Recipes

SWEET SRIRACHA CHICKEN BREASTS Pay attention to whether you chicken is bone in or not as it will affect the cooking time! Cooking time will also vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Ingredients �        2 lbs skinless, bone-in chicken breasts OR boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces) �        Salt and pepper Sauce �        1/4 cup Sriracha �        1/4 cup honey �        2 tbsp. butter, melted �        2 tsp. soy sauce �        1/4 tsp. red chili flakes �        2 garlic cloves, minced �        1 tsp. dried basil Get to Full instructions: Click here

ROSE MEHALABYA (MILK PUDDING) Arabic style milk pudding infused with a touch of rose and orange blossom waters, adorned with rose syrup topping and garnished with caramelized pistachios.  INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEHALABYA (MILK PUDDING): �        3 1/4 cups whole milk �        3/4 cup heavy whipping cream �        1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (125g) granulated sugar �        1/2 cup (56g) cornstarch �        2 teaspoons orange blossom water, more or less according to taste �        1 teaspoon rose water, more or less according to taste FOR THE ROSE SYRUP TOPPING: �        2 tablespoons rose syrup concentrate (sharbat ward) �        1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water �        2 teaspoons (5g) cornstarch FOR THE PISTACHIO TOPPING: �        2 teaspoons (10g) unsalted butter �        100g (about 1 cup) unsalted pistachios, finely chopped �        1 Tablespoon granulated sugar �        1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water Get to Full instru

Gobi Manchurian Recipe A delicious and a different take on manchurian, Gobi Manchurian combines the goodness of cauliflower and sizzling sauces as a wonderful appetizer. Ingredients �        3 cups Cauliflower Cut into small florets �        6 tbsp Maida / All Purpose Flour �        4 tbsp Cornflour �        1 Egg Skip for Vegan version. �        1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste �        Salt to taste �        1/2 tsp Chilli Sauce �        3 tbsp Dark Soya Sauce Divided �        1 tsp Pepper Powder Divided �        2 tbsp Oil Plus for frying �        1 tsp Ginger Finely Chopped �        1 tbsp Garlic Finely Chopped �        2 Green Chillies Chopped �        1/2 cup Onion Cut into 1 inch pieces �        1/2 cup Capsicum cut into 1 inch pieces �        1 tsp Vinegar �        1 tsp Chilli Paste �        2 tsp Red Chilli sauce �        2 tsp Tomato sauce �        3 tbsp Spring Onion Greens Chopped Get to Full instructions: Click h

Palak Chana Dal Kabab Palak Chana Dal Kabab  is a yummy, delicious combination, and when cooked as kebabs, with a generous sprinkling of spices. Ingredients �        1 cup Chana Dal �        1/2 tsp Turmeric powder �        2 cups Palak �        2 Bread slices Remove the corners �        2 tsp Green chilli Chopped �        2 tbsp Fresh coriander Chopped �        2 tsp Ginger Grated �        1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder �        2 tbsp Rice flour �        1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper �        1 tsp Chaat masala �        Salt to taste �        3 Egg white �        Oil for frying Get to Full instructions: Click here

Vegan Midnight Mint Mocha Brownies Ingredients Mocha Brownies: �        Dry Ingredients: �        3/4 cup all-purpose flour �        1/2 cup cocoa powder �        1/2 tsp baking soda �        1/4 tsp salt Wet Ingredients: �        1/2 cup vegan butter, melted (I used Earth Balance) �        3/4 sugar (cane or white) �        1/4 cup brown sugar �        2 flax eggs (2 tbs ground flax + 6 tbs warm water) �        1 1/2 tbs instant coffee + 1 tbs warm water �        1 tsp vanilla extract �        1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips Mint Frosting: �        1/2 cup vegan butter, room temperature (I used Earth Balance, again) �        2 cups powdered sugar �        1-2 tbs dairy free milk �        1/2 tsp peppermint extract �        1-2 drops green food coloring* (optional) Mint Sugar: �        A few fresh mint leaves (I used about 5 smallish leaves) �        1/2 tbs sugar Get to Full instructios: Click here

CHICKEN LOMBARDY This recipe was so good, I used chicken broth , no wine , it was full of flavor, I double the gravy, next time I�ll quadruple it. The gravy took the meal over the top Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup Marsala wine 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 tbsp corn starch + 1 tbsp water 8 oz pkg sliced baby bella mushrooms 2 tbsp butter, melted 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt & pepper, to taste 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions First Cut each chicken breast evenly in half, lengthwise. One at a time, place a piece of chicken in between two sheets of heavy duty plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, flatten the breast out to a 1/4" thickness. Repeat for all the pieces of chicken. Then Melt the two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes, or un

Kashmiri Dum Aloo Ingredients 1 cup Onion Finely chopped 1 and 1/2 cup Yogurt 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder 2 tsp Fennel powder 2 Black cardamom 2 Green cardamom 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 2 tsp All purpose flour 4 tbsp Mustard oil 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder 400 g Baby potatoes Oil for frying 4 tbsp Mustard oil 2 Kashmiri dry red chilli 3-4 Cloves 5-6 Black peppercorns 1 tsp Dry ginger powder Salt to taste Instructions First Wash the baby potatoes and prick them with a tooth pick all around. Then Heat water in a pan. Add 1 tbsp salt in it. When it comes to a boil, add the potatoes and boil them  till tender. Drain the water and peel the skin of the potatoes. Heat oil for frying in a pan. Deep fry the potatoes till golden brown. Remove them from oil and keep aside. Heat mustard oil in a heavy bottom pan. When it starts to fume, simmer the heat. Add Kashmiri dry red chilies, cloves, black cardamom, green cardamom and peppercor

