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Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting Recipe
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Happy Monday everyone.

I hope everyone has a beautiful, positive and productive week. Today starts a new chapter in my life, ‘Uni started again’. Hopefully, I’ll try to update the blog more regularly. (InshaAllah)

Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Do you find ways to celebrate everyday occasions like me?

Let’s Celebrate This Special Day with Vanilla Cupcakes!

Cupcakes are an easy way to make an beautiful yet tasty dessert without much effort. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite Vanilla Cupcakes recipe. I love this recipe because it includes butter milk to make it lighter and fluffier. The best ever recipe that makes the moistest cupcakes and perfect chocolate on top of it! This recipe is perfect for the upcoming holiday summer season and is sure to become a favorite.

Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

I actually made these a long time back but never really got around to editing the pictures which is why I didn’t post them. They look super pretty and I wanted them to look like it in the pictures so I took my time with them.

Vanilla Cupcakes

These cupcakes are plain vanilla flavored (which is very difficult to get right) and are so moist that they’ll actually dissolve in your mouth the minute you take a bite. Pillowy soft, these cupcakes are topped with favorite chocolate frosting made with unsalted butter and whipping cream which gives it that perfect flavour without making it heavy.

Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Having a staple recipe is so handy, and this one is great with other flavours added. The frosting.. well it’s a whole other thing! It is divine, and rich, and well, perfect to go with anything.

Check it out the Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting recipe and printable version here!!
Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Pillowy soft, these Vanilla cupcakes are topped with favorite chocolate frosting made with unsalted butter and whipping cream which gives it that perfect flavour without making it heavy.
Vanilla Cupcakes
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup butter (unsalted at room temperature)
2/3 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
For Chocolate Frosting
2 cups 350 gm best-quality semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup 250 gm butter, softened
1 cup icing sugar (sifted)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup fresh cream
To Make Vanilla Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 175°C or 350°F.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake papers.
To make the cupcakes, whisk butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer for about 5 minutes and longer with a hand whisk.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add in the vanilla extract and whisk again.
Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt directly into this mixture and mix using a spatula until combined.
Do not use an electric mixer because you risk knocking the air out that you created in step 1.
Add in the butter milk and mix until you form a nice batter.
Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended.
Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, or fill using a piping bag, filling them about three-quarters full.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until they spring back when pressed.
Cool the cupcakes in the tins for 10 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
To Make Chocolate Frosting
While the cupcakes are baking you can start preparing your frosting.
Combine cocoa and the fresh cream, stirring until cocoa has dissolved.
With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until pale and fluffy.
Reduce speed to low.
Add melted and cooled chocolate, beating until combined and scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Beat in the cocoa mixture.Avoid over mixing.
Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and set it in the fridge to be used later.
Once your cupcakes are done, let them cool for about 2 hours before you start piping them with the frosting. Once frosted, sprinkle some grated chocolate and icing sugar on top to make your cupcakes pretty. Enjoy!
Extra-Bonus Tip:

Dark chocolate lovers, be sure to use bittersweet chocolate.

I have also posted Extra Easy Cupcakes recipe which are another easiest & tastiest version of making cupcakes home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

Happy Cupcakes Making!!
April 10, 2017
Veggie Pizza Cups Recipe

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As a child I was not the veggie lover I am today.When my mommy cooked veggies, I was apprehensive. Vegetables? Ew! A few years have passed since then and I love veggies of all shapes and sizes.

This weekend, I had a day off and I decided to cook nothing but finger foods. I knew I wanted veggie pizza, but I wanted something more convenient and easier to eat. I have found that when I make veggie pizza in the flat pizza style, it can be a little messy to eat because the toppings want to fall off. So, I did a quick Youtube search and found the recipe I used as inspiration for my Veggie Pizza Cups.

Veggie Pizza Cups

Photo: Veggie Pizza Cups

Ramadan is coming and with it comes family get-together’s and parties. And if you need an easy to make appetizer recipe for your next party, then you should try this Veggie Pizza Cups. There’s no reason for buying store made appetizers when they’re so easy to make, fun & cheap and are guaranteed to be a hit at your next party. Don’t slave away in the kitchen when you could be enjoying the party!

The idea may seem daunting at first but I hope by now I’ve got you well acquainted with handling different types of pizza’s. Be it: my The Perfect pizza dough recipe used to make not just this beautiful Baby Chicken Bread but also these cute little Mini Pizza Cups. Or this super easy and frugal recipe for Pizza Paratha. And how can we forget, my all-time favorite, the soft puffy Pizza Rolls …O’so good!

Cute little Veggie Pizza Cups in Oven

It’s one of my favorite finger food. It’s amazing that just a few basic ingredients can come together into something so delicious. For topping, I decided to use mixed veggies (corn, carrot, capsicum, green onion) and mushrooms in these because they’re my favorites veggies, but you could easily mix it up and use any toppings you like. I really do recommend making it as listed though, because these were just perfect. It tastes just like you’re eating a slice of pizza! Don’t skip out on the Italian Seasoning either – I think it adds a lot of flavor.

They tasted delicious and impressed my family without making a mess. I will definitely be making them again this holiday season.

Photo: These bite-sized Veggie Pizza Cups are perfect for picky eaters.

These Veggie Pizza Cups can be used for appetizers, party snacks, a light lunch, the first course of a dinner. Perfect party for picky eaters.

It would freeze well if you decided to double the batch. Enjoy 🙂

Check it out the Veggie Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!

I do hope that your plans for this holiday weekend teeter more to the side of savoring than that of to-doing.

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

Happy Cooking!!

April 9, 2017
Homemade Lamb Burgers with Coleslaw Recipe
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This homemade Lamb Burgers recipe is so quick and simple to make, with just few ingredients. You won’t want to buy ready-made ever again!

Homemade Lamb Burgers

Lamb burgers are a wonderful alternative to beef burgers and are incredibly easy to make and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour. They can be served with homemade coleslaw, oven-baked Potato Wedges or with a delicious Homemade Hummus.

Photo: Homemade Lamb Burgers

The lamb, however lean, is rich, packed with protein and nutrients and earthy in flavor. Lamb and herbs are both champions of spring and when combined into a burger and met with a hot grill or pan it marks the intersection of spring and summer.

Photo: Homemade Lamb Burgers

The burger is simply adorned with creamy cabbage coleslaw, and a tomato seared over the grill to encourage sweetness and to create a texture that melts into the burger. This is the sort of burger that calls for a soft bun; a brioche or potato roll are both great contenders.

These burgers do not fall apart. However, if you want them more dense and hard you can use organic cornstarch. Buy organic to stay away from nasty GMOs.

Photo: Homemade Lamb Burgers

This recipe is really quite simple and can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Use whatever mix of fresh herbs you have on hand keeping to mostly the light leafy ones like mint (lamb LOVES mint) parsley, chives, dill, basil, etc. The lamb mince gives these burgers an excellent texture, but the recipe works equally well with minced beef or chicken, turkey.

Photo: Homemade Lamb Burgers

It actually doubles as the perfect party food because you can prepare and cook the burgers and coleslaw in advance and just heat them up and prepare the burger buns when needed so you spend more time with guests rather than in the kitchen. IMPRESS guests at your barbecue with these succulent Homemade Lamb burgers, also perfect for simple suppers.

Photo: Homemade Lamb Burgers

Some Tips to make The Tasty Homemade Lamb Burgers

I’ve added the full recipe below. However here are a few tips…
1. Keep it simple – There are lots of recipes out there that add all sorts to the burgers. In my opinion it’s just not necessary. I use just few simple ingredients – lamb mince, herb seasoning (my fav seasoning), little cheese, egg and bread crumbs.
2. That said, once you can make a great basic burger than why not start having a play with flavorings, you can add all sorts of herbs and spices. I even sometimes go for a hidden cheesy center!
3. Don’t go too lean with your mince. There’s a bit of olive oil added to meat to tenderize and add in a bit of fat. I love the how lean lamb is but for the grill a bit of fat helps to ensure the burgers stay tender and juicy.
4. In all my other recipes with mince I use extra lean so cut down on the fat. However, when you’re making something so simple a little extra fat tastes better.
5. The better the mince the better the burger. These burgers are simple lamb mince with herbs to enhance the flavour. If you buy rubbish mince then there’s no disguising it with other ingredients.
6. Don’t play around with it while it’s cooking. The more you play with it, the more of the juices will flow out and it’ll make your burger drier.
Check it out the Homemade Lamb Burger with Coleslaw recipe and printable version here!!
Homemade Lamb Burger Recipe

For anyone who really likes burgers, try this recipe, you will love these Lamb Burgers, the perfect, protein-packed meal.Lamb burgers make a great change from beef and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour And they’re reliably tender and juicy, even when cooked to well done.
For The Burger Patties
500 gm minced lamb
1 small onion (minced)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
2 tablspoon choped mint leaves
2 tablespoon chopped freshly parlsey
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
a pinch Black Pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili
salt to taste
2 teaspoon olive oil
For The Burger
4 burger buns
1 cup coleslaw salad
few tomato slices
salad leaves
For Coleslaw
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 small carrot (grated)
1 teaspoon white sugar
a pinch of salt and pepper
To make Coleslaw
Make coleslaw by combining all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Mix until well combined.
Top with fresh mint leaves to add a delicious flavour to your lamb burgers.
To Make Lamb Burgers
Preheat the oven to 200 degree C.
Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil.
For the dry rub, pound all the ingredients in a pestle and mortar until combined.
Take it out in a mixing bowl and divide the minced mixture into 4 pieces.
Pat each piece into a ball then squash into a burger, about 1.5 cm thick.
Place the burgers on the greased baking tray. Drizzle some olive oil over the burger patties and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how well you like your burgers done.
You can cook burgers on your barbecue grill or in a griddle pan for 6 to 7 minutes each side, or until done to your liking.
Don’t worry if you think they look burnt, that’s just a combination of the spices, the caramelising lamb fat and the smoke.
When the burgers are nearly ready, toast the buns on the side of the barbecue or griddle pan.
To serve, spread some coleslaw on the toasted buns, top with the burger patties, tomato and olives and squash them into the buns. Enjoy!!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this really tasty, easy homemade burger recipe with your favorite toppings.

Extra-Bonus Tips:
For the salad, place the lettuce leaves, mint and edible flowers in a bowl, dress with the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil and tap over the pomegranate seeds to add little capsules of sweetness. Delicious!
I do hope that your plans for this holiday weekend teeter more to the side of savoring than that of to-doing.

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

Happy Cooking!!
March 22, 2017
Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe
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An essential part of the culinary heritage of Pakistan is the celebration of food with family and friends embedded in the concept of ‘dawat’ (feast). And anyone who hosts a ‘dawat’ (feast) knows that there’s always leftovers to deal with. As delicious as Pakistani Dawats (feast) are, you can only have so much roasted meat and stuffing for a meal. Instead of having the same food for the next day, transform the dishes into new ones!

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Last week, we hosted a ‘Family Dinner’ and made the ‘Roasted Chicken with Mashed Potatoes. We usually use leftover roasted meat for a sandwich or rolls with the apricot or mint chutney (sauce), gravy and stuffing, but what about the mashed potatoes? Add some flour, egg and cheese and turn them into mashed potato pancakes! Great for breakfast, lunch, or as a side dish or light dinner . A Perfect way to enjoy leftover potatoes and the flavor combinations are endless!

A Perfect way to enjoy leftover potatoes and the flavor combinations are endless!

I love making these Potato Pancakes whenever I have leftover mashed potatoes so I don’t feel like I’m eating the same thing the next day. Serving size will change depending on how much mashed potatoes you have leftover. This works best with cold mashed potatoes.

Photo: Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

These are as easy to make as normal pancakes – just mix together the mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, cheese, green onions and seasoning. Then cook the batter in a large pan until golden brown.

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

With their crispy exterior and creamy, cheesy center, there’s not much to dislike here. I recommend topping these with a sour cream or garlic mayo.

