If you’ve never had smashed potatoes before, you are in for quite a treat. It’s pretty much the best kind of potato side dish you could ever have – fluffy on the inside yet incredibly crisp on the outside. Couple that with some garlic goodness and fresh rosemary, and it is absolute perfection. It’s so good, you’ll want to devour it all without a main dish!
These yummy smashed potatoes are crisp on the outside with a creamy center and irresistible cheesy crust. One of the easiest side dishes to serve.
INGREDIENTS:
24 ounces Dutch yellow baby potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet/ coat with nonstick spray or use parchment paper
In a large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes; drain well.
Place potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a potato masher or fork, carefully smash the potatoes until flattened but still in one piece. Top with olive oil, garlic and rosemary.
Place into oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Enjoy!
Delicious curry with fresh spicy flavours - ideal for part of a relaxed curry buffet. Prawns are a great source of high quality protein, and provide some of the most important vitamins and minerals that make up a healthy diet. They are surprisingly low in calories and are made up of extremely healthy cholesterol. The same 100 grams of prawns contains only about 115 calories.
Ingredients:
Prawns, medium sized (cleaned and deveined) 500 gms
Onions, fine chopped- 2 small
Tomatoes, fine chopped- 2 small
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Red Chilli powder- 1 tsp or less as per taste
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
Oil- 2 tbsp
Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves, chopped- 1 tbsp
Directions:
Devein and wash the prawns well with cold water. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a cast iron pan and add some cumin seeds and toss until they expel a warm, rich aroma.Add the chopped onions.
Add the 1 cup of water or coconut milk, let it come to a boil, lower the heat to low and cover & cook for around 10 mins. Now sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti or rice.
Add the chopped tomatoes, mix and add the salt. Cook for around 5 mins till tomatoes are soft. Add all the powders other than garam masala powder. Mix and add 1/2 cup of water. Keep cooking on medium for around 2-3 mins till the masalas are cooked. Now add the prawns and mix well. Fry for around 5 mins on medium heat.
Fry on medium to low heat till translucent( around 8-10 mins) and add the ginger garlic paste. Mix and fry for around 2 mins till raw smell is gone.
Add the chopped tomatoes, mix and add the salt. Cook for around 5 mins till tomatoes are soft. Add all the powders other than garam masala powder. Mix and add 1/2 cup of water. Keep cooking on medium for around 2-3 mins till the masalas are cooked. Now add the prawns and mix well. Fry for around 5 mins on medium heat.
Add the 1 cup of water or coconut milk, let it come to a boil, lower the heat to low and cover & cook for around 10 mins. Now sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti or rice.
All you need is 15 minutes to make this epic garlic shrimp udon noodle recipe! Quick noodles are a staple at my house. And udon noodles are always a favourite!
Udon is a popular instant or homemade noodle dish in both Korea and Japan. It is a type of thick, wheat-based noodle, usually served in a mildly flavored broth which is seasoned with soy sauce and mirin.
Udon are chewy Japanese noodles made from wheat flour, water, and salt, typically served in a simple dashi-based broth. They're thicker than buckwheat soba noodles—typically two to four millimeters—and can be either flat or rounded. Udon is a type of thick, wheat-flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. It is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as kake udon, in a mildly flavoured broth called kakejiru, which is made of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin.
Udon noodles are healthier than Ramen. This analysis is based on how the Udon contains less sodium than Ramen, is made with fresher ingredients, and also has zero MSG, which is a bonus for any heart-healthy eaters.
This easy one pan pork chops and potatoes recipe is a favor packed meal that is so good. The pork chops and potatoes are seasoned and roasted in a garlic seasoning mix, together with an array of herbs. This easy sheet pan pork chops and potatoes recipes is sure to impress the table.
The most Juiciest and delicious Honey Garlic pork chops you'll ever tasted. The perfect MOST moist pork chops in the oven. I wanted to make some smothered pork chops I figured oven baked pork chops are a little bit more healthier and easier I tried this new trick to get the perfect oven baked moist pork chops. They turned out so delicious and juicy.
Ingredients:
2 Thick cut pork chops
1 Tsp onion powder
1 Tsp roasted garlic and herbs
1/2 ground black pepper
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tsp garlic paste
5 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tsp corn starch
Broil on 400 degrees for 20 mins.
Note* if using a thinner cut pork chops lower your temperature to 300-350 degrees.
Chicken Karahi, or Kadai chicken, is undoubtedly one of the most popular curries in and out of Pakistan and India. The tomatoes are the star ingredient in chicken karahi, so it’s important to use ripe, tasty ones.
Chicken karahi known as gosht karahi when prepared with goat or lamb meat instead of chicken), or kadai chicken, is a dish from the Indian subcontinent noted for its spicy taste; it is notable in Pakistani cuisine.. It can take between 30 and 50 minutes to prepare and cook the dish and can be stored for later consumption. It can be served with naan, roti or rice. This dish is one of the hallmarks of Pakistani cuisine.
Chicken Parmesan (also called Chicken Parmigiana) is one of the most loved, most popular AND most ordered chicken recipes in the world. The Best Chicken Parmesan recipe, made a bit healthier! Breaded chicken cutlets are baked, not fried yet the chicken is so moist and full of flavor.
Ingredients:
4 Chicken breasts
1 Cup breadcrumbs
1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 small eggs or one large EGGS
1½ Cups tomato sauce
1/2 Cup of all purpose flour
1/2 Cup olive oil
Coat the chicken in the flour and shake off the excess. Dip in egg mixture and then coat in bread crumbs, making sure the crumbs adhere and chicken is fully coated.
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Combine bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Beat eggs in separate bowl and spread the flour on a plate and set aside.
Cover with remaining sauce, Parmesan cheese, and top each piece of chicken with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with basil (optional) and bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Add ½ a cup of tomato sauce to the bottom of the cast iron skillet. Return all four pieces of chicken to the cast iron skillet and arrange with the least amount of overlap possible.
Ingredients
2 lb chicken breast , boneless and skinless (4 pieces)
Salt and pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsbp brown sugar
1tsp honey (or maple syrup)
Directions
Sprinkle oil, salt and pepper on each side of the chicken.
Place flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess.
Place butter in a skillet Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes, or until the butter begins to change into golden brown and has a nutty fragrance.
Place chicken in skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.
Turn heat down slightly to medium high.
Make a bit of room in the pan and add garlic paste and top with remaining dab of butter. Stir garlic briefly once butter melts.
Add soy sauce, brown sugar and honey. Stir / shake pan to combine. Bring sauce to simmer, then simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
Turn chicken to coat in sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, add a touch of water if needed and stir.
Remove from stove immediately. Place chicken on plates and drizzle over remaining sauce. Garnish with Sesame seeds. To serve, drizzle with the reserved brown butter sauce. Serve with steamed vegetables; over rice or with a salad. Enjoy!
Roasted Rosemary Garlic with Bell Pepper and Onion is a great side dish for any meal. It is a great alternative to fried potatoes or hash browns. This recipe is a quick way to create a flavorful side dish without much effort. These Potatoes are great with eggs and fruit for breakfast as well as chicken, beef, or any other meat. It can be seasoned many different ways to fit your meal.
Cut each potato into 8 wedges and place them on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes.
Once the potatoes come out of the microwave Add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Mix well and let stand for 10 minutes so that the warm potatoes can absorb all the flavor of the garlic, rosemary and olive oil. Add bell peppers and mix well
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and roast potatoes for 30-35 minutes or until crispy golden brown, turning them once after 15 minutes so that both sides get crispy golden brown.
An incredible quick and easy way to serve up chicken breast - seared then simmered in the most amazing honey garlic sauce. Don't be deceived by the short ingredient list! It's absolutely worth the extra step of dusting the chicken with flour because it creates a crust for the sauce to cling to. Ingredients 2 lb chicken breast , boneless and skinless (4 pieces) Salt and pepper 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp garlic paste Sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
Directions Place flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat - hold back about 3 tsp butter for later. Turn heat down slightly to medium high. Place chicken in skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook the other side for 1 minute. Add soy sauce and honey. Stir / shake pan to combine. Bring sauce to simmer, then simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Make a bit of room in the pan and add garlic paste and top with remaining dab of butter. Stir garlic briefly once butter melts. Turn chicken to coat in sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, add a touch of water and stir. Remove from stove immediately. Place chicken on plates and drizzle over remaining sauce. Garnish with Sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Saag, sag or saga is a leaf vegetable dish eaten in the Indian subcontinent with bread such as roti or naan, or rice. Saag can be made from mustard greens, collard greens, basella, finely chopped broccoli or other greens, along with added spices and sometimes other ingredients such as paneer.
Saag has a fresh Spring like feeling. The combination of mustard greens, fenugreek leaves and spinach combined with hot Thai chilies is a rich and complex symphony of flavors. I could eat this dish every meal as it is so delicious. Prep time is 20 minutes and cooking time is another 30 minutes.
Cut each potato into 8 wedges and place them on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes.
Once the potatoes come out of the microwave Add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Mix well and let stand for 10 minutes so that the warm potatoes can absorb all the flavor of the garlic, rosemary and olive oil.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees and roast potatoes for 30 minutes or until crispy golden brown, turning them once after 15 minutes so that both sides get crispy golden brown.
his is an easy baked Tandoori Chicken and is infused with flavour from a yogurt tandoori chicken marinade then baked until golden with little charred bits.
Palak Murgh is a healthy Indian chicken curry recipe. It is an excellent and tastiest way to include spinach in the diet. Palak Murgh is a chicken curry made with spinach, fresh ginger, garlic and spices. It's rich yet not heavy and takes some preparation time for the best results.
Baked Chili Chicken is a very juicy and tasty restaurant style chicken recipe made using Chicken which is baked and then cooked in a special sauce. Healthy baked chili chicken is a delightful combination of chicken and spices, and it's super simple to make.
Ingredients
Boneless chicken – 350 grams
Corn flour – 2 tbsp
Maida – 1 tbsp
Chilli powder – ½ tsp
Ginger garlic paste – ½ tsp
Egg – 1
Oil
Onion – 1
Capsicum – 2
Tomato sauce – 2 tbsp
Soya sauce – 2 tbsp
Pepper – ¼ tsp
Salt
Browned butter honey garlic shrimp feels like a gourmet shrimp meal, with half of the effort, maximum taste and all in less than 15 minutes! no marinating required.
Brown your butter. Once the foam subsides and the colour begins to turn a beautiful golden brown colour, a nutty aroma will fill your kitchen, and you’ll be pretty proud of yourself if you’ve never done this before. As soon as its browned, throw in the rest of your ingredients and give it 30 seconds to infuse all of those flavours together.
Once your honey/Soy sauce/garlic/butter mixture is ready, add in your shrimp and allow them to sear 1-3 minutes each side to get a crisp flavour on them.
Jeera rice or Zeera rice is an Indian and Pakistani dish consisting of rice and cumin seeds. It is a popular dish in North India and Pakistan as an everyday rice dish. It is very easy to prepare.
To cook long-grained white rice on the stove, use a 2 to 1 water to rice ratio. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. You can add an optional pinch of salt if you wish.
Butter Chicken is a dish, originating in the Indian subcontinent, of chicken in a mildly spiced tomato sauce. This creamy curry Indian butter chicken recipe combines ethnic spices with simple ingredients like onion, butter, and tomato sauce for a tasty dish.
This rich ,buttery ,creamy chicken is an awesome delicious chicken recipe that needs no introduction.This Delicious north Indian dish has made its place in every corner of the world.It goes well with pulaos ,parathas especially Naan.
4 Chicken breast boneless
1/2 tsp Ginger powder
1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
Oil to pan fry
For the gravy
1 small can of tomato paste
1 small chopped onion
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chilli powder
5 tbsp butter
1 cup of heavy cream
Salt to taste
Directions:
Marinate the chicken with ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt and keep it aside for 15 to 20 minutes
In a pan heat, some oil then fries the marinated chicken pieces in it, once done place it into a bowl.
In the same pan add onion, oil, a spoonful of butter and once the onions are cooked add garlic powder and tomato paste. Add some Cream, salt, garam masala powder, and chili powder. Evenly mix it and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add butter and chicken and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. Garnish it with cilantro. Butter Chicken is ready to be served!
This honey garlic glazed salmon recipe is the easiest most delicious way you could ever cook salmon. The salmon is glazed in a delicious honey garlic sauce that is so flavorful and delicious. The salmon came out very moist and melt in your mouth delicious.
INGREDIENTS
1 and 1/2 lbs Salmon
2 Tbs melted butter
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs honey
4 cloves garlic
3 Tsp brown sugar
2 Tbs dijon mustard
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
These No Bake Energy Balls have quickly become a reader favorite and a family favorite! They are so easy to make, they’re mostly healthy, and they are oh so delicious.
Not to mention these no bake energy bites are quick and easy — and they require no cooking or baking of course (as long as you buy pre-toasted coconut, that is).
Ingredients
Peanut butter
Honey
Vanilla extract
Old fashioned oats
Toasted shredded coconut
Chia seeds
Ground golden flaxseed meal
Chocolate chips
How to Make Energy Balls
In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract.
Add the oats, coconut, flaxseed meal and chocolate chips and stir.
Chill the mixture for 30 minutes, or until it’s firmer.
This oven baked method produces perfect honey soy chicken thighs and legs with flavourful, crispy skin and a sticky glaze. No marinade necessary!
What makes this recipe so special is the combination of soy sauce, honey, freshly grated ginger, sesame oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, that the chicken is glazed with.
Ingredients
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic
1 lemon
4 chicken pieces (legs and thighs attached)
1 tsp sesame seeds optional
Fried Rice is a combination of long grained rice, mixture of warm peas, carrots and onions with scrambled eggs mixed all together! You will not be getting take out any longer!
If you start with sticky, warm, just-cooked rice, your fried rice will turn out soggy, without those distinct chewy grains that a good fried rice has. Instead, cook the rice at least a day ahead of time and refrigerate. This helps to dry the grains out enough to give your fried rice a good texture.
Ingredients in Fried Rice:
Day old and cold rice help to keep it from being mushy.
Small white onion
Vegetables- Peas, bell pepper and Carrots. You can also add in other veggies such aa broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, snow peas and cabbage.
Eggs
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
How to make Fried Rice
Preheat Skillet. Turn your skillet to medium high heat and pour sesame oil into the bottom of your skillet and add the onion, peas and carrots. Pour the soy sauce and mix well. Fry this until they are tender.
Slide the veggies to the side. Pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs. Mix them together with the veggies.
Add the rice. Combine it with the veggie and egg mixture and stir until it is heated throughout.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken has a cheesy coating with a tender juicy chicken breast inside. These are great served on their own and make a great sandwich!
4 chicken breast
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 Tablespoons your fav seasoning
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper