Craving a crowd-pleasing dessert this holiday season that's easy on the effort yet big on flavor? Look no further than this baked Hawaiian mochi! It's a yummy treat – bouncy, not overly sweet, and simply divine.
These crisp and golden brown Onion & Spinach Pakoras are a delicious savoury start to any Indian-themed dinner party. They look fabulous and taste even better. A very popular Indian appetizer, especially in the North, Pakoras are often bought from street vendors who serve them steaming hot wrapped in a newpaper cone. Crisp and golden brown on the outside with a soft fragrant interior of finely chopped spinach, onions, fresh grated ginger, green chillies and an intoxicating combination of aromatic spices, the pakoras are blended together in a fine chickpea flour batter and flash fried at the last minute for an easy and outrageously delicious appetizer fit for a Maharajah. Onion & Spinach Pakoras Makes 12-16 pakoras 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup chickpea flour 1 medium size onion, finely chopped 1-inch ginger, finely grated 1 green chili, seeded and finely chopped 1 tsp ground fennel seed 1/4 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin a pinch of asafoetida 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup ice cold water, and more if necessary salt to taste oil for deep frying Remove the stems from the spinach. Wash, dry and finely chop. Add all the onion, ginger, green chili and all of the spices to the flour and mix well. Add 1/2 cup of ice cold water to make a fluffy smooth batter. Sprinkle the baking powder over this paste and mix lightly. Set aside for 15- 20 minutes. Heat oil for deep frying, until a drop of pakora mixture instantly floats to the top. Don’t let the oil smoke. Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of pakora mix into the oil until the surface is covered. Using a teaspoon gives a dumpling shape to the pakora, whereas dropping the dough from your fingers gives a more delicate, interesting shape. Stir and turn the pakora until they are lightly golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
These flaky and crisp Greek phyllo cones are filled with pastry cream, decorated with whipped cream, and garnished with your favorite toppings. Trigona Panoramatos are a beautiful dessert option for an elegant dinner party.
Tiropitas, feta-cottage-cheese-and-egg filled fillo triangles, are always a party favorite. They can also be made ahead and stashed in the freezer.
If you love to entertain, this is a great recipe to know by heart. Not only are these crisp little cheese puffs easy to freeze and bake off at a moment's notice, no one can turn them down. These light and airy puffs are delicious on their own and even better filled with tangy Ham Salad.
These popular Soft Farmer's Cheese Cookies are tender and flaky. The dough is made with cold butter and farmer's cheese (ricotta or cottage cheese can also be used), which results in a texture that resembles puff pastry - crisp and golden on the outside with a multitude of thin layers inside.
Apricot Pillow Cookies Recipe
Tasty, moist pork wrapped with half-soft, half-crispy dough, Shanghai pan-fried pork buns, traditionally served as breakfast, make a great party food.
Vivek Singh’s mango and cardamom crème brûlées are a delicious fusion of East meets West and the perfect dessert to end any meal on a high! Created by Vivek himself to celebrate The Cinnamon Club’s 20th anniversary.
Beef Bulgogi Mandu is a Korean dumpling recipe featuring juicy ground beef, hearty vegetables, and sweet and savory bulgogi flavor. It’s inspired by Costco’s Bibigo mandu, but it’s so much more flavorful! Once you try making your own dumplings, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. Serve them as an appetizer, snack, or main course!
This is truly a unique dinner recipe that is very different than traditional lasagna!
This recipe for Bavarian cream and berries is perfect for a party. It's simple to make, but sure to impress your guests. Plus it can be whipped up in advance.
The Best Scotcheroos, this classic recipe for soft and chewy Scotcheroos is perfect for parties or potlucks!
Caramelized onions are the backbone of many dishes, but it's time to give these humble alliums a turn in the spotlight with this tart.
A juicy spinach ricotta filling encased with buttery, flaky puff pastry. Great finger food or to pop into lunch boxes, thought they are definitely best served warm! Refer to the notes for make ahead instructions and the recipe video below. Some people like to serve this with tomato sauce.
This vegan gluten free tiramisu recipe is rich, decadent and crowd pleasingly delicious. Layers of coffee soaked vanilla sponge cake and dairy free mascarpone cream, this easy to make dessert is perfect to share with friends and family.
This Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo) is dense, creamy, and tastes delicious warm or chilled. A classic recipe that will delight the whole family.
Use our free printable yahtzee score card so you can have a fun game of yahtzee with friends and or family. Easy and cheap family game night.
The perfect appetizer, chicken breast pieces with homemade boursin wrapped in a flaky filo wrapping.
Moussey and light and luscious, and most importantly easy, these twice-baked crab soufflés sound fancy but they're in fact a doddle. Just don't tell anyone!