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

You can really get creative with the seasonings and add ins in this easy recipe! Pretty much anything in your fridge is game… add some spices & herbs, a little bit of meat/protein and whatever veggies you have on hand!

Remember to revel in your own amazingness for reducing food waste, saving time and making the best breakfast ever 🙂

Check it out the Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe and printable version here!!
Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

Use your leftover mashed potatoes to make mashed potato pancakes! Soft and fluffy with a crispy outside.
2 cups leftover mashed Potatoes
2 eggs
2 green onion (chopped)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon herb seasoning
salt to taste
2 tablespoon cooking oil
For Garnishing
green onion (thinly sliced)
sour cream or garlic mayo
In a mixing bowl, combine together the mashed potatoes, eggs, cheese, flour and green onions.
Season with salt, pepper and herb seasoning.
Mix well.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil.
Drop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot pan in 6 mounds and cook until golden brown on the first side, about 3-4 minutes.
Then flip and cook until cooked through, another 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the pan and keep warm.
Heat the remaining oil and cook the rest of the pancakes.
Garnish pancakes with chopped green onion.
Serve with sour cream or garlic mayo if desired.
Serving Suggestions:
They can be topped with sour cream, roasted chicken bits, sautéed veggies, ketchup, sausage and eggs, basically anything you might have handy!
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

What are your holiday traditions guys? I would love to hear some from you all. Are there recipes passed down to you from your grand mom? Or the one from many generations? Share them all in comments below.

Happy Cooking!!
March 13, 2017
Mini Pizza Cups Recipe
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Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.

Mini Pizza Cups

Mini Pizza Cups

I’m sure you’ve all heard of or made Pizza Cupcakes or Pizza Muffins before. But as simple or obvious as this recipe seems, sometimes we need a good reminder of the un-fussy classics. Sometimes you don’t have time or the right ingredients to make an elaborate meal. When this happens, it’s good to have something simple and inexpensive to fall back on.

Healthy, Budget Friendly Mini Pizza Cups? Yes, Yes, and Yes!

Mini Pizza Cups

If you’re crazy about pizza like me, but can’t justify eating it as much as you’d like, this is a great recipe for you. I used leftover pizza dough, chicken, lots of fresh vegetables, and a tablespoon or so of cheese on each mini pizza. Considering each pizza cup base 60 calories, the shredded chicken & cheese about 40 calories, and the rest of the ingredients were vegetables, I’m guessing each pizza had about 150 calories. This is not scientific, but it’s my best guess.

Mini Pizza Cups

An interesting and fun way to present your pizzas. These cute little pizza cups will delight anyone, especially kids. Have your children create their own pizzas, and get creative with the toppings. Perfectly shaped and easy to handle, they make for a great addition to lunch boxes or for picnics and road trips.

Mini Pizza Cups

Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

Check it out the Mini Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!
Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.
For Pizza Dough
2-1/2 cups plain or all purpose flour
4 tablespoon oil
1-1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon castor sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 pinches of baking powder
warm milk with a bit of water for kneading
For Mini Pizza Cups
1 cup pizza Sauce or Ketchup (Recipe here)
1 cup cooked chicken
1 small Capsicum (chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
5-6 black Olives (thinly sliced)
1 cup mozzarella Cheese (grated)
Italian herb Seasoning (for topping)
1 teaspoon oil (for greasing)
To Make Dough
Mix all the dry ingredients and the oil in a bowl or food processor, then gradually add the warm milk a little at a time.
Knead it into a soft dough.
Dab a touch of oil all over the dough, then cover it and place it somewhere warm.
Leave it to rise to double its size, takes about 30 minutes to an hour depending on the weather.
Once ready, punch down the dough and then divide it into 18 equal balls.
Grease 24 cups muffin pan with oil or butter and set aside.
Roll each dough ball out into a circle of about quarter inch thickness, then gently place it in the cup hole of the pan, patting it gently to fit the shape.
Repeat this method with the rest of the balls.
Next, spread a light layer of pizza sauce in each cup. Then add the chicken, capsicum and onions.
Sprinkle some cheese over the filling and drizzle some ketchup over the top of each cup.
Top with olives and herb seasoning.
Allow the pizza cups to rest and rise for 20 minutes, then preheat the oven at 180 degree C.
Bake them for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the dough is cooked through.
Remove the pizza cups from the pan and allow them to rest on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Delicious Mini Pizza Cups are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Note’s:
These delicious Mini Pizza cups can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
I have also posted My Fav French Bread Pizza Recipe and Pizza Rolls Recipe which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Pizza. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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December 4, 2016
Chapli Kebab Pizza Recipe (An Italian-Pakistani Twist)
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Give pizza night a new twist by making spicy Chapli Kebab Pizza (Heavenly Double TREAT)!!

Monday nights are for creativity. Or maybe, you’re like me and just have leftover Chapli Kebab’s wasting away in your fridge. Pinterest gave me the inspiration I needed to take dinner from a boring pizza night to an Italian-Pakistani Twist.

This Chapli Kebab Pizza is my Pakistanized pizza makeover…..you could say that this is an Pakistani-Italian delight….hey, fusion food is the latest fad. A delicious and easy to make pizza with crispy, juicy chapli kebab’s and melty mozzarella cheese! It is sure to be a hit!

Photo: Chapli Kebab Pizza

Chapli Kebab Pizza

This pizza is so easy to make with left over Chapli Kebab’s with the cheesy topping….nobody could resist. I added dried Italian herbs to the pizza base and that gave a subtle Italian flavor with the Pakistani flavored topping. And just followed my heart to a logical conclusion. I took the shortcut and used the Chili Garlic sauce in place of pizza sauce and lessen cheese to keep it healthy and low fat( you can add more cheese). Well… I needn’t explain what the result was. The recipe finding its place in this blog itself says it all….. Right???

So why go to pizza hut…when you can make healthy homemade ones?? This pizza was a huge hit with my family try it…you will love me more, honestly 🙂

Photo: Chapli Kebab Pizza

Bismillah, Let’s get started!

