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Coconut Flour Naan (Coconut Flour Flatbread)

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This coconut flour naan is so easy to make and calls for just three ingredients! It’s a multi-purpose flatbread that you can use as a tortilla, wrap, crepe, sandwich bread – you name it. My recipe is paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free AND nut free. This tastes just as good as my famous… Read More

Instant Pot Meethe Chawal (Zarda Pulao)

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This recipe for meethe chawal (also known as zarda pulao) is a sweet rice dessert that’s aromatic and delicious! This sweet saffron fruit and nut rice is a popular Indian and Pakistani dessert often served for special occasions such as weddings, Diwali, Eid, etc. A Sweet Rice Pilaf Speckled with Fruit & Nuts Meethe chawal… Read More

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

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Authentic and flavorful chicken biryani ready to eat in an hour? Yes, it’s absolutely possible with an Instant Pot! This aromatic and mouthwatering chicken biryani is a family-favorite. In fact, I think I like chicken biryani just as much – possibly more than my butter chicken. That is saying A LOT y’all. But really, what’s not… Read More

Easy Indian Shakshuka

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If you have onion masala in your fridge or freezer, then you can make the most delicious meal in just a few minutes. I’m talking: eggs simmered in a a flavorful tomato sauce spiked with delicious Indian flavor. If you’ve never heard of shakshuka, it’s a popular Middle Eastern dish where eggs are poached in… Read More

Cardamom Iced Coffee (Using Cold Brew)

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Lately, I’ve been going to bed excited knowing that I’ll be waking up to this cardamom iced coffee in the morning. Now that the weather is warming up, iced coffee is my morning drink of choice. To be specific, this cardamom spiced iced coffee made with cold brew. This drink is so simple to make that… Read More

Instant Pot Keema

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Keema has been one of my favorite dishes since childhood. You can make this with any type of ground meat. I typically eat this over rice but you can serve this with flatbread or even use it as a stuffing for samosas (Indian pastries) or parathas (Indian flatbread). I feel like this recipe as well… Read More

Spiced Pistachio Shake

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This is the BEST shake I think I’ve ever made. It’s cold, creamy, nutty and sweetly spiced. Even though my spiced pistachio shake recipe calls for “fall spices” like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon – please trust me when I say, you will feel completely refreshed after just a few sips! I’m a big fan of… Read More

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These tahini chocolate chip cookies are so tasty and so easy to make! You only need 4 ingredients to make these sweet and chewy chocolate chip cookies! 4-ingredients. warm chewy cookies. melty chocolate chips. This, my friends, is what happens when Ashley Thomas finds a half empty jar of tahini in her fridge. She makes herself a batch of tahini… Read More

Instant Pot Ground Lamb Curry

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Move over ground beef. Ground lamb is stealing the show today. This ground lamb curry is made with Indian spices like ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric and meat masala. It’s a little spicy but the tomatoes help balance the heat by adding a little sweetness. The potatoes, peas and carrots help make this a hearty dish. And the great… Read More

Chocolate Rose Skillet Cake

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What’s better than getting chocolate + roses for Valentine’s Day? Eating chocolate + roses for Valentine’s Day… And this is where you’re like, “whaaat is that silly Ashley talking about now?” Yes, my sweet internet friends, you can totally eat chocolate (duh) and roses (sort of). Well, you can when they’re in the form of this super simple… Read More

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