But, I still use it to jazz up my pics a bit, add a border and make it look a bit different, maybe like a cookbook cover which is what a lot of you said after seeing this picture of mine 🙂 So let’s see how we can make this picture.. Pin.. look like this in a few easy steps. Pin I recently upgraded to MS Office 2007 so this tutorial is using 2007....
This was a little holiday break project… while others were most likely baking cookies, Jack and I were trying our hand at steamed buns. I actually had no intention of posting this, it was just something we wanted to try (we were prepared for the possibility of failure). Then it occurred to me – I should post this as a work in progress. After all of the kneading, waiting, punching, waiting, rolling, waiting & finally steaming… they came out pretty good, but they were a little dense and didn’t puff up quite enough....
One of my favorite things about summer is the bounty of fresh herbs that are just outside my doorstep. Fresh herbs make any meal instantly more flavorful and beautiful. My favorite thing to do with all of those fresh herbs (aside from sprinkle them on everything) is to make pesto! It’s especially great for lazy summertime cooking. I like to dollop it on grilled vegetables, pasta, spaghetti squash, salads, eggs, toasted bread, pizza, sandwiches… you get the idea....
If you’re tired of dry pork tenderloin, try my easy recipe. It guarantees moist and juicy pork, which you can make with your favorite spice rub. I love this easy method for cooking pork tenderloin so much that I use it in our recipe for this amazing pork tenderloin with apples and this pork tenderloin with peppers and onions. Key Ingredients Pork tenderloin: I use 1 to 1 ½ pound tenderloins for this recipe (also called pork fillet in the UK)....
I can’t share a mashed potatoes recipe without mentioning my husband Jack. He LOVES homemade mashed potatoes, specifically ones that are rich, creamy, and flavorful. I’ve made plenty that he’s liked in the past (see these garlic mashed potatoes and these Instant Pot mashed potatoes). But last year, I finally made the potatoes he’d been waiting for: ones loaded up with butter, milk, and sour cream. I’m not kidding when I say that these are the best mashed potatoes I’ve tried....
Happy Friday! Here’s a little roundup of my favorite brunch recipes for those of you who might be looking for ideas for your Easter get-together. Click on the images above to go to the individual recipes. and in case the above links happen to not work in your browser: almond coffee cake / apple muffins / sweet potato & brussels sprout skillet kale, egg & avocado toast / nutella stuffed french toast / apple pancake carrot muffins / granola & pomegranate / swiss chard & egg casserole
This is part two of the cauliflower crust pizza post from the other day. I had wanted to try this again as a vegan version using flax in the crust instead of eggs (and figure out how to make it not fall apart). I haven’t gotten around to that yet (I’ll report back when I do), but this version is entirely dairy-free. I topped it with leftover kale pesto that I had stored away in my freezer along with some sautéed broccolini, roasted tomatoes, and pine nuts....
So I did what any self-respecting food lover cum food blogger would do. I brought a bag back from my last trip to Kottayam. So today, I can share the authentic Erissery recipe with you. Howzaaat? I’ve also made a variation of this dish without the coconut – Yam and Black Eyed Peas Curry without Coconut For tempering: 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies, torn into small pieces A few curry leaves 1 tbsp coconut oil (anything else would make it taste less authentic!...
Chow Chow Chutney (Thuvaiyal) Recipe Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Makes ~2 cups chutney Serves 4-6 Adapted from: Dakshin by Chandra Padmanabhan Ingredients: 1 medium-sized chow chow 1 tomato 1 tbsp of oil 1 green chilly 1 small bunch of coriander leaves (cilantro) 2 tbsp of toor dal 1 tbsp of skinned urad dal 2-3 dry red chillies 1/2 tsp of hing/asafoetida/perungaayam Salt to taste How to make Chow Chow Chutney:...
Okay, we know what you’re thinking. Yogurt and pasta? Yes. We made a big pot of yogurt pasta and loved it. The pasta is not too heavy, but stays creamy. How to Make Creamy Yogurt Pasta We’ve made similar versions of this pasta before — basically, we mix melted butter and plain Greek yogurt. In goes some parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and you’re done. This time we experimented with adding bacon....