Paneer Tawa Masala I made this for my dot�s bday lunch and served it with Ghee Rice, it was a big hit and the kids loved it.I added the ajwain and my son kept munching on the paneer even before i could add it to the gravy. Its a perfect side dish for a party. Ingredients: Butter � � tbsp Fresh cream � 2 tbsp Green Chillies � 2 Red chilli powder � 1 tsp Ajwain / Bishops weed - 1/2 tsp Shahjeera / Caraway seeds - 2 pinch Chaat masala powder � 1 tsp Milk � 1/4 cup optional Paneer - 200 gms cubed Onion - 1 big Tomato � 4 to 5 Ginger Garlic paste � 1 tbsp Coriander powder � 2 tsp Garam masala powder � 1/2 tsp Kasuri methi - 1 tbsp Fresh cream � 2 tbsp Water -1/4 cup Salt � to taste Oil � 2 tbsp Instructions: First To Grill Paneer: In a mixing bowl, take chaat masala powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, a pinch of salt and crushed kasuri methi. Add the cubed paneer and 1/2 tsp oil to the mixing bowl. M

BEEF AND BROCCOLI RAMEN STIR FRY Gah I made this last night. So good. There was only a tiny bit left but I save it anyway and just stirrried in a bit more broccoli added a little soy and some more noodles. This will definitely be in dinner rotation.  INGREDIENTS: 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 2 (5.6-ounce) packages refrigerated Yaki-Soba, seasoning sauce packets discarded* FOR THE SAUCE 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional 3/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 3/4 cup beef broth 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon sesame oil DIRECTIONS: First In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, Sriracha and 1/2 cup water

EASY TERIYAKI SALMON Made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was fantastic! I�ve been married for 15 years, and hubby said it was the best meal I�d ever made. The kids agreed! used only 2 tbs brown sugar, and did not use the cornstarch�the warmed teriyaki sauce was thick enough without it. INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon sesame oil sesame seeds for garnish if desired ? cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch � cup low sodium soy sauce It is important to use low sodium. I find regular makes the sauce too salty 1 clove garlic minced green onions for garnish if desired 1 tablespoon oil 4 salmon filets skinless � teaspoon ginger minced 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar depending on how sweet you like it 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon water *NOTE: Prep time does not include marinating time* INSTRUCTIONS First Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, 1/8 cup water, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil to a medium bowl. Then Add half of the marina

EVERYDAY BANANA MUFFINS I just made these this morning, and the family is enjoying them right now. They are delightful. I added walnuts and cinnamon sugar to the top. Ingredients 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tablespoon vanilla 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup plain or Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 egg 3 very ripe bananas mashed 1/4 cup oil 3 Tablespoons milk or buttermilk 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda Instructions First Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a muffin tin and set aside. Then In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, egg, yogurt/sour cream, oil, milk and vanilla. Pour the flour and sugar on the top of the mixture then sprinkle on the soda and salt so they aren't touching the liquid part. Whisk everything together, just until smooth. Divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups (you can fill them all the way up to the rim) and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are a deep golden-brown and they spring back

CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS I�ve made these several times now and they�ve become my kids favorite after school snack. Ingredients 1 egg ? c. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. + 2� tbsp. all-purpose flour ? c. cocoa powder 4 tbsp. butter, melted � tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda � tsp. salt � c. banana, mashed ? c. plain yogurt or sour cream � c. chocolate chips or chunks (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1.First   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a standard size muffin tin with 12 cups. 2. Then In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the banana puree, yogurt (or sour cream), egg, and vanilla. Beat on low until combined. Add the melted/cooled butter, mix on low for 10 seconds. 4. With mixing speed on low, slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Do not overmix. Remove bowl from stand and fold in chocolate chips (if de

Grilled Eggplant with Garlic & Herbs Ingredients 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggplants 2 tsp salt 3 cloves garlic crushed 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions First Cut the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices and generously salt each slice. Let them rest for about 15 minutes so that the salt can draw out the moisture and bitterness. Wipe each of the slices with a paper towel to remove the salt and moisture.  Then Preheat the barbecue to medium heat In a large dish combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Place each of the eggplant slices in the dish, flipping them over to ensure both sides are covered in oil.  Grill for approximately 6 minutes per side until golden in colour with grill marks. If the eggplant slices become dry and stick to the grill, brush them with more oil.  Once the eggplant is tender and cooked. Remove from the grill

Chicken Schnitzel with Mustard Cream Sauce Ingredients Chicken 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Mustard Cream Sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup heavy cream Instructions First   Chicken Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Trim fat from chicken breasts. With a sharp knife, cut chicken breasts horizontally into 2 to 3 slices. Set aside. Whisk egg and milk in a wide shallow bowl; set aside. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a gallon Ziploc bag. Pour bread crumbs onto a dinner-size plate or piece of waxed paper. Set aside. Dredge chicken in flour mixture; dip in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip