Mom’s Recipe Not only does this soup look gorgeous but it also has the perfect balance of subtle sweetness from the beets and carrots and a touch of spice from fresh ground pepper. The idea of taking something classic like tomato soup and adding an unexpected ingredient like the vibrant beet in this recipe has my mom’s style of cooking written all over it. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox....

Italian Easter Bread is flavored with lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Of course, it’s then fitted with its signature brightly colored egg and topped with sprinkles. The eggs not only add celebratory flair to Easter bread, but they are also considered a symbol of rebirth. The name of this recipe may seem to imply there is one definitive Easter bread in Italy. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth!...

If you have any more questions about this jacket potatoes do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter . Tried this jacket potatoes ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions. 📖 Recipe Card How to make jacket potatoes Serve it hot with extra cheese if you prefer 🙂 Pin...

I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E!! If you have kids in school, you know how they come home ravenous. Bursting through the door, leaving a trail of backpacks and jackets, they make a bee-line for the kitchen. We always have a variety of fresh fruits and veggies, but sometimes my active boys need more to hold them over until dinner. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!...

This podi can served be as idli podi or even mixed with rice and gingelly oil, it tastes so good.I usually make kollu sundal or rarely kollu rasam but now I have learnt another way to include kollu / horsegram in our daily diet. Pin After reading about horsegram health benefits and weight loss factors, my interest for trying new recipes with horsegram has increased so keep watching for more horsegram recipes in future....

Kozhukattai or Kolukattai is a popular South Indian dumpling made with rice flour for outer covering with coconut jaggery filling inside. Kozhukattai is usually associated with Ganesh Chaturthi festival as kozhukattai is Lord Ganesha’s favorite. Kozhukattai is often had as an evening snack in Indian homes. About Kozhukattai Kozhukattai is steamed rice flour dumplings for the outer covering stuffed with sweet coconut mixture for inside filling. The filling is called thengai poornam in tamil....

Throughout the Mediterranean, you will find rice dishes like, Paella; Mujadra (lentils and rice); or Hashweh (Beef and rice), that are certainly more of a meal. But this Lebanese rice with vermicelli is the every-day rice of the Middle East, and it’s by far the most served side dish in that part of the world. What is in this Lebanese Rice Basic Lebanese rice typically consists of broken vermicelli pasta, a short, thin pasta that’s used in a few traditional dishes like Catalan Fideuà....

Pin Koozh Vadam is traditionally made by grinding rice making it to a paste then cooking it to a dough consistency then pressing it through.But I took the short route of making koozh vadam with leftover rice and it came out soo exceptionally good.This time I was lucky as the day I made it was very sunny and the following few days were also soo hot that the vadams got dried up in 3 days....

Who doesn’t love a perfectly fluffy baked potato with crispy skin? Loaded with toppings? Even better in my book! The humble potato is a staple ingredient in most pantries. Oven-baked potatoes are easy to make with just a brush of good extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of kosher salt—the perfect side dish next to my easy chicken and mushrooms, pan-seared salmon, or even a big Greek salad. I always have potatoes on hand and when all else fails, I know I can count on a loaded baked potato dinner....

What are Masala Nuts Masala nuts are a flavorful and aromatic snack made by roasting a variety of nuts with a blend of masala, which refers to a mix of Indian spices. The combination of roasting and the infusion of spices creates a savory, slightly spicy, and well-seasoned taste that is popular in many cultures, especially in Indian cuisine. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!...

Today’s recipe is from The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World by Reem Kassis. Living in Atlanta, I know and love the iconic fried green tomatoes of the South–firm, slightly tangy, and covered in a crispy bread crumb topping. They are a delicious time-honored southern treat, and definitely worth a try! But today, I’m sharing about a different fried tomato recipe that is closer to home for me: fried red tomatoes!...

I will not be in town for the weekend so the lunchbox menu for this week will be skipped..Will get back to routine from Monday. Pin If you have any more questions about this Millet Curd Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Millet Curd Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions....

More dosa recipes If you have any more questions about this millet flour dosa do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter . Tried this millet flour dosa ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions. 📖 Recipe Card How to make Millet Flour Dosa Your dosa is ready!...

For this mixed paratha, you dont need any side dish at all just raita is enough to finish off the dinner or meal. At the same time its wholesome and healthy with all the veggies.I’m sure kids who hesitate to eat veggies will like this paratha with pickle and raita. More paratha recipes Pin If you have any more questions about this mixed veg paratha do mail me at [email protected]....

This Tunisian flatbread recipe called mlewi, was born from a search for perfection—one I’ve embarked on many times in my life. This is particularly true when it comes to Tunisian food like Slata Tounsiya and Brik Au Thon which I fell in love with while living there. To create the perfect mlewi recipe, a Tunisian friend and I spent a week testing different versions recommended by no less than — a family member, a street vendor, our school teacher, and even a bus driver who learned about our efforts and wanted to help....

Pin Rose Ice Cream is easy to make.I had a list of to try recipes even before making this beets rose syrup and this no churn rose milk icecream topped the list.If you like rose milk then this icecream is sure a treat for you. More rose essence recipes Pin If you have any more questions about this Rose Ice Cream Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter ....

Jan 15, 2015, Updated May 23, 2023 I make this version now, with that memory in mind. My pork chops are first browned, then smothered in a quick homemade onion and mushroom gravy. The bake till fall-off-the-bone stays the same. On an unrelated topic – are you following me on Facebook? I’ve noticed a dramatic drop in reach of my posts – and I’m not alone. If you have a blog or business page, you’ve probably noticed, too....

You can make delicious pan-seared salmon with shatteringly crispy skin in just about 15 minutes! The trick is to get the pan nice and hot, place the salmon skin side down, and then leave it alone. The skin will crisp up beautifully and release easily from the pan once cooked through. As a bonus, the skin protects the fish from the high heat so the flesh gently cooks to buttery-tender perfection....

More paneer recipes Pin I always have limited options when it comes to ordering sandwiches in restaurants as I dont like raw items in my sandwich and most of the veg sandwiches comes with raw tomato which is a big no to me….So I started making my own sandwich according to my tastebuds and here goes a simple paneer sandwich recipe. Pin If you have any more questions about this paneer sandwich recipe do mail me at [email protected]....

Pepper Thattai / Milagu Thattai is another variation to our regular thattai recipe.This pepper thattai turned out to be so flavourful that even those who are not fond of thattais will love it just like me 🙂 As its Gokulashtami tomorrow, thought to post this pepper thattai that I tried a while back.I have no experience in thattai making but understood that the perfection comes only by practise.I am sure this year my thattais were far better than the ones I made for the first time....