Eggplant with Tomato and Mozzarella Recipe / Oven Roasted Eggplant With Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese

 

Roasted Eggplant with Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredients

Long eggplant cut it into thick slices - 4 slices

Sliced onions few to add on top

Coriander or Parsley leaves for garnish

Sumac powder - 1 tsp

Olive oil as needed for brushing the vegetable

Ingredients for the topping

Chopped Mozzarella cheese - 1 cup

Chopped tomato - 1 cup

Chopped green chilies - 2

Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup

Salt to taste

Chopped garlic - 3

Dry Italian seasoning as needed

( Mix everything in a bowl and keep it aside)

Eggplant with Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese

Method

Score the flesh with a knife on each eggplant slices brush olive oil on both sides ,sprinkle some salt on top. Broil in low till the eggplant is half cooked

Remove from the oven add the topping on top of each eggplant slices sprinkle some sumac powder and arrange some onion slices on top. 

Brush some oil on top and broil in low till the top is golden brown.

Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy hot !

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Thai Massaman Curry with Chicken Recipe / Chicken Massaman Curry Recipe / Easy One Pot Massaman Curry Recipe - Thai Recipes

Thai Chicken Massaman

Ingredients

Massaman curry paste - half of 14 oz can 

Oil - 3 tbsp

Cubed potato - 1 large

Cubed coloured bell peppers - 1 cup

Diced onion - a handful

Carrots diced or slices - 1 medium size

Chicken breast - 1 medium size cubed

Coconut milk - 2 cups

Ginger / garlic paste - 1 tsp

Fish oil - 2 tsp

Coconut aminos - 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Red chilly paste - 1 tsp (heaped)

Kefir leaves - 3

Bay leaf - 1

Cinnamon stick - 1 '' stick

Tamarind paste - 1 tsp

Lemon juice - 3 tsp

Basil leaves - few (optional)

Lemon grass chopped - 1 tsp

Peanut butter - 1 tsp (heaped)

Brown sugar - 1 tsp

Method

Heat 2 tbsp coconut milk and add the cinnamon, bay leaf , red chilly paste and massaman paste , fry till oil separates.

Now add all the above ingredients and sauté well.

Pour the coconut milk and cook in low flame till chicken and vegetables are cooked.

Switch off the stove add lemon juice top it with crushed peanuts, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and enjoy with rice.

Note:

a) If you don't have massaman paste replace it with 1 tsp of curry paste.

b) Adjust all the above ingredients according to your taste buds.

Chicken Bulgogi Recipe / Korean BBQ Chicken Recipe / Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe - Korean Recipes

 

Chicken Bulgogi

Ingredients for marination

Chicken breast - 2

(cut into any size or shape you want)

Salt to taste

Gochugaru/ Korean Chilly flakes - 2 tsp

Gochujang / Koprean Chilly paste - 1 tbsp (heaped)

Rice wine vinegar - 3 tsp

Soy sauce - 1 tbsp

Honey - 2 tbsp

Ginger/Garlic paste - 2 tsp

(Mix all above ingredients together and rest for 30 minutes. Adjust ingredients according to your taste)

Other ingredients

Chopped spring onions - 1/4 cup

Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tsp

Sesame oil - 3 tsp

Method

Heat oil in a pan add the marinated chicken and in high flame stir fry the chicken till cooked

Switch off the stove mix spring onions sprinkle sesame seeds on top and enjoy with hot rice.

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Moroccan Beghrir Recipe / Semolina Honeycomb Pancakes Recipe / Beghrir Recipe

 

Moroccan Beghrir

Ingredients

Fine semolina - 1/2 cup

All purpose flour - 1/2 cup

Salt - 1/4 tsp

Sugar - 1/2 tbsp

Dry yeast - 1/ 4 tbsp

Baking powder - 1/2 tsp

Warm water - 1 & 1/4 cup

( add more or less according to the consistency )

Method

Add all ingredients into a blender and grind to a smooth mixture.

Transfer to a bowl cover and rest for 20 minutes till batter appears foamy, light and with lots of bubbles.

Mix well add water if needed consistency must be a bit lighter than regular pancakes.

Heat a non stick pan pour a ladle of the batter in the middle and shake slightly to spread.

Cover with a lid and cook till done, do not flip. Drizzle butter on top this is optional.

Enjoy with maple syrup or any curry!

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Roasted Cabbage Steak With Beet Dressing / Roasted Cabbage With Beetroot Dressing / Cabbage Steak / Beetroot Dressing

 

Beet Dressing

Beetroot Dressing

Small beetroot steamed - 1

Salt to taste

Garlic - 1

Olive oil - 3 tsp

Apple cider vinegar - 2 tsp

Greek yogurt - 1 tbsp

Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp

Harissa paste - 1/2 tsp

( instead you can use red chilly paste)

Method

Blend everything in a blender to a smooth mixture.

Use this dressing for salad or drizzle on roasted vegetables.

Cabbage Steak 

Cabbage Steak

Cabbage cut into thick wedges - 5

Salt and pepper powder to taste

Olive oil to brush on top as needed

Method

Brush both sides of the cabbage with olive oil and sprinkle  salt and pepper powder.

Roast in air fryer at 375 deg. till cooked and light brown on both sides or use oven to roast

Do not over cook and burn the cabbage.

Drizzle the dressing on top and enjoy hot.

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Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce / Baked Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe / Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce

 

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients for roasted cauliflower

Medium size whole cauliflower - 1

( trim few leaves at the bottom which is hard and keep the remaining leaves on)

Salt and pepper powder to taste

Olive oil - 2 tsp

Method

Rub the washed and trimmed whole cauliflower with olive , salt and pepper powder.

Take a baking tray or an iron skillet place the cauliflower cover it with a foil.

Bake the cauliflower for 40 minutes at 375 deg. F till the cauliflower is cooked. Each oven is different so temperature and cooking time may vary.

Remove the foil and broil on low till the top is slightly brown, remove from the oven rest for 5 minutes.

Pour the chimichurri sauce on top and enjoy hot.

Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients for Chimichurri Sauce 

Finely chopped coriander leaves - 1/4 cup

Finely chopped parsley -  1/4 cup

Salt and pepper powder to taste

Red chilly flakes - 2 tsp

Olive oil - 1/8 cup

( you can add more if you like)

Lemon zest - 1 tsp

Red wine vinegar - 3 tbsp

Italian seasoning - 1 tsp

Finely chopped garlic - 4

( Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl or use a food processor to blend , your sauce is ready . Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your taste buds.)

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Kongnamul Muchim Recipe / Korean Soy Bean Sprout Side Dish Recipe - Korean Recipes

 

Korean Soy Bean Sprout Side Dish

Ingredients

Bean sprouts - 2 cups

Sesame oil - 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Spring onion chopped - 1

Chopped garlic - 2

Korean red chilly powder / Gochugaru - 1 tsp ( heaped)

Sesame seeds as needed for garnish

Method

Boil water in a pan add the bean sprouts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water , transfer to a bowl.

Mix all the above mentioned ingredients in a bowl using your fingers mix well taste and adjust according to your taste.

Add the bean sprouts and gently mix till combined. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

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Carrot Top Pesto Recipe / Carrot Greens Pesto Recipe - Easy Pesto Recipe

 

Carrot Greens Pesto

Ingredients

Carrot greens - 2 cup

(discard tough stems)

Basil leaves - 4 (optional, i add just for a flavor)

Garlic - 6

Pecan - 3/4 cup

Parmesan cheese - 1 cup

Salt and Pepper to taste

Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Olive oil - 1/4 cup

( add more or less accordingly )

Method

Take a food processor and add the pecan ,garlic, salt, pepper powder, parmesan cheese and carrot leaves pulse them.

While blender is in process slowly add the olive oil into the mixture.
Once everything is well combined add the lemon juice and switch off.
Store them in a clean glass bottle and keep it in refrigerator.
Note:
a) Pulse according to the texture you want smooth or crunchy.
b)Mix it with pasta,spaghetti or use as a  spread on bread for your sandwich.
c) Make sure your drizzle some oil on top of pesto to keep it green.

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Chia Pudding Recipe / 3 Ingredients Chia Pudding - Easy Breakfast Recipes

 

Chia Pudding

Ingredients

Chia seeds - 4 tbsp

Any kind of milk - 1 cup

( Almond , Cashew, Coconut milk or any milk of your choice)

Honey - to taste

Fruits , coconut flakes and nuts as needed

Cinnamon powder - a pinch ( optional)

Chia Pudding

Method

Take chia seeds, milk , cinnamon powder is a jar cover it with a lid and shake well until you see no clumping.

Keep it overnight or for 3 hours in refrigerator, next day add more milk if needed , pudding should be thick not liquidy.

Top it with your favorite toppings drizzle honey mix and enjoy.

