Ingredients for the Cookies I have been making these cookies for a while, it’s the only recipe I have ever used for my Butter Cookies. However, they were not the easiest to pipe. I saw a few recipes where milk was added to the cookie dough and if you are really struggling maybe you can add a few drops. The great thing about these cookies is that you only need 4 ingredients, butter, icing sugar, vanilla essence and flour....
Cheesy Mince Pasta They were in heaven. It’s full of flavor with the creaminess from the bechamel sauce and topped with ooey gooey cheese. My hubby and I don’t eat red meat so we unfortunately can’t help them eat it. Looked so good though I almost wanted to eat it…haha! I make my pasta with mince in many different ways. Sometimes I even forget to write down the recipe. However, when I did eat meat this one was my favorite....
Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta They absolutely love pasta. If I cook an Indian dish more than once a week I never stop hearing the moans. However, it I cook pasta everyday they’re in heaven. Last week I was involved in a little “project”. You will hear all about it when the time is right. Let’s just say it was an amazing but exhilirating experience. Since I was a little girl I was too afraid to take risks....
Samosa, a popular ‘Indian’ snack is traditionally made with a potato based filling, wrapped and fried in a triangular pastry. This stuffing is the easiest ever Samosa stuffing recipe that is ready in 30 minutes and doesn’t require hours of cooking and yet tastes delicious. Did you know that the world renowned ‘Indian’ Samosa is not actually Indian. History & Origin of Samosa As I was researching for this post, I came to realize that it’s origin is from the Middle East and Central Asia....
Easy Almond Biscotti My friend Gale made these for me a couple of times when I lived next door to her. However, I didn’t quite attempt them myself. She is a great baker and always shares her recipes with me. When I lived next door to her we were always baking and sharing each others treats. I miss those days. I love it when my neighbours share the same love of baking as I do....
Easy Flapjack Recipe It is a simple, flop proof recipe and if my kids want a treat in a hurry this is my go to recipe. It also brings back very fond memories of my younger days in Durban. I had an amazing colleague I worked with. It was my second job and I was in a very junior position at the time, but she always made me feel like a part of the team....
What is Pineapple Fluff? Pineapple Fluff is a no-bake dessert that blends pineapple chunks with a light, creamy mix of whipped topping and pudding. Often garnished with mini marshmallows or shredded coconut, this dessert combines tropical flavors with a cloud-like texture—a match made in dessert heaven. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Simple Ingredients Most Pineapple Fluff recipes include: Crushed pineapple Instant vanilla pudding mix Whipped topping (like Cool Whip) Mini marshmallows Shredded coconut (optional) Chopped nuts (optional)...
But if I was that good in re-creating every cookie on earth there would be no need for store bought cookies, right. So let’s just say this Homemade Oreo is as close as it gets. I think they taste delicious. I always prefer homemade because then I know what goes into it and I can count the number of ingredients on just one hand. I wanted a little bit of crispness but not hard cookies....
Embracing the Pumpkin Spice Trend Of all the pumpkin-spiced delights that take over our lives this time of year, the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte firmly holds the top spot. It’s undeniably a staple of autumn’s festive spirit that combines thick pumpkin base and aromatic pumpkin spice - a perfect blend capable of whisking you into a cozy, fall mood. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Why Make Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home?...
Come Fall in love with the Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowl! How many days until summer again? Don’t worry, we’ll be there before we know. In the meantime, let’s make and enjoy this Mexican Cauliflower rice bowl in your Instant Pot! It’s no secret that I and my family have a thing for Mexican food. I make it in some form at least twice a week and we have countless recipes on the blog for, beans, salads, enchiladas, salsa and on the blog....
It’s officially fall. It’s cold outside, the leaves around the tress have started falling, the laundered jackets and coats are back in the coat closet. Most important of all, I see is pumpkins everywhere. That means it’s time to enjoy my favorite Kaddu is sabzi. In India, Pumpkin is commonly known as Kaddu. The coffee shop is serving pumpkin spice latte, the grocery store is overstocked with pumpkins and fall flowers....
When I do find some I’m always adding too much or too little and my Cheesecakes turn out a mess. So I thought why not turn it into a Lemon Cheesecake Trifle, sounds good doesn’t it. I created my own little recipe for it and it tastes delicious. The flavours are all still there, only now nobody will notice if it has set or not. Just scoop it out with your spoon and dig in....
Roasted Butternut Squash Zucchini Pasta But as you all know nothing gets me down for too long. I do believe that no matter what life throws at us we have to shake it off and keep going. Even the happiest and most positive people have bad days. So it’s ok not to be ok. We live in a fake world where everyone has to pretend to have perfect lives, perfect kids and perfect marriages....
LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Jump to:Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Video RecipeItalian Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls RecipeCabbage Roll IngredientsHow to prepare cabbage for stuffingHow do you prepare stuffing for cabbage rollsHow to make Cabbage RollsPro tips and tricksWhat is the best kind of cabbage for cabbage rolls?How do you peel cabbage for this cabbage rolls recipe?Why are my cabbage rolls tough?What to serve with Cabbage RollsHow to store this recipe for Cabbage RollsHow long will Stuffed Cabbage Rolls last in the refrigerator?...
Looking for a healthy dinner recipes? Look no more. Here are The Belly Rules The Mind approved, family friendly dinner recipes for your next week, that are not only healthy but delicious too. Some are great for the weeknights while the other exotic ones can be enjoyed on the weekends. Typically our dinners are a mix of Indian food and food from around the globe. Some weeks dinners are quick and easy Indian meals where and weekends are for the yummy noodles, pastas, pizzas and burgers....
Come JOIN US on our FACEBOOK group and be a part of our community and discuss various recipes, tips and tricks. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES What are creamy cheese stuffed mushrooms? Creamy cheese stuffed mushrooms make a great appetizer, snack, or even side dish to your main meal. In their basic form, they are small mushrooms stuffed with some cheese and seasonings that you then bake in the oven....
There is nothing much to tell you about this sauce. Everything goes into a pan and it’s cooked in just a few minutes. Most people add wine to this Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce but I prefer it without. I don’t drink wine anyway so doesn’t make sense adding it to my food…haha! I have made this sauce the white bits of the spring onion but I also use shallots when I have them....
LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Jump to:How to make crispy dosa videoWhat is Dosa? Is Dosa Healthy?Ingredients to make DosaHow to make dosaTips to make crispy dosasHow to Shape Cone DosaHow to Serve DosaHow Many Dosas is 1kg Batter?Is Dosa Made of Flour?What Makes Dosa Brown and Crispy?Let us know what you thinkDosa RecipeTips to make crispy dosas How to make crispy dosa video What is Dosa?...
Spring has finally sprung here in North Carolina. Warmer days means more outdoor time, spring season get togethers and parties, and refreshing seasonal flavors. I am so glad that finally it’s time to put the bulky winter clothing aside and enjoy lighter fabrics, just like light food and drinks in spring. Say bye to the soups and a warm welcome to salads and coolers. I don’t know about you, but I like to keep things simple this time of the year, just so that I can spend more quality time with my family....
Easy Creme Brûlée I had some eggs and cream that I needed to use up so it was the perfect excuse to “indulge”. Ok I won’t exactly say indulged. It is one of my favourites but I must be honest I only had two bites of it. I”m really being good. My hubby on the other hand was hoping nobody would want theirs so he could have them. He did have my leftovers....