Take vegetables out of the salad bowl! Here’s a trio of crisp and colorful salad cakes inspired by Japanese food stylist Mitsuki Moriyasu – They’re just perfect for your next potluck buffet! …
My Greek grandmother used to make this cheesy, flaky spanakopita. Now her memory lives on in this family favorite recipe.
Golden brown puff pastry stuffed with creamy garlic and herb Swiss cheese with chicken is a fantastic meal, but also wonderful for parties and potlucks, too.
More than 46 Oktoberfest food ideas, broken up into appetizers, main dish, sides and desserts. Great German party food ideas and inspiration. Plus, the top 10 Oktoberfest celebrations in the U.S.
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Potato knishes are traditional Jewish snacks made from potatoes, onions, and simple flour dough. These have a tender and garlicky filling encased with crispy dough.
Make these chocolate toffee bars for your next party and you’ll be invited back!
All the wonderful flavours of a classic Indian samosa, but in a crispy patty form! It's a perfect little side dish or appetizer.
A creamy baked Pistachio Kulfi Cheesecake. With flavours of cardamom, saffron, and pistachio running through the cheesecake, it's a total love affair for anyone who's grown up with the traditional pistachio kulfi.
Flaky or crispy bread covers a delicious mixture of meat, veggies and spices- YUM. We've rounded up some of the most appetizing empanada recipes right here!
Crispy phyllo meat pie with spiced ground beef and leek filling and extra crispy pastry!
The classic Spanish apple paste is paired with a hearty Manchego cheese in an easy and delicious tapa.
With a phyllo dough crust, a spiced ground walnut layer and a mascarpone and honey cheesecake filling, this baklava cheesecake satisfies the sophisticated sweet tooth.
Learn how to make Spinach and Feta Cheese Borek - A classic Turkish Borek recipe made with stuffing phyllo sheets with spinach and feta. This authentic and simple recipe can be made ahead and baked right before serving for a warm and delicious breakfast or brunch recipe.
Just like you would get in New Orleans. Try this Incredible, Authentic Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe. Plus, read all of the tips to make the perfect sandwich!
What I really liked about the recipe was the flaky pastry that involves combining a water dough and oil dough. Unlike western pastries, that is short and crumbly, this type of crust is flaky with many layers.
While we’re still fully aboard the fudge train, making a point to try out as many varieties of the stuff as we can get our hands on, there’s a slightly different version, a cousin to
I'm certainly no expert on Middle Eastern cuisine; but one thing I am certain of is I can’t get enough of it. The bright, acidic and spice forward flavors filled with varying textures and colors are often just what I’m craving. Plus, I have a penchant for over ordering whenever I go out to eat (Must Try All The Things) so Mezze style eating was pretty much tailor-made for me. You get to try a little of everything; but clearing all the plates is a truly attainable goal (and one that I strive for at all times in life). Now just looking at this recipe may have you running for the nearest Middle Eastern joint in your ‘hood, but fear not! It’s actually much easier than it looks. The keys for success here? MEP (mise en place) all of your ingredients in advance so you can quickly whiz up the different layers in the food processor; all you’ll need is a quick rinse between each batch of flavorful dip. From Game Day to Viewing Parties to Galentine’s Celebrations; this hearty dip has all all your snacking needs covered! Don’t like your foods touching? Serve each component in separate bowls for the mezze board of your dreams! Not expecting a crowd? Just pick one or two of your favorite layers and whip that up as a stand alone dip. Serve it with easy Homemade Za’atar Pita Chips and you’ll never go back to store bought. Recipe and Headnote Molly Adams
Winter White Red Velvet Fudge - A delicious, beautiful fudge for any season; not just winter! Try it for your next party; or for fun gifts to give relatives, neighbors and friends.
Recipe video above. A 3-hour lamb shoulder is great. A 12-hour lamb shoulder is better! The meat is even more succulent because a lower cooking temperature means less moisture loss, and better flavour infusion from the rub. The sauce is a Lamb Jus made using the braising juices so it has phenomenal flavour. Don't be intimidated, it's simple and no more difficult to make than gravy!This is an excellent make-ahead recipe for gatherings. Why? Because you can make up to 4 shoulders in one standard oven. And the room for error is also almost nil; it's almost entirely hands-off cooking that magically takes care of itself overnight. Most importantly, the meat is so juicy it reheats 100% perfectly. I cook it overnight and reheat to serve that evening.About scaling up: 2 shoulders can be cooked in one large pan with no change to cook time. 4 shoulders (2 lambs in 2 pans, on 2 shelves) takes about 14 to 15 hours.
These cardamom shortbread cookies are supremely tender and flavorful. With this recipe, you’ll get a soft, buttery shortbread cookie infused with the rich aroma of ground cardamom.
A simple summer dinner with such wonderful flavor!
These Orange Cardamom Cookies are the perfect way to add a little elegance to your holiday cookie platter. The crumbly shortbread cookie base is studded with chopped pistachios and topped with a light glaze.
