How many of you scramble, trying to think about what to prepare when people come over to your place? I know it can be stressful to think about what to serve. This is why I have created this multi-part series: ‘Simple Snacks For Hosting’. This series is here to help give you ideas and easy…
Category: Bread
Easy Indian Breakfast: Masala Chai and Upma
Made using Midnight Collection: Black Alumite Nonstick Kadai and Chef’s Pan from Meyer. Use CODE MeyerxTVW for 10% off. Start your day with this deliciously simple breakfast, packed with nutrients and flavour. This recipe will nourish your soul, and feed your heart because masala chai, and upma make everything better! Upma is an Indian-style porridge,…
Lavender Nankhatai (Eggless Shortbread Biscuits)
Nankhatai is a traditional Indian-style shortbread made to celebrate occasions like Raksha Bandhan or Diwali (or any occasion that needs something sweet!). These cookies are known as sweet, buttery cardamom infused biscuits that gently crumble and melt in your mouth. It is as delicious as it sounds. I have made these to celebrate Raksha Bandhan…
Rainbow Dhokla Waffle
Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati snack that can be eaten at any time of day. It is often made with fermented batter and cooked into a spongey savoury cake. It can be made with chickpea flour, rice or semolina. Like most Indian dishes, the ingredients to make this varies from household to household, and preference!…
Chia Wings – Vegan KFC-style Wings
These KFC-style vegan wings are so good, you will not miss making these with egg or meat. It is also very easy to prepare, with limited ingredients and technique. Why Panko? Panko is the Japanese variety of breadcrumbs, which are much crisper when you bite into them after baking. It is absolutely necessary to use…
The Easiest Homemade Bread Recipe
I have always wanted to learn how to bake bread at home but I found most recipes extremely intimidating. The long-winded process and the many different variables to control made me believe baking bread was truly rocket science. So, I went on a journey to unravel this daunting recipe only to realise this is so…
Mediterranean Cheese Toast
My 5-ingredient, no onion, no garlic Mediterranean Cheese Toast…slathered with fresh pesto and chilli flakes! No Onion? No Garlic? I chose to make this with no onion and no garlic. Why? Starting your day with no heat producing ingredients that stimulate the nervous systems, especially in this summer heat, may be beneficial for some. Onions…
Veggie Burger with Homemade Burger Buns
Creating a good homemade veggie burger for any vegetarian is a safe go-to-meal for when you run out of ideas and time. Most Sundays we make it a burger night and since my husband doesn’t mind eating veg from time to time, this burger recipe is great for meat-eaters too. It’s light, fresh and the…
Paneer Makhanwala Paratha Dumplings
Butter masala, makhanwala, makhani are all the same gorgeous sauce for paneer. This is hands down my favourite comfort food. The paneer melts in your mouth while the masala tingles the right spice senses, leaving the cream or butter to gently soothe the flavours down to the perfect note. Use this paneer recipe to make…