In the past, I used to make coconut ladoo’s, also called nariyal ladoo, with condensed milk, which is perfectly sweet, snowy balls. But I wanted to make them a bit healthier, so I decided to add almond flour to them. Well, another reason was I also got a large bag of almond flour from Costco and was looking for multiple ways to add it to Indian sweets. And this one was perfect, just like my chocolate ladoo, as it certainly reduces the guilt of enjoying sweets during festivals....

Dec 11, 2016 I can remember being a really little kid, visiting my great aunt’s house at Christmas and picking the chocolate-mint bar off of the cookie plate. We used to visit all the great aunts and uncles on Christmas eve, and I’d get a goodie off a cookie plate at every stop. I’d be on such a sugar high by the time we were done. I remember sitting in the back seat, looking out at the starry sky searching for the glow of Rudolph’s red nose....

Fasolada Fasolada is a popular Greek bean soup, occasionally referred to as the national food of the Greeks! The star ingredients in this simple bean soup are: white beans, celery, and extra virgin olive oil–in fact, a healthy amount of quality extra virgin olive oil makes all the difference. Some variations of Fasolada include carrots and tomatoes. And if you want to stick with tradition, you’ll want to start with dry white beans, soaked overnight....

Grill your own scallops at home! If you believe that scallops are a fancy dinner reserved only for dining out, this homemade grilled scallops recipe begs to differ! Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth tender grilled scallops – just like you’d expect at your favorite restaurant – take only 5 minutes on your grill pan or outdoor grill! In this recipe, large wild-caught scallops are seasoned very simply with Kosher salt and pepper, brushed with a little extra-virgin olive oil, then quickly grilled in a grill pan (or outdoor grill)....

Be sure to grab my tips for how to make this shrimp stew recipe and ways to serve it! Cozy stews have the ability to warm you up from head to toe. They are really the reason I look forward to cooler whether, when I can pull out my trusted crockpot or Dutch oven to make a hearty Italian beef stew, Moroccan vegetable tagine, or unstuffed cabbage rolls (all three are so worth trying, by the way!...

Easy Sicilian Pasta with Eggplant Originally from Catania, a city on the eastern coast of Sicily, Pasta alla Norma is a delicious Sicilian pasta made with tender eggplant and tossed in a herby tomato sauce and a sprinkle of ricotta salata cheese. This eggplant pasta recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian dinner that even meat lovers enjoy! Most recipes will call for frying or sautéing the eggplant, but I find it easier (and still just as delicious) to use roasted eggplant instead....

Grazing boards are my favorite way to entertain. Scratch that. They’re my favorite way to eat! Weather it’s Italian-style, 4th of July themed, or this breakfast version, there is just something about sharing a big platter of favorite foods with the people I love. My earlier cheese board and mezze platter with hummus are two good examples of easy no-cook platters I make often for my family. And now…this smoked salmon situation, which is a great one to serve as an appetizer or for brunch (just add a few easy boiled eggs)....

I’ve always been looking out for a basic eggless version of vanilla cake as I’ve already posted a egg version of vanilla cake . And this recipe from Nita Mehta cookbook is sure a keeper. It comes out perfect every time. I made this before new year eve and could reserve only 2-3 pieces for click sake after the distribution to neighbors and friends. If you have any more questions about this Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe do mail me at [email protected]....

Fatteh is a popular comfort food you’ll find in Egypt and parts of the Levant, where it’s often served at breakfast. However, I love it for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer to share. In addition to being delicious, Fatteh is a brilliant way to make use of day-old pita or flatbread. For this recipe, I split pita in half, brush it with olive oil and bake until it’s crispy....

There is little debate that Ghormeh Sabzi is the King of Persian stews, with the Queen being Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Chicken Stew). And if I had to name the one thing that makes this dish so special, it would be the incredible depth of flavor. The combination of herbs like fenugreek, cilantro and parsley with dried limes make for an intensely savory and sour stew, with a comforting richness from the beef and kidney beans....