Check it out the Chapli Kebab Pizza recipe and printable version below.
Chapli Kebab Pizza Recipe

A delicious and easy to make pizza with crispy, juicy chapli kebab’s and melty mozzarella cheese! It is sure to be a hit!
For Pizza Dough
2 cups plain flour
1 egg (lightly beaten)
4 tablespoon oil
1-1/2 teaspoon dry instant yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm milk
For Pizza Topping
8 leftover chapli kebab’s
1 cup pizza sauce or Chili Garlic Sauce
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
fresh coriander leaves or parsley (for topping)
To Make Pizza Dough
In a large bowl, add yeast and sugar.
Pour the lukewarm milk and let it stand for about 10 minutes or more until it becomes frothy.
Place flour and salt in another large bowl.
Add the yeast mixture and mix well until well combined.
Now add the oil and knead well till you get a soft ball of dough.
Cover the bowl with a wet cloth or a plastic wrap and keep in a warm place for 1 hour or until the dough is rise and volume is doubled.
To Make Pizza
Once it has doubled, turn the dough onto a well floured surface, pat down and divide into eight small balls.
Preheat oven at 180 degree C.
Roll dough into pizza crust’s.
Transfer to a mini Pizza pans or baking sheets.
Spread Pizza sauce or Chili Garlic Sauce evenly.
Arrange chapli kebab’s on top of the sauce.
Sprinkle the dried basil and oregano.
Top with cheddar and Mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle coriander fresh leaves.
If needed, you can sprinkle a bit more cheese.
Bake, in the preheated oven, for 15 minutes or until the crust turn brown and cheese melts.
Remove the pizza pans from the oven.
Slices each into halves and serve warm. ENJOY!!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve alone as an appetizer, or accompany with a light pasta or salad.
Recipe Note’s:

I am a firm believer that every oven is different and you should check on your food periodically to make sure it is cooking properly.
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out by sharing a picture on Instagram, Facebook (Recipestable) or Twitter with this hashtag #Recipestable so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

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November 14, 2016
25 Minute Chicken and Noodles Recipe
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I’m back with another post on Light Meal On Thursday. Last Thursday happened to be my brother’s birthday so there was definitely no light eating on that day, hence did not post a light meal.

Quick & Light Neal – 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

Today’s recipe is 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles. It’s an ideal meal on lazy days or when one wants a light meal. Just make this and one is sorted.

Photo: 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

I really hesitated on adding this recipe to the blog. It’s really very simple and seems like something everyone already makes. Then I remembered that my blog is not just for my readers, but also a record of recipes I make frequently. This is one of family favorites(especially my nano _grandma)!

I’m not going to lie. But when I made this Chicken and Noodles for the family and grandma… they devoured it. I’m NOT KIDDING. I was SHOCKED. They were begging for me. I ended up with NO leftovers. HUH?

And the best part? The entire recipe took 25 minutes to make. Enough yapping…Hope you enjoy!

Photo: 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

A quick and delicious one pot recipe with chicken broth, chicken, noodles and healthy vegetables. This quick and easy skillet dish features all your favorite ingredients from chicken noodle soup, but without the soup. It’s a hearty meal perfect for a busy day. You can make a delicious, family-friendly dinner in just 25 minutes.

Bismillah, Let’s get started!!

Check it out the 25 minute Chicken and Noodles recipe and printable version here!!
25-Minute Chicken and Noodles Recipe
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups vegetables (my fav red pepper, green onions, carrots, green pepper etc)
1 packet noodles
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves (crushed)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
salt to taste
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and stir fry for 5 minutes or until no longer pink and all juices run clear.
Stir in the chicken broth and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Season with basil and pepper.
Stir in noodles. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until done and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle soy sauce and hot pepper sauce.
Add vegetables and stir well.25-Minute Chicken and Noodles are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out by sharing a picture on Instagram, Facebook (Recipestable) or Twitter with this hashtag #Recipestable so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

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October 20, 2016
Baby Chicken Bread Recipe
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The recipe I am sharing today is a Family FAVORITE. All families have certain dishes they love to cook and eat. Mine goes gaga for these baby Chicken Breads! Put 12 dozen in front of them and they’ll still demand more. I am sure you will face the same situation with your siblings, cousins, random guests when you try these magical Baby Chicken Bread. (unless they are gluten intolerant. Oops)

I thought, I would share this FAMILY FAVORITE with everyone since so many Friends nd ClassFellows have asked for this recipe. Enjoy!

Photo: Baby Chicken Bread

Baby Chicken Bread

Chicken bread is a classic of Pakistani bakeries and we served it at most of the tea parties as a staple here. This simple yet delicious bread is easy to make and full of flavor.

All you really need is a few basic ingredients: salt, flour, baking soda and yeast etc. The “trick” to achieving a perfect texture is not to over knead the dough and don’t over bake, as this will make it tough & hard, ugh not good! Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle a few sesame seeds. And voila! It’s ready to go in the oven for 25 minutes.

Photo: Baby Chicken Bread

On weekend night, I decided to bake chicken bread from scratch and Just for a twist I made them in baby sizes.

Don’t ask me why I do these things. I’m not quite sure myself.

But you have to admit….they’re pretty darn cute.

Photo: Baby Chicken Bread

So now that my kitchen is covered with Baby Chicken Breads, what should I do with them?
Of course, slathering them with hot pepper sauce and taking a big bite doesn’t count. I already did that. Twice.

Photo: Baby Chicken Bread

This recipe is especially handy because it makes A LOT of Baby Chicken Breads (1-1/2 dozen to be exact). So they are the perfect, fuss-free party food. Easy to make, fun to eat.

Bismillah, Let’s get started!

