This easy baked salmon recipe is perfect for busy nights when you don’t want to fuss by the stove. Like poached or grilled salmon, a few simple tricks guarantee the fish is tender and juicy every time. Here, the salmon is baked in foil with tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers and feta cheese for a satisfying one-pan dinner. Everything is seasoned with a bold blend of cumin, sumac, and oregano that brings a distinctly Mediterranean flavor and marries the whole dish together....
Baking is, without a doubt, the easiest and most fail-proof way to cook fish. That’s true for salmon, cod, trout, you name it. You won’t get that crispy skin, but to me it’s a very worthy trade off for buttery-tender fish with almost no effort. And you can have dinner on your table in under 30 minutes with just one dish to wash. In this easy trout recipe, I bathe rainbow trout in a bright and savory mix of garlic, lemon, and essential Mediterranean spices like earthy cumin and sweet Spanish paprika....
Eating fish weekly is part of my Mediterranean lifestyle, but truthfully one of the reasons I cook fish so frequently is because it’s almost always quick and easy. This oven baked Chilean sea bass with pesto, for example, comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights! Not to mention, there are only 7 ingredients in this recipe! With the basil pesto on top, there’s no need for many other ingredients or added flavors....
With its sweet and spicy flavor, Dal Dhokli is undoubtedly a staple comfort food in many states of India. It’s also incredibly nutritious. It is an ideal one-dish dinner or a lazy afternoon lunch. Traditionally leftover daal was used to make easy Daal Dhokli recipe the next day. Add water, more lemon, salt, and jaggery, bring to a boil and add the dhokli pieces. It is a great way to make a quick and easy dinner on busy days....
Back in the spring of 2006, I was a part of a group tour to Turkey and Greece. And very fortunately, our time there coincided with the Greek Orthodox Easter. In Greece, as in many Mediterranean cultures, Easter preparations begin on Holy Thursday with meaningful rituals, including dying eggs in red only–symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and the blood of Christ. These same eggs are often used as decoration for the popular Greek Easter bread known as tsoureki, which is only one of many Easter breads and baked goods we encountered on our tour....
Super versatile, you can make this egg casserole your own by changing up the veggies or even adding a meat of your choice. Be sure to grab my tips, freezing instructions, and what to sides and salads to serve along for your next brunch. Do you love hosting brunch, but don’t care for all the early morning fuss? I can totally relate! I love having overnight company, particularly over the holidays....
This post was first published in Jan 2016 and has been updated with new photos, detailed steps, and a video. 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 I love how fast fish cooks making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner option. This curry is cooked with just a few ingredients to elevate the mild flavors of white fish....
Sep 26, 2023, Updated Oct 14, 2024 I shared this in a magazine and the Creative Director said it was the best pie crust she’d ever had. The Challenge with Making Tender and Flaky Pie Crust Pie crust is tricky to master because you want two opposing things at once: a flaky and tender. And the funny thing is, the science for each of these is completely different. For a crust to be tender, it must have a lot of the fat worked completely into the flour....
Apr 16, 2016 They are from an upcoming episode of Martha Bakes (a teaching course for the home baker), which airs on PBS and just started its sixth season. In this season, Martha is welcoming guest students from a variety of culinary schools on the show to join her – lucky students, how fun would that be?! Although, if I were one of them, I’d be waaaay too Martha-struck to operate safely in a kitchen....
Coming to todays recipe : Next to masala dosa I love gobi masala dosa the best esp the curry which makes it all the more tasty.When I saw this recipe I immediately bookmarked and finally made it few weeks back. I always struggle to click dosa varieties this time making dosa was a challenge too….Even the daily making dosa tests my patience when I make it esp for clicking 😉 Haha But after 4 dosas I got the perfect golden brown dosa for the clicks as I wanted....
Greek pasta salad keeps it simple in the best way, playing with tried-and-true Mediterranean flavors for a vegetarian side dish that’s both light and comforting. It’s essentially Greek salad with pasta added, does it get any better?! And, just like my shrimp or Italian pasta salad, this beauty is a fuss-free delight: the pasta soaks up the flavor as it chills, getting even tastier with age. Plus, this pasta salad recipe shares the unique talent of any good pasta salad: it tastes delicious any which way you serve it....
Greek potatoes have so much going for them! I like to coat mine in a savory spice rub, before bathing the potatoes in an aromatic broth with lots of lemon and garlic. While roasting in the oven these lemony Greek potatoes soak up all those beautiful flavors, creating a side dish everyone will love! I like to serve Greek potatoes alongside Crispy Chicken Schnitzel or this Easy Pan-Seared Sea Bass recipe....
Making homemade spice blends is a game-changer for Authetic Indian Recipes, and and it’s easier than you might think!! Whether it’s Garam Masala, Homemade Sambar Powder, or Chai Masala Spice Blend, these homemade mixes deliver the freshest, most vibrant flavors and allow you to customize them to your taste. Plus, there’s something truly satisfying about knowing you’ve made each dish from scratch, adding that extra touch of love and authenticity to your meals....
Homemade cerelac powder for babies is a baby food base ingredient used for making porridge for babies. Homemade cerelac powder for babies is made by roasting poha & fried gram dal separately and then grinding & mixing it to form a powder. How to make Homemade cerelac powder for babies is posted here with step by step pictures. Ideal for 6-12 months babies. This Homemade Instant Cerelac can be started once the baby starts 5 months(Check my notes)....
Mushroom cleaning and cutting should not be a hindrance to cook delicious mushroom dishes. This post has been on to my to do list since long as few of my friends and even readers requested me to post it. How to clean mushrooms Mushrooms are porous and absorbs any of liquid or oil easily like a sponge. They have a special umami flavor which many of us love. Fresh Mushrooms are easily available in supermarkets and small stores now....
If you’ve read my book or have been around this site for any amount of time, you know how excited I get about a good salad that is packed with nutrition and flavor. Are there rules for how to make a good salad? Not really. But you can consider this a simple guide to help you take your salad game to new heights and even turn salad into dinner whenever you don’t feel like cooking....
Ghee is extensively used in Hindu religious rituals like homam, lighting deepam, etc. Ghee is also used as part of traditional ayurvedic medicine. Making ghee at home is recommended – be it for food, rituals or medicine. Let us see why and how. Ghee Benefits as Medicine Very unlikely to catch cold, cough in winter as Ghee helps you keep warm from within.Good for the heart as Ghee is good fat....
Feb 21, 2024, Updated Nov 01, 2024 Paneer 101 If you’re here, you probably already know what it is, but nonetheless, paneer is a fresh cheese that’s a staple in Indian cooking. It’s incredibly versatile, making it a favorite for many vegetarian dishes. You’ll find it adds a lovely texture to curries and is great for grilling. Paneer itself is milky, chewy, and delicious in curries (like Saag Paneer, Butter Paneer and Malai Kofta, for example)....
This Nei Appam Recipe is instant and very easy to make unlike the traditional version. I can confidently say that this is one the best recipes I’ve tried so far, loved it so much. I tried this nei appam yesterday and trust me I loved it so much, that I finished half of it in no time. It is obvious that I am going to make it often when I crave for something sweet to eat....
I am totally loving all the squash and pumpkins in the stores during this time of year. I realized that I have so many fall recipes now, so I have created a collection of pumpkin and squash recipes. This butternut squash curry is so delicious. It has a good balance of sweet squash and a spicy curry base. I like to make this curry like any other Indian curry, with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and lots of aromatic spices....