Hyderabadi Double Ka Meeta Recipe Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves 4-6 Recipe source: Lalitha (All measurements are approximate, based on my observation of her making the dish) Ingredients: 10-12 slices of bread (white or milk bread works best) 1 cup of ghee or vanaspati for frying 1 cup of water 3-4 green cardamom seeds, crushed 2 cups of full fat milk 1/2 cup of sugar (adjust to taste) A few almonds or cashew nuts or a mix of both A few raisins (optional)...
We shared this apple crisp with oats years ago, and it is still one of my favorite apple recipes on Inspired Taste. The apples are incredibly delicious with the warm spices and hint of orange, and the oat topping is my absolute favorite. For more easy desserts like this, see our apple cobbler, cinnamon baked apples, or this easy blueberry crumble. Key Ingredients Apples: I always go for fresh apples when making apple crisp, and I prefer using a mix of two varieties for a more complex flavor (just like I do with apple pie)....
When the cooler weather hits, our family makes baked apples. They are easier than apple pie but taste just as delicious! My family’s recipe bakes apples cut in half and then adds a delicious oat crumble topping (like what we add to this apple crisp!). I love these easy baked apples warm with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce when I have it in the house....
My Italian wedding soup recipe is inspired by the Italian-American classic with a flavorful broth with small pasta, mini meatballs, and spinach. While it might not be traditional Italian fare, it’s delicious. We even enjoyed it two nights in a row recently! You’ll make this soup from scratch, but don’t worry about it being too complicated. It’s simpler than you’d think and absolutely worth the effort for one of the tastiest bowls of soup I’ve had in a while!...
With Cinco de Mayo coming up tomorrow, I thought I’d pop in to share this mango salsa. It’s one of my favorite recipes to make throughout the spring and summer because it’s refreshing, fun, and so darn simple. Follow the recipe once or twice, and you’ll be able to leave the measuring cups in the drawer and just eyeball the ingredients. After that, you can change it up in all sorts of ways....
If the prospect of making homemade pie dough intimidates you, you have to try this easy pie crust recipe. As a lover of basically every kind of pie, I’ve experimented with a variety of techniques for making pie dough over the years. I’ve had my fair share of successes, near successes, and all-out failures. But since I’ve started making this pie crust recipe, it’s worked like a charm every time....
Let me tell you, frittatas are one of my absolute favorite dishes! They’re incredibly easy to make, budget-friendly, and taste amazing whether served hot or cold. Make a frittata for dinner and enjoy the leftovers for breakfast, lunch, or even another dinner. This vegetable frittata recipe is also the perfect way to clean out your fridge. Have you got half a zucchini in the veggie drawer? Leftover veggies from another meal?...
I love biscuit based sweets and desserts. That must be one reason why I love Twix bars! I love biscuit puddings and make the Marie biscuit chocolate logs pretty often to satisfy my biscuit dessert cravings. This biscuit brownie is yet another wonderful addition to my list of quick and easy dessert recipes with biscuits as a base. It’s eggless and no-bake which definitely adds to the charm. I often get asked for quick and easy bars and desserts that can be made without an oven or in the microwave....
PinI couldn’t resist more pictures of the pumpkin. It was bright orange-yellow and smooth spotless on the outside. Since this was during Chinese New Year, vegetables in Singapore supermarkets were fresh and mostly from China. If you would like to check out more Kerala recipes, then my favourites are inji curry, Kerala avial, and cabbage thoran. PinPUMPKIN ERISSERY RECIPE – MATHANGA ERISSERY RECIPE
My best 4th of July memories are all about watermelon and pool parties. When I was younger, we used to go to the community pool, and they hosted this relay race game where you’d swim across the pool trying to push a slippery watermelon with you. It was harder than you think, especially when you’re a little kid. Afterward they’d cut up the watermelon for all the kids to eat....
