The other day I was going through this old diary of mine that I used to write down recipes and cut out recipes from magazines, and I came across this biryani recipe. Sadly, I don’t have the source but I got the feeling it would turn out well. There are two ways of cooking this biryani with the same set of ingredients. I have outlined the longer method and the quick version is at the bottom of the post....
Last month, I came home from chilly, rainy Chicago with a sore throat, a cold, and a mad craving for soup. I’ve been trying all kinds of new soup recipes since then, but this one really hit the spot. It’s made with hearty cannelini beans, butternut squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, herbs, and a little kale wilted in at the end. It’s the perfect “cozy up on the sofa and start a new TV show” (we just started Stranger Things) kind of soup....
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There’s nothing I love more than making a delicious meal out of what I have on hand. It’s thrilling to reach into the cupboard and pull out a can of tomatoes and a bag of dried lentils and imagine what pantry recipes I can make. Flash forward thirty minutes, and they’ve transformed into a creamy curried soup that’s flavorful, comforting, and nourishing. It’s certainly been a stressful week for us here in Chicago, and I’m sure it has been for many of you too....
What are your favorite carrot recipes? If you said classic carrot cake or baby carrots and dip, you’re probably not alone. But I’m sharing 40+ of my best carrot recipes here in the hopes that you’ll try cooking this bright orange vegetable in a new way. They might seem humble, but carrots are insanely versatile. Roasted carrots make a wonderful side dish, for example, and carrot ginger soup is the perfect cozy meal for a cold day....
Happy fall! To celebrate the start of the season, I’m sharing 50 of my favorite fall recipes below. They include cozy soups, fresh salads, decadent desserts, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, a healthy lunch, or a comforting cooking project this season, you’ll find it here. I look forward to making these recipes every year when the temperatures start dropping. I hope they become some of your fall favorites too....
Jack’s parents are visiting for Mother’s Day this weekend. After the rush of the last few weeks—we launched Simple Feel Good Food! Our son Ollie turned 2!—I’m hoping to keep the cooking simple. A spring appetizer board like this one will definitely make an appearance sometime over the weekend. I love these types of platters because they look gorgeous (check out those pretty spring radishes!), they offer lots of contrasting textures and flavors, and they’re surprisingly easy to put together....
If you like pancakes that are light, fluffy, moist, and flavorful (who doesn’t?!), you’re going to LOVE these almond flour pancakes! I had the idea to make them last spring, when Jack and I were saving our limited supply of regular flour for baking projects like pita, bagels, and no-knead bread. All-purpose flour is easier to come by now, but in our house, these almond flour pancakes are sticking around for good....
Pin Arbi (colocasia, cheppanzkizhangu, chembu) is a root vegetable that I discarded as too slimy in my early days of cooking until I figured out interesting recipes with arbi. This arbi tikki recipe is one of the many ways I love to cook and eat this vegetable and it’s so very easy to prepare too. Pin In general, I love a good tikki or kofta recipe for a number of reasons – you can add any ingredients you want and as much or as little as you please, like this raw banana kofta that my mom in law makes with some green chutney added before cooking....
This avocado salsa recipe is kinda like a mashup of two of my favorite things: mango salsa and guac. So naturally, I’m obsessed with it. It’s a super simple recipe – you can make it in all of 10 minutes! – but it still packs in a ton of contrasting textures and flavors. Creamy avocado plays off sweet, juicy mango, which in turn accents spicy chiles, crisp red onion, and cilantro....
I love Manhattans, and my favorite way to make this classic cocktail at home is with bourbon instead of the traditional rye whiskey. It’s a simple mix of bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, creating a sophisticated and delicious drink. If you’re looking for another classic cocktail, check out our old fashioned recipe. Key Ingredients Bourbon: While rye whiskey is the traditional choice for Manhattans, bourbon has become nearly as popular....
Crispy smashed potatoes? Two, no, three. …Ok, more like four for me, please! I’m a huge fan of potato wedges, roasted potatoes, and even French fries, but these crispy smashed potatoes might just be my favorite potatoes yet. They have glorious crispy skins, comforting creamy middles, and a savory garlic-Parmesan flavor that I’m pretty sure no one could ever get enough of. Conveniently, they’re perfect for a wide variety of occasions....
Pin Recipe Source – Baking Bites Makes about 24 cupcakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 3/4 cup sour cream (low fat or full) – can be substituted with yogurt or cream mixed with a tsp of yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2-oz dark chocolate 1 cup water, boiling How to Make Devil Food Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease two 12-cup muffin tins....
My family cannot get enough of this pumpkin chocolate chip bread. When pumpkin season hits, we jump at the chance to make it. I’m convinced that our trick of rubbing sugar with orange zest makes this the very best pumpkin bread you’ll ever taste. Add some chocolate chips, and you will really take this to the next level! For more pumpkin recipes, see our pumpkin cupcakes, homemade pumpkin puree, and these pumpkin scones!...
If you have never poached shrimp before, it’s time to start. This quick and easy method is one of my favortie ways to cook shrimp. Poached shrimp can be used in salads (like this creamy shrimp salad), rice bowls, pasta, shrimp cocktails, and more! Key Ingredients Shrimp: In my photos, I’ve poached large shrimp, which take about 3 minutes, but I have included a suggested cooking time below for other shrimp sizes....
There is a lot of variety when it comes to potato pancakes, but this one is one of my favorites. We skip the eggs and flour and simply pack grated potato tossed with spices into a skillet with butter and cook until it’s golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I love serving this cut into wedges, with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, or with cream cheese and smoked salmon....
I love these homemade raisin bran muffins! They are perfect for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. We’ll bake them on the weekend and enjoy them throughout the week for breakfast. Inspired by a local bakery, these muffins are super moist and really delicious. The whole family loves them! For more of our favorite muffin recipes, see our banana blueberry muffins or these vanilla peach muffins. Key Ingredients Wheat Bran: It’s the outer layer of the wheat kernel, which is packed with nutrients and adds a lovely texture to these muffins....
If you already love the classic gin fizz, then you’ll really love this sloe gin fizz. Sloe gin is a liqueur made by infusing gin with sloe berries, which makes it pink, fruity, tart, and delicious. I love this simple sloe gin fizz cocktail recipe. It’s refreshing and delightfully balances sweet against tart. For more fizzes, try my rosemary gin fizz! Key Ingredients Sloe Gin: Sloe gin is a popular drink originating in England....
You can make vegan mayo in two ways: using soy milk or with aquafaba. I’ve included tips for both below! Our vegan mayo recipe is easy, tastes incredible, and lasts in the fridge for 2 weeks. Key Ingredients Soy milk or aquafaba: Our vegan mayonnaise recipe works well with soy milk or aquafaba. If I had to pick one, I would lean towards soy milk. If you cannot eat soy or have a can of chickpeas lying around, my recipe below works well when made with aquafaba (here’s my ultimate guide to aquafaba)....
Pin You can make coconut milk egg curry in many different ways and this is my own version. When I am cooking for guests, this is an easy one to pull together because there’s not much chopping involved and who doesn’t love a good egg curry, right? Also helps me feel less guilty when I am cooking up a nice non-vegetarian dish for friends and TH has this great egg curry option, one of his favourites....
