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Greek Chicken Gyros… 🇬🇷 Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound chicken breast 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Tzatziki Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cucumber, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the Gyros: 4 pita breads, (you can also use whole meal pita for a healthier option). 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breast and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat a grill or pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken breast for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest, then slice into strips. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pita breads and spread each with tzatziki sauce. Add the sliced chicken, red onion, tomato & cucumber slices and parsley. Roll up and serve immediately. Happy healthy and blessed Saturday 🙏🏻❣️👩🏼🍳

The Best Thai Peanut Sauce Ingredients: • ½ cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free) • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (more or less to taste) • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice • 3 garlic cloves, pressed or grated • 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated • 2-4 tablespoons warm water Directions: 1. Combine Peanut Butter and Sauces: In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. 2. Add Fresh Ingredients: Mix in the fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and pressed garlic. 3. Adjust Consistency: Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of warm water to the mixture, stirring until you reach your desired consistency. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more water. 4. Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor as needed. You can add more chili garlic sauce for heat, more lime juice for acidity, or a pinch of salt for seasoning. 5. Serve or Store: Use the sauce immediately as a dip, dressing, or drizzle over your favorite dishes. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Regards Dr. Adarsha Gowda Chairperson of Entrepreneurship & Consultancy Head, Dept of Food Science Dept of Food Processing, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.

🔍 Are Your Spices Pure? Discover Easy Home Tests to Detect Adulteration!🌶🧂 In today's world, ensuring the purity of the spices we use has never been more critical. With rising concerns about food safety, adulteration in everyday spices is a growing problem that impacts both health and culinary integrity. But fear not! Simple home tests can help you confirm the purity of your spices. 👇 1️⃣ Red Chili Purity Check: Mix a spoonful in water. Pure chili or turmeric sinks, while adulterated floats. 🌊 2️⃣ Black Pepper Test: Mix in water. Pure black pepper sinks; light berries or papaya seeds float. 🫧 3️⃣ Coriander Purity Test: Place a teaspoon of coriander powder in a clear glass of water. Genuine powder will settle at the bottom after a few minutes. Adulterated powder leaves the water colored and may float. 🌿 4️⃣ Turmeric Adulteration Check: Mix a spoonful in water. Pure turmeric sinks, while adulterated turmeric makes the water completely yellow. 🌊 5️⃣ Cloves Check: Drop in water. Pure cloves sink; polished ones float. 🌰 6️⃣ Cumin Test: Rub between fingers. Pure cumin leaves no dark residue. 🌿 With food fraud on the rise, consumers need to be vigilant about the authenticity of their spices. Simple tests at home can make a significant difference. Adulteration in the spice industry poses significant risks, including potential health hazards and loss of flavor integrity. In light of recent reports, it's crucial for consumers to be proactive. Let's empower ourselves with these easy checks and ensure our kitchens are stocked with pure, safe spices. Educate yourself and others. Let's keep our spices pure and safe! 🥄✨ Atul Tandon Tanya Tandon Dilip Bharatee Ankur Goswami #SpiceCheck #FoodSafety #PureSpices #HomeTips #HealthyLiving #FoodQuality #ConsumerAwareness #KitchenHacks #SpiceAdulteration

🔍 Worried about spice purity? 🌶🧂 Try these simple home tests to detect adulteration! Share your findings with us by making a video of your spice checks and tagging us we will feature you in our all-social media handles. Let's ensure our spices are pure and safe together! 🥄✨ #SpiceCheck #PureSpices #HomeTests

With Ramadan starting next week, I think is it’s important to put some emphasis on healthy foods for Iftar… While it’s important to enjoy Iftar, it’s also essential to make sure that you’re eating a healthy and balanced meal when you come together with family and friends. During Ramadan, we often indulge in heavy and fried foods during Iftar, which can take a toll on our health. But, there are plenty of non-fried Ramadan recipes that you can enjoy guilt-free. Healthy non-fried iftar snacks and meals are an alternative to fried snacks and will keep you feeling energized throughout the month. I’ll be sharing recipes daily 👩🏼🍳 One great option for a healthy Iftar is salad. You can add your favorite fruits or vegetables to the mix or try adding ingredients like pomegranate seeds or kiwi slices. Make a basic fruit salad by mixing your favorite fruits… Try this Mexican bean salad it’s a great choice for healthy Iftar food:) Happy and healthy weekend ahead🙏🏻❣️👩🏼🍳

