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Garlic Butter Shrimp (Easy 15-Minute Dinner Recipe)

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 Juicy garlic butter shrimp made in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients and bold flavors. This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Time & Serving Details Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2–3 Ingredients 250–300 g shrimp (prawns), cleaned and deveined 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 5–6 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1/4 tsp black pepper Salt to taste 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander Optional add-ons: Paprika or smoked paprika Grated parmesan Splash of cream for richness Method (Pan-Style) Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil and butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 20–30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown). Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and chilli flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Add lemon juice and toss well. Switch off heat and garnish with par...

Creamy White Chicken Chili (Easy One-Pot Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes)

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 If you’re craving something warm, creamy, and comforting, this white chicken chili is exactly what you need. It’s rich without being heavy, packed with tender chicken and beans, and comes together easily in just one pot. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this recipe is cozy, filling, and surprisingly simple to make. Unlike traditional chili, this version is mild, creamy, and family-friendly, making it a great option even if you don’t love overly spicy food. Serve it with bread or rice, and you’ve got a satisfying meal everyone will love.  Serving & Time Details Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 35–40 minutes Servings: 4–5 people Ingredients 400–500 g boneless chicken (breast or thigh), cooked & shredded 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup boiled white beans (cannellini or rajma) 1 cup boiled sweet corn 1 cup chicken stock (or water) 1/2 cup milk or fresh cream 1/2 tsp cumin...

Cheese‑Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Viral TikTok Recipe | Ready in 30 Minutes)

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 Cheese-stuffed sweet potatoes are one of those recipes that look fancy but are actually incredibly easy to make. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and loaded with melted cheese, this viral dish has taken over social media for a good reason. It’s comforting, filling, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, an easy dinner idea, or a healthier comfort-food option, these cheesy sweet potatoes are a perfect choice. They’re naturally sweet, incredibly satisfying, and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making them ideal for both kids and adults. Cheese‑stuffed sweet potatoes are trending globally due to TikTok and Instagram reels. They combine comfort food + health appeal , use minimal ingredients, and work for lunch, dinner, or snack content. This recipe is beginner‑friendly and highly saveable on Pinterest. Ingredients (Serves 2–3) 3 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup grated cheese (mozzarella or c...

Garlic Chilli Oil Noodles Recipe | Spicy Asian Style

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 Love spicy noodles? These garlic chilli oil noodles are bold, flavorful, and ready in minutes. A simple Asian-style noodle recipe perfect for quick lunch or dinner. Garlic chilli oil noodles are a popular Asian street-style dish known for their intense garlic aroma and spicy chilli oil flavor. This easy noodle recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be made in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy days.  INGREDIENTS Noodles – 1½ packs Garlic – 1½ tbsp (finely chopped) Dry red chillies – 3–4 (crushed) Chilli flakes – 1 tsp Oil – 3 tbsp Soy sauce – 1½ tbsp Vinegar – 1 tsp Sugar – a pinch Salt – to taste Spring onions – for garnish  METHOD (SIMPLE) Cook noodles as per packet instructions. Drain and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic and sauté until aromatic. Add crushed red chillies and chilli flakes. Switch off flame. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Add cooked noodles and toss until c...

Viral Creamy Garlic Chicken | Easy 20-Min Restaurant-Style Recipe

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  Viral Creamy Garlic Chicken – Restaurant-Style (Ready in 20 Minutes) If you're craving something creamy, garlicky, and super easy, this Viral Creamy Garlic Chicken is exactly what you need. It’s one of those recipes that looks fancy but takes barely 20 minutes to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or whenever you want a comforting restaurant-style dish without spending hours in the kitchen. The sauce is rich, buttery, full of garlic flavor, and goes perfectly with pasta, rice, bread, or even roti. This is honestly one of the best “quick but impressive” chicken dinners you can make. Why you need to make this recipe: Viral Creamy Garlic Chicken – made in just 20 minutes. Super creamy, garlicky, buttery, and restaurant-style. Perfect for pasta, rice, bread, or roti – the easiest dinner ever. Ingredients For Chicken 300–400 g boneless chicken breast/thigh 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp butter Salt, to taste ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp paprika or Kashmiri chilli powd...

Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake Without Oven | 5 Minute Dessert

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 Looking for a quick eggless chocolate mug cake without oven ? This easy 5 minute dessert can be made on stove using simple ingredients. Perfect for midnight cravings, kids, or instant chocolate dessert. This eggless chocolate mug cake is soft, moist, and perfect when you don’t want to bake a full cake. Made without oven or microwave, this simple dessert is ideal for beginners and can be prepared easily on the stove in just a few minutes. Ingredients (Serves 1) All-purpose flour (maida) – 4 tbsp Cocoa powder – 1½ tbsp Sugar – 2½ tbsp (adjust to taste) Baking powder – ¼ tsp Baking soda – a pinch Milk – 3 tbsp Oil – 2 tbsp Vanilla essence – ¼ tsp (optional) Choco chips or nuts – optional  How to Make Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake (Without Oven) In a microwave-safe or steel mug, add maida, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well to remove lumps. Add milk and oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until you get a smooth batter wi...

