I was recently talking to my Turkish-Cypriot friend about similarities in language, culture and food. She is the same friend who give me her Grandma’s delicious recipe for Instant Pot Cypriot Stuffed Peppers. One such similarity we came across were semolina desserts. Whilst in India Sooji no Siro (Semolina Halwa) is prepared, Turkish people prepare irmik helvası which is a dessert made with semolina flour, butter, milk, sugar and pine nuts....

Come summer and with the scorching heat, everyone reaches out to something frozen and refreshing to cool them down. I love my fresh juices, ice creams, frozen yogurts, smoothies or milkshakes anytime but nothing like a pop of frozen healthy fruit! Fruit popsicles are a perfect healthy, low-calorie treat you can indulge in guilt free! One of my favorites is mango flavored; mango mixed fruit popsicles and spicy Mexican Mango Paletas!...

The delicious result has all the wonderful flavors we love in traditional lasagna, with the advantage of a vegetable base. This lasagna is so good! Layers of grilled zucchini slices, well-seasoned meat, creamy ricotta, and mozzarella combine into a wonderfully flavorful lasagna that everyone in my family enjoys. I love zucchini and use it in several other recipes, such as zucchini noodles, grilled zucchini, zucchini pizza, and zucchini fries. But this one is my favorite!...

Baklava Barfi is the perfect fusion dessert for special occasional such as Indian festivals, birthdays, Ramadan and more. Treat the baklava lover in your life with this stuffed milk powder barfi in which a tantalising ribbon of nut filling runs through layers of smooth fudge-like Indian sweet. Mixed Nut Barfi | Indian Baklava Fudge I love indulging in all types of barfi, whether it’s a classic Plain White Milk Powder Barfi or a Kesar, Badam, Pista Barfi....

Luckily our Bank Holiday Weekend was really sunny, the sun was out and shining down and it was time to crank up the barbie! And we enjoyed so many finger-licking and moreish BBQ dishes along with Barbecued Sweetcorn with Roasted Pepper, Honey and Sumac Salsa Dressing. More Red Pepper Recipes-> Carrot, Tomato and Red Pepper Smoothie | Red Pepper and Chilli Chutney for Cheese | Eggless Oats, Red pepper, Coriander and Pine Nut Biscotti | Red Chilli Pickle Notes:- You can use red chilli powder or dried red chilli flakes if you can’t find paprika....

You will need :- 250 g chickpea flour or besan 250 g plain flour or chapatti flour 50 g fine semolina 100 ml oil Salt to taste 2-3 tsp red chilli powder ( you can adjust to your liking ) 2 tsp sesame seeds 2 tsp ajwain ( carom seeds ) Oil to fry para Masala powder to sprinkle on crackers Red chilli powder 1 tsp. Dry mango powder 1/2 tsp....

Bhindi Huli or spicy, tangy okra south Indian style (specifically from the Mangalorean Konkani community) is a vegan, gluten free and paleo dish made with okras and simple spices like red chilli powder and sambar powder (a south Indian curry powder) with tamarind as the tangy element, hence the name “huli” or sour. It is normally enjoyed as a side dish with rice and dal or with any Indian flat bread like chapattis, rotis or parathas....

Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with our Billionaire’s Latte – a coffee drink inspired by the decadent layers of millionaire’s shortbread. This luxurious drink combines the velvety richness of a classic latte with a luscious caramel layer, chocolate, and a sprinkle of crumbly biscuit for the perfect finishing touch. Perfect for warming up during the chilly season or impressing guests at your holiday gatherings, this latte is a drinkable dessert that truly feels like a billion-dollar experience....

Blueberry Almond Cake is a super delicious treat with a combination of blueberries and almonds. Almond flour makes the cake super moist, delicate, and tender. And blueberries provide a wonderful fruity flavor to the cake. Jump to:About Blueberry Almond CakeWhy You Will Love This CakeIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing and Storing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Blueberry RecipesRecipe Card About Blueberry Almond Cake This Blueberry Almond Cake recipe is inspired by my Strawberry Almond Cake (Eggless)....

