How to Keep Cilantro Fresh Because of the world pandemic, I went back to an old technique and what I discovered was mind-blowing! How to keep cilantro fresh longer? Dry the herb completely before storing it away. I recommend laying them on a towel and then rolling the towel like a pinwheel. The extra layer of moisture-capturing cotton will help keep the cilantro fresh for a lot longer. Keeping cilantro fresh has never been easier with the use of these cotton towels and my rolling technique....

Chai JAVA!!! This is the main caffeine drink of India. My history with Chai Chai is pronounced “Cha” in my house, which is a Gujarati word, and it’s made a countless number of times. Growing up, I felt like I was a barista in my own house! No Joke, I made cha all day long it seemed. Perhaps, that’s why my recipe has been perfected throughout the years. I think my Mom had a total of 5 cha pots at any one given time....

This is a season to be cosy. It’s so cold and blustery out that all I want to do is dive into a cosy dish headfirst and alternate between eating and sleeping until Spring. Who is with me? Even if you embrace the cold a bit more enthusiastically than I do, I am sure that when it comes to cold winter days you cannot resist the call of a cosy dish either....

You know that feeling when you’ve come back from holidays all tanned and relaxed and suddenly you feel like you cannot cope with your pre-holiday reality? I really have this nagging feeling of wanting to hop back on that plane and go back to the days of not doing much in the sun, even though I know that if that really was my life, it would drive me crazy!...

The secret to making the BEST mashed cauliflower is adding lots of flavor, including fat. Salted butter, half and half, and a whole pile of fresh herbs make an appearance in this easy recipe. My other trick? Boiling the cauliflower in chicken stock (or veggie stock) with a generous pinch of salt amps up the flavor of the cauliflower before adding anything else to it! As it cooks, it absorbs all of those delicious flavors, giving this recipe a great base to work with....

These Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos can be made in the oven or slow-cooker making them perfect for days that you would like to “set and forget” your meal. They can be served with all of your family’s favourite Mexican toppings or, if you want to try something fresh and zingy, the quick pickled red cabbage in the recipe works a treat. This generously serves 4–6 people with plenty of leftovers!...

Please scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe including ingredient amounts and detailed instructions. This New England Fish Chowder is the REAL DEAL. Creamy, rich, and quite simple. At its base are just fish, potatoes, and onions. But this fish chowder is made extra delicious with a few secrets: I can’t wait to share this family recipe with you, and hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and as much as I have since childhood!...

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Jump to:💭 Why you’ll love this recipe 📋 Ingredients and notes 📖 Step-by-step instructions🍴 Serving and storage suggestions📖 Recipe💬 Comments If you’ve found yourself asking, what to do with lots of avocados, or how to preserve them for longer, this is the post for you. We’re all used to quick pickled onions and pickled jalapenos, but pickled avocados are about to become the rage....

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cheesecake and Pecan Streusel When my love for pumpkin cheesecake went haywire a few years ago, this dessert came together. A mix of vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, pure pumpkin puree, and a cheese cake batter became best friends in this recipe to make it the ultimate Fall Dessert. Did I mention, there is crumb topping? No joke, when baking this dessert, your home will smell like love and pumpkin pie all mixed together....

This gorgeous Quick Creamy Miso Chicken Ramen has got it all … caramelised, crispy soy chicken, pops of sweet corn, crispy fresh grated carrot and the runny, velvety yolks from soft-boiled eggs, all in a creamy, coconutty broth … with noodles! I love this dish as it’s absolutely flavour-packed thanks to the miso paste, which has the amazing “umami” (savoury) flavour of soy sauce but with a thick and creamy texture....

WHAT IS KEEMA? Quick Keema Curry (Pakistani Ground Beef) is minced meat/beef tenderly wrapped in powdered and whole spices. It’s cooked in a tomato and yogurt based curry. This Pakistani recipe finds its roots in Northern India, and it has vociferously spread throughout Pakistan. Now, it’s one of staple Pakistani main dishes like Chapli Kababs and Keema Matar (ground beef with peas). WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE? It’s easy and quick. Great comfort food....

This recipe is worth making for the delicious smell alone! As the roasting lamb blips away in the slow-cooker during the day, the unbelievable perfume of this dish will fill your home – your family will be hovering in the kitchen and constantly asking when dinner will be ready! Slow-cooker Lamb Shoulder might take a full day to cook, but this is mostly a hands-off affair, and I promise it is SO worth it....

It’s this time of the year again – as soon as you step outside you get bombarded with various reminders that’s it’s almost Xmas. I ventured out to the city centre this week in search of fine piping nozzles and I came home a little down, I must admit. Although I thought I was prepared for the Xmas frenzy, seeing the high street awash with cheap, mass produced trinkets that we have all been brainwashed to buy and which end up in a landfill as soon as we move on to the next commercialised occasion has made me feel really, really low....

The sweetness in this recipe makes it something the kids will love, and luckily, the sugars almost all come from the bell peppers and tomatoes. Just a tablespoon of honey in the whole dish, stirred in at the end, adds a touch more sweetness that helps balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and smokiness of the sausage. And while the kids may not like the added spiciness from the crushed red pepper, you can feel free to omit it to suit your family’s needs (or serve it on the side)....

My parents are coming to visit us today for a few days. It’s the first time they will visit me in Bristol (although they do know Bristol quite well) and it’s the first time they will see our new house, which is exciting and a bit anxiety inducing also given they are both architects! I will certainly appreciate their take on our roof situation, which I have decided to leave until they have had a chance to take a look....

A recipe for a carrot cake was one of my first cake recipes on the blog. It took me so many tries to arrive at the perfect ratios that I remember having a bit of an embarrassing breakdown and seriously doubting my cooking skills. This stupid cake reduced me to a sobbing mess crouched down on my kitchen floor. By the time I wiped off my tears, the last cake (which I pronounced ‘rubbish’ upon taking it out from the oven) had a chance to cool off and, once I cut into it, I suddenly realised that I had finally cracked the vegan carrot loaf code....

It’s official, guys! I’m turning into my mum – sneaking veggies into stuff!! This particular veggie smuggling attempt is really pleasant to eat though so bear with me. It’s a stack of carrot-cake inspired and carrot packed breakfast pancakes that smell like gingerbread cookies!! What’s not to like, eh? I served mine with stewed apples and a dead simple maple and almond caramel, but maple or agave syrup on its own will do too!...

I’ve always loved naan bread. I remember we used to go to our local Indian Restaurant (in Australia) and my favourite part would be the hot naan straight from the oven. Unfortunately, I never tried to make it myself because I always thought that it would require a proper tandoori oven. But after teaching myself to make decent enough pizza in a normal oven, I thought “Why should naan bread be any different?...

Pad Thai (or Phad Thai) has been one of my favourite dishes for a while now. Apparently, it’s also one of the most popular Thai dishes outside Thailand so I’m hoping this simple recipe will be a welcome addition to the blog. Pad Thai is one of these dishes that is not that difficult to veganise. I used a colourful array of crunchy veg in my version, but golden-fried tofu cubes would be great addition too....

Hope you guys are well? I’m back in my kitchen full time and getting to grips with the fact that Xmas is only just a month away from now – where did the time go? I have plenty of Xmas recipes planned but first up, I know that a lot of you are about to celebrate Thanksgiving this Thursday, so I made one last Thanksgiving appropriate dish featuring potatoes (lots of them) and cream – what’s not to like, eh?...