I have struggled so much with cooking rice to be perfect. I have always had a problem where the rice was never fluffy, and the center was hard and brittle while the outside was mushy. I don’t think I have ever made rice successfully on the stovetop. I am …

The tomato chutney is little salty, little tangy and a little spicy, but it is very tasty and gives a great taste when eaten with the bread or sandwich or even with the buns. it is the recipe which my mother has thought me and I prepare it …

Kankur 250 gm (peeled)
Garlic powder 2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 2 teaspoon
Sugar ? teaspoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Garam Masala powder 1 teaspoon
Pulse cake few around 50 gm
Oil
Water
Tez patta 1 to 2
Method:
Add oil in a vessel and heat it up
Fry Garlic powder, Red chilli powder, Sugar and Tez patta on medium flame for 5 …

I do not know why it took me so long, but I finally figured out to make my Beef Burgandy in the slow cooker. I had always done this on the stove top before. My husband loves my Beef Burgany recipe, he is actually the one that suggested I …

This is the rice made using some spices and chopped tomato. This is very tasty rice. Just try it once.
Ingredients:
One cup of rice, salt to taste, green chilly paste � tea spoon, garam masala (spice powder) 1 � tea spoon, chopped onion � cup and chopped tomato � …

I am so bored of the usual appetizers that everyone serves at parties or dinners, so this year I looked for recipes that are unique and something different from the usual vegetables and dip, spinach dip, salsas, wings and sausage rolls. I found a great collection of dip recipes …

I created this dish based on a recipe I read on the back of a Stove Top Stuffing mix box. The recipe called for stuffing (obviously), some mixed vegetables, and chicken breast. The recipe itself is very simple. But my version, the Autumn Chicken bake …

Granted, spring has just really kicked into gear, but this recipe is one of my favorites all year along but, particularly in the winter. But now that the gardens are being set, turn to it in July and August for this supper time treat.
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 …

My grandmother would usually be the one to always make the hot water cornbread until I decided to learn how to make it one day. It is very good and it is just a little different from the regular cornbread. This one is fried while the regular one is …

Ingredients :
Moong dhal - 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Green chilli paste - 1 tsp
Finely cut onion - 3 tbsp
Finely cut carrot, beans, cauliflower, cabbage - 1/2 cup
salt
curds - 3 tbsp
cooking soda - 1/4 tsp
oil to deep fry
Method :
1. Wash moong dhal and soak in water for 2 …

Who doesn’t love a classic hamburger? You can not get much more all AMerican than that. I have made burger after burger and here is one of my favorite ways to make them.
First you will need to light up your grill and let it heat up. …

Have u ever tasted the Indian old traditional but yet interesting and delicious recipe which is very easy to cook and good to eat. This dish is called Khir and one more speciality of this dish is that all the ingredients added are easily available at home at any …

This recipe goes together with the quick and easy custard cream recipe. No need to spend hours making a tart crust anymore.
Ingredients:
150g Pancake mix
1 tbsp milk(add a little more if dough is too dry)
40g unsalted butter
How to make:
Preheat oven to 180 C
1.Mix all ingredients together into a medium …

I am a huge mushroom fan, and I am always looking out for recipes with various kinds of mushrooms in them. This recipe is a real great find. It is easy to make, takes very little time, and works well as an appetizer or a side dish. Everyone who …

Any type of Mexican food is good in my book. I make Mexican food a lot, but sometimes I seem to get stuck on the same recipes. I decided I needed to add a little variety to Mexican night at my house, so I referred to the …

I am a big risotto fan, but am tired of my old recipes. I was searching specifically for risotto recipes, and found one that sounded unique and delicious, so I printed it off and tried it the next day. Like all risotto, there is a bit of work involved, …

While reading a magazine, I found a recipe by Chef Brian Morin, who co-wrote a book called The Beerbistro Cookbook, which I assume is all about recipes either using beer in the recipes or food that goes well with beer. This particular recipe looked amazing, but I had a …

I remember when I used to work for a breakfast/dining restaurant where I worked on the morning shift, and nothing but breakfast items were ordered. My boss told all the servers that we should eat everything on the menu to get a glimpse of how each item tastes. The …

The Bangan bhartha is a very special and popular dish in north India and it is liked by most of the Indians. It is very simple and the preparation needs less time.
Ingredients: Brinjol 3 big size, finely chopped tomato one cup, and finely chopped onion 1 cup, …

I’d like to share with you a really simple Steamed Fish fillet recipe that my husband and I experimented on and have been enjoying immensely for months now. I serve this dish weekly, with three or four night intervals.
We choose from the Pangasius, Cream Dory and Sole fish variations …

Chicken Quesadillas are one of my favorite dishes. I love to eat this and it is fun making it too. I had other people make it for me all the time and wanted to learn how to make it for myself. So when I finally learned how to make …

This recipe is something that I have fun doing and it makes around 1/2 cup. It can also be kept in the fridge for about a week, without getting stale. Ingredients are as follows:-
2 cups lightly packed fresh parsley, roughly chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 …

Ingredients:
4 Lbs Beef Short Ribs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup peeled chopped carrots
1 chopped yellow onion
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons tomato paste
14 1/2 ounces of diced tomatoes in juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tsp dried mustard
1/4 tsp allspice
1 to 2 cans beef broth
Heat oil in pan and brown …

This is another Arabian recipe which is very delicious, and very ideal for the health conscious. This does not have any pork, chicken or beef, only pure peas, spices and flour. If you might have some concerns about eating pork or the like, you can try this as an …

