Allam Pachadi is a spicy, sweet and a delicious chutney made from fresh ginger. In Andhra special recipes, it is a classic combination to relish Pesarattu is with Allam Pachadi. Allam means ginger in Telugu and Pachadi is Chutney. This chutney is very simple to prepare and not only it goes really well with Pesarattu, it can be used as a side dish for idli/dosa/any South Indian breakfast as well....
Quick and easy meals are my favorite way to do dinner, and this Asian salmon with vegetables is no exception. Serve with rice for a complete meal! This Asian salmon with mixed vegetables is one of the best salmon dishes I’ve ever had. There, I’ve said it. Clearly as a food blogger my job is to make delicious food and I take that job very seriously. There are many recipes that never make it on to this blog – if I’m not happy with the food or the photographs I don’t publish it....
I’m one of those people who always forgets about artichokes and only cooks with them a handful of times throughout the year. It’s dumb because my mom and I love artichokes. But my dad doesn’t care much for them, so I guess that’s why I tend to not use them often. Again probably not the smartest move. I know so many of us love artichokes. Anyway, before I left for New York I was thinking about dishes I enjoy at restaurants here in New York....
Buffalo wings are a perennial favorite, they’re perfect for parties, game day, or just when you have a hankering for a hearty snack. These buffalo wings are baked instead of fried, but are just as crispy and delicious as what you’d order at a restaurant. They are perfect crispy appetizers along with chicken taquitos and potato skins. I absolutely love chicken wings, especially when they’re extra crispy. When I see buffalo wings on the menu at restaurants, I can’t resist!...
One of my favorite techniques for cooking chicken is baking it in the oven. I often make baked lemon chicken, baked chicken drumsticks, and these simple yet totally satisfying chicken breasts. This is such an easy and versatile chicken recipe! Chicken breasts are so versatile to cook with – they’re lean, inexpensive and pair well with so many different flavors. One of the easiest ways to prepare this cut of meat is by making baked chicken breast....
I love chicken parmesan but it’s often deep fried at my local Italian restaurants. I make my own baked chicken parmesan that has the same great flavor without all the grease! Serve your chicken parmesan over pasta with a side of roasted broccoli or baked zucchini for a dinner the whole family will enjoy. Chicken parmesan is a classic dish that’s popular for good reason – how could anyone resist the combination of crispy chicken, marinara sauce and plenty of melted cheese?...
Lately, I’ve been focusing more and more on basics. They’re saying the style trends for this coming fall are really good basics. I’ve really started to embrace that more and more, in both food and fashion. When it comes to cooking, I’m enjoying recreating basic recipes that could use an update. Maybe elevation is the better word. We all know the story, as a kid my dad would make chicken and rice a lot....
When I’m looking for a dish to round out a meal, I turn to classics such as baked beans, mac and cheese, and these homemade fries. They’re perfectly crisp without the hassle of deep frying. I don’t know about you, but I can never resist a pile of piping hot french fries. These baked fries are a little healthier than their fried counterpart, and they also happen to be quite simple to make....
You can never go wrong with salmon for dinner. I often find myself making grilled salmon, salmon with avocado salsa, or this speedy and flavorful baked salmon. There are so many night when I just need an easy dinner on the table as soon as possible. This baked salmon fits the bill! It takes less than 20 minutes to make, yet is packed with tons of flavor. You can use this recipe for individual salmon fillets, or pour the sauce over a whole side of salmon to feed a crowd....
When I have friends over during the summer, I always serve these barbecued pork chops. They’re a little more unique than your standard BBQ chicken and are packed with tons of flavor. Add a side of dill potato salad and dinner is served! Summer holds so many of my favorite activities and barbecuing is at the top of my list. These BBQ pork chops quickly made it onto our rotating dinner schedule because they’re too delicious to forget about....
This is one of those Fridays that I’m so excited for. One, it’s just been a very, very long week. Lots of good things, plenty of cooking, sunny days mixed with cozy fall days, and a whole slew of other things. It’s safe to say that I’m ready for the weekend…and for my inbox to slow down for two days. Two, we have cupcakes to talk about. Deliciously cute pumpkin cupcakes that are the Halloween dessert to make....
When the weather is warm I’m all about the easy salad recipes including zesty Italian salad, hearty chicken pasta salad, mango salad and this unique and unexpected black eyed pea salad. Black Eyed Pea Salad Ingredients To make this black eyed pea salad you will need black eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, cumin and chili powder....
I was asked by Asher’s pre-school teacher if I would bring a dessert in for their Halloween party! Of course, I was excited, especially since I had just gotten an idea for chocolate brownie spiders! Details… I used one of my favorite fudgy brownie recipes and topped them off with chocolate frosting! So good, so simple, and so chocolatey! You can get creative as to what to use for the eyes and legs....
I’ve been thinking about it, and I think cocktail Friday should become a monthly thing, what do you guys think? Ok, well it doesn’t have to be a monthly thing, since I don’t actually make all that many cocktails and typically stick to kombucha or sparkling water, BUT my bother was in town the other week and he convinced that we needed Friday drinks. For some reason I am the biggest sucker when it comes to Kai… and he know’s it....
I love quick and easy breakfast options, some of my favorites include baked oatmeal cups, breakfast burritos and these adorable breakfast sundaes. We have definitely been enjoying summer so far – lots of time in the pool, at the park, we went to the zoo this week, and plenty of time has been spent just hanging out. Now that we don’t have to rush out of the house in the morning, I’ve been taking the time to make more elaborate breakfasts....
I love to make stir fry, it’s fresh, easy and totally delicious. I often make chicken and broccoli stir fry, honey garlic shrimp stir fry and this meatless Buddha’s delight. I’m always looking for more ideas to incorporate protein into my family’s diet, especially when it comes to creating a balanced diet for my kids. I’ve found that incorporating soyfoods into my cooking has been a great way to up the protein in our every day meals....
Whoa, I am just realizing that um all of my recent Monday posts have been semi packed with meaty things. So sorry to all those vegetarian readers. I guess all those cozy winter foods sort of took over for a while. Oh well, I mean they were all pretty good, so I had to post them sometime. Anyway, today I am going meatless and loving it. Well actually, to be honest I kind of love meatless meals anyway, but I just have so much fun exploring all foods, that you guys just end up seeing a little bit of everything (plus, I have brothers who LIVE for meat!...
I serve a salad almost every night with dinner, and sometimes plain old lettuce can get boring. I liven things up with fun salad offerings such as cool and refreshing Israeli salad, Mediterranean inspired farro salad, and this sweet and savory carrot raisin salad. Carrot salad is a classic dish for good reason. It’s so easy to make, has just a handful of ingredients, and has the perfect taste of sweet and savory flavors....
I mean, of course. Totally logical, right?! Yes, totally. Like I said yesterday this week seems to unintentionally be shaping up as a Christmas Eve Dinner menu. So far we’ve had a standing rib roast, winter salad…and cookies for dessert…today we have the hearty and tomorrow… Hmm, I wonder what tomorrow will bring. Okay, well I obviously know what tomorrow will bring, but all I’m going to say is that it’s going to be soooo GOOD....
I have the best Friday sweet treat for you all. I love these blondies so much and I couldn’t be more excited to share them. If you could see me right now, you would see the big smile on my face over these bars. These are without a doubt some of the best cookie bars I’ve shared in a long while. And what I love even more is just how simple and easy they are to throw together!...
