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Skip to Recipe Few things in life bring me as much happiness as good food. Hence, I am always on the lookout for exotic flavors and international cuisines. The vibrant, flavorful, and delicious taste of Mexican food has made me fall in love with this cuisine. Bring the bold, classic flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant right into your kitchen with these Chicken Enchiladas. Shredded chicken, stuffed inside soft tortillas covered in an easy homemade enchilada sauce, topped with cheese and then baked to melty perfection! What's not to love about them? WHY YOU WILL LOVE THE RECIPE? Perfect for feeding a Crowd : Whether you’re serving them for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this recipe is guaranteed to become a crowd-pleaser. Super Versatile : The recipe for these homemade Enchiladas is incredibly flexible and easy to customize...

Skip to Recipe Who doesn’t love crispy strips of chicken in the perfect crunchy coating? They are loved by everyone and I am not an exception. These Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders are a spin on the classic. Juicy and tender pieces of chicken are tossed in an irresistibly crunchy pecan breadcrumb coating and fried to crispy perfection. They have everything you would want: juicy chicken, crispy exterior and a combination of flavors that you will keep coming back for more. REASONS YOU WILL ADORE THE RECIPE Comes together in 30 minutes : These chicken tenders come together with just a handful of pantry ingredients and in 30 minutes making them a great weeknight dinner. Addictive Textures & Flavors : You can literally hear the crunch when you bite into these.The combination of Panko bread crumbs and crushed pecans add a crunchy texture to the chicken te...

Skip to Recipe When the temperatures are up and I don’t want to spend hours in a hot kitchen, simple and quick meals are just what I crave for. That’s where delicious summer sandwiches come in handy. This Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi is perfect whether you are packing for a picnic, potluck, office lunch or sharing with friends on the patio! Crispy French baguette is stuffed with tender and juicy lemongrass chicken, pickled carrots and daikon radish , crunchy cucumbers, jalapenos and fresh cilantro with a drizzle of Sriracha Mayo for a light and flavorful meal. The appeal of this Sandwich lies in the perfect balance of spicy, salty, sweet and piquant flavors matched by a satisfying blend of textures. WHAT IS BANH MI? Banh Mi, which literally translates to “bread” is the Vietnamese rendition of a sandwich with French sensibilities. Its creation was influenced by the colonization of Vietnam by France ...

Skip to Recipe Indonesia is a food lover's paradise and undoubtedly one of the world’s top destinations for street food if you want to give your tastebuds a real treat. When it comes to Indonesian cuisine, Nasi Goreng has to be the most popular dish that everyone thinks of in the first place. This stir fried rice is an iconic street food of the country and has made its way into kitchens and restaurants across the world. WHAT IS NASI GORENG? Nasi Goreng translates to "Fried Rice" in Indonesian and Malay-and that’s exactly what it is! It is rice that is fried along with veggies and some sort of protein. It has been called the national dish of Indonesia with every eatery, no matter how large or small, serving a version of its own. What distinguishes it from other fried rice dishes is the umami flavor, from the Kecap Manis – a sweet soy sauce that caramelizes and gives the rice its distinctive dark brown c...

Skip to Recipe As the weekend rolls around, the favourite dishes from the takeaway menu call louder than ever. However, making them yourself will help you save money and impress your entire family at the dinner table. Chicken Lo Mein is one such classic dish that we always love to order again and again. Today, I will share my version of the recipe that hits the spot when you’re craving Chinese take-out, except this version is quicker, tastier and a lot healthier. Stir-fried vegetables, tender pieces of chicken and egg noodles are tossed in a flavorful savory sauce to create the most satisfying Chicken Lo Mein. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LO MEIN AND CHOW MEIN Lo Mein and Chow Mein are two Chinese noodle dishes that are sometimes used interchangeably. While both of them have similar ingredients, the key difference lies in the way they are cooked. Chow Mein refers to stir-fried noodles, while Lo Mein means tossed noodles. ...

Skip to Recipe With the warmer weather finally here, it's time to kick back and relax with good food, friends and drinks. If you are bored of cooking the same meals for your friends and looking to kick things up a notch in the kitchen, try this Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. This Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich features deep-fried, crispy chicken smothered in a fiery hot sauce, topped with crunchy coleslaw and pickles served inside toasted buns! WHAT IS NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH? Nashville Hot Chicken, the fiery take on classic Southern Fried Chicken, has been a staple in Middle Tennessee since 1945 and is now one of America's most coveted culinary treasures. The secret to this Chicken lies in the fiery hot sauce. Crispy fried chicken gets drenched in a Nashville hot sauce, which is made by mixing hot oil, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and other spices and seasonings. This sauce gives the chicken its s...

Skip to Recipe When summer rolls around, we always find excuses to fire up the grill. Whether we’re looking to cook something special for an easy weeknight dinner or BBQ party, grilled skewers are one of our go-to’s all season long. Embark on a culinary journey to the Hawaiian islands with these Huli Huli Chicken Skewers and say aloha to the island life! These Huli Huli Chicken Skewers feature chicken breast infused in a sweet pineapple brine that imparts tangy-sweet flavors, and grilled until perfectly charred. Serve them with grilled pineapple slices and rice for the perfect tropical meal. WHAT IS HULI HULI CHICKEN? Huli Huli Chicken is a dish that perfectly captures the essence of Hawaiian cuisine. Beloved for its balance of sweet and tangy flavors, Huli Huli Chicken is an island classic. The word 'huli' means “to turn” in native Hawaiian language, hence the name comes from the need to turn or flip the chick...