We both adore island travel. No matter the island, visiting an island means you leave everything behind. The pace slows and you can relax. The San Juan Islands are no different. They may only be an hour away, but the moment you step onto one of the islands, you are on island time. How to Get to the San Juan Islands Getting to the San Juans is fun. You can get there by ferry or by a small plane....
It’s been a hot summer, and it’s going to continue to be around here… in more ways than the temperature (sorry that was corny). I have so many of these little thai chile peppers growing in my garden (as well as a pile of jalapeños to use up). While I was perusing the internet for ideas, these hot pepper recipes caught my attention: Curry Cauliflower Pickles from White on Rice Couple Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles from A Couple Cooks Jalapeño Corn Bread Muffins (gluten & dairy free) from Tasty Yummies Green Curry Fried Rice from Rachel Cooks Thai Curried Pea Sandwiches with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney from Greens & Seeds Lively Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce from In Pursuit of More What are your favorite spicy summertime recipes?...
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This easy apple cake recipe is simple and delicious—the perfect treat for a crisp fall day. The batter comes together in one bowl, and it bakes up into a moist, tender cake that’s delicious for dessert, breakfast, or an afternoon snack. It’s packed with fresh apples, and brown sugar and cinnamon fill it with rich, spiced flavor. On a gray afternoon, nothing lifts my spirits like a slice of this apple cake....
Since I have already talked quite passionately about mirchi ka salan, why and how I came to love it, etc, I should probably talk about that balcony garden now, eh? So, I’ve been taking pictures on a monthly basis to share with you guys on how it’s been progressing (quite well), what I’ve been growing (mostly herbs, cherry tomatoes, and eggplant/baingan), and what a lovely feeling it is to grow your own food....
If you don’t already have a go-to guacamole recipe, let me introduce you to mine. This guacamole recipe is easy to make. You can whip it up in 10 minutes or less! It calls for simple, fresh ingredients. Think ripe avocados, onion, cilantro, and lime. It’s DELICIOUS. This homemade guacamole is creamy, zesty, and bright. I developed the recipe while I was living in Austin, Texas. The city has incredible Tex Mex and Mexican food, and I ate a TON of great guac at local restaurants there....
Pin But I’ve never seen bitter gourd like this before. It was white and very chubby. These are from Taiwan and they were so cute that I had to pick them up, even if its pavakka and TH was gasping at the idea! Also check out these recipes: Chow chow capsicum curry Dry mushroom peas masala Kerala chena fry Arbi fry recipe I used the same strategy on this bitter gourd that I do on another vegetable that we don’t like much – okra....
Oh hi – long time no post. Last week, I was a bit sick and down for the count, to say the least. This week, I’m on a healing bender. I have my blender working overtime with crazy green smoothies made with ginger, turmeric and every herb that I’ve read about that contains immune-building qualities. I’m trying to eat lighter and brighter as well because I really do believe that plants can heal....
This roasted cauliflower soup recipe is rich and creamy…but it doesn’t call for any cream. Instead, the blended cauliflower creates its luscious texture—no dairy required! I’ve had this cauliflower soup recipe in my cold weather rotation for years now. Even though all the ingredients are plant-based, it’s just as comforting as any soup made with heavy cream, milk, or cheese. On a chilly winter night, it absolutely hits the spot!...
Whenever I’m styling (and eating) something as herb-heavy as this Israeli couscous salad, I start to wonder if a year-round indoor herb garden is possible. I love having a ton of fresh herbs right outside my door, and I’m really going to miss them when they’re gone. They’re so delicious in summer recipes like this couscous salad, and they’re oh so PRETTY. I often get asked about my food photography/styling tips and my best tip is always: Whatever dish you have, smother it in herbs!...
It’s not a secret that I love Chettinad chicken recipes and had great success trying out a few, especially this Chettinad chicken masala and a Chettinad pepper chicken recipe. But those two recipes are more on the “dry” side and if you like Chettinad food, a chicken curry recipe has to be part of your cooking arsenal. Chettinad recipes are usually: SpicyFieryFragrantFlavourfulMeat-basedDelicious! This chicken curry definitely checks all of the above....
I just can’t get enough of non-bread wrappy things lately, so I was very excited when this cute little radicchio head showed up in my vegetable delivery box last week. Not that there’s anything wrong with bread, (and I did eat cake for breakfast this morning), but I’m trying to eat a bit lighter overall. And I just love the crunch of these crisp radicchio leaves. Do you all get a CSA box?...
Every once and a while, we find head-on shrimp. When we do, this is the recipe we usually turn to. That doesn’t mean you need to use head-on shrimp for this. Just use the best shrimp you can find. How to Make the Best Chili Shrimp in the Oven A little bit about head-on shrimp – we love it, we bake the shrimp with the head still intact, then eat the shrimp by peeling the shell, ripping the head off and sucking out any juices from the head (it’s delicious)....
Serves 2 (on the side) Ingredients: Boiled Corn kernels – 1 cup Boiled peas – 1/2 cup Finely chopped onions – 1/2 cup Finely chopped tomatoes – 1/2 cup Minced garlic – 1/4 tsp (1-2 cloves) Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp (I used white) Lime juice – 1 tbsp (or to taste) Salt – to taste How I Made It: Mix the salt, garlic and pepper with the lime juice....
Broccolini isn’t baby broccoli. It’s a hybrid vegetable, a cross between Chinese broccoli (which gives it those long, thin stems) and regular broccoli (which contributes the small florets). It’s a bit sweeter and more mellow than regular broccoli, and thanks to those long stems, it has a lovely crunch. I love traditional roasted broccoli, but honestly, if I were offered a choice of broccoli or broccolini, I’d go for the broccolini every time....
We make tacos at least once a week and these smoky chicken tacos with bacon and spices are one of our favorites. Add Bacon for the Best Chicken Tacos We’ve been making a variation of these chicken tacos for quite some time. Adding bacon is never a bad thing, but it’s perfect in these tacos. We cook the bacon first and render all the fat. Then, instead of cooking the chicken in oil or butter, we use the bacon fat....
To get started, you need candy melts in a colour of your choice, and lollypop sticks. You can be creative and use straws or whatever you want as long as they hold the cake pops up. Ingredients the cake balls: Cake Frosting Almond meal (optional) Ingredients for the candy coating: Candy melt Vegetable oil To assemble: Lined baking tray Lollypop sticks Let’s get started! The mixture was very thick for me so I added 2 tbsp vegetable oil....
These cheesy drop biscuits are a family favorite that disappears in minutes! (Whenever I make them, I save one to the side for myself to make sure I actually get one!) If you loved my drop biscuit recipe, you’ll adore this cheesy version! There’s no rolling, cutting, or shaping required with this recipe. Simply mix the dough, drop it onto your baking sheet, and bake. You’ll have warm cheese biscuits on the table in no time!...
While I love my chicken 65 recipe which we tend to default to quite often, this easy chicken fry is a close second. You can make the basic spice paste for chicken fry in advance to marinate the chicken and leave it overnight in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the marinated chicken for up to two weeks but it is best to fry it after a few hours or overnight....
You will love this fresh strawberry cake with its tender, light crumb. Before baking, we press fresh strawberries into the top of the cake batter so they fall slightly into the cake as it bakes. This strawberry cake is stunning on the table and absolutely delicious. For more strawberry desserts, see our homemade strawberry shortcake or this incredible fresh strawberry pie! Key Ingredients Strawberries: I love fresh strawberries in this cake, but frozen strawberries and overripe berries will also work....