One Pot Chicken Noodles Without Butter | Easy Weeknight Recipe

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 This one pot chicken noodles without butter is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy days. Made without butter or cheese, this recipe is lighter and healthier while still being full of flavor. Best part? Everything cooks in a single pot, making cleanup easy.  Ingredients Chicken – 300 g (boneless, small pieces) Noodles – 1½ packs Oil – 2 tbsp Garlic – 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Ginger – 1 tsp (grated) Green chilli – 1 (optional) Onion – 1 small (optional) Carrot – 1 (julienned) Capsicum – ½ cup (optional) Soy sauce – 1½ tbsp Vinegar – 1 tsp Pepper powder – ½ tsp Salt – to taste Water – about 3 cups Spring onion – for garnish  How to Make One Pot Chicken Noodles Heat oil in a deep pan or cooker. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilli. Sauté until fragrant. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4–5 minutes until half cooked. Add vegetables and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar....

Rava Banana Cake Without Oven

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Looking for an easy cake recipe without oven? This rava banana cake without oven is a soft, moist, and beginner-friendly dessert that can be made easily in a pressure cooker. No eggs, no oven, and no complicated steps – perfect for tea-time or evening snacks.  INGREDIENTS Rava (semolina) – 1 cup Ripe banana – 2 (mashed) Sugar – ¾ cup (adjust to taste) Curd – ½ cup Oil – ¼ cup Baking soda – ½ tsp Baking powder – 1 tsp Cardamom powder – ½ tsp Salt – a pinch Chopped nuts or chocolate chips – optional  HOW TO MAKE RAVA BANANA CAKE (PRESSURE COOKER) Dry roast rava on low flame until slightly aromatic. Let it cool. In a bowl, mash bananas well. Add sugar and mix until dissolved. Add curd, oil, and cardamom powder. Mix well. Add roasted rava, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently to a smooth batter. Rest for 10 minutes. Grease a cake tin and pour the batter. Preheat pressure cooker for 5 minutes (without whistle ...

Creamy Prawns Coconut Curry

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  Creamy Prawns Coconut Curry A rich, fragrant seafood curry made with coconut milk If you’re craving a comforting seafood dish that’s creamy, mildly spiced, and bursting with flavor, this Prawns Coconut Curry is the perfect recipe. Made with juicy prawns simmered in a coconut-based gravy, this curry is light yet indulgent and comes together in under 30 minutes. This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, appam, neer dosa, or chapati and is perfect for both weekday meals and special occasions.   Ingredients For the Prawns 500 g prawns / shrimp (cleaned & deveined) ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper (optional) For the Curry 2 tbsp coconut oil (or regular oil) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1–2 green chillies, slit 1 sprig curry leaves ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste) 1½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp black pepper powder 1 cup thick coconut milk ½ ...

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Feta

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  Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside — Smashed Potatoes with Feta is one of those recipes that looks fancy, feels indulgent, and is surprisingly simple to make. Baby potatoes are boiled, smashed, roasted until golden, and finished with salty feta cheese and herbs. This dish has gone viral for a reason — it’s crunchy, cheesy, and extremely satisfying. I’ve also included a spicy masala-style variation so you can give it a desi twist that Indian readers will absolutely love. Perfect as: a side dish tea-time snack party appetizer   Ingredients For the Smashed Potatoes 500 g baby potatoes (or small regular potatoes) 3 tbsp olive oil (or butter for richer taste) 3–4 garlic cloves, finely chopped Salt to taste Black pepper to taste For the Topping ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp olive oil or butter Fresh parsley or coriander, finely chopped Chilli flakes (optional)   Optional Spicy Masala Twist (Highly Recommended) ½...

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe – Creamy, Dreamy & Absolutely Irresistible If you’re looking for a pasta dish that feels luxurious, comforting, and restaurant-worthy, this Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the perfect choice. Made with juicy pan-seared chicken, a silky parmesan cream sauce, and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, this recipe truly lives up to its romantic name — one bite and you’ll fall in love! This pasta is rich, creamy, full of flavor, and comes together in under 30 minutes , making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.   Why It's Called “Marry Me” Chicken Pasta The dish got its name because it’s so delicious , people jokingly say it could trigger a marriage proposal! The creamy parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and tender chicken make a combination that’s simply irresistible.  Ingredients You’ll Need For the Chicken 2 large chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Salt ...

Turmeric Latte Pancakes

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  A warm, golden, healthy pancake inspired by the famous “golden milk latte.” If you love cozy, nourishing breakfasts with a hint of Indian flavor, these Turmeric Latte Pancakes are going to be your new favorite recipe. Inspired by the popular golden milk (haldi doodh), these pancakes are naturally golden, lightly spiced, fluffy, and incredibly comforting. Packed with turmeric, cinnamon, and a touch of honey or jaggery, they make a beautiful morning treat — and they look amazing in photos too! Perfect for winter, immunity boosting, healthy cooking, and aesthetic breakfast content.   Ingredients Dry Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour (or oats flour for a healthier version) 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp cinnamon powder ¼ tsp ginger powder 2 tbsp sugar / honey / jaggery powder Pinch of salt Wet Ingredients 1 cup milk (dairy or almond milk) 1 egg (optional, makes pancakes fluffy) 1 tbsp melted butter o...