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Korean Broccoli Banchan Recipe / Sesame Broccoli Recipe / Korean Bapsang Recipe / Korean Style Steamed Broccoli Salad Recipe - Korean Recipes

Korean Broccoli Banchan

Ingredients

Blanched broccoli florets - 3 to 4 cups

Salt as needed

Sesame oil - 2 tbsp

Minced garlic - 4

Sesame seeds for garnish

Soy sauce or Gochugaru flakes - as needed

Method

Take all the ingredients into a bowl and gently toss till well combined. Taste and adjust according to your taste

Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

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Banana Oatmeal Recipe / Brown Sugar And Banana Oatmeal Recipe - Easy Breakfast Recipe

Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients

Quick oats - 1/2 cup

Milk - 2 & 1/2 cups

Brown sugar - 2 tbsp

( add more or less according to your taste)

Cinnamon powder - 1/4 tsp

Ripe banana - 1 

( cut into semi thick slices)

Butter - 1 tsp

Method

Heat butter in a pan add the banana slices and toss, add the brown sugar and cook for 1 or 2 minutes till caramelized, remove to a plate.

In the same pan add the milk and oats cook till oats are cooked.

Switch off the stove and add the cinnamon powder mix well.

Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl and top it up with the caramelized banana and enjoy hot!

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Spanish Rice Recipe / Spanish Rice and Beans Recipe / Mexican Rice With Beans Recipe / Flavorful Spanish Rice and Beans Recipe

 

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

Basmati rice or Long Grain Rice - 1 cup

Vegetable stock - 2 cups

Tomato - 1 large

( make a puree)

or Tomato Sauce - 1/2 cup r Tomato paste - 1&1/2 tbsp

Canned or Cooked Kidney beans - 1  cup

Salt and Pepper powder to taste

Cumin powder - 1 tsp

Chopped coriander leaves - a handful

Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Chopped onion - a handful

Chopped garlic - 3

Oil - 1 tbsp

Spanish Rice

Method

Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onion until light brown. Add the tomato paste, kidney beans, seasonings and cook till water has absorbed.

Add rice and sauté for a second and pour the vegetable stock, cover and cook in low flame till rice is cooked.

Switch off the stove and add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves, mix and enjoy hot!

Note:

For extra flavoring you can add chopped olives , coloured bell peppers and Jalapeno chilies

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Turkish Eggs Recipe / Cilbir Recipe / Turkish Eggs Cilbir Recipe / Turkish Poached Eggs - Turkish Cuisine

 

Turkish Poached Eggs

Ingredients for the white base

Plain Greek yogurt - 1/2 cup

Chopped parsley or Dill leaves - 1 tsp

Grated garlic - 1

Salt and pepper powder to taste

( mix everything together in a bowl)

Ingredients for the red base

Butter - 2 tbsp

Red chilly flakes - 1 tsp

Red chilly powder - 1/ 2 tsp

( Heat butter in a pan add the red chilly flakes and red chilly powder cook for a minute till well combined and switch off the stove, do not over cook and burn them.)

Ingredients for the green base

Olive oil - 2 tsp

Parsley - 1 tsp

( crush parsley with olive oil to a coarse paste )

Ingredients for the poached eggs

Water as needed

Vinegar or Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Eggs - 2

( Break an egg into a bowl , heat water in a pan add vinegar and give a boil reduce the heat and gently drop the eggs from the bowl into the water. simmer till the egg yolk are runny and white are set . Repeat with the second egg too. Using a slotted spoon gently remove the eggs from the water.

Garnish

Chopped Dill or Parsley leaves

Cilbir

Assembling

Take a plate spread the yogurt mixture place the poached eggs on top. Drizzle the butter sauce and the parsley olive oil paste generously on top. Garnish with Dill or Parsley leaves and enjoy immediately with toasted bread !

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Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus / Garlic Sesame Stir Fried Asparagus / Asparagus Stir-Fry - Indo Chinese Recipe

Garlic Sesame Asparagus Stir Fry

Ingredients

Asparagus - 1 bunch
( trim the edges and cut into '' long)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Stir fry sauce - 3 tsp
Toasted sesame oil - 2 tsp
Chopped garlic - 6
Sliced onion - a handful
Sesame oil - 3 tsp

Method

Heat oil in a pan at medium high flame sauté onion, garlic and asparagus till they a crisp and cooked.
Add salt, pepper powder, stir fry sauce and toss well.
Switch off the stove add toasted sesame seeds mix and serve with fried rice.