Check it out the Baby Chicken Bread recipe and printable version below.
Baby Chicken Bread Recipe

Chicken bread is a classic of Pakistani bakeries and we served it at most of the tea parties as a staple here. This simple yet delicious bread is easy to make and full of flavor.
For Baby Chicken Bread Dough
4 cups plain flour
1 tablespoon instant yeast
2 tablespoon dry powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon castor sugar
4 tablespoon oil
1 egg (plus one for glazing)
For Baby Chicken Bread Filling
2-1/2 cups boiled chicken (shredded)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 cup coriander leaves
4 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 cup milk
2 tablespoon plain flour
2 tablespoon butter
sesame seeds & flax seeds as required
To Make the Baby Chicken Bread Dough
In a large mixing bowl combine the plain flour, salt, castor sugar, dry milk powder, instant yeast, oil and egg.
Slowly mix in the lukewarm water with your hands till all the ingredients are mixed well and dough starts to form.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on a floured surface till the dough becomes smooth and is no longer sticky.
Bang the dough on the floured surface 7-8 times for elasticity.
Shape the dough in a large ball add place in a greased bowl.
Brush the top lightly with some oil.
Cover with a kitchen cloth and let the dough to rise somewhere warm until doubled in size, around 1 hour.
To make the Chicken Filling
Meanwhile, Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Fry onion till soft and translucent.
Now add 2 tablespoon plain flour and stir well.
Season with salt , black pepper and garam masala powder.
Stir in the milk and cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the shredded chicken add chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.
Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
Punch the dough to release air.
Preheat oven at 200 degree C.
Now divide the dough into 14-16 parts depending on how small you want the baby chicken bread to be.
Roll each piece of dough to a rectangular shape.
Snip the sides with a sharp knife and put chicken filling in the center.
Fold each side so they overlap each other (like a braid) the filling will show slightly but that’s ok.
Brush top with beaten egg.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and flex seeds.
Bake, in the preheated oven, for 25-30 minutes or until its turn golden brown.
Right after taking out of the oven apply butter well on whole bread and let it rest covered with a cloth for 2-3 minutes to soften the bread completely.
Delicious Baby Chicken Breads are ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions:
Voila! Enjoy your delicious bread with hot tea to the loving and deserving.
Recipe Tip’s:
1. I always make big batches of chicken bread at a go and then wrap them well in foil, then put them in some sort of a cellophane bag and tie it up tight and freeze.
2. They can keep up to 4 weeks! When you need one, you just thaw it out overnight in the fridge or keep it out on the counter until it’s thawed out, then unwrap and then splash a little bit of water using your fingertips on it and put it in the oven for about 5 minutes to freshen it back up. Becomes as good as new!
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October 11, 2016
Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
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If I ask what my brother wants for dinner, more than likely he will say “sandwiches/burgers.” This recipe is a twist on the usual burgers and packs a big taste punch with the pulled chicken, cheese and barbecue sauce. If you’re anything like me then a burger needs to be covered in cheese, ice-berg leaves, and many slices of olives and tomatoes.

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Next time you’re craving a burger or sandwich, give this recipe a shot. It will become your new favorite! Your Dinner guests are guaranteed to be impressed with this deceptively easy Pulled Chicken Sandwich recipe, which includes a few-ingredient rub and a simple 15-minute sauce that comes together while the chicken oven baked.

Did I mention these sandwiches are braised in a special sweet and tangy sauce? Yep! It gives the chicken a deep, rich flavor that intensifies with age, so you can make the chicken a day ahead and your sandwiches will taste even better! Perfection!

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You can serve this chicken in many ways, but I made them in sandwich form because, honestly, what man can resist a toasty bun piled high with tender, juicy pulled chicken, oodles of caramelized onions, tangy barbecue sauce and melty cheese? I can’t think of one! You can serve this on a sandwich as I did, or you can serve on tacos, nachos and burritos, Ole! I’m already thinking of the delicious ways I plan to use this in the future.

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
For Chicken
500 gm boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground (black pepper)
salt to taste
cooking spray
For Sauce
1 small onion (minced)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon crushed red chili
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Remaining ingredients
4 burger buns (toasted)
4 slices Mozarella cheese
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
ice burg leaves
tomato slices
olives as required
To Make Chicken
Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
Place chicken in a large bowl. Add ginger, garlic, hot sauce, paprika powder, cumin powder, black pepper and salt.
Rub evenly over the chicken.
Place chicken on an oven grill rack coated with cooking spray, and bake 20 minutes or until the chicken is nicely browned.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove chicken from the oven and shred with two forks and set aside.
To Prepare Sauce
While chicken cooked, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent or, stirring occasionally.
Stir in brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, allspice and red chili.
Cook for 30 seconds then stir in the apple cider vinegar and tomato ketchup.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Now Stir in chicken and cook 2 more minutes.
To Make Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Place iceberg lettuces and mozzarella slices on the bottom half of each bun.
Divide chicken mixture into 4 equal portions and put it on cheese slices.
Top each bun with grated cheese, tomato slices and olives.
Cover with remaining bun. Delicious Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are ready to serve. ENJOY
Serve on buns, over fresh greens, or on top of a baked potato for a filling dinner. enjoy 🙂
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August 18, 2016
Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls Recipe
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Every day the same question pops up “What to make for Lunch today?” and when the same question is asked on a weekend the response has to be something that’s not the usual and really delicious.

What better way to spice up the weekend lunch than with a Kebab Paratha Rolls stuffed with flavorful hot and spicy sauces and bright colorful vegetables pickles.

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe

It’s the age of one pot meal and who says one pot meal has to be a rice dish. It can be bread based dish as well. I believe wraps or rolls loaded with meat, kebabs and veggies also come in the genre of one pot meal and why not, bread gives us starch while veggies help bring a balance diet while meat gives us protein.

The best thing about it is, that its a wholesome meal and can be prepared with leftover kebab’s too. Its as simple as assembling it all together (if that makes sense).

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls

Ingredients in Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls

The ingredients you need to make this Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls are:

For Kebabs: meat, onion, ginger, green chilies, fresh coriander, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, all spices powder, salt, butter for busting
For Parathas: whole wheat flour, white flour, Salt, clarified butter, water for kneading and black seeds (optional)
For Topping & Stuffing: mayo garlic sauce, mint chutney, pickle cucumber, onion, carrot, green chili, few salad leaves, red chili flakes (optional)

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe

How to make Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rollso:

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls are straight forward to make. Prepared kebabs then make paratha’s and stuff with kebabs, sauce and topping.
Pretty simple!!

