Mar 08, 2016, Updated Apr 20, 2024 The tiny caramel-y morsels melt into the cookie making teensy pockets of crunch among shards of melty dark chocolate. Need I say more? We’ve been in San Francisco for a week now. Our days have been spent exploring our North Beach neighbourhood, checking on the sea lions at the pier almost daily, shopping at Trader Joe’s like the world is running out of food*, trips to the market at the ferry building, the most magical farmer’s market, snacking at Italian bakeries and delis, and butt-busting walks pushing a massive double stroller (loaded with about a hundred pounds of market/TJ/bakery finds) up hills so high that the air thins a bit at the top....

In India, where we live day in and day out with Tomato from chutneys in the breakfast to rice in lunch and soups in dinner, we tend to puree it almost every meal in one form or other and have mastered the art of pureeing! Tomato Puree Recipe and more details about it shelf life, preservative addition, measures equivalent is explained in this post. About Tomato Puree Tomato Puree is the cream from grinding parboiled pulpy tomatoes used alternatively for raw tomatoes....

Varutharacha Sambar is a quick sambar made by roasting and grinding ingredients along with vegetables, dal, spice and herbs. There are a lot of variations like Varutharacha Sambar Thrissur Style, Palakkad Style etc. About Varutharacha Sambar Varutharacha Sambar or Kerala style Sambar is one of the must items in Onam Sadya Menu. ‘Varutharacha’ means varuthu(roasted) + arachu (grind) roasting and grinding the ingredients differentiates this from the regular sambar. Varutharacha Sambar in simple is sambar with freshly roast and grind items....

This is a guest post by Ale Zozos, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Opinions are fully her own. Bio included below the post. So you want to start on the Mediterranean diet but you’re not sure of one major thing: What can you eat? What does the Mediterranean diet consist of? The Mediterranean diet is a pattern of eating that focuses more on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, lean proteins from fish and poultry, good fats from olive oil, and some dairy, while limiting consumption of sweets and red meats....

Lentils and beans are perfect to make creamy dals and delicious curries including the quintessential Indian soul food, Chana Masala. Using the Instant Pot to make these recipes packs in hours of slow-cooked bold flavors in minutes. Serve them with parathas or rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!...

Having air-fried roasted vegetables has now become a routine at our place. Be it asparagus, beets, sweet potatoes, zucchini, or broccoli, I have roasted almost all kinds of veggies in the air-fryer. This air fryer green bean recipe is just like at Din Tai Fung…loaded with garlic and a simple yet amazing side dish. They are Whole30, low-carb, vegan, and gluten-free (use gluten-free Tamari instead of soy sauce), making them a perfect addition to almost any diet....

This is essentially my homemade Indian-spiced rotisserie-style chicken and it’s been a game-changer! It has totally replaced the convenience of store-bought rotisserie and is better in every way. The exquisite crispy-spicy coating from the Air Fryer is unforgettable!! Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry...

Apple Juice can be made at home easily with available ingredients in your kitchen. This Recipe is made with fresh apples, very refreshing drink for summer. These days, I love any fruit juices as I find it easier to drink than to eat as a fruit and yes its really the need of the hour as summer has already started. About Apple Juice Apple Juice is one of the most healthy and refreshing drinks you can make at home....

Sep 22, 2022, Updated Oct 11, 2022 Why This Recipe Works This baked chicken and rice recipe is so good because flavours are built in layers. The chicken thighs are crisped up to a beautiful golden brown first. This adds amazing depth to the final dish. The onions and garlic are cooked down with the mushrooms to concentrate their flavours.As the rice is simmering away in the oven, it absorbs all the delicious juices of the chicken and mushrooms....

What I love about making baked French toast—beyond the look on everyone’s faces when you take it out of the oven—is how easy it is. Especially, when you have a hungry house to feed first thing in the morning! I made this simple recipe with my homemade Challah Bread, but like our pan-fried Challah French Toast or Spanish-style French Toast you can use any fluffy, thick-cut white bread here and it will be delicious....

