Home cooking can be approachable & enjoyable
Seviyan Kheer is a very popular South Asian dessert. It’s very similar in taste and texture to a pudding. The flavors are a delicious combination of milk, heavy cream and vermicelli noodles flavored with cardamom and sugar. With just a few ingredients you will be surprised how quickly this dessert comes together. Keep in mind this dessert has many variations across the region.
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A simple easy recipe with all the flavor but without the guilt of Chinese takeout. Lo Mein is very similar to Chow Mein in flavor, the egg noodles used in both dishes. But authentic chow mein noodles are can be fried to crispness, and lo mein noodles are boiled to softness. The ingredients in this dish are readily available. Even as a beginner cook I am sure you will find this recipe super easy to follow.
This easy veggie Lo Mein is guaranteed to become a family favorite on your weekly menu.
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A delicious Chocolate Cake never goes out of style. I’m taking you back to a simple moist Chocolate Cake with simple ingredients you probably already have. No buttermilk or sour cream is used in this recipe. If you are making this for kids than you don’t have to worry about coffee in a Chocolate Cake. The cake is frosted with chocolaty, silky smooth Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. This is one of the easiest frosting you will make.
This will be your “go to” Chocolate Cake no matter your baking level. I hope you get to bake this for your loved ones.
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This No-Knead bread will have you feeling like an Artisan bread baker, it requires no special equipment or skills. It uses the most basic bread making technique and method, but produces flavor that any level baker will enjoy. You mix everything in a bowl and than just let it rest and rise covered at room temperature and see the magic happen. It’s a bakery style white bread with a thin crusty exterior and a tender interior perfect for sandwiches, dipping in soups/sauces, and perfect with slab of butter!
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Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish. The noodles that are used in Ramen are Chinese-style wheat or egg noodles. The noodles are served in a delicious broth/stock alongside cooked protein and many different toppings. The variations are endless for this soup and there are different styles of this soup. This recipe is closer to SHOYU Ramen which has the soy sauce in the stock. This is not an authentic Japanese Ramen recipe but it’s packed with flavor and very easy to make at home.
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Bhuna gosht is a type of a main course curry in South Asian cuisine. Beef pieces are slow cooked with powder/whole spices, onions, tomatoes, ginger/garlic. Once the beef is tender and has cooked in it’s own juices oil is added to sear/fry the meat and the gravy. This searing technique in South Asian curry is called “bhuna”. In a bhuna technique spices are cooked in oil with no water. The results are tender pieces of beef that just melt in your mouth. This particular type of curry has a very thick gravy and all the pieces of beef are coated with this gravy. This popular dish is another example of using basic South Asian ingredients/spices to create such an aromatic flavorful curry.
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Tiramisu is an Italian decadent dessert of espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone, cream cheese and sweetened whipped cream. I enjoy making Tiramisu because for such an easy dessert, it has bold flavors with simple ingredients. It requires no baking, perfect make ahead dessert and serves a big crowd. I have gotten so many compliments every time I have served this delicious dessert!
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This is a great vegetarian recipe that is very popular in South Asian cooking. This version is very easy because I have boiled the split peas in advance. Onions, tomatoes, green chili, garlic/ginger are sauted in oil with plenty of spices. It’s finished off with fresh cilantro, garam masala and squeeze of lemon.
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Lasagna may seem like a complicated dish, though it does have few steps but it’s very easy to make. The delicious flavors are from layers of simmered meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese mixture, Lasagna noodles with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Once you make this and realize how easy it is I am sure it will be a staple in your meal planning.
It’s also great for feeding a crowd, and since it’s such a hearty meal you can just serve it with a side of garlic bread and salad. Since it makes a ton you can also freeze this Lasagna. Watch full detailed video below.
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Quick and easy ground beef tacos that have all the delicious flavors for any busy weeknight. Tacos are usually my go to meals because they are simple but you can get so creative. The variety of using different proteins, rice, tortillas and toppings make it a crowd pleaser.
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