perfect in-the-moment keto treat. If you love cheesecake, are a fan of super simple, no bake keto desserts, or enjoy rich desserets like keto strawberry ice cream, you’ll love this quickie dessert that takes just 10 minutes to make....

For kids (and kids at heart), this sugar free strawberry jello recipe is the ultimate easy treat! Some store bought varieties are loaded with weird stuff, but this keto jello uses real food ingredients — and gets just as wiggly and wobbly as the original. My kids and their friends went crazy for this fruity low carb jello — they had no idea! They also love sugar free gummy bears (which uses a similar recipe) fruit leather (which also uses just a few natural ingredients), and keto strawberry ice cream (loaded with fruity flavor and nothing fake!...

For me, Super Bowl Sunday means tasty snacks and finger food! Truth be told, I’m not a huge football fan. But I never miss a Super Bowl gathering! Who in their right mind would pass on all the delicious nachos, creamy dips, chicken wings and fried cheesy goodnesses? Not me! Unless you are out of luck and end up in a party with store bought chips and salsa. Oh, the nerve!...

This keto apple crisp tastes just like the real thing… and before you protest, “but apples aren’t keto!”, rest assured that there are no actual apples in here. And you’d never know it! We’re using a secret ingredient that tastes just like apples, with much fewer carbs. Top it with a scoop of keto ice cream for low carb apple crisp a la mode. And if you prefer your keto “apples” in a pie, I’ve got you – make my keto apple pie recipe here....

To make this majjiga charu, onions are slightly fried and then added to the yogurt along with tempering.There are also many versions of this dish. These seasoned yogurts are best served during summers with just steamed rice. They are quick to prepare too. If you are looking for more seasoned yogurt recipes , check out potlakaya perugu pachadisorakaya perugu pachadi To make majjiga pulusu, you can use veggies like bottle gourd, bhindi & drumsticks....

I love Mexican food, so it’s no surprise that one of my favourite salads is Mexican inspired. This Mexican Chicken Salad is full of good-for-you ingredients and is filling enough to be a complete meal on its own. The chicken is juicy and bursting with flavour. It’s on the table in 15 minutes. Yes, you heard right - 15 minutes! This does require a little multi-tasking, like chopping salad ingredients while waiting for the chicken breast to cook....

As much as I love an assortment of Christmas cookies, I also like to include some other homemade treats. Variety is the spice of life, after all, and this super easy recipe is the perfect way to add something different to the mix. It’s also a nice little candy to have on hand to get you through the dark, cold days of winter. Nestle Fudge This recipe uses evaporated milk over the usual condensed milk and makes a fudge that is slightly less sweet, but just as creamy....

Looking for an effortlessly impressive dessert to take to your next get-together or to serve to guests? Look no further than this No Bake Marble Cheesecake! This creamy and decadent cheesecake is seriously so easy to prepare. The hardest part is waiting for it to set in the fridge so you can sneak a bite! Made with both milk and white chocolate, cream cheese, whipped cream and a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, you’ll be wanting to go back for seconds and thirds....