As is often the case with slow-cooked meat, the leftovers are excellent if you reheat them gently. These delicious ribs are oven-braised. Rich, fatty, tender beef - a true comfort food! And they are more affordable than ribeye roast, another deliciously fatty cut of meat. In this easy recipe, I simply place the seasoned ribs in a pan and bake them for three hours at 300°F. Yes, it’s as easy as it sounds, and the result is superb....

Use it as a dip for pita chips and crudites or spread in sandwiches and wraps. Can you think of anyone who doesn’t like hummus? Probably not! And it is understandable why – hummus is one of the tastiest dips out there. It is a Middle Eastern dip that is naturally vegan and gluten-free. It is made from blending cooked chickpeas, tahini (aka liquid gold), garlic, lemon juice and plenty of olive oil....

About Cauliflower Masala Roti with Sabji or Curry and dal is one of the meals that have a place in almost every Indian’s menu. It is comforting and very nourishing. It is the perfect combination of carbohydrates, proteins, fat, and other nutrients. For Sabji or Curry, we cook green vegetables mixed with spices. In my house, Cauliflower is a staple vegetable, and I often make different cauliflower dishes. There are many different types of recipes for cauliflower curry....

Made with three ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, this delicious fondue is one of my favorite desserts to make for my family. This easy chocolate fondue requires just three ingredients: dark chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla. It’s one of my favorite desserts these days because it has this winning combination of a truly indulgent dessert that’s also very easy to make. You can dip any type of fruit into this fondue, but my favorite is strawberries....

This Chocolate Snack Cake is always a family favorite, and this recipe always works perfectly. Moreover, I love to top the cake with light and airy chocolate whipped cream, which goes perfectly well with this cake. If you want to start with an extremely easy chocolate cake, try this Chocolate Depression Cake! Jump to:What is Snack CakeDecadent Chocolate Snack CakeWhy You Will Love This Easy Snack CakeIngredientsHow To Make Chocolate Snack CakeServing SuggestionsStoring and Freezing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Eggless Chocolate CakesRecipe Card...

Traditional Gujarati Gor Churma Ladoo With a little time, love and attention, you can easily make authentic Churma na Ladwa. There are two main variations to the recipe, you can either use sugar to sweeten the ladoos or gor/jaggery and it’s a personal preference for which you go for! Churma Ladoo with Sugar is a firm favourite in our family! This link also contains a video recipe for churma ladoo made with bhakri and chapatti and lots of tips and information regarding Churma Ladoo....

Hing Chutney or in a typical Mangalorean style, “hinga chutney” is a Konkani chutney with coconut, dry red chillies and hing (a strong spice used in Indian cooking; a little goes a long way), traditionally served with dosas or idlis. Hing or asafoetida is a unique smelling spice (a dried and powdered resin from a tree) distinct in its pungent odor, but a pinch of this imparts a divine smell in Indian dishes which we love!...

I love browsing the internet for new recipes to try. Baking being my passion and to-go activity when I either feel a need to be distracted from my daily routine or whenever I need to relax (yes!!! Baking relaxes me and sends me to a zen state; I automatically migrate to the baking websites. One of my favorites right now is “Handletheheat.com”. Lots of recipes there have been noted down in my book (of course, I am still old school there....

Simply bake them in a 400°F oven for 40 minutes. If you want them extra-crispy, leave them in a warm oven for 30-60 more minutes. Wings are my favorite part of the chicken. The ratio of juicy meat to crispy skin is perfect, more so than any other chicken part, including chicken drumsticks and crispy baked chicken thighs. I prefer to bake wings in the oven instead of frying them because baking is a hands-off approach, much easier than frying, and the wings are just as good as fried ones....

Once you have your beautiful crust, top it with your favorite toppings and return it to the oven just to melt the cheese. As soon as my husband and I transitioned to a low-carb diet, I started looking for acceptable substitutes for some of our favorites. Not surprisingly, pizza was high on my list! Using cauliflower to make a pizza crust sounds suspicious, I know. I was a big skeptic until I made it....

Chocolate bark is the easiest candy you can make. This is one indulgence I can have any time!!! Colorful white chocolate bark with crunchy pistachios and tangy dried cranberries with the additional sweetness of maraschino cherries; dark chocolate bark (and a mix of milk chocolate) studded with toasted almonds and raisins; perfect for an after-meal treat, for parties or to gift away to friends and family!!! Ho ho ho!!! Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to all of you!...