For this recipe, I’ve prepared the homemade Paratha’s but you can use store bought frozen paratha in case you don’t feel like making your own and keeping it all quick and simple.

Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls recipe

You can pack them and stuff your lunch box too making it a totally mess free meal for yourself. As with all wraps, you can use filling of your choice. For me it had to be this kebab paratha rolls, with some garlic sauce, minty yogurt chutney and colorful pickle that were wrapped in the paratha rolls and gave those hot, zingy and spicy flavors that were sure to tickle those taste buds!

Do try this recipe, these Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls can become your ultimate comfort and nutritious food.

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Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Rolls Recipe

What better way to spice up the weekend lunch than with a Kebab Paratha Rolls stuffed with flavorful hot and spicy sauces and colorful veggies.
For Kebabs
300 gm mince meat
1 large onion (minced)
1 inch piece of ginger (crushed)
4 green chilies (chopped)
1/4 bunch fresh coriander
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon all spices powder (garam masala)
salt to taste
2 tablespoon oil or butter for busting
For Parathas
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
Salt to taste
2 tablespoon clarified butter (desi ghee)
Water as required
black seeds as required (optional)
For Paratha Roll Topping & Stuffing
4 tablespoon mayo garlic sauce
4 tablespoon mint yogurt chutney
1 cup pickle (cucumber, onion, carrot, green chili etc)
few salad leaves
chili flakes ((optional))
Method
To Make Kebab’s
Put mince, onion, green chilies, ginger, coriander, red chili, cumin seeds, salt and all spices in a chopper. Process until well combined.
Now make shape of long seekh kebabs and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoon oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
Shallow fry the kebabs covered on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until all the water of mince dries and kebabs are done.
To Make Parathas
Place flours in a large bowl. Add ghee and salt in it. Knead a soft dough with water.
Let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
Preheat the iron griddle or pan over low heat.
Now make round shape parathas with the help of rolling pin.
Sprinkle black seeds over it and press gently.
Cook parathas with butter on medium heat until crispy.
Take it out in a plate and set aside.
To Assemble kebab Paratha Roll
Now place paratha’s on a clean surface.
Spread mayo garlic sauce over the paratha’s.
Put salad leaves and 2 seekh kebabs over the each paratha.
Pour minty yogurt chutney over it.
Sprinkle pickles and chili flakes (if like it). Roll up tightly and secure with wooden pick.
Now Cut the paratha roll from the center. Hot and Spicy Kebab Paratha Roll is ready to serve. ENJOY!!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve hot with sauce and salad of your choice along with Lemonade.

Comfort Food, Main Course, Snack
Indian, Pakistani
30 minutes meals, kebab, kids friendly, paratha, paratha rolls, Quick and Easy, rolls, wraps
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August 4, 2016
Chapati Rolls Stuffed with Mince Recipe
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Chapati Rolls Stuffed with Mince

A simple and nutritious snack, chapati (flatbread) stuffed with spicy mince filling, salad and chutney, perfect for busy morning breakfast and also lunch. Plain chapati’s can often come across as boring and many people turn up their noses at the mere mention of them! So Today, I come up with an innovative way to present chapati’s, that’s filling, nutritious and super yummy.

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One of my favorite things to eat is a roll stuffed with goodies.I enjoy food that I can eat with my hands and this dish is no exception. It’s very easy to make and delicious to eat. These chapati rolls is excellent for suhoor meals that can be made quickly with the left over chapati’s.

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Also Perfect to bring on a trip or a picnic as they are easy to wrap and taste just as great when eaten lukewarm or chilled. Give a try and enjoy.

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Chapati Rolls Stuffed with Mince Recipe

A simple and nutritious snack, chapati (flatbread) stuffed with spicy mince filling, salad and chutney, perfect for busy morning breakfast and also lunch.
For Mince Stuffing
300 gm ground mince
2 medium sized onions (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 tablespoon cooking oil or butter
2 green chilies (finely chopped)
2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
few mint leaves (finely chopped)
few corinader leaves (finely chopped)
For Chapati Rolls
4 chapati’s {check chapati recipe here}
4 tablespoon Mint Tamarind chutney {check chapati recipe here}
4 tablespoon mayonnaise
thinly sliced salad veggies {like cucumber (cabbage,tomato,onion, carrot})
french fries
Method
Heat oil or butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
Saute onion for 2-3 minutes. When the onions have softened up but not yet golden in colour add ginger and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
Then add mince and let it drain out most of the moisture for about 4-5 minutes.
Add green chilies, red pepper and salt.
Reduce the heat on low and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 25 minutes or until mince is cooked thorough and all water dries up.
Remove the lid and cook on high flame for 3-4 minutes then add chili garlic sauce and soy sauce.
Cook 2 minutes longer then turn the heat off.
Sprinkle mint and coriander leaves.
To Assemble Chapati Rolls
Reheat chapati’s.
Place chapati on a clean board, spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on it. Then add the mince stuffing across the center.
Drizzle some mint chutney.
Sprinkle veggie salad and roll up the chapati.
Secure with toothpick. Don’t worry if it gets a little messy eating that’s just a art of the fun of eating a roll. ENJOY 🙂
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with salad, french fries and chutney.
Or you can serve everything separate and let your guests or family prepare their own stuffed chapati rolls.
Recipe Note’s:
1. You can also stuff these chapati rolls with chicken or beef mince, or colorful veggies.
2. If you prepare the chapatis ahead make sure to store them in an airtight container. If not they will become very hard and dry.
I have also posted Shami Kabab Paratha Rolls Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Paratha Rolls. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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May 20, 2016
Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
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ITS SUMMER TIME

Summer has been kicking into high gear and the temperatures have been climbing here, and everyone wants to keep cool on hot summer days. So today, I have a recipe for a simple, classic and very popular sandwiches: “Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches”.

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Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

Egg and Cucumber sandwiches are the most delicious, easiest finger foods to make. All you need is sliced white bread, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and of course, cucumbers. To enhance the flavor, I also spread a thin layer of dill with cream cheese spread.

