An easy Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad This spinach tortellini salad is one of my favorites because it’s quick and easy to assemble and the leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day! In this recipe, the delicious ricotta-filled pasta is combined with baby spinach, fresh herbs and vegetables, along with other Mediterranean favorites like mozzarella cheese, olives and sundried tomatoes. I love making my own salad dressings, and since pasta salad is loaded with delicious flavors, a simple homemade Italian dressing is the perfect choice here....

Pumpkin and butternut squash may get all the glory at the holiday table, but there are plenty of beautiful winter gourds to add to the list! One of my new favorites is delicata squash. What is delicata squash and what does it taste like? Delicata squash (also called peanut squash, sweet potato squash, and Bohemian squash) is a gourd with thin pale yellow skin, striped in green, and a bright orange flesh on the inside....

Tandoori Aloo Tikka is basically Tandoori spiced roasted potatoes. It is one of the popular Indian tandoori starters you will often find at restaurants. This is a vegetarian alternative to the popular Chicken Tikka Kebab, and the marinade is similar to Paneer Tikka, Tandoori Mushroom Kebab and Tandoori Cauliflower. Authentic Tandoori recipes are made in a special clay oven called Tandoor. The vegetables or meat are marinated and then grilled in the Tandoor....

The secret to extra creamy vegan butternut squash soup! This roasted butternut squash soup takes on a tasty Mediterranean twist, and it is extra creamy and comforting, you won’t even know it’s vegan! This easy recipe builds flavor immediately by roasting the butternut squash with some red onions and garlic, coaxing out the veggies’ natural sweetness. (I do something similar in my simple roasted butternut squash pasta recipe.) To season the soup, I use a blend of warm spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, Aleppo pepper, and a dash of turmeric....

Fennel Powder is easy, quick to make and is so flavorful. We use fennel seeds powder in many south Indian dishes like biryani, curry, gravy, non-veg dishes etc. I love the flavor of fennel seeds so much. I always have jeera powder and fennel seeds powder in stock as it helps in my every day cooking. About Fennel Powder Fennel seeds is called ‘perunjeeragam’ or popularly known as ‘sombu’ in tamil....

This is the Indo-Chinese version of Chili Garlic Potatoes. You might ask, what is Indo-Chinese cuisine? I am picking this from Wikipedia – The adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to Indian tastes through a larger offering to also include vegetarian dishes. So, guys, it is a real thing. I am not making it up! This is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese street foods in India. If you’re fond of those roadside Chilli Garlic Potatoes, this recipe is a must-try....

Nov 27, 2023, Updated Oct 14, 2024 Goat Cheese Crostini with Pomegranate: A Festive Appetizer Are you looking for a simple yet elegant appetizer that’s sure to impress at your next gathering? Look no further than this Goat Cheese Crostini with Pomegranate recipe. It’s a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, tart pomegranate, and crunchy pistachios, all on a perfectly toasted baguette slice. Fresh herbs and balsamic reduction are options to take it to the next level....

Feb 20, 2012 I miss my beautiful herb garden jungle… It was my pride and joy… until it got gnats and then slugs. SLUGS. In an indoor garden. How does that even happen?! Shudder. Despite my obsession with fresh herbs, I had never tried fresh tarragon. I decided to track it down for an authentic Green Goddess dressing. And it is incredible! It has absolute no flavour semblance to the lackluster green powder that is its dried counterpart....

This is a bit of a Mediterranean riff off potato leek soup. It takes inspiration from my Mom’s Egyptian potato soup, which starts with a finely ground mixture of garlic and cilantro. (don’t worry, if you don’t love cilantro, I have another version for you below). And leeks are a major ingredient in the Mediterranean, from Braised Whole Leeks to Turkish Leeks and more. So it’s a very happy marriage!...

