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Make your festive season fantastic with these Extraordinary Recipes

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India has a healthy pulsating heart fed by the lifeline of festivals and festivities. This is that time of the year which begins with a festive spree and is always enjoyed by one and all. Festivals are all about fun, great food, warmth and love we share with each other. While we all love to munch on our favourite foods during special days, there’s no reason not to enjoy making it at home. Since, it is one of the most important festive time of the year, your food too should definitely match the vibes. While we all love our share of the desi recipes, here’s something a little videsi and full of deliciousness that you’ll surely love too. I’ve picked the best firangi recipes for you, which are a hit with everybody, fun to cook, eat and celebrate at home with your loved ones! Read on… 1. Spinach and Mozzarella Lasagne The love for Italian food is real for us Indians, and pasta tops that list! This recipe with the popular combination of spinach and cheese is sure to impress you. Tak...

Healthy recipes that your kids will love too!

Mothers are always in a dilemma about the everyday menu. Deciding the breakfast, lunch and dinner can be so tiresome because they got to pick something which not only the kids will gobble-upwithout any drama, but also make up for their daily dose of nutrients. The bigger question is how to do it? Well, it might be a relief to hear that there are some recipes which belong to the healthy category and can also be your kid’s favourite. There are some ways you can also do a little experimentation and turn a ‘not so healthy recipe’ into a healthy one. So, let me share some recipes with you to start with! 1.       Healthy Aloo Tikki What would one do if potatoes didn’t exist? They are truly a saviour! But many people avoid eating them due to the fat content in them. Fair enough! So, you can always add in or replace regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a better option; sweet potatoes are healthier because of their rich protein and fibre content. Air-fr...

Exotic Recipes for your next Romantic Evening!

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Don’t you think a candle light dinner at some fancy and lavish restaurant is someway overrated? I feel it’s always the effort that counts! So, give crowded restaurants and loud cafes a miss, instead make some restaurant style exotic recipes at home and enjoy these soul foods with your soul mate. Here are some of the most perfect dinner recipes so you can experience and share love, through the pathway of food, at the comfort of your home. Guacamole Salsa Avocados are exactly what you need when you want to addthat extra zing in your love life. ThisGuacamoleSalsawill be a great start to your romantic evening. Served with crisp tortilla chips, easy, tasty and makes the perfect finger food to enjoy while watching your favourite romantic movie! Air Fried Chicken Wings  Chicken wings can get really messy to eat and that’s probably what makes it fun too. Coated in a lovely marinade with the freshness from coriander and air fried – these chicken wings are pe...

It's time to stir up some Finger-Licking Good Recipes!

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The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of the human race than the discovery of a star! This stands true, as food impacts us so much. So, why not make it interesting every time? After all there is so much to explore each day and with the trend of the time, it’s more of making the simple foods turn exciting with a twist. So, dig into all your favourite recipes, and remind yourself of some old and add on some new ones to keep each day amazingly tasty for everyone around you. Whether you are craving for a sweet, savoury or any other delight, these will surely not disappoint you any bit. Start with a thought as if the food is a gift and should be treated respectfully, ritualized and seasoned with memories. Come, pull up a chair, join in and take a taste. As indeed life is so endlessly delicious! 1)       SpanishTortilla Versatile, quick and easy! This tortilla recipe is another version of an omelette made with the additiona...

Various Occasions Lined up? Celebrate with Some Awesome Cakes!

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We all love desserts, isn’t it? And there are so many varieties to it that we cannot resist. One of which is the cake. The history of cake dates back to ancient times, where the initial and first cake forms were quite different from what we have in today’s times. They appeared to be more like bread and were sweetened with honey. Quite often, these cakes were topped with nuts and dried fruits. The word ‘cake’ was coined from the Middle English ‘kake’ in the 13th century. Eventually, with the passing time, it’s meaning changed. A comparatively small flattened sort of bread, round, oval or otherwise regularly shaped, and usually baked hard on both sides by being turned during the process. In the mid 17th century the precursors of modern cakes were first baked in Europe. They were round in shape and had icing on them. This was possible as there were technological advancements with the availability of reliable ovens, food moulds and requisite ingredients. Today, as we know the modern ...

5 best Stress-Busting recipes

“Reconnect to what makes you happy and brings you joy. If you’ve stopped doing something that used to make you happy, doing, do it again. Seek to find deeper meaning and significance rather than living on the surface.” If your heart beats for food, then it’s a good time to snap out of negativity and kick in some positivity. This can be achieved with the food you love to eat, giving your gut satisfaction and eases your emotional health. Isn’t that wow? Check out these recipes that will surely bust the stress and will transport you to a new world altogether! French Fries You must be saying this to yourself “my favourite day is fry-day.” Well, you can say it aloud now as there’s no need to shy away from eating your favourite French fries . Made from potatoes, that produces an acid (gama amino butyric acid) in the body and helps in curbing stress. Also, helps to relax the brain and you can doze off with complete ease! Banana Pancake with Fruits There is hardship in...

5 Droolworthy Recipes to make your ‘Gram Game Strong!

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The culinary world has seen so many changes in the past few years, but, the biggest one still remains, social media influencing the food industry. You might’ve witnessed your friends doing this weird thing whenever you guys go out for food. You are probably waiting with a spoon in your hand to gobble that favourite dish of yours, but your friend is insisting on taking a snap (which is taking so long). Millennials have gotten us this new trend of making Instagramworthy foods, which are prioritising beauty over anything else for that matter. Beautiful garnishing, extravagant plating, overloaded with ingredients are the essentials of any gram-worthy dish. It makes for a great, rather dramatic social media manifestation that’s helping restaurants up their sale of special dishes off their menus. So, here are 5 delicious recipes which you can prep at home easily and will look absolutely stunning on your Instagram feed, without burning a hole in your pocket! 1.    ...

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