Traditionally, it is cooked in the month of Muharram to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Ibn Ali. Apart from that haleem is delicious and unique food enjoyed all year round by all South Asians. Now, I want to clear one thing first. In Bohra terminology Haleem is made with wheat, barley, meat and spices. This recipe also seems a healthy fusion of Arabic Harees with Indian spices. The regular haleem with wheat, meat, lentils, barley, rice and spices is called khichra as per bohra terminology....

It was there that I fell in love with fish curries, something rarely cooked at my Mother’s home. Where before I had only ever heard of tilapia, cod and salmon, here there were so many different types of fishes! Different sizes, different textures, so many different tastes! I purchased this particular fish, called ‘Pabda’ from a Bangladeshi shop in a frozen block. I was intrigued by it, but also slightly intimidated by the fact that it had it’s head on....

You’ll never need another chocolate chip cookie recipe. ©SpendWithPennies.com A Cookie Classic As much as we love a great oatmeal cookie, there’s really nothing like a Chocolate Chip Cookie. Perfectly Soft. Perfectly sweet. Perfectly Chewy. Perfectly Perfect. How to Make Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Room temperature eggs: If you use cold eggs it can shock the butter you just melted and cause some of it to re-solidify. This also keeps your ingredients from mixing as well as they should....

Juicy chunks of pineapple, crunchy red bell pepper, red onion, and a touch of heat from jalapeno are the perfect combination. While it makes a great dip, it’s amazing spooned over grilled chicken or fish. Why this Salsa Makes our Top 10 Fresh flavors! Sweet, salty, spicy, and perfect in pretty much every way. This salsa is perfect on everything from fish tacos to chicken tacos, nachos, or even straight up with tortilla chips!...

©SpendWithPennies.com I love stuffed mushrooms… any kind. Cream cheese, cheese & bacon, crab, cheeseburger stuffed or even a simple salsa… it doesn’t matter what you put in them, it’s always the appetizer I go for first! Of course these Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms top my list! Mushrooms just have such a rich earthy flavor and stuffing them is easy to do. I like to wash my mushrooms and pull out the stem, I then use a tomato/strawberry huller to make the hole a little bigger (hello!...

What Is Daikon Radish? Daikon radish, (萝卜 – luóbo in Mandarin or lo bak in Cantonese) is a large, white root vegetable with green leaves. Eaten across Asia, daikon radishes can be added to soups, used in stir-fries, pickled, or consumed raw in salads. Like other types of radish, daikon has a slightly spicy flavor when raw, but is mild when cooked. Daikon is also an incredibly healthy vegetable! It is high in Vitamin C, phosphorus, and potassium....

Brined in vinegar, garlic, pickling spices, and sprigs of dill, green beans are light and refreshing snacks that are delicious on their own or they can be added to all kinds of drinks, appetizers, and platters! Best served cold and crunchy! Perfectly Pickled Green Beans AKA ‘Dilly Beans’, this pickled green beans recipe is a quick and easy version that doesn’t use a pressure canning process.These beans have a tangy zesty and fresh flavor....

This in this recipe, white rice (you can use leftover rice!) simmers in sweetened milk to make a comforting dessert the whole family will love. While there are many versions of rice pudding around the world, this classic rice pudding recipe is somewhat similar to tapioca—it’s a sweet, creamy dessert made with rice, milk, and eggs. Ingredients in Rice Pudding Rice – You can use any variety of white rice in this recipe, raw or cooked....

Before we start, I want to clarify something about the “pepper” in “Salt and Pepper Shrimp.” When I search for “salt and pepper (椒盐)” on Chinese cooking sites, the pepper element used most in China seems to be Sichuan peppercorns, but for recipes like Salt and Pepper Pork Chops that you order from a Cantonese restaurant, the pepper used is usually white pepper. I’ve come to the conclusion that anything works: white pepper, black pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, or a combination....

Sweet vs. Savory Tang Yuan Tāngyuán (汤圆) are a sign of Chinese New Year—with both sweet and savory fillings. They are served during the Lantern Festival (the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration, or Spring Festival). In Chinese, the Lantern Festival is actually known as Yuánxiāo jié (元宵节). Yuánxiāo are actually glutinous rice balls, very similar to tangyuan (see below). That just goes to show how essential they are to the Lantern Festival holiday!...