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Tuscan Fish Recipe / Creamy Tuscan Fish Recipe / Tuscany Fish with Sun Dried Tomatoes / Tuscan Seafood Dishes

Tuscan Fish with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

Fish fillets - 4 fillets

( salmon will be a best choice for this recipe)

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil - 2 tsp

Butter - 2 tbsp

Chopped onion - 1 small

Chopped garlic - 6

Chopped baby spinach - 2 cup

All purpose flour - 1 tsp

Milk - 3 cups

( you can add half and half and some cream to give a rich taste)

Vegetable broth - 1/2 cup

Sun dried tomatoes - 1/2 cup

( you can replace with fresh cherry tomatoes cut into halves)

Tuscan Seafood 

Ingredients for garnish

Chopped basil - 8 to 10 leaves

Parmesan cheese - 1 tbsp

Lemon juice - 2 tsp

Chilly flakes - 1 tsp

Tuscan Fish

Method

Apply salt and pepper to both sides of the fish fillets and rest for 5 minutes, heat some olive oil in a pan and fry the fish till both sides are slightly brown. keep it aside.

Heat some butter in the same pan fry onion and garlic till colour changes. Add the sun dried tomatoes, spinach, salt and pepper to taste. Sauté till the spinach shrinks.

Add the flour and mix till raw smell has disappeared, lower the flame and add the milk and the broth cook till the sauce becomes thick.

Arrange all the fried fish and gently mix till combined, switch off the stove.

Sprinkle the cheese, red chilly flakes, chopped basil leaves and the lemon juice on top.

Enjoy hot with any pasta.

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Thai Fried Chicken / Fried Chicken / Crisp and Juicy Thai Fried Chicken Recipe - Thai Recipes

Thai Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken Ingredients

Chicken drumstick - 7

( make slits on the chicken)

Salt and pepper powder to taste

Corn flour - 3 to 4 tbsp ( add as needed for binding)

Baking powder - 1 tsp

( added to soften the chicken)

Egg white - 1

Ginger and garlic paste - 1 tsp ( heaped)

Chopped lemon grass - 1 tbsp

Dipping sauce - 1 tbsp

Oil to deep fry

Method

Take a wide bowl add all the above ingredients except corn flour , mix well till all the drumstick is well coated. Rest for 20 minutes.

Just before frying add the needed corn flour mix till coated. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken in batches till light brown on top.

Deep fry the chicken the second time till nice golden brown and crisp. Keep it aside.

Other ingredients

Chopped spring onions - 1 handful

Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tsp

Chopped red chillies - 1

Dipping sauce - 1 tbsp

Oil - 2 tsp

Method

Heat oil in a pan and fry the spring onion , coriander leaves , red chillies till colour changes.

Add the dipping sauce and fried chicken toss well and switch off the stove.

Serve immediately with dipping sauce and Thai mango salad.

Thai fried chicken with Mango salad

Dipping sauce ingredients

Soy sauce - 3 tbsp

Fish sauce - 1 tsp

Salt to taste 

Brown sugar - 1 tbsp

Vinegar - 3 tsp

Chopped red chillies - 2

Chopped ginger - 1 tsp

Chopped garlic - 1 tsp

Chopped spring onions - 2 tbsp

( or add all ingredients according to your taste)

Method

Take a bowl add all the ingredients together and mix well. Sauce is ready to serve.

Note:

In above picture chicken is served with peanut sauce.

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Tabouli Salad Recipe / Tabbouleh Recipe / Simple Mediterranean Salad / Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad - Easy Salad Recipes

Tabouli

Ingredients

Fine bulgur wheat - 1/2 cup

( Pour boiling water cover and rest for 15 minutes or till soft. Drain out the water and squeeze out excess water and keep it aside)

Salt and Pepper powder to taste

Chopped Parsley - 1/2 cup

Chopped mint leaves - 1 tbsp

Chopped tomato - 1/2 cup

Chopped cucumber - 1/4 cup ( optional)

Chopped spring onions - 1/4 cup

Lemon - 1 ( squeeze out the juice)

Olive oil - 1/8 cup

Tabbouleh

Method

Take a wide bowl add all the ingredients together and toss or gently mix till combined.

Serve cold with lettuce leaves.