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I love adding cucumbers to egg mayonnaise. And sometimes different herbs too (especially dill goes very well with eggs and cucumbers). The cucumber can either be chopped finely and mixed into the egg mayonnaise or sliced thinly , I like the latter since it adds a nice fresh crunch to the sandwich. This can be made in advance and keeps well, so is perfect for tea parties.

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What are your favorite foods for a tea time snack or tea party? For me, the food are simple to prepare and easy to eat (and not so messy), preferably something we can eat using our hands or toothpicks.

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If you’re looking for an extremely quick and easy recipe for a lunch box, or a tea party, or a picnic, or you just so happen to have an extra cucumber lying around, then give these egg and cucumber sandwiches a try. They’re deliciously light and fresh, and I love the crunch of the cucumber. These delicious, easy-to-assemble sandwiches are great for a quick summer meal.

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Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe

Egg and Cucumber sandwiches are the most delicious, easiest finger foods to make. All you need is sliced white bread, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and of course, cucumbers. To enhance the flavor, I also spread a thin layer of dill with cream cheese spread.
For Egg Salad
3 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise (mayo with olive oil is my favorite)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt to taste
For Sandwiches
3 tablespoon cream cheese spread
1 large cucumber (peeled and thinly sliced)
12 sliced white sandwich bread
Method
In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs and mayonnaise until completely incorporated.
Add garlic powder, salt, pepper and chopped dill. Mix until well combined.
Set aside.
Toss bread slices on both sides.
Spread egg spread mixture on 4 bread slices.
Cover with another four bread slices.
Top with cheese spread and cucumber strips, then close sandwiches with remaining bread slices.
Cut crusts from bread, forming finger sandwiches. Cut each sandwich into three, creating 3 rectangle mini-sandwiches each. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with tea or you can enjoy with finger chips and chili garlic sauce.
I have also posted Zinger Club Sandwiches which is another easiest & tastiest version of making sandwiches. Do check it out as well.

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May 18, 2016
English-Style Fish and Chips Recipe
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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When you’re home alone and nobody has made dinner, what do you usually make for yourself to eat? To me dining alone, at home means you can really break all the rules. You Make Fish and Chips And go a bit overboard and make pasta salad. Cooking is my therapy and my cure all. Whipping up ingredients, the aroma of food, that first bite, the feeling that it has all come together just right is a balm like no other.

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English-Style Fish and Chips

Fish n chips is the most popular English fast food. Traditionally battered fried fish is served with delicious potato chips, tartar sauce, mushy peas and lemon quarter to spice up the meal.

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That fateful day, I craved some kind of fast food with all my being. I opened my freezer and was looking around for inspiration when some fish fillets caught my eye and I knew what was coming next. So, I decided to make Fish and Chips, and they turned out awesome! This English-Style Fish and Chips is gloriously indulgent. It is so good on it’s own, but I suspect it would be even better paired with some kind of salad. Super filling; a complete balanced meal all in one platter. Save yourself some time and money, and try this English-Style Fish and Chips, and quell those cravings!

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The condiments are all up to you. You can serve it with any sort of sauce, however much you like.But I enjoyed it with veggie pasta salad.
If you want, I can put up a detailed post on this Veggie Pasta Salad next. Just let me know in the comments box below.

Super filling; a complete balanced meal all in one platter.

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English-Style Fish and Chips Recipe

Fish n chips is the most popular English fast food. Traditionally battered fried fish is served with delicious potato chips, tartar sauce, mushy peas and lemon quarter to spice up the meal.
For Fish
500 gm cod fish fillets
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 cup chilled water
1 tsp vinegar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp baking powder
salt to taste
Oil for frying
For Potato Chips
500 gm potatoes
1/4 cornflour
salt to taste
For Fish
Season the fish fillets with vinegar, salt and pepper and leave it for 10 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, baking powder, 1/4 cups of the plain flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Pour in the egg, lemon juice and sparkling water, and mix just to combine everything – you do not need to over-mix. Refrigerated this batter until ready for use.
Place the remaining cup of flour in a wide bottomed bowl and dredge the fillets through the flour, coating them well on all sides. Then dip them into the batter, turning and swishing, to again ensure they are well coated all over.
Deep fry fish fillets for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and puffed off.
Once all the fillets are cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined large platter and pat them dry with more paper towels. Sprinkle with more salt, if desired.
For Chips
Peel potatoes then cut into 1/4-inch thick chips.
Blanch the potato sticks, in batches if necessary, in the boiling water. About 2 minutes should do it.
Strain well and pat dry on paper towel.
Sprinkle cornflour over them and season with some salt.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry potato chips for 10 minutes or until crispy ad golden. Fish n Chips are ready to serve. ENJOY!!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve Fish and Chips with lemon wedges along with tarter sauce.
I have also posted Crumb Fried Fish Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Fried Fish. Do check it out as well.

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April 8, 2016
Mince Stuffed Cutlets Recipe
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Need a great recipe for just the ingredients you have on hand? Then try this one. Your kids will love opening their lunch boxes to enjoy these “Mince Stuffed Cutlets”.

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Mince Stuffed Cutlets

When I was in college, these “Mince Stuffed Cutlets” was one of the first recipes I ever added to my regular rotation.

Mince Stuffed Cutlets is a great appetizer that involves soft delicate potato patties stuffed with seasoned cooked mince. Delicious and crispy patties that can be made in just 35 minutes. These make a great snack or appetizer or even a starter for parties or perfect for weekend meals.

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I used to fill my cutlets with spinach, broccoli, cheese, or whatever ingredients I have in my hand. It’s so fun to experiment with different ingredients, home cooking should be easy and fun! Although I enjoyed a lot of combinations, mince stuffed cutlets was always my favorite (and cheese, too).

I know it seems quite far apart but when you take a bite it taste very close to the potato chops.