I’ve shared with you before how, when it comes to dinner, my family follows a bit of a 80-20 rule–80% healthy, and 20% indulgent on the healthy(ish) side. This baked spaghetti recipe falls in the latter category of indulgent-but-healthy(ish). With all sorts of fancy pastas out there, it is easy to forget the humble spaghetti. But it’s something most pantries have; versatile and easy to use! I love to make a simple olive oil spaghetti–sometimes, only tossing it in quality EVOO, garlic, and fresh herbs....

If you’re looking for an elegant centerpiece for a special dinner to impress, look no further than beef tenderloin! This cut of meat comes from the loin—the same section as filet mignon. It’s a lean muscle that does not get much exercise, so it’s the most tender, buttery meat you can source. And this prized piece deserves the star treatment! A slow roast in a low-heated oven keeps it perfectly juicy and flavorful, with a broil in the final few minutes to develop a deeply caramelized crust....

Bhindi, also called okra, is a popular vegetable in India. Growing up, it was one of my favorite vegetables. Even though many relate okra to being slimy and dislike it, when appropriately cooked, okra can be the most delicious vegetable to enjoy. If you enjoy okra dishes like me, check out Bharwa Bhindi, Crispy Roasted Okra, Kurkuri Bhindi, and my most popular Bhindi Masala recipes. I learned this Bhindi do pyaza recipe from my mom when she was visiting last summer....

Jul 10, 2013 I have been to the farmers market every week – that I remember. This activity facilitated eating my weight in berries in the past two weeks. Local berries make me a bit crazy. I get into a full-tilt panic about how short the season is, scouring blogs, magazines and cookbooks for new, interesting recipes – making a plan for all the pies-crumbles-buckles-crisps-sorbets etc. to try, until I’m so overwhelmed by my giant to-make list that I throw in the towel and just cram as many as possible down my throat....

Every year once the weather cools and the leaves shift from bright green to amber and gold, I host a huge fall gathering to mark the changing of the seasons. It’s a special time for friends, family, and, of course, food!My guests have come to expect certain recipes and this Butternut Squash Salad is always on the menu. It celebrates all of those great fall and winter vegetables, and tastes great warm, room temperature or cold....

Mar 26, 2021, Updated Mar 18, 2023 Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies are the PERECT Easter cookies Prepare to find your new Easter treat obsession. In this delicious Cadbury mini egg cookie recipe, mini eggs are packed into a chewy, delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe. These Easter egg cookies make me so happy. They’re just so cute! When the cookies are still piping hot from the oven, pop some more Cadbury Mini Eggs on top....

Jan 14, 2016, Updated Jul 17, 2023 It’s not something I frequently make at home, but last week I was shopping my pantry – something I’ve been trying to do more of in aspects of my life (you know, read the books you already own, wear the clothes in your closet, use the food in your pantry) – and I came across a near-empty bag of dried chickpeas. I remembered when my sister-in-law was here and we had soaked more chickpeas than we needed for a chickpea curry, she said she’d use the extras to make falafels....

May 26, 2022, Updated May 17, 2024 This Vegetarian Tortellini Soup is a richly flavourful creamy slow cooker tortellini soup, packed with late spring veggies. The broth is creamy but light. Perfect for sunny days when you still crave a hot meal, but also want the freshness of lots of greens. I love to make extras to have for lunches during the week. Although we often think to pull out the slow cooker on cooler days for slow-simmered comfort food, I also love it as the weather warms up for two reasons:...

Jan 16, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Curried Chicken Salad Recipe I love the perfect blend of creamy and crunchy in this flavor-packed Chicken Curry Salad. What makes this recipe so special? Simple Dressing: the curry salad dressing is a simple combination of curry powder, tangy mayo and Greek yogurt with a bit of lemon. It hits all the spots. One Bowl: Mix the entire salad up in the same bowl and you don’t even need a whisk....

Ingredients Dabeli has a few easy components that can also be made ahead - the red Dabeli chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and a spicy potato filling. Assemble everything on Paav and warm up when you are ready to serve. (Tip: you can also use dinner rolls with low 2 to 3 grams of sugar). The recipe card at the end of this post has ingredient quantities and detailed instructions. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox....