A brioche is an enigmatic and diverse piece of French baking. I have seen brioches that look like giant Panettones, brioches with almond and nougat inside and brioche buns that are so sweet that they are like little cakes. Brioches can vary greatly in their size, form, composition and sweetness. In this recipe, I will be taking the key elements that define a brioche: an indulgent sweetness (but not too sweet) a solid crust lightness and “fluffiness”...

The Fresh Pea Risotto is bursting with flavor and the power of fresh greens in this delicious, plant-based, one-pot recipe. Fresh, peppery baby arugula and aromatic mint is wilted in to every bite, balanced perfectly with the sweetness of the fresh peas. It’s got the best of spring produce, but is great to make all year round (and you can use frozen peas, too!). Risotto is one of my favorite things to cook....

WHAT IS PARATHA? Homemade Paratha Recipe (Flaky, Fried Indian Flatbread) is a pan-fried flatbread made from Atta, or whole wheat flour. This version shapes it into a square for a delightful twist. Although paratha originated in India, it has also become a staple in Pakistani cuisine. The dough made from whole wheat flour (Atta), is rolled folded, and then cooked on a hot tawa or griddle. This technique of shaping and folding creates delightful layers in the Paratha, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft, and layered interior....

I celebrated my second vaccination dose (YAY!) this week with my first fried clams of the year. They were great, but boy was the tartar sauce lacking. Too thick to dip, and it tasted like straight up mayo without any depth of flavor. And I realized: I haven’t shared a homemade tartar sauce recipe yet! Homemade tartar sauce is SO much better than what you’ll usually find at restaurants or in a bottle....

WHAT IS KHATTI MEETHI CHUTNEY? Follow these instruction steps How to Make Khatti Meethi Chutney At Home, a also known as Imlee/Imli Ki Chutney made with jaggery, ginger powder, black salt, and tamarind concentrated paste. Because we use tamarind concentrated paste, this chutney is quick to make — ready within just 30 minutes. This Pakistani/Indian dip recipe is easy and quick. It’s the ideal combination of sweet and sour, and perfect for Iftar or any other time of the year....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe Three ingredients, fifteen minute recipe: This mixed berry compote uses three simple ingredients - mixed berries, lemon zest, and a pinch of kosher salt. No additional artificial sugars: A lot of compote recipes tend to add sugar, but I’ve found that you don’t really need more sugar since the berries are naturally sweet!...

Take it a step further and enjoy it with spring rolls, manchow soup, or your favorite fried rice. Dumplings are incomplete without a spicy sauce in my opinion and something that is homemade just hits better than Sriracha, no? Why you should make it? It comes together in a matter of minutes! Ingredients chili onion crunch (found at Trader Joes or Asian Markets) or a substitutespicy red chili flakeswhite pepper powdertoasted sesame oilgarlic powderscallionsoy sauce (dark preferred)salt (optional)...

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 & Tips 🥘 Difference between Moroccan shakshuka and other variations ♨️How to make shakshuka 👩🏽‍🍳 Shakshuka for one person 🍞 Serving and storage suggestions📖 Recipe💬 Comments 💭Why you’ll love this recipe This recipe is authentic, delicious, and comes together in almost no time....

But whole wheat flour in cookies? You will never even notice the difference! Promise. Cross my heart. And these Orange Chai Spice Cookies are the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth, without too much guilt since there is no white flour at all in them! And man, are they tasty. Granted, there is a lot of sugar in them. But since these are small cookies and are freezable, it’s easy to enjoy them in moderation and save them for a long time for when you just need something sweet in your life....

WHAT IS ACHARI ALOO? Pakistani Achari Aloo (Tangy Potatoes) are made with our Homemade Achari Masala. Achari Masala is referred as pickled. It’s extremely flavorful and packed with the most delicious whole and powder spices mix. It’s originated in Pakistan. This Pakistani recipe is quick and easy. This is one of the Pakistani Vegetarian recipes that can stand alone. It tastes so good with chapati. I have other Achari recipe on the blog like Achari Chicken and Achar Gosht....

