Mar 10, 2020, Updated Sep 23, 2024 Since having my third baby, I’m suddenly very aware of the tight muscles in my back and shoulders and the fact that I’m tired stomping up the sledding hill with the older kids. It’s harder than it was pre-baby. All this has given me a renewed motivation to take better care of myself now so that I can really enjoy my three boys (!...

Sep 06, 2018, Updated Aug 30, 2023 It rained recently for the first time in weeks. Naturally, I ran out and bought some comfy corduroy pants and a 10-pound bag of apples. Then, paradoxically, proceeded to make a hot-weather chicken lettuce wrap recipe for dinner. Although particularly appealing on a scorching-hot day, I think lettuce wraps are a delicious, healthy dinner for any season. You need some freshness to balance the cozy stews of the cooler months....

Mujadara or Mujaddara! Literally means “pockmarked” in Arabic, Mujadara is a signature Middle Eastern dish made of three key ingredients: lentils, rice, and loads of onions! The seasoning is often very simple-a dash of kosher salt, pepper, and cumin. Sometimes, coarse bulgur wheat is used instead of white rice, an equally delicious variation. This simple vegan lentils and rice dish is known throughout the Middle East, and particularly the Levant including, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria, as a “poor man’s” meal....

Recipe and pictures updated, this time did not use food color just used saffron water and the kesari looked beautiful isn’t it?! Pin If you have any more questions about this Poha Kesari do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Poha Kesari ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions....

This is not your grandma’s pumpkin pie, and I must say no one is complaining! Given my deep love of Baklava and my knack for creating new desserts inspired by it—Baklava Cheesecake or Baklava Ice Cream Sundaes anyone?—it makes sense that Baklava-inspired pumpkin pie would be next. The crispy phyllo crust brings an elegance and the cinnamon and walnut crumble with honey drizzle brings the wow-factor! This baklava pumpkin pie might look like it was made by a fancy pastry chef, but no special training is required to pull off this easy dessert recipe....

You know how much I love sambar sadam , that will sure need another full post to write about it 🙂 Yes I am so crazy 🙂 You can have it as a snack or serve with any variety rice of your choice. We had it with rosemilk…yummm Now lets get on to learn how to make vazhakkai chips. Pin If you have any more questions about this Banana Chips Recipe do mail me at [email protected]....

Besan Barfi is a traditional Indian sweet loved by all.It is a popular sweet made for festivals including Navaratri , Diwali etc. There are many sweets we prepare using besan flour but this besan burfi needs little ghee only when compared to mysore pak and 7 cup sweet.I even love besan ladoo that we prepare. Besan flour is called kadalai maavu in tamil. Pin Do try this besan burfi for this Diwali and enjoy!...

Apr 08, 2017, Updated Apr 27, 2023 Easter Brownies: you’re gonna love these recipe! The reason I love this Easter Brownie recipe so much is because it starts with my incredible chewy brownies, and only requires one bowl and about 5 minutes. A little TOO easy, perhaps? Cadbury Mini eggs are basically my favorite Easter treat, making this mini egg brownie recipe my obsession all spring. Mini eggs are so cute on brownies....

Apr 09, 2024, Updated Sep 09, 2024 My Favorite Indian Curry Recipes Put some of Adarsh’s and my favorite curry recipes on your must-make list: 1. Chicken Korma The Chicken Korma that will change your life, according to Adarsh. This Indian chicken curry recipe is not far off a butter chicken – it’s slightly lighter in tomato flavor and richness. It is made with cubed chicken breasts, but you could also make it with chicken thighs – cut off the bone into chicken pieces....

You may be familiar with Potato Leek Soup, but there is so much more this vegetable is capable of! In fact, throughout the Mediterranean, leeks are considered an essential vegetable, on par with onions or garlic. Not only are leeks used as a base for many delicious dishes, but they often are the star ingredient in plant-based recipes, like Turkish Braised Leeks. In this gluten-free side dish, leeks are braised whole for a show-stopping presentation....

Mar 16, 2009, Updated Oct 15, 2024 Butternut squash is one of my favorite vegetables. Mashed, I love its thick, starchy texture – it is sweet, subtle, creamy and comforting. I equally love it cubed and roasted, then tossed with goat cheese in a pasta. Or pureed with a touch of cream to make a simple and delicious soup. Not to mention its starring role in baked goods like muffins....

Caramel Popcorn is an all-time favourite snack for all ages that could be made at home easily. I have given here 2 versions one using regular white sugar and other using brown sugar – Choose your favourite and enjoy! About Caramel Popcorn Caramel Popcorn is caramel glazed popcorns that is beautifully textured, sweet, crispy and crunchy snack ideal for movie time, parties and sweet nothings. Caramel Popcorn is the beauty of colour, texture & taste served to boost the mood you are in....

Cardamom tea is my favorite though I usually prefer coffee to tea but hubby loves this tea or even masala tea. Though I am a coffee person I love to have tea once in a while especially during winter evenings. Nothing can par with the feel of a hot cup of chai in the evening sitting relaxed in a balcony. About Cardamom Tea Cardamom Tea is very simple and easy to make....

If you have any more questions about this Chakka Varatti Pradhaman Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Chakka Varatti Pradhaman Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions. 📖 Recipe Card Chakka Varatti Pradhaman Recipe Step by Step Serve hot / warm!...

More Chicken Recipes Pin If you have any more questions about this Chicken Chettinad Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Chicken Chettinad Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions. 📖 Recipe Card Chicken Chettinad Recipe Step by Step Serve hot with rice or rotis....

This Chicken Curry is one of the quickest and easiest non-veg dishes I have cooked in the recent days. This is very simple to make with all the ingredients that you could grab easily from your kitchen and comes together under 30 minutes. About Chicken Curry This Chicken Curry is suitable even for bachelors and beginners. This Chicken Curry is so tasty with soft juicy chicken in a simple onion tomato curry....

Chicken Fry tastes great as a starter or appetizer and goes well as a side dish for rice, roti too. You can make it for a get together or party and enjoy. I tasted a chicken fry in a restaurant and wanted to recreate it as I liked the taste so much and here is my take on it and it turned out so delicious that everyone loved it....

Vindaloo is a popular curry to order at restaurants, similar to Chicken Korma, Kadai Chicken, and Chicken Tikka Masala. The most common version of this curry is made with pork. However, we will change it up and make Chicken Vindaloo. Authentic vindaloo curry gets all of this flavor from chicken marinated in freshly ground whole spices. So don’t skip that step when making this delicious curry! We loved this Chicken Vindaloo....

What are Chirote Chirote or Chiroti is a Maharashtrian delicacy made during Diwali. These fried dough pastries use only a handful of pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, rice flour sugar, and ghee. The layered dough is lightly rolled and then fried. It is then dipped in flavored sugar syrup or sprinkled with powdered sugar. They are also popular in parts of southern India and are known as Padhir Peni where it is often served along with sweetened badam milk....

Chocolate Sandwich is a quick sandwich using dark chocolate. This chocolate sandwich can be had as a desert or snack or even had as an breakfast option as kids will love it anytime. About Chocolate Sandwich Chocolate Sandwich can be made using dark chocolate or milk chocolate or even semi sweet chocolate as per your taste and preference. The taste varies according to the type of chocolate used. Anyways chocolate can’t go wrong so do try and enjoy!...