Feb 28, 2024, Updated Apr 01, 2024 As simple as these little pasta pockets look, cooking them can present a few challenges. Follow these tried-and-tested tips to get them right the first time. If you’d like to make ravioli from scratch, try my cozy recipe for Butternut squash + mascarpone ravioli with hazelnut brown butter. For a store-bought ravioli, a more convenient recipe (one that is, like, restaurant-quality good), here’s my lobster ravioli with a creamy, lemony pasta sauce....

Be sure to grab my tips and watch the video below. When a new reader found out I was actually Egyptian, he sent me an e-mail wondering if I can share a dukkah recipe. And you know, I never turn down an opportunity to share about the foods of my childhood. So here we are! If you’re not familiar with it, let’s just say duqq (another spelling for it) is the condiment you never knew you needed!...

Mar 24, 2024, Updated Apr 09, 2024 From cakes to brownies, truffles and bars, with a few delicate cream desserts, tarts and a stunning no-bake cheesecake – there’s something sweet here for EVERY orange lover! Let’s dig in! Moist Chocolate Orange Cake This oil and buttermilk-based chocolate orange cake is deep, dark, and perfectly moist. It is wrapped in fluffy, delicious (rich and creamy) orange and chocolate frosting. The classic orange and chocolate mixture is perfectly balanced in this cake recipe; it’s just SO good – you’ll love it!...

The recipe was originally posted in May 2018 and has been updated with new photos, a video, and more details on the ingredients. 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 For many years I have been making Thai masaman curry on a stovetop using my friend Punitha’s recipe....

You will find that this halwa is made only on special occasions due to the lengthy, laborious process. Moong Dal is soaked overnight and then ground to a paste. Then it is cooked along with ghee for a long time with a lot of stirring (easily more than an hour) until the dal is cooked and changes to a nice golden color. Then, the outcome is the delicious rich moong dal halwa soaked in ghee....

From curries to rice dishes to noodles, we have been garnishing them all in abundance with our homegrown aromatic Thai basil - a star ingredient! It is a star ingredient in my must-try vegetarian Thai basil fried rice recipe. 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...

PinKai Murukku is one of the most popular south indian murukku. Kai Murukku Recipe is explained here with step by step pictures and video. About Kai Murukku Kai murkku as the name says the swirls are done with hands hence the name Kai Murukku. Kai Murukku is a crunchy savoury snack named after its shape. and is treat to the eyes and of course its so crispy and tasty too....

Pin Karthigai Aval Pori with step by step pictures and video. It is a very easy and quick snack which even beginners can also try. This is my most favorite than pori urundai as the crunch in the nuts and coconut elevates the taste to another level. Gugu is also fond of it for that reason and he used to pick all the coconut bits, peanuts and eat it first....

Kashmiri Dum Aloo has become our recent favorite. It is an absolute delicious gravy perfect to go with roti, pulao and other indian flat breads too. This gravy is one of the popular dishes in Kashmiri cuisine. About Kashmiri Dum Aloo Kashmiri Dum Aloo is a gravy with baby potatoes simmered or dum cooked in a spicy curd based sauce. This is a delicious rich gravy from Kashmiri Cuisine. Authentically kashmiri dum aloo is made without onion and garlic....

Sep 26, 2016, Updated Jan 16, 2023 Korean Short Ribs: Why You’ll Love Them These succulent beef ribs are super quick cooking – 3 minutes on the first side, 1 minute on the other. The flavors are so delicious, with rich soy sauce and honey marinade. Sweet, savory and completely addictive. Craving fall-off-the-bone tender ribs? Look no further than these. What cut of meat is Korean short ribs? Korean short ribs (the kind of beef used in Korean BBQ and Korean kalbi) are thinly-cut flanken-style beef ribs....

I’ve played with different versions of lasagna throughout the years including my gluten-free eggplant lasagna or turkey lasagna soup, but this vegetarian lasagna roll up recipe has to be one of my favorites.I keep it simple with store bought sauce, but if you have a little time on your hands you can always make homemade spaghetti sauce. Then it’s as simple as layering lasagna noodles, cheese, and strips of zucchini and rolling them up like a sleeping bag....