If you wanna live with just one pasta recipe for the rest of your life then that has to be the recipe of this marry me shrimp pasta! This is the undisputed winner of best pasta ever!

If you are looking for a fail-proof family friendly pasta recipe for the upcoming holiday season, then I have the absolutely right one for you today!

Look no further and lock this marry me shrimp pasta in your menu and trust me it will become the showstopper of your dinner table!

The spin-off of the iconic marry me chicken, this marry me shrimp pasta is no less in its glory and for shrimp lovers like me this is an ultimate pasta dish which will keep reappearing on our dinner table!

What is Marry Me Shrimp Pasta?

I was literally intrigued by the name of this pasta! So I had to research it! Legend has it that this pasta is so good that it could inspire a marriage proposal—hence the quirky name!

Well, the cooking enthusiast in me had to test it for herself if it is really THAT good! Even though I do not have any upcoming proposal ideas on my mind!

And I thank my stars I did!

This marry me shrimp pasta is one such phenomenal recipe that anyone can hardly resist its addictiveness no matter how hard she/he has programmed themselves not to overeat!

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If you want a simple to make yet mindblowing to eat restaurant style pasta recipe, then this penne pasta in red sauce would hit the right spot for you! This creamy & tangy red sauce pasta is full of fresh flavors thanks to the homemade tomato sauce made from scratch!

After sharing so many pasta recipes in my blog over these past few years, I discovered that I have missed sharing the simplest yet tastiest pasta that I make so often for ourselves!

Hence enters the classic penne pasta in red sauce! The creamy red sauce pasta is going to become your new favorite, if not already, in just no time and I am absolutely sure of it!

Even though this is a meatless pasta, the classic homemade red pasta sauce makes this super-addictive, ensuring you don't miss having meat with this one!

And I can bet you won’t!

What is special about this penne pasta in red sauce?

As the name suggests, this recipe is nothing but penne pasta cooked in homemade tomato sauce; so what’s the big deal about it?

Yes, I agree that it can’t be simpler than this!

Yet, I can’t help but tell you guys that this may look simple but the taste & flavor that you will experience in this pasta in red sauce will undoubtedly blow your mind!

Like it does to us every time I make it for our fancy Italian dinner at the comfort & coziness of our sweet home!

So trust me on this and make this penne pasta in red sauce as soon as you get your hands on the ingredients below and come back to thank me later!

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Crispy, crunchy, spicy and oh-so-delicious, these air fryer fried chicken presents themselves with all the glory of a classic crispy fried chicken but without the guilt of deep frying in loads of oil!

I can’t explain how happy I was when these crispy fried chicken came out of my air fryer for the very first time!

I was literally holding my breath and praying to the Air Frying God for churning out perfectly crispy chicken so that I can finally restart to enjoy this favorite chicken of mine without that load of guilt!

Thankfully my prayer was answered and I got a basket of freakingly unbelievable crispy air fryer fried chicken which are super crispy on the outside and juicy & succulent inside!

After I took my first bite, I simply stood there speechless looking at the crispy chicken in my hand and wondering which evil force had stopped me from trying this crazy delicious air fryer fried chicken until now?

What is Air Fryer Fried Chicken?

To put it simply, air fryer fried chicken is your same addictive takeaway style crispy fried chicken but instead of being deep fried in loads of oil, it is air fried with just sprays of oil!

But if you are worried that these air fryer fried chicken will not come out as addictive and as crunchy as the deep fried alternative, you are utterly mistaken my friend!

I insist you try making these crispy fried chicken in your air fryer as soon as you can and I can guarantee that you will come back here to thank me!

After going through many recipes of how to make crispy fried chicken in an air fryer, this recipe of air fryer fried chicken from Gimme Delicious struck the right chord with me.

I made these first to see if they really come out that crispy which sweeps us off our feet with their crazy crunch without being dry or chewy inside.

And you know what the outcome was if you have read this blog from the top! So, this recipe of air fryer fried chicken is a keeper which you can enjoy as a high protein meal, but occasionally!

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This firecracker shrimp rice has simply flabbergasted me with its insanely delicious flavors thanks to its firecracker sauce! I had no idea a simple sauce can be so incredibly tasty that you can make such a stunning meal in under 30 minutes!

With an unavoidable disruption in my blogging schedule, I came back today with an extraordinary recipe to make up for the couple of days delay!

This firecracker shrimp rice will make your home dining a special affair and I can vouch without an iota of doubt that everyone in your family will love it!

I will be honest with you that before trying it on my own, I was also not expecting something as mind-blowing as it proved to be.

I was drawn to it for my favorite thing which is, surprise surprise, shrimp! LOL! The secret behind the crazy deliciousness of this firecracker shrimp rice is not in shrimp; it is in its sauce!