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Fruit and Nut Chocolate / Fruit & Nut Candy Bar / Homemade Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark / Chocolate Covered Healthy Fruit and Nut Bars - Kids Recipes

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bar

Ingredients

Milk chocolate chips - 1/4 cup

White chocolate chips - 1/4 cup

Raisins - 1 tsp

Chopped dry apricots - 1 tsp

Chopped cashew nuts - 8

Chopped almonds - 8

Chopped Brazilian nuts - 4

Chopped pistachio - 8

Cake sprinkles as needed

Cherry - 2  (Cut into half)

Fruit and Nut Candy Bar

Method

Line a tray with cling wrap and keep it aside.

Add milk chocolate chips into a bowl and melt them in microwave for a minute and extra 15 seconds if needed or melt using a double boiler.

 Once melted pour it into the lined tray and spread evenly using a rubber spatula. Each microwave is different so melting time may vary.

Same way melt the white chocolate and pour it on top of the melted milk chocolate , spread evenly.

While still warm sprinkle all the nuts , dry fruits and cake sprinkles, arrange the cherry on top and gently press so they stick well with the chocolate.

Keep it in fridge for 30 minutes or till hard , remove from the fridge and break into pieces and enjoy!

Note:

a) Use any nut or fruit of your choice.

b) If you don't have chocolate chips use cooking chocolate bars.

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Garlic Mushroom Recipe / Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic / Easy Garlic Mushroom - Indo Chinese Recipes

Garlic Mushroom

Ingredients

Chopped garlic - 8

Chopped onion - 1

Sliced brown mushrooms - 3 cups

Sesame oil - 2 tbsp

Red chilly powder - 1 tsp

Salt and pepper powder to taste

Soy sauce - 1 tbsp

Vinegar - 1 tsp

Tomato ketchup - 2 tsp

Chopped spring onions - a handful

Method

Heat oil in a pan fry onion and garlic till colour changes, add the mushrooms and saute in high flame till they are cooked.

Reduce flame add  all other ingredients mentioned above and mix well till raw smell has disappeared and mixture is dry.

Switch off the flame garnish with spring onions. Best served as a side dish for vegetable fried rice.

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Paneer Bao Recipe / Bao Buns Recipe / Paneer Gua Bao / Taiwanese Folded Buns - How To Make Bao Buns Recipe

Paneer Bao

Yields: 12 buns

Ingredients for the dough

Maida / all purpose flour - 2 cup

( add 1 or 2 tbsp of flour if your dough is sticky)

Milk powder - 1 & 1/2 tbsp

Dry Yeast - 1 & 1/2 tbsp

Luke warm water - 1 cup

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Sugar - 2 tbsp

Method

Take warm water in a bowl add the yeast ,sugar and salt mix to dissolve, cover and wait for the yeast to activate may be 5 to 10 minutes. 

Once its foamy add the flour and milk powder gently mix to form a soft dough. If dough is sticky add more flour to get the right consistency.

Dough should not be very stiff like we knead for roti. Grease a bowl and place the dough , cover with a tight lid and wait for 1 to 2 hours for the dough to double in size.

Punch the dough slightly to knock out the air and knead once , divide the dough into small equal size balls. Roll the balls into thick poori or roll out the whole dough like a thick sheet and cut into circles using a cookie cutter.

Apply oil on both sides of the bun and fold it into half, place these on a parchment paper or banana leaf. Applying oil prevents the fold of the to bun to stick together.

Cover and rest for another 30 minutes to rise. Steam these buns till they puff up. Once cooked they look glossy and dry on top. 

I covered the steamer lid while steaming with a cloth so the water does not drip down on the buns and the towel will absorb the water (this step is optional).

Filling ingredients

Paneer cut into small cubes - 2 cups

Red chilly powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Jeera powder - 3/4 tsp

Chaat masala - 1/2 tsp

Garam masala - 1/2 tsp

Curd - 1/4 cup

Ginger and garlic paste - 1/2 tsp)

( Take a bowl add all the above mentioned ingredients except onion and oil, mix well and marinate for 10 minutes) .

Chopped onions - 1/4 cup

Oil - 3 tsp

Paneer Bao

Garnish

Carrots, Cucumber - cut into thin strips

Chopped coriander leaves

Method

Heat oil in a pan fry the onions till colour changes but still has the crunch , add the marinated paneer along with the curd mixture. In high flame mix well till raw smell has disappeared and paneer is dry.

Switch off the stove garnish with coriander leaves.

Assembling

Take a bao bun fill it up with some panner mixture, garnish with cucumber. carrots and coriander leaves. These as served as an appetizer in Taiwan.

Note: 

Be creative in making your own filling. Today i have shown a basic paneer filling.

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