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I remember feeling incredibly grown up the first time I was asked if I wanted sweet aan from the paan shop. What is Paan Masala? Paan Masala is an Indian after-dinner mouth freshener consisting of peppery betel leaf wrapped around a filling of rose petal jam, candied fennel seeds, salted sesame seeds and sweet betel nut (areca) flakes. You can get it in many different varieties, some containing chewing tobacco and some colourful, fun to eat and delightfully sweet....

Pan Seared Shrimp Everyone needs a basic recipe for pan seared shrimp in their back pocket. For perfectly cooked, moist shrimp every time, you’ll want to cook the shrimp in two batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. If you have an air fryer, you will also love my air fryer shrimp recipe!

What is Paneer Makhani? Paneer is an Indian cheese and makhani means butter, so this dish is essentially Indian cheese cooked in a butter gravy. Ironically, I did not add any butter or cream to this dish because you don’t really need it. You can enjoy weeknight Paneer Makhani relatively guilt-free. Are Paneer Makhani and Paneer Butter Masala the same? Yes! Since makhani means butter, Paneer Makhani and Paneer Butter Masala can be used interchangeably....

Parmesan-Basil Air Fryer Salmon Air fryer salmon is my favorite thing to make! So simple combining a little mayonnaise, basil and Parmesan which creates a delicious crust even the kids can’t resist! Of course, if you don’t have an Air fryer you can also make this in the oven or make this Parmesan-Herb Baked Salmon recipe. If you love this salmon recipe you might like this Air Fryer Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze or this Sweet and Spicy Glazed Salmon in the air fryer....

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies These peanut butter brownies start with a fudgy homemade brownie recipe that is elevated with a peanut butter layer swirled on top and throughout! Every delicious bite will leave you wanting more. Chocolate and peanut butter are always better together, and I can’t wait for you to try these incredible brownies! I have SO many chocolate peanut butter desserts on the blog that you’ll love. From this tasty fudge to these classic peanut butter bars....

Basmati (extra long grain Indian rice) here is always washed in cold water (I do it until the water runs clear) to remove some of the starch from the rice. This ensures that the rice does not stick together as it boils. I usually soak the rice for at least ten minutes. This softens the grains a little so that they cook quicker. I boil the rice in a large pan filled with plenty of hot water; almost in the same way as you would boil pasta....

We love pineapple at our house, especially in desserts! Make this pudding salad or my homemade version of pineapple dole whip next. And for a sweet pineapple side dish, try our favorite brown sugar grilled pineapple! Perfect Pineapple Upside Down Cake Family favorite pineapple upside-down cake is a soft and moist cake with a sticky-sweet fruit layer. It is a great recipe for bakers who are looking for an easy but unique cake to make from scratch at home....

Pico de Gallo I make pico de gallo anytime I’m making Mexican food. It’s simple to make with ingredients I usually have in my fridge. This fresh, uncooked salsa is the Best Pico de Gallo recipe! A fresh and healthy salsa made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lots of lime juice. Sometimes I spice it up with some jalapeno if I want some heat! I serve it with just about anything from smash tacos (see my tiktok video here), fish tacos, chipotle chicken bowls or with tortilla chips....

The Best Pumpkin Roll Recipe Pumpkin roll is one of my favorite holiday desserts. The sweet spiced pumpkin cake and the tangy filling are just the perfect combination of flavors. One day I had some extra cream cheese frosting laying around my kitchen. I also had some fat free Greek yogurt in my refrigerator and my wheels started turning; what would happened if I mixed the two? Well, all I can say is it was fabulous!...

As much as I look forward to the Fall, I’m not quite ready for summer to be over. Having fresh herbs at my fingertips is what I’ll miss the most, so I’m taking all my basil and making skinny pesto with it to freeze and use throughout the year. I’m also going to miss eating zucchini 4 days a week, although I’m not putting my spiralizer away just yet!! (btw, love my Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer – the easiest way to make zucchini noodles, sweet potato spirals, carrot ribbons and more!...

When this street food gem is served alongside lemon wedges, salad and mint and coriander chutney, nothing else comes close. The beauty of simple ingredients, very few spices and fiery cooking method ensures this dish is world famous for its leopard-spotted char and smoky flavours. How to make amazing paneer tikka at home I’ve been working on this recipe for the ultimate Restaurant-Style Tandoori Paneer Tikka made without a tandoor or barbecue for SO long....

I got this idea from Rachel Ray only her version was with bacon. Prosciutto is a little fancier and I loved how the flavors combined. I enjoyed a bundle with a poached egg for lunch and it was divine, great for brunch! You can easily double or triple this and assemble them ahead. Can you make them without the prosciutto? … sure! Just sprinkle with a little salt and lay them flat on the baking sheet, you can use the same cooking time....

Spaghetti Squash with Meat Ragu I love swapping pasta for spaghetti squash, especially with dishes that are saucy and flavorful like this one. More spaghetti squash recipes I absolutely love are Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese, Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls and Spaghetti Squash Primavera. You cut out a great deal of carbs and calories by swapping out the pasta for spaghetti squash which also happens to be gluten-free and grain-free....

Sausage Stuffing I don’t know about you, but for me the ONE thing I crave most on Thanksgiving is this stuffing with sausage! Sure, the turkey and gravy are all great too, and yes, even the vegetables and cranberry sauce. But personally, no Thanksgiving is complete without the homemade sausage stuffing, and this recipe never disappoints. This is the stuffing I make every Thanksgiving along with my dry brine Turkey and this delicious Cranberry and Pear Sauce....

I took a break from zoodles for a few months because I may have over-did it this summer, but now that it’s January I dusted off my spiralizer and have been making them all week. Tips on how to make perfect zucchini noodles: Cut the noodles into 6 inch lengths so they are easier to eat. Don’t cook the zucchini longer than 2 minutes or it will become watery. I usually cook it 1-1/2 minutes so they stay firm yet warm....

In this dish, a touch of vinegar, fresh sage and crumbled feta give this dish a flavor boost without the need for salt. And I really think you will love this one pan dish; it’s lean, high in fiber and full of flavor!

This was inspired by a lunch I had at Applebee’s, although this sandwich is far leaner! Sure, you can make this with lean beef, turkey or even use veggie burgers, but I wanted a fun way to introduce my first buffalo recipe on Skinnytaste. Did you know that 100% grass-fed meat is leaner than grain-fed meat? The benefits of eating wild buffalo are that it’s hormone-free and antibiotic-free, it tastes just like beef only sweeter and it’s much leaner....

You guys. I am sick again. What the heck? I just got over a sinus cold and now I have another one. Curses. It is definitely not fun being pregnant and sick. And you definitely can’t load up on the Nyquil! I haven’t had much of an appetite at all the past couple of days and all that sounded good to me was a shake for my sore throat. I loved this recipe for this skinny cookies and cream shake....

The slow cooker does ALL of the work in this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie, so it’s perfect for families on busy nights. If you’re looking for more slow cooker recipes, check out Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, this Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili, and this Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie? Prepare vegetables and seasonings: Add chopped carrots, celery, red potatoes, onion, garlic, dried thyme, salt and chicken stock to the slow cooker....

EASY chicken dish – only 5 ingredients not counting S + P! Skinless chicken drumsticks are seasoned with lemon, oregano and spices then slow cooked in the crock pot. When done, they are topped with fresh grated feta – YUM! Every now and then I like to take recipes I would normally make in the oven and try them out in my slow cooker. Some of you might recognize this Roasted Lemon Feta Chicken recipe from the archives....