Let’s deep dive into it, shall we?

What is Firecracker Shrimp Rice?

You may have assumed from its name that firecracker shrimp rice is a hot & tangy fried rice topped with sweet & salty shrimps!

Well, you are partly right! This firecracker shrimp rice is indeed a hot & tangy fried rice topped with soft & succulent shrimps! But there is more to it!

It won’t be justified if we simply describe this firecracker shrimp rice as another fried rice! Nope, it’s much more than that!

Let’s talk about the secret sauce of this dish and you will know why I'm claiming it to be so special!

The firecracker sauce is an amalgamation of sweet, tangy, spicy and salty ingredients which come together to make a stir-fry sauce which is beyond perfection!

When the rice & shrimps are stir fried in this incredible sauce, they take a makeover which is way too delicious than anything I had ever imagined!

This firecracker shrimp rice truly turned out to be a pleasant surprise for both of us! My better half was just assuming it to be another shrimp fried rice!

But when he saw its gorgeousness he guessed that it might be something different. And then came the final taste test!

Voila! We both loved it so much that we had to recreate it again to share it with all of you guys as this firecracker shrimp rice is just a must-have!

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Chicken stroganoff is a luxurious recipe that you must save in your repertoire for that extra-special occasion to celebrate with your friends and family! This decadent dish is full of indulgent flavors which will simply blow your mind when you try it for the very first time!

I have been planning to make the popular chicken stroganoff for months now and finally I became successful last week! Yay!

For something or the other, I kept pushing back this gorgeous chicken stroganoff and prioritized other recipes which are part of my regular meals designed particularly for my weight loss journey.

If you wanna have a look at those recipes, feel free to check out this collection!

But hey, we all deserve a break and indulge in something sinfully satisfying occasionally!

So without any further delay, let’s dig into this stunning chicken stroganoff and enjoy the best moments of life that we curate intentionally for our rejuvenation!

Before getting into it, please forgive me, but I can’t help but repeat myself that the best way to savor these extravagant dishes is by doing conscious portion control!

You won’t want to ruin your hard work (your week long workout and mindful eating!) just for the pleasure of one meal!

What is Chicken Stroganoff?

After reading up quite a few sources about stroganoff in general, this is what I came to know. Historically, this stroganoff was made with beef.

The original recipe for beef stroganoff dates back to Russia in the late 1800s, created by a chef who cooked this dish for his employer, Count Pavel Alexandrovich Stroganov and hence the dish is named after him. [source]

The native dish contained meat of your choice, mushrooms and sour cream which is how it is made today as well.

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If you want an absolute no-fuss recipe that is high in protein, doesn’t take a truckload of effort and fits right into your healthy meal plan while coming out delicious every time, then these oven baked chicken drumsticks are the one for you!

Being a food blogger, I keep looking for stunning yet easily replicable recipes that I can make & share with all my readers who too can make & enjoy homemade food without being stressed!

On that rigor, I sometimes overlook the simplest of recipes that I keep making on repeat for our own meals and that’s exactly where these oven baked chicken drumsticks come from!

Honestly, I have made these baked chicken drumsticks for my dinner so many times that I don’t even count this as a recipe any more!

It is such a convenient meal to put together that my brain burns minimal mental energy to process and execute this and that’s why I kept ignoring this humble yet flavorful dish for so long!

Why should you try making these easy & simple Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks?

I am guessing you have already watched the video of this recipe (apologies for the video lighting which doesn’t justify the real gorgeousness of these oven baked chicken drumsticks!).

So you have already realized how easy this recipe is which makes it such a perfect choice for a busy weekday meal!

As you read below, you will see that you don’t need a fixed set of spices to make these baked drumsticks as attractive as they look in my pictures!

Once you have the aromatic powders ie onion & garlic and the seasoning ie salt & pepper, you already have the basic grammar of flavorful baked chicken in place.

To seal the deal, all you need is the spice mix of your choice e.g. Italian seasoning which is what I had used or any one of the other alternatives that I have mentioned below!

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Tangy, sweet and mildly spicy, this restaurant style saucy shrimp noodles stir fry is hell of a recipe that you must try asap! You will be amazed to see how easy it is to recreate your favorite asian shrimp noodles stir fry at the comfort of your home when you have the right ingredients in place!

If you love a good stir fry then you will love my shrimp noodles stir fry recipe that I’m sharing today! This was due for long as it is quite a common affair at my home!

This is one such recipe which comes around in about 30 minutes or so but promises big flavors on your plate!

That's why it's not an ordinary stir fry but a classic restaurant style shrimp noodles stir fry and you will come back to it again and again!

What is shrimp noodles stir fry?

Like a good stir fry recipe, my shrimp noodles stir fry also follows the standard grammar of an authentic one!