Seriously- the hardest thing about this recipe is dicing an onion, carrot, and celery. I don’t know about you, but I’m in desperate need of easy recipes during the busy holiday season. If you’re feeling like you want an even easier shortcut, buy the already diced mirepoix at the store- no judgement here! Whenever I cook rice, I almost always make extra so I have it on hand for fried rice- I made this from Mandarin Orange Glazed Salmon leftovers....

But FIRST, let me tell you about the newest addition to my blog! See that page at the top of the page called “How to Start a (food) Blog?” I created a resource for anyone who thinks they may be interested in starting their own blog (food or other) with a tutorial of how to set it up in three easy steps. You should check it out. And, you should send it along to anyone else who you think may benefit from it!...

Looking for an easy flavorful rice dish that requires little effort? Then give this “dump and go” family-friendly Indian Masala Rice recipe a try! Pantry essential ingredients are cooked in an Instant Pot for a fragrant side dish. A quick side that goes well with practically anything. Make it for dinner, a large gathering, or meal prep for the week. I like to make it with a big batch of my World’s Easiest and Best Butter Chicken Masala Masala Rice...

Following last week’s decadent chilli chocolate tart recipe, which involved quite a few testing rounds, I felt the need to do “food penance” and have more salad this week – except that I love salads! I went for a red cabbage and avocado salad. Finely shredded red cabbage delivers a satisfying crunch and those creamy avocados add contrasting softness. It also gets a tad of sweetness from cherry tomatoes (which are usually much sweeter than their full-sized brethren) and nice citrusy notes from lime dressing and tonnes of fresh coriander....

Today’s dish is a simple lunch inspiration – a warm, jazzed-up roast cauliflower salad with a pleasantly sweet and tangy balsamic and maple syrup dressing. The dressing is a bit on the naughty side but it complements roast cauliflower so well that it would be a shame to do away with it. Cauliflower is one of these vegetables that I was never too fond of as a child. In my home, it used to be served French or Italian style (not quite sure where it originated) – it was boiled or steamed and topped with brown butter breadcrumbs....

Loaded with crunchy almonds, big hunks of melty chocolate, and a light sprinkling of sea salt on top, these are the perfect sweet treat you’ve been looking for! A quick disclaimer: these are good, old-fashioned cookies made with white flour and refined sugar. I usually try to stay away from processed ingredients, and have made cookies before that don’t use these ingredients (like my spicy ginger date cookies and orange chai spice cookies)....

WHAT IS SHAHI TUKRA? Soft & Sweet Shahi Tukra (Shahi Tukray), has its roots in Mughal cuisine, originating in both India and Pakistan. These delious triangular treats are deep-fried and then immersed in steaming half and half (a creamy milk mixture) until the milk transforms into a custard-like consistency. Shahi Tukra, a cherished dessert in Indian/Pakistani recipes, is often compared to bread pudding. This rich and flavorful treat is perfect for impressing your guests with its indulgent taste....

Now, I am older and wiser, and the real food movement has opened our eyes to the plentiful and bad ingredients in many pre-made foods, including hot pockets. And so, I am making my own healthy hot pockets from scratch! (really, they are calzones, but I thought of hot pockets today for some reason and I’m sticking with calling them that. What’s the difference, really? Not much, if you ask me!...

Steak doesn’t make it onto our meal plan rotation very often – aside from it being expensive for a family of four, my kids aren’t really fans of the traditional “steak and veg”). However, when I do buy steak, it’s to make recipes like this Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles, where two steaks can stretch to create 4–6 servings. While this recipe is all about the tender, flavour-packed beef, it’s as much about the caramelised, flat rice noodles....

While it started to feel like spring only a few days ago over here, the cold is back on and so I am still in the comfort food mode. Today’s recipe is the simplest sweet potato curry that only requires some staple cupboard ingredients and a couple items of fresh produce. This South Indian-inspired sweet potato curry is easy and quick to make and tastes delicious, especially the day after it was made....