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   Delicious Mushroom Biryani- South Indian Recipe Mushroom Biryani is one of my favorite ways to eat mushrooms. Delicious and flavorful biryani makes a wholesome meal for weekends or gets together. Mushroom biryani may not be popular, as the meatier versions of biryani, but has a unique taste and flavor. Mushrooms have a fleshy texture, a distinct umami flavor, and make for a pleasant meat substitute. If you want to make it gourmet, use a variety of mushrooms. You can use assorted mushrooms like the white button, shiitake, baby Bella/cremini, pearl oyster mushrooms, or king oyster mushrooms . Together they will add unique textures and flavors to the rice. Mushrooms taste best when fried or sautéed in butter. But clarified butter or ghee has a rich nutty taste and takes the flavor to another level. Mushrooms will get a nice golden brown sear and a concentrated mushroom flavor. Add mushrooms in batches from hardier mushrooms to most delicate for a final quick stirfry. Mushroom ...

 Carrot Coconut Halwa- Gajar Halwa Recipe   Hello dear readers! Are you eagerly looking forward to spring? Here in Ohio, it is still cold and snowing. Cold months call for comforting foods. Indulge yourself with warm delicacies like soups or baked puddings in chilly winter months. How about a bowl of warm carrot halwa? If you love decadent carrot cake, you will love this wholesome dessert. Gajar ka halwa/ Gajrela is a homey winter dessert from India. Carrot halwa is irresistible, with the flavor of caramelized carrots and the aroma of coconut and ghee. Carrots are sweeter in the winter months, and in India, carrot halwa is cooked, with red or purple carrots. Red and purple varieties of carrots are not widely available. You don't need to hit the roads or, scavenger hunt at the farmers market. Regular carrots are just fine and taste delicious. Halwa is a rustic confectionery and has a chewy texture. In India, halwa is an indispensable part of festive occasions. Carrot hal...

Creamy Corn and Chicken Soup  Creamy corn and chicken soup is hearty, comforting, and loaded with delicious flavor. It is one of those feel-good dinners that keep you stay warm in cold winter months. This soup is hearty enough to be served on its own as a full meal, but you can enjoy it with a delicious salad, crusty bread, or steamed rice. The luscious creamy texture is pureed sweet corn , and it adds a natural sweetness to the soup. You can reduce the amount of cream and cut down on calories. Ginger, garlic, paprika, and pepper powder add a touch of savoriness. Creamy corn and chicken soup are tasty in their own right, and homemade chicken broth and fresh corn bring out the best flavor. It is always easy to make chicken broth at home. I will also share the recipe to make chicken broth that makes this soup extra delicious. If you are looking for a lazy day easy meal with pantry staples, there are also shortcuts to make an easy dinner. One of my favorite shortcuts is rotisserie ch...

 Easy Jam and Bread Pudding- Homemade Mixed Fruit Jam Recipe Classic old-fashioned bread and jam pudding is a wonderfully satisfying no-fuss dessert. Bread pudding is a comforting dessert to treat your family on chilly winter evenings. If you have left-over bread, you can bake this delicious dessert in no time. It has a rich and creamy custard and the sticky sweetness from the jam. The pudding has a few simple ingredients and absolute comfort to dig in! Your whole family will love it, and they will even come back for seconds. I am also sharing the recipe for homemade mixed fruit jam with easy-to-make instructions. Homemade mixed fruit jam is delicious with so much flavor. It is so easy to make your jam with seasonal fruits of your choice, plus the added benefit is the quality and freshness of the fruits. Strawberry jam, plum jam, and raspberry jam taste delicious in bread pudding. Feel free to use whatever you have at hand. Bread pudding with layers of jam is beautiful and incredi...

Vada Chicken Curry- Andhra Chicken Curry and Medu Vada - Garelu Kodi Pulusu  Today's recipe is a treat for all chicken lovers- it is spicy chicken curry with crispy fried vadas. Sambar vada and rasa vada are popular tea time snack. How about vada chicken curry? Have you tried this delectable combo before? Garelu/ urad dal vadas and spicy chicken curry is one of a kind unique combo, of Andhra cuisine. It is popular in the southern Andhra and Telangana regions. The crispy fried vadas or medu vada is a delicious snack on its own. But vadas dipped into spicy chicken curry/pulusu are delicious, and you cannot stop munching. Vada chicken curry is simple but gives you an exotic eating experience. You can enjoy this as a snack, quick and tasty lunch, or light dinner. Sounds exciting, then check the recipe below. It is super simple to make. Andhra chicken curry/ Chicken pulusu is a spicy, flavorful chicken curry, one of our family favorites. There is nothing like an easy-to-make, heartwarm...

   Easy Beef Wraps with Shawarma Spice- Delicious Pita Roll-Ups  Wraps are versatile and great for quick and tasty lunch or light dinner. You can get creative and use your favorite protein, veggies, and healthy fats. Beef wraps with Shawarma spice are irresistibly delicious and packed with flavor. Get inspired to create your version of middle eastern street food at home. The shawarma spice mix is warm and aromatic and has a well-rounded flavor profile. No one can resist this delicious wrap of spiced meat with fresh veggies and drizzle with a delicious tahini garlic yogurt sauce. The beef shawarma wrap is one of the most requested ones at home, and my kid loves this so much. It is simple and can be prepared in advance. It is the best weeknight dinner, and the leftovers are great for lunches. Your family will love this every time you make it! What is Shawarma ? Shawarma is a favorite fast food, a popular sandwich in the Middle East . It is similar to Turkish döner kebab and...