You have your choice of noodles, your choice of protein which is shrimp in this case and a killer sauce that brings everything together in the most irresistible way possible!

You can of course add a few veggies in your shrimp noodles stir fry that increases the fiber quotient of the dish while also making it more hearty and fulfilling!

I only added shredded cabbage today to keep things simple and fast as I wanted to bring the dinner from kitchen to table in thirty minutes!

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Who said you have to eat boring & tasteless food in your weight loss journey? These low carb high protein broccoli chicken fritters are loaded with cheesy goodness and are insanely addictive!

Not only because I am a food blogger, but also because I am a mindful eater who is on a life-long fitness journey, I keep looking for high protein recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

And those must not be just boring, bland and dry chicken breasts!

This quest of mine made me stumble upon this recipe of broccoli chicken fritters while scrolling through my gram feed!

Prioritizing protein in every meal of mine is not a mere thought any more; it has become a default habit.

So today’s recipe is a great find for all you fitness freaks like me out there who understand the importance of protein!

What are broccoli chicken fritters?

Typically fritters are crispy quick-bites of battered grated veggies mixed with meat or seafood which are then deep fried!

So technically our cheesy broccoli chicken fritters are nothing but a scoop of battered broccoli and chicken with grated cheese that are deep fried!

But deep frying? Not on my watch!

So our low-carb high protein broccoli chicken fritters are loaded with all the goodness without the wickedness of deep frying! Cool, isn’t it?

You can see for yourself how gorgeous are these golden broccoli chicken fritters that explode into a melt-in-mouth cheesy wholesomeness as soon as you take your very first bite!

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I really can’t get over pesto! On the contrary, my eternal love towards this classic Italian pasta sauce has gone a notch up when I made this vegan pesto fusilli with zucchini and asparagus using my homemade avocado basil pesto!

This is not a cheat meal recipe!

I do not believe in cheat days! With my experience of 34 kgs/75 pounds of weight loss, I truly believe that real success lies in everyday habits!

A single uncontrolled cheat day, even once in a month, can ruin your weeks of effort and hard work within minutes! But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy good food!

You definitely can! And you must! Simply because mindful eating is a lifelong habit and not a sprint!

You can enjoy good food by becoming smart about it! By being smart I simply mean controlling certain parameters of your meals.

Like being conscious of the portion you are consuming; or having it at the right time and not as a random meal.

For example, a high carb dish like this pesto fusilli is best suited for a fulfilling lunch or even weekend brunch in a moderate portion no matter how tasty it is!

Then you would have enough time to digest the food during the course of the day and carb will give you a good amount of energy to carry out your planned chores. Win-win!

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It’s been a while since I made a Korean recipe and when I saw that Gochujang chicken thighs are doing their viral rounds on the internet, I could not resist jumping on the bandwagon!

If you have tried & loved Korean recipes, then I am sure you are also a spice-lover just like us! Hence I can bet that you will also gush over these Korean Gochujang chicken thighs!

We love spicy food and as a natural instinct we are drawn towards Korean food (and also Thai) when we have to opt for one from Oriental cuisines.

Though I haven't shared many Korean recipes in my blog yet, we both love them thanks to the flavor-packed dishes that Korean cuisine offers!

The strong aromas of Korean recipes may be a little overwhelming for a few of you, but the one I have come with today will fit into everyone’s palate!

Sticky Korean Gochujang chicken thighs! This is a keeper as it takes minimal prep time and produces maximum flavors!

What are Gochujang chicken thighs?

When you generously marinade a few skin-on & bone-in chicken thighs with a generous amount of Gochujang, the Korean chilli-bean paste, and air fry them until cooked, you get the most flavorful, juicy & tender Korean flavored chicken ever without the guilt of deep-fried food!

And that’s Gochujang chicken thighs for you!

If you are familiar with Korean recipes, you may already be aware that many Korean recipes involve double-frying, which enhances the crispiness of the food and retains the crunch longer.

Since I intentionally try to avoid deep-fried foods, most of the authentic Korean recipes are out of my league, unfortunately!

Then appeared these sticky Gochujang chicken thighs! Why did I love these? Because they are baked/air-fried and not deep fried! Absolute win-win!

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The hottest trend this season should be this vegan avocado pesto pasta which is a must try if you want to create a restaurant quality pasta experience at home! Easy, quick & oh-so-delicious - this avocado pesto pasta topped with soft grilled cherry tomatoes will create an elite memory of its own!

When you incidentally create something which you did not originally plan to create in the first place but it turned out absolutely amazing, will you feel bad or good?

Well, I felt overjoyed!

Since I do not follow a vegan diet, I was not specifically looking to create a vegan avocado pesto pasta recipe.

However, during the process of making it, I realized that this can be an amazing vegan pasta recipe! When and how did I get hit with this realization? Fair question!

It happened when I tasted the pasta for seasoning just before adding the cheese.

And I was blown away!

This avocado pesto pasta does not need any cheese whatsoever as it is just incredibly tasty on its own! So skip the cheese and call your vegan friends home for a restaurant style pasta treat!

With softly grilled cherry tomatoes on top of green avocado pesto pasta, this vegan pasta recipe is a keeper!

What is avocado pesto pasta?

A traditional Italian basil pesto is my most favorite discovery since the time I have involved myself in the magical world of culinary wonders!

You will see way too many pesto pasta recipes in my blog with variations to suit our mood for that day!

So what makes this avocado pesto pasta different? This is a special vegan pasta with creamy avocado pesto that’s both rich and dairy-free.

With loads of fresh Italian basil leaves, this avocado pesto pasta is not only creamy, but also supremely flavorful with the authentic Italian vibes!

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This one pot chicken drumsticks and rice is one of my favorite wholesome meals that fits the bill in all respects - it’s balanced, filling and satiates our taste buds so beautifully that we don't miss any takeaways whatsoever!

If you are new to my blog and are liking what you see here, I can assure you that you won’t regret your decision to stay on this page!

Here I share my tried and tested recipes that I make for my family & myself for a healthy & balanced meal to nourish our body & soul!

And the same goes for this one pot chicken drumsticks and rice which is a rightly balanced meal of carb and good protein without any fuss whatsoever!

Being a one pot recipe, this one pot chicken drumsticks and rice is perfect for a weeknight meal and will not only save you from those unhealthy takeaways but also will satiate your taste buds beautifully!

Why must you try this one pot chicken drumsticks and rice?

If you are a chicken lover then chances are that you have already tried many versions of chicken and rice, one of which may already be your absolute favorite!

However, I would urge you to try my version of one pot chicken drumsticks and rice which is so minimalistic yet so powerfully flavorful that you can’t help but fall in love with it!

The key flavor of my chicken and rice comes from the aromatics which is why I used a generous amount of it.

The only spice I used was two heaped teaspoons of cumin powder which imparts an earthy tone to the dish complementing the flavors of the aromatics. And it turned out to be a match made in heaven!

Chicken drumsticks are seared in oil to seal in the flavors of the spices into the meat and develop the brown crust on top that makes the drumsticks irresistibly tasty!

Finally the chicken drumsticks and rice are cooked together in the pot leaving you with chicken flavored fluffy rice and juicy chicken legs!

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Quinoa is loaded with all the good things that you must consume for your healthy body; this quinoa salad with chicken is one level up with high protein & loads of fiber and your body & soul will thank you for it !

Quinoa is one of the staples in my meal plans. I have started including this whole grain into my healthy diet a couple of years back and since then there is no looking back.

Quinoa is a new entrant in the Indian kitchens and thanks to its many health benefits, it has quickly become popular among fitness enthusiasts like me!

If you also are looking for different ways of cooking and enjoying quinoa, you have arrived at the right page! I know it can be a bit confusing when you first start with this grain.

To have a great quinoa dish, you first need to make sure you are cooking the quinoa right - fluffy & non-sticky. But unfortunately, cooking quinoa is not something that we can learn to cook from our moms!

But don’t worry! Here you will get to know the perfect step-by-step process of how to cook the quinoa perfectly!

What is new in my quinoa salad with chicken?

I had shared a creamy no-mayo quinoa chicken salad a few months ago which was made with a yogurt based salad dressing.

So of course I have to offer something new this time for you all! And hence comes my quinoa salad with chicken which is infused with a simple yet immensely flavorful dressing.

You just need 4 ingredients to make this very basic salad dressing and I am sure you already have used this dressing in many of your salads if you are a pro-salad lover like me!

All you need is a good quality extra virgin olive oil which is the key flavor base of this quinoa salad with chicken. Then add a good drizzle of fresh lemon juice topping it off with salt & pepper!

Give the dressing a good whisk and voila! You have got your beautiful refreshing salad dressing that’s perfect for any summer salad!

You can use a mason jar too to shake up this easy dressing and use as much or as little as you prefer, saving up the rest for later use!

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You may have prepared egg fried rice at home many times, but with this simple recipe of mine, your home-style fried rice will become best ever restaurant style Chinese egg fried rice which everyone will keep craving for more! Fried rice is my go-to dish whenever I have to pack my lunch to work. With […]

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Give a break to chicken salad and dig into this shrimp mango salad this summer! With creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes and an irresistible lime dressing, this salad sure gonna be your new favorite! Summer is salad time and since I have started cutting out junk food and got more inclined to wholesome healthy meals, salads […]

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