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Paneer

Homestyle Matar Paneer

A homestyle version of matar paneer – a curry dish featuring peas and paneer cheese!

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This chicken Marsala is totally the right move for This chicken Marsala is totally the right move for these winter temps. The sauce begs to be served over creamy mashed potatoes or angel hair pasta. Try it! RECIPE Ingredients- 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast, (2 large) 1/2 tsp salt , or to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 8 oz brown button mushrooms, halved or thickly sliced 1 medium onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup dry marsala wine, (not sweet) 3/4 cup chicken stock, reduced-sodium 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped Method- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 even cutlets. Place between plastic wrap and pound until 1/3” thick. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper, dredge in flour and then set aside. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Once hot, add chicken and saute until golden and cooked through; until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F on an Instant-read thermometer. Set aside. Add more oil to the pan if needed along with onions and mushrooms and saute until excess liquid from mushrooms evaporates, about 5 mins. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and saute another 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add 3/4 cup marsala wine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat and cook until mostly reduced down (4-5 min) then add 3/4 cup chicken stock and while stirring add 1/2 cup heavy cream in a steady stream. Lower the heat and continue to simmer and reduce sauce until slightly thickened. Season sauce with salt to taste. Return chicken to pan. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and keep on the heat until heated through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (2 minutes). Garnish with fresh parsley and serve! ❤️ #recipereels #chickenmarsala #fyp
Vanilla cake with a surprise in the middle! 🩷❤️ ✨ #valentinesbaking #fyp
❄️Snow day cooking, quick and easy shrimp pula ❄️Snow day cooking, quick and easy shrimp pulao recipe below!✨ 15 shrimp 1.5 cups basmati rice 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 large tomato diced 3/4 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp black pepper Juice of half a lemon 2 bay leaves 3 green cardamoms 6 cloves A small piece of cinnamon 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp oil 1 carrot (optional) 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional) Wash the shrimp and marinade with some salt, pepper, and the juice of half a lemon. Set aside. Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Soak in water for 5-10 mins. Add butter and oil to a heated pan on medium heat. Add the whole spices, garlic, and chili flakes, sauté until the mixture is fragrant. Then add the onions and sauté. Once translucent, add the tomatoes and cook until tomatoes soften a bit. Then add the peas, carrots, and shrimp. Toss to combine, add the turmeric and black pepper. Add the rice followed by 3 cups of water. Add salt to taste. Once the water starts boiling, Cover and cook on medium-low for 6 mins, then turn the heat up to medium and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, enjoy! ❤️ #shrimppulao #indianfood #homecooking #fyp #snowday2026❄️☃️💙
⭐️ Here’s a hack for holiday parties if you’re busy or can’t cook: DIPS!!!!(Dips that don’t need to be cooked) This one is ALWAYS a hit: Spread 2 Boursin Cheese packs (any flavor works) Top with jam of choice Add Pecans Optional - drizzle with hot honey🍯 Serve with crackers of choice, apples, grapes, etc. Every time I take this to a gathering, I end up with an empty bowl, not a drop left!!! ❤️ #appetizers #partyfood #holiday
“Be present in all things, and grateful for all “Be present in all things, and grateful for all things.” — Maya Angelou Grateful. ❤️ #thanksgivingweekend
🚨🚨GUESS WHAT?!! 👀 I’ve been quiet on he 🚨🚨GUESS WHAT?!! 👀 I’ve been quiet on here lately, but hard at work behind the scenes to create something special for YOU!! 🌷 My Thanksgiving Prep Guide is LIVE! 🥳 I’ve carefully curated it to reflect the most classic Thanksgiving flavors. The guide walks you through everything you will need to host a memorable beautiful Thanksgiving for your loved ones! I’ve done ALL the hard work of planning and executing so you don’t have to! Grab a copy at the link in my bio! ❤️ #thanksgivingprep #hostingthanksgiving
Ginger Snack cake is perfect this time of year. De Ginger Snack cake is perfect this time of year. Detailed recipe is on my website! #gingercake #fallbaking #fyp
🧈👩‍🍳 Baking hack for soft butter - Fil 🧈👩‍🍳 Baking hack for soft butter - Fill a tall glass with water, then microwave until the water is steaming hot. Alternatively pour hot water from a kettle into the glass. Pour the water out and immediately place the hot glass over the stick of butter. Wait about 10 minutes, and the butter will be soft! 🧈 #kitchenhack #bakinghack #butter #bakingszn
🥰 So lovely meeting my writing inspiration @sal 🥰 So lovely meeting my writing inspiration @sally.clarkson, meeting you was a gift, felt like a warm hug to my heart! ❤️ Thank you for the words of wisdom!🌷
“When you bake…” #fypシ #bakingwithlove❤ “When you bake…” #fypシ #bakingwithlove❤️
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in t Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.🍂 ~F Scott Fitzgerald What are you looking forward to this season? 🤎 #fypシ
Time is never wasted when you use it to create a r Time is never wasted when you use it to create a restful home and environment for your family and for others. 🌷❤️
Late summer baking - White Chocolate Raspberry Cup Late summer baking - White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes!❤️ #whitechocolateraspberrycupcakes #summerbaking #fyp
Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.🌷 Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.🌷 ~Audrey Hepburn #fypシ❤️💞❤️
Relishing the last few weeks of summer! Lemon Blue Relishing the last few weeks of summer! Lemon Blueberry Squares, full recipe is linked in my bio! 🍋✨#bakersofinstagram #fyp #lemonsquares #lemonbars #lemonblueberry
Keep trusting, keep walking!✨🌷 #walkbyfaith # Keep trusting, keep walking!✨🌷 #walkbyfaith #encouragement #fyp
Happy Monday! ✨Made blueberry muffins this weeke Happy Monday! ✨Made blueberry muffins this weekend, Juicy plump blueberries are my favorite in the summer! 🫐#blueberrymuffins #fyp #ʜᴏᴍᴇʙᴀᴋɪɴɢ
Italian Wedding Soup 🍲✨ This Italian-American Italian Wedding Soup 🍲✨ This Italian-American classic is a warm hug in soup form!❤️ Full recipe is also on my website. What’s your favorite comfort soup? Drop it in the comments! 👇 #ItalianWeddingSoup #ComfortFood #SoupSeason #Meatballs #HomeCooking #ItalianAmerican #WarmthInABowl #Foodie #RecipeOfTheDay #MealPrep #Delicious
All of it!! 🌷✨Follow for food and life conten All of it!! 🌷✨Follow for food and life content! #justforfun #fypシ
More thoughts on food and life in my book. Link in More thoughts on food and life in my book. Link in bio!✨ #fypシ
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