Pan Fried Chicken and Pear Salad
This is an extremely simplistic recipe with an amazing combination of flavours to tantalize your taste buds but also substantial enough to leave you feeling like you’ve eaten a good sized main course. Lets start off with a list of ingredients.
You will need ( …

The bread omlet is my favourite breakfast, which is good to eat, fast to prepare, and not only that it is also very nutritious, because it is made using the eggs.
Ingredients: bread pieces 3, chopped onion 3 teaspoons, finely chopped green chilly ½ tea spoon, salt to taste, …

If you’re in the mood for a liquid lunch instead of a sandwich, you can always try a peanut butter and jelly shot. It’s the taste of the traditional favorite sandwich in the form of a liqueur shot. I discovered this little treat when I was enjoying …

Gobi dum is very easy to make and very tasty too.
Ingredients :
Big caulflower : 2
Butter or oil : 3 tbsps
Onions (Big) : 7
Garlic : 8 flakes
Cashewnuts : 10
Red chillies : 5 to 6
salt : as required
Turmeric powder
cloves - 4
cinnamon-3
cumin seeds : 1 tsp
Grated coconut - 1 cup
Coriander seeds - …

Cut lettuce, tomatoes, and cream cheese, not too finely. Peel and grate carrots. Combine the vegetables and the cheese, add some canned corn (drained). Sprinkle some salt and dress with olive oil. Carefully stir the salad, mixing the ingredients together, and serve. Store leftovers refrigerated, not very long as …

A new fun treat for the young and adult, is my Pearl Balls recipe. This is one of my own recipes I am very proud of, coz every time I serve on the table, could it be a simple family dinner, or special gatherings, I always get compliments from …

The coconut burfee is a sweet dish to prepare which the main ingredient we need is the grated coconut. It is one of the most liked sweet dish at my home. Just note it down.
Ingredients: the ingredients are very simple which are like this: grated coconut …

Ingredients :
Cauliflower - 1
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Maida flour - 1/2 cup
Bread crumbs - 12/ cup
Oil
Method :
1. Seperate florets from cauliflower and wash nicely.
2. Boil water with little salt and turmeric powder
3. Add cauliflower florets to the boiled water and …

Pudina drink is my all time favourite drink. Actually it is a very tasty juice made using the mint leaves. This is a nutritious drink, which gives a lot of energy, or I can say it is a refreshing drink, which makes us fresh. Note down …

When you are not in the mood for red sauced spaghetti, but you crave for pasta then this recipe is worth giving a try. This is different than the usual meat-tomato sauce spaghetti but this will surely satisfy your craving for a good heartwarming comfort food. This recipe can …

2 pounds of hamburger meat
4 oz package of instant mashed potatoes
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 package of shredded cheese, mozzarella and chedder pizza blend
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon of butter
Paprika, garlic salt, and worcestireshire sauce.
This meal is great. Who doesn’t love meat, potatoes, and cheese. This dish …

The paneer pakodas are a very interesting snacks, which are preferred to eat in the evenings with the cup of tea. The paneer is nothing else but the cottage cheese. Any kind of recipies made using the cottage cheese is very tasty. This recipe is really …

Though I have been cooking for over twenty years, I still have the passion and eagerness to learn new things, experiment on new recipes, and even get tips and trade recipes from those who love to cook. I watch Food Network a lot, and even locally produced cooking TV …

Finger chips is a very interesting and very tasty recipe, which every one of us like. Even my children love to eat this snack. I prepared it once at home and that was so tasty; I hope u too will try this one.
Ingredients:
Potato cut in to the …

I had never heard of Chicken Continental until I heard Naomi Judd mention it on the television show The Talk recently. I love finding new recipes for everyday foods like chicken, so I looked up the recipe on the Internet. I was surprised to find the recipe …

The Greek “mezes”
The Greek kitchen is very well known all over the world for its healthy ingredients in a great variety which derives from fresh local products. Pure olive oil, olives, dairy, herbs, vegetables in season, honey, seafood and fish are the components to create a complete and healthy …

Seafood and combined with pasta is a rare experience for me. I liked this recipe for the very reason that it is peculiar. The taste of clams and prawns give a different taste to the pasta making it more tasty than traditional pork, bacon or beef. Here is the …

As a busy student, it’s hard to find time for good, healthy eating. My food bible has been AllRecipes.com. You can search for practically anything. I just enter a general type of dish I want (like “chicken casseroles” or “Italian”) and pages of matching recipes come up. They’re submitted …

Do you like chocolate pancakes? What about strawberry? Or perhaps cinnamon? Whether you answered “yes” to any of those or none, it is easy to create a batch of flavored pancakes just for you. What I do is I use my favorite pancake batter, put all the ingredients in …

At the beginning I thought it was a joke. I found the recipe on the Internet and decided to give it a go. The worst thing that could happen was to end up with something inedible and spoil dinner completely. But I was willing to take that risk, for …

I am easily bored with vegetables and salads, but am always trying to get more servings of vegetables and fruits into my diet. I found this recipe in a cook book my mom had in her house, called Inspired by Ingredients, when I asked her if she had any …

In what comes next I will reveal as I used you another recipe that is specifically Romanian. This is called stuffed peppers.
Stuffed peppers, like highly seasoned forcemeat balls (mititei), meat cabbage (sarmale) or minced meat croquette (parjoale)
are very common to traditional meals.
I learned to cook stuffed peppers from my …

I have tried looking for recipes of finger foods. I have this quest to be well-rounded in terms of my cooking skills. I patterned this recipe from Cosmopolitan magazine.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
6 large garlic heads, peeled
24 1/2 inch thick slices baguette, cut at a 45-degree angle
1 …