This sheet pan quesadilla recipe is loaded with chicken, beans, veggies, and loads of melty Mexican blend cheese! Ingredients for Sheet Pan Quesadillas Tortillas: Use large flour tortillas to make tortillas easy. Chicken: Shredded rotisserie chicken is a time saver and perfect for quesadillas, but any leftover chicken will work. Cheese: This recipe is all about the cheesy ‘glue’ that holds it together. Preshredded cheese, such as a Mexican cheese blend, works just fine in this recipe (and is another time saver)....

This is what I do when I don’t have prepared stock on hand but still want a quick and tasty bowl of wontons. It’s also what my family and I did when times were tight and there wasn’t money for bones or meat to make soup. This recipe includes the simplest version, as well as some additional add-ins to make it taste like you put in far more effort than you actually did!...

What Is Fuqi Feipian? Fuqi feipian is Sichuan appetizer dish usually served at room temperature. It consists of thinly sliced beef (most often heart and tongue) and tripe, tossed in a spicy numbing sauce made with chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, sesame, vinegar, and a little sugar. The addition of aromatic Chinese celery, cilantro, and crunchy peanuts rounds out the flavors. It also has an interesting history behind it. In the 1930s, the dish was already widely available from street vendors in Chengdu, and popular due to its inexpensive ingredients....

Top it with the best ever Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, a drizzle of Easy Caramel Sauce or simply whipped cream and strawberries for the perfect dessert! Remember Gramma’s famous chocolate cake recipe that brought the whole family to the table after Sunday dinner? Or sold at a church bake sale? Or was enjoyed with a fresh, cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day? Hershey’s famous chocolate cake recipe is one I’ve enjoyed pretty much my entire life....

Tender chunks of chicken are cooked until crisp and tossed in a sweet and zesty honey glaze. Serve over a bowl of rice for the perfect meal! A Quick Weeknight Meal If you like PF Changs honey chicken, you’ll love this homemade version. This recipe comes together fast with fried chicken (or shrimp) in an easy honey sauce. Serve it with a side of rice and steamed veggies for an easy dinner...

If you’re looking for a simple one-pan meal with your vegetable and protein covered, this is the recipe for you. Watch the video to see how I make it! A Quick and Easy Dish It’s no secret that I love recipes that can be made in 20 minutes or less. The fewer ingredients you need and the less time spent at the stove, the better. I do love taking the time to cook an elaborate, high-effort sort of meal on weekends and for special occasions....

Seasoned sweet potatoes and veggies are roasted to perfection and tucked into tortillas. Add a variety of toppings and a squeeze of lime for the perfect meal. An Easy Meal These tacos deliver flavor and nutrition. Make up a batch or two and have quick and easy tacos, burritos, and bowls all week long! We also love them served as a DIY taco bar along with some tasty toppings! For meat lovers, this recipe can be served alongside ground beef tacos or even steak tacos....

Posted Jan 13, 2023, Updated Sep 30, 2024 This taco salad recipe is next-level delicious. Ground beef taco meat is cooked then served over a bed of lettuce and vegetables. Salty, butter-toasted corn and a delicious homemade cilantro avocado dressing make this taco salad completely irresistible. It’s easy to make and enjoy on busy weeknights. My kids love it so much my 7 year old asked for it for her birthday dinner – which is a huge praise!...

If you’ve found yourself breaking the bank on takeout, you may be surprised at how quick and easy this dish is to make at home! Thai Basil As Veg, Not Garnish Whenever I see Thai basil noodles or Thai basil fried rice on a menu, I’m ordering it. I LOVE Thai basil, and I’m looking for a perhaps unreasonable ratio of basil to noodle/rice. While we often think of basil as a garnish or final add-in, in Thailand, it is often added in quantities similar to other vegetables in the dish....

I love having the ability to whip up a meal with whatever is in the fridge—to look at a bunch of choy-sum (while feeling like pasta) and come up with Roasted Choy Sum Pesto, for instance. Being able to take a recipe and make it to your own liking is a really useful skill to have. Today’s curry lime wings recipe was adapted from Tyler Florence’s Wings with Chili-Lime Butter....