Sep 03, 2014 See, my little guy was ill for a couple weeks in August, first with some baby virus (roseola, curious moms), with strep throat hot on its heels – then I caught the latter, and before I knew it August had passed and we had spent most of it laid out on the sofa in the throws of fever. Everyone’s all better now, and I guess it’s time to take a deep breath, strategically plot my cooking moves for the last few weeks of peach/berry/tomato/cherry season, and accept that summer is winding down....

I’m a fish kid–I grew up on the coast where fish is a huge (and loved!) part of the Mediterranean diet. So I need no convincing when it comes to a buttery, tender baked halibut, poached halibut, or sheet pan halibut with veggies for that matter. But this easy halibut recipe in particular is perfect for both fish kids and fish skeptics alike! First, halibut is a very mild fish that takes on whatever flavor you give it....

Pin Wikipedia states Brown rice (or “hulled” or “unmilled” rice) is whole grain rice. It has a mild, nutty flavor, and is chewier and more nutritious than white rice.It is also called as handpound rice(kaikuthal arisi) which our ancesters used to eat to lead a healthy lifestyle. Brown rice and white rice have similar amounts of calories and carbohydrates. The main differences between the two forms of rice lie in processing and nutritional content....

It is a traditional dessert that is special to Indian households. This fragrant sweet treat is made by slow-cooking rice in whole milk until it reaches a pudding-like consistency, often flavored with cardamom, saffron, and various nuts like cashews, almonds, and pistachios. Enjoyed warm or chilled, it’s a versatile dessert perfect for any occasion. The key to perfect kheer is ensuring the rice is thoroughly cooked before adding sugar. And guess what?...

Apr 20, 2022, Updated May 23, 2023 Ingredients You Need: Lentils: For this recipe, I like to use yellow lentils, but you could equally use yellow split peas, green split peas, or red lentils. The quantity indicated in this recipe makes for a thinner, brothier, lighter soup. If you prefer a thick, hearty soup, you can add another 1 1/2 cups of dry lentils (but stir frequently if using the stovetop method, and add more water if needed — more liquid evaporates on the burner than in the sealed pressure cooker)....

Recipe Index Pin I wanted mango to dominate so added little rice only, but its purely your preference.This version is quick and rich to be made. Try this and enjoy! Pin If you have any more questions about this Mango Kheer Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Mango Kheer Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it....

And as a add on, sharmis passions and sharmi clicks will keep me occupied and the word boredom will be slashed out……fingers crossed. Now onto todays recipe : I’ve been wanting to post this masala kuzhambu recipe since long but something or the other took priorities everytime amma makes this. Last time when amma made , I clicked with stepwise too. More kuzhambu recipes Pin If you have any more questions about this Masala Kuzhambu Recipe do mail me at [email protected]....

PinMathri is a kind of flaky salted crackers from north west region of India. Mathri is one of the most popular snacks in North India, especially for marriages,religious occasions or festivals like Karwa chauth,Diwali etc. Methi mathri recipe is just the addition of dried methi(kasoori methi) to the plain mathri dough.It is very flavourful and tasty. I loved to have methi mathri with my evening tea but traditionally mathri is served with mango pickle....

I love being able to throw a meal together out of humble Mediterranean pantry staples like grains and pulses (beans, chickpeas, peas, etc.) And as the weather has turned warm over here in Atlanta, it’s only fitting to use these staples in a simple, bright, and all-sorts-of tasty supper salad. Enter: Mediterranean Chickpea Farro Salad (with shrimp or not!) The Gist of this Chickpea Farro Salad This Mediterranean chickpea farro salad is the perfect make-ahead for a potluck or your next big BBQ gathering....

Pin Nel Pori Urundai and Aval Pori Urundai are the two popular recipes they make for Karthigai Deepam. Back during my childhood days I have never seen my ammama or amma making pori urundai at home for Karthigai Deepam.For us Karthigai deepam was only about lighting lamps and bursting leftover crackers from Diwali.So when I first started blogging making pori urundai at home was fascinating for me, and felt proud when I got it right, also amma was all praises for me....