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Skip to Recipe It is said that all good things in life are meant to be shared, so should a meal be any different? Eating together is so much more than getting food on the table and feeding hungry stomachs, it is about the conversations, laughter and the lasting memories that are created around the table. Charcuterie Boards are all the rage and rightfully so! They are such a beautiful way to bring people together and are extremely flexible. But the main reason they have become a centerpiece of social gatherings is that they require minimal culinary skills to assemble. WHAT IS A CHARCUTERIE BOARD? A Charcuterie Board (pronounced shahr-koo-tuh-ree) that originated in France features an assortment of cured meats and cheeses, arranged in a visually pleasing way, paired with different accompaniments like crackers, fruits, cheese, nuts and different spreads. Over the past few years, it has evolved to signify almost any sort of s

Skip to Recipe Mediterranean cuisine is renowned for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, and has become increasingly popular in recent years. One of the hallmarks of this culinary tradition is the wide variety of dips that grace the Mediterranean tables. They’re flavorful, delicious and embody the richness of the country's food culture. Baba Gounash is a silky, luscious dip that is made with roasted eggplants and flavored with a generous amount of tahini , garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt. The unique, smoky taste of Baba Ghanoush comes from roasting the eggplants which gives it a deep, earthy flavor creating nothing short of divine. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, this can be enjoyed by everyone! WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUMMUS AND BABA GANOUSH? Hummus and Baba Ganoush are both Middle Eastern dips traditionally eaten as part of a meze platter. Though they might seem similar in origin and

Skip to Recipe Fresh peaches have been a staple in my kitchen all season long. Their season isn’t super long, so this year I am vowing to use them in everything starting from Peach Crostini with Ricotta and Crispy Prosciutto to Easy Summer Peach Galette to this Peach Raspberry Bellini that I am sharing today. Refreshing and bubbly, this Peach Raspberry Bellini is simply a peach version of a mimosa. Even though it comes together with just a few simple ingredients, it has a luxurious look that makes it well-suited for the fanciest of occasions- brunches, pool parties, bridal showers or girls' night out. Anyone who loves peaches will be downright obsessed with this cocktail. Peach Bellini-A Toast to Italian Tradition Adored across the world for its succulent fruity flavour and soft-pink radiance, Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail made with peach puree and prosecco. Invented by a Venetian bar owner, Giuseppe Cipriani in

Skip to Recipe We’re obsessed with salsas during the summer months, and I have shared quite a few of those recipes previously here. Here, is another recipe that you can make before we bid farewell to summer. Loaded with slices of pineapple, juicy strawberries, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro all tossed together and seasoned with lime juice, this Strawberry Pineapple Salsa is the summer appetizer of your dreams! Sweet, tangy and spicy, this Salsa is a fresh spin on the classic Tomato Salsa. It has got the sweet flavors of a fruit salsa matched with the spicy deliciousness of a traditional salsa. WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE SALSA Quick and easy: This Salsa can be whipped up in no time! Just chop all the fruits and veggies, and your salsa is practically made – no special skills required! Fresh and delicious: Bursting with fresh and vi

Skip to Recipe Summer is the season of stone fruits-juicy peaches, plump cherries, ripe nectarines. Since summer is fast moving, it is time to make the most of these freshest end-of-season fruits. With a flaky, buttery crust folded over a warm cinnamon-spiced peach filling, this Peach Galette makes the most elegant and impressive dessert and is the epitome of Summer. This is the simplest gallette recipe you will come across as it is made with puff pastry sheet. I know it isn’t the traditional way to make a Galette, but it sure is the easiest. Here are few of my popular recipes that I created using store- bought puff pastry dough: Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Brie Raspberry Bites Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies Spinach and Ricotta Rolls

Skip to Recipe Fried chicken sandwiches are all the rage right now! You can find one at just about every fast food restaurant, and they’re all so finger-licking good! Now, I am usually not a kind of person who loves fried food, but I do make the exception for these burgers. This homemade version of a Crispy Fried Chicken Burger has all the crunch and flavors you crave for! Once you’ve had a bite of these burgers, your KFC trips will be a thing of the past! 😀 With juicy,ultra crispy chicken fillets and all the toppings inside toasted buns, these Crispy Fried Chicken Burgers are big on flavor and insanely delicious. Ultimate dinner for fried chicken lovers! What makes these Chicken so flavorful? Buttermilk is the not-so-secret key ingredient in this recipe. The chicken breast fillets are marinated in a spicy buttermilk mixture, drenched in seasoned flour and deep-fried resulting in crispy, tender and juicy chicke

Skip to Recipe When it comes to summer produce, there’s a lot to be excited about—red wedges of watermelon, sweet shiny cherries, and luscious juicy peaches. Whether sweet or savory, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this summer stone fruit into recipes. This Peach Crostini with Ricotta and Crispy Prosciutto is perfect in all its simplicity and embodies summer in every bite. Crunchy toasted pieces of bread, layered with rich creamy ricotta, topped with peaches and crispy prosciutto, and finished off with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze! With such a delightful combination of flavors and textures, these are perfect for an easy, quick appetizer. Prosciutto and peaches are an unlikely match made in heaven. And, things get even more interesting when we cook the prosciutto in a hot skillet that enhances its saltiness and makes it crunchy. What is Crostini? Crostini means “little crusts” in Itali