Preparing Kosher Foods Learn how to prepare traditional Jewish meals according to Talmudic law in this free online Kosher cooking course. ‘Kosher foods’ simply refer to meals that comply with dietary guidelines set by traditional Jewish law. This course provides a number of recipes used to prepare different types of Kosher foods, including soups, sauces, fish, beef, veal, poultry and vegetables. We explain how to prepare such foods for cooking and go through the special ingredients and Talmudic requirements and practices. Sign up to add Kosher cooking to your culinary skills.

FOODIE FRIDAY August Winter Warmers: Slow-Cooked Comfort I love making slow-cooked meals during winter! They're not only convenient but also ensure I always have leftovers in the freezer for busy days or when returning home late. My favourites include slow-cooked curries, casseroles, and roasts. These meals are perfect for staying organised and ensuring a steady supply of nutritious, gut-friendly food. Embrace the warmth and nourishment of slow-cooked comfort this winter! Recipe: Slow-Cooked Beef and Vegetable Curry Ingredients: 500g beef stew meat, cubed 2 carrots, sliced 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can coconut milk 1 cup beef broth 2 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander Salt and pepper to taste Fresh coriander for garnish instructions: Place beef, carrots, sweet potato, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix coconut milk, beef broth, curry powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender. Garnish with fresh coriander/parsley or any herbs you like before serving.

Jalapeno Peach Chicken yummy tasty delicious Ingredients: Peaches 2 yellow peaches, pitted, sliced Peach Glaze ½ cup (160 g) peach preserves 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon garlic, minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes Chicken 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced Instructions: Peach Glaze To a medium bowl, add the glaze ingredients. Mix until incorporated. Set aside. Chicken Pat chicken dry. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Apply the seasoning mixture to the chicken. To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs. (Depending on the size of the skillet, you may have to work in batches.) Cook chicken for 5 minutes. Then, flip over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Tent to keep warm. To the same skillet and raising the heat back up to medium, add jalapeno peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Then, add the peaches in with the jalapenos. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the peaches have softened. Pour peach glaze into the skillet with the peaches and jalapenos. Stir to make sure every jalapeno and peach is evenly coated in the peach glaze. Add chicken back to the skillet. Spoon glaze over the top of the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken is hot again. Serve warm Thank you, #StarbuckMinnesotaMan it’s the little things that matter "Quality never goes out of style."

Every mouthful of these Loaded Sweet potatoes with Spiced Mushrooms, Herbed Yoghurt & Pickles hits you with flavour! ✨🙂 💚 Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potato 3 tbsp olive oil Salt, pepper 1 small brown onion, diced 2 clove garlic, sliced 300g button mushrooms, halved 300g Swiss Brown mushrooms, thickly sliced 1 tsp each ground cumin & smokey paprika 2 tbsp unsalted butter 200g baby spinach 1 cup natural yoghurt 2 tbsp each finely chopped mint & dill Zest & juice 1 lemon 1 small red onion, finely sliced 2 large dill pickles, finely sliced into rounds Handful of mint, parsley, and dill leaves Pinch sumac, optional Lemon wedges to serve 1. Preheat the oven to 210C. Prick the potatoes a few times with a fork and rub with 1 tbsp of olive oil and some salt. Place on a baking tray and roast for 45-50 minutes, until soft. 2. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, herbs, lemon, and a little seasoning in a small bowl and set aside. 3. When the potatoes are close, place a large pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil the onion, garlic, mushrooms, spices and a little salt. Cook, stirring often to begin cooking the mushrooms, approx. 2 minutes then add the butter and continue to cook for another minute before adding the spinach to just wilt through. 4. Combine the onions, pickles, herbs and sumac in a bowl. 5. Place the potatoes onto serving plates, split open the potatoes with a knife and gently break the flesh with a fork. 6. Spoon over the mushrooms and some yogurt and scatter over the pickle salad. Serve with lemon wedges. #potatoes #mushrooms #pickles #fruitsandveggieschallenge #healthyfood #recipetoshