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Skip to Recipe As the weekend rolls around, the favourite dishes from the takeaway menu call louder than ever. However, making them at home not only saves you money but also impresses your entire family at the dinner table. This Hoisin Beef Noodles is going to your become new favorite. Chinese-style noodles tossed in an umami-rich sweet and tangy Hoisin sauce, fresh vegetables, and flavorful ground beef, this dish is is sure to satisfy your taste buds and can be added to your weekly dinner rotation. WHAT IS HOISIN SAUCE? Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant sauce widely used in Chinese cuisine as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fry, or as dipping sauce. It is dark in colour and has a distinctive sweet and tangy taste. If you are looking for other Asian recipes, you can check the following: Nasi Goreng Chicken Lo Mein ...

Skip to Recipe The season of love is here, and the whole world is gearing up to celebrate Valentine´s Day. Many people believe that a single day is not enough to celebrate the spirit of love. True! But here's the thing: if we don't celebrate special occasions, what would separate one day from the other? I believe that there is no better way to say ' I love you' than with a homemade chocolate treat. These beautiful Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are filled with a creamy white chocolate ganache coated in decadent dark chocolate and topped with freeze-dried raspberries. Each bite is pure bliss! Though they look like they were bought from a fancy chocolatier, they are surprisingly easy to make at home. With only 5 main ingredients, you have a fancy dessert that is perfect for Valentine's Day or as an edible gift any time of year! CAN YOU USE FRESH RASPBERRIES INSTEAD OF FREEZE-DRIED RASPBERRIES? ...

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 You all know those perfectly ripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter that you have every intention of eating every morning. However, they do not get eaten fast enough, and in the blink of an eye, they turn brown, soggy and so unappealing. Making Banana Bread is a great way to use up those overripe bananas you’ve had on your counter for way longer than you should have. This Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread is a fun twist on the classic Banana Bread. It combines the moist and flavorful goodness of banana bread with the rich and indulgent taste of chocolate in every bite. And, is just as gorgeous as it is mouth-wateringly delicious! A beautifully marbled loaf to enjoy for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon treat! WHAT IF THE BANANAS ARE NOT RIPE ENOUGH? If you are gripped by an intense Banana Bread craving, but do not have any brown, squishy bananas in hand, you can bake yellow bananas in t...

Skip to Recipe Waking up to a gloomy sky and wet weather always takes a toll on me. On days, when I am feeling down, and a bit depressed, whipping up a tasty, comforting meal acts as a relaxing retreat, soothes my soul and helps me get through. A quick curry always hits the spot, and this Vegan Thai Red curry is no exception! Crisp-tender, colourful vegetables and tofu are cooked in a fragrant, luxuriously creamy coconut broth for a hearty, satisfying, and plant-based meal. WHAT IS THAI CURRY PASTE? Traditionally, Thai red curry paste is made with lemongrass, shallots, garlic, spicy dried red chillies, peppercorns, kaffir lime zest, cilantro roots and fermented shrimp paste. IS THAI RED CURRY PASTE VEGAN? Not all store-bought Thai red curry pastes are vegan, as most of them contain shrimp paste. I like to use the brand Thai Kitchen because it is vegan, and easy to find in most well-stocked grocery stores. ...

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 Christmas is over this year, but the holidays aren't yet. For me, the days between Christmas and New Year are all about slowing down, relaxing, restoring my mind and body, and doing anything that brings me joy and happiness. Since, I am mostly indoors, I like to spend some time baking some cookies that I can enjoy with my afternoon cup of coffee. Filled with the warm flavors of brown butter, generously loaded with buttery, crunchy pecans and dark chocolate chunks, these Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Cookies are an indulgent treat for all cookie lovers. These cookies have chewy and crisp edges and gooey and soft centers, each bite just melts in your mouth. Top them with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, which will elevate their flavor and take them to new heights. WHAT IS BROWN BUTTER? The star ingredient in this recipe is brown butter. Brown butter is made by heating butter until the milk solids caramel...