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There are many variations I have seen online. Some use a little flour mixed with the potato mash, an egg wash, bread crumbs and cornflour. You can make it vegetarian by using cooked peas and carrots in garam masala with some onions and fresh coriander then mixed with the mashed potato and shallow fried. You can replace the lamb mince with cooked ground chicken or beef, or fish. Try getting more creative: This is great fun – keep adding different ingredients to taste the different flavors.

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Mince Stuffed Cutlets Recipe

Need a great recipe for just the ingredients you have on hand? Then try this one. Your kids will love opening their lunch boxes to enjoy these “Mince Stuffed Cutlets”.
For the Mince Stuffing
1/2 kg lamb or mutton mince
1 large onion (minced)
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt to taste
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 green chilies (chopped)
2 tablespoon mint and coriander leaves
For Potato Filling
4 potatoes (boiled and mashed)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
salt to taste
mint and coriander leaves (finely chopped)
For Cutlets
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
oil for shallow frying
Method
To make Mince Stuffing
Heat oil in a saucepan or pot over medium heat.
Saute onion, for 5 minutes or until transculent.
Now add ginger garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.
Now add the mince and season with red chili, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt.
Stir well.
Cover and let it simmer for 25 minutes on low heat.
No need to add extra water. Cook meat in its own juices.
Remove the lid and cook meat on high flame or until it dries out and smells cooked and gets slightly brown, keep moving around and fry by adding about 1 tbsp of oil.
Now add the green chilies, coriander leaves, mint leaves.
Turn the heat off and do not cook further.
Keep aside and let it cool down.
To Make Potato Filling
Mash potatoes in a large bowl. Add the salt, cumin seeds, red chilli, black pepper and coriander mint leaves.
Mix until well combined.
To Make Mince Stuffed Cutlets
Make patti of potato mixture and spread mince mixture over it and cover with another pattie.
Seal edges and flatten it into a round shape.
Keep making until mixtures are used up.
Beat eggs in a small bowl.
Dip cutlets in egg then coat in crumb mixture.
Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat.
Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until light brown.
Remove from the oil and absorbent on kitchen paper.
Mince Stuffed Cutlets are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Serve immediately with green coriander chutney or ketchup or by themselves!
Recipe Note’s:
1. You can use Chicken /Mutton /Beef mince as on your choice.
2. These freeze quite well so you can pop them in the freezer before frying them and then completely defrost and then coat and fry.
I have also posted Sesame Potato Cutlets Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Cutlets. Do check it out as well.

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March 16, 2016
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe
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Hope all of you are doing well and are leading happy, healthy lives. It seems such a long time since I’ve updated the blog. Well, ’seems’ is probably not the correct word to use, and I am promptly changing it to ‘has really been’! But thanks for being patient and still showering the blog with love during my absence. Sorry for that as I haven’t been feeling good these days.

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe

A few weeks ago, We had a party on home. And I made Oven Roasted Chicken Legs on my brother request. He’s a Drumsticks Lover. It was a great evening, with plenty of food and some great company. That evening also made me realize how many more wonderful dishes I have yet to celebrate on this blog.

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So, today I come up with a new recipe of Oven Roasted Chicken. Sounds YUM YUM!!

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs

If you’re obsessed with baked chicken drumsticks? Or If you love eating crispy chicken legs and you love easy meals. This one checks all the boxes. Make these Oven Roasted Chicken Legs for dinner soon, you won’t be disappointed.

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe

Crispy and juicy oven roasted chicken legs that will satisfy even the most die-hard fried chicken fan. For a simple, yet delicious evening meal, serve this chicken alongside oven roasted veggies or green salad.

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Oven Roasted Chicken Legs

If you're obsessed with baked chicken drumsticks? Or If you love eating crispy chicken legs and you love easy meals. This one checks all the boxes. Make these Oven Roasted Chicken Legs for dinner soon, you won’t be disappointed.
10 chicken legs or drumsticks
2 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon herb seasoning
salt to taste
Method
The most important thing about oven roasted chicken legs is to rinse and pat dry the chicken. The chicken needs to be as dry as possible before we bake, this way the skin will crisp up.
Preheat oven at 200 degree C.
Now rub the chicken legs with melted butter,lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, red chili, salt, cumin and herb seasoning.
Place chicken pieces on wire rack and set into a baking sheet.
Bake the chicken legs in the preheated oven for 30 minutes then use tongs to rotate each drumstick and bake until done.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving (this little step is very important if you like juicy chicken.
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs are ready to serve. Enjoy!!
Serve with Coleslaw and Hot and Spicy Sauce.
Recipe Note’s:
1. Do not place the seasoned chicken pieces directly on the baking sheet. Instead, place a wire cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet and place the chicken pieces on the rack, this will allow air to circulate around the chicken, resulting in perfectly crispy chicken without the soggy bottoms.
2. If you like the chicken drumsticks nice and browned, place them under the broiler for few minutes after they are baked.
3. If you prefer cheese, you can sprinkle 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese over them.
I have also posted Chili Chicken Legs which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Drumsticks. Do check it out as well.

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March 14, 2016
Strawberry French Toast Roll Ups Recipe

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Happy Spring Season!

Spring is a perfect time to enjoy plump, juicy strawberry. Strawberry is a great fruit in so many ways. They’re sweet. They’re easy to handle and prepare, and they are kid-friendly.

Celebrate spring with Strawberry!

Is there a person on this planet that doesn’t like Strawberry and French Toast? Today I have come up with a wonderful and very different recipe. Strawberry French Toast Roll Ups – just a handful of ingredients to make these in 15 minutes. These strawberry french toast roll ups are so fun and easy to make.They taste like doughnuts!

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For the rest of us that love the good life, here’s an easy recipe that will transform any bread into sweet, eggy magic.

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A must try recipe, your family will love these french toast roll ups filled with strawberries.

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There are countless variations on this timeless recipe, so go ahead and get messy. Make up your own and share, there’s so many different ways to make this simple dish. Just about every recipe will have something similar as what i have for a base, feel free to use it as a guide and modify to make your breakfast super tasty.

I have also posted Almond French Toast Hearts which is another easiest version of making breakfast or lunch box item . Do check it out as well.

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February 26, 2016