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Ultimate Weeknight Family Dinner Ideas in 30Minutes

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Life can be busy especially when you are a homemaker. Cooking for family three times a day can sometimes seem challenging. However, with a little bit of meal-prep and planning, it is doable. Workdays can be hectic, and dinner can be either rushed or a takeaway box. Check out these delicious family meals that can be prepared in 30minutes: Asian Stir-Fry Veggies In a bowl, mix soy sauce, red chili flakes, brown sugar, honey, miso paste, pepper, salt, and corn starch. Chop some broccoli, bell peppers, shitake mushrooms, snow peas. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil. Add the vegetables and stir fry them for 10 minutes until tender. Slowly stir in the sauce and cook for another 10 minutes. Finish with some freshly chopped spring onions. Serve it with steamed brown rice or whole-wheat noodles. If you are wondering which brown rice is best , check out Daawat. To increase the absorption of brown rice nutrition , soak the brown rice in water before cooking. Gnocchi in Pomodoro S

5 Delicious Recipes to Pack in Your Autumn Picnic Basket

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As the leaves start bursting into vibrant hues, and the weather gets cooler, we know Autumn is here. Fall is the perfect time to pack some delicious appetizers in your picnic basket and plan a picnic in the warmth of the sun. Sip in some chai tea latte and enjoy reading your favourite book in the midst of nature. If you are looking for some delicious treats to pack in your autumn picnic basket, check out these recipes: Goat Cheese & Fig Crostini Toast some baguette slices with a drizzle of olive oil. Mix some goat cheese with cream cheese, sea-salt, and thyme leaves. To make the balsamic glaze add the balsamic vinegar with brown sugar and set it to a gentle simmer. Spoon the cream cheese topping on the crostini. Add fresh figs and drizzle over the balsamic glaze and honey. Fried Rice Start with steaming some basmati rice. Use the best basmati rice for this recipe from Daawat, the best rice brand. Chop onions, broccoli, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spring onions. In a hot wok

Delicious & Nutritious Curry Bowl Recipes for Weight Lo

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Staying at home is causing many of us to have a less active lifestyle than usual. As the gyms are mostly closed, you might not be able to do some exercise. Working from home can be hectic and impact on the work-life balance. Eating wholesome is a must in these times to stay fit and maintain a healthy body weight. If you are struggling with extra body weight, you might want to adapt to a low-fat, wholesome diet plan. Curries are a flavourful dish packed with nutrients while being low in calories. You can use your favourite seasonal vegetables, lentils and spices in these curry recipes.   Looking for some seasonal curry recipes? Check out these recipes: Mediterranean Chickpea Curry Start with sautéing ginger, garlic, and onions in coconut oil. Add a bay leaf, chopped green chilies, coriander powder, curry powder, and sweet paprika. Add chopped zucchini, salt, pepper to taste and pour in 200 ml of coconut milk. Add 200 ml of vegetable stock and let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minu

Tasty Fall Snacks that You Need to Make this Season

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  As most of us are indoors these days, snack breaks are more than usual. It is almost the harvest season and this season sees a bounty of pumpkin, apples, maple syrup, nutmeg, butternut squash, and much more. It is time to cosy up on your couch with a cup of chai tea, a good book, and some snacks. If you are looking for some autumnal recipes, check these out: Brie & Butternut Squash Bruschetta Cut some thick slices of a baguette and grill with a bit of olive oil. Roast some butternut squash with a touch of olive oil, salt, and thyme leaves. Top it with roasted butternut squash and add some crumbled brie cheese. Add some freshly crushed pepper, and chili flakes. Pesto Potatoes In a baking tray, add halved baby potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. To make the pesto blitz fresh basil leaves, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, fresh lemon juice. Drizzle the pesto in the potatoes and serve as a side

Nutritious Soup Recipes for Weight Loss

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  The harvest season is filled up with pumpkins, butternut squash, cinnamon, apples, bell peppers, etc. It is the perfect time to make a nutritious and delicious bowl of soup. If you are looking for some healthy soups, check out these delicious recipes: Chili This chili recipe starts with cooking three types of beans- kidney beans, lima beans, and butterbeans. Sauté some onion and garlic. Add shredded ginger and chopped red chili for added heat. Pour a can of crushed tomatoes and keep stirring. Add in turmeric, coriander, cumin, and dry ginger powder. Add a squeeze of tomato paste. Slowly stir in the cooked beans. Cover the lid and allow it to cook for another 20 minutes. Add a portion of brown rice and pour over the chili. Garnish with sliced avocado and fresh coriander.   Put some brown basmati rice  in a bowl and pour a ladle of the chili over it. Sprinkle some coriander leaves, avocado slices, and a wedge of lime. To add to the brown basmati rice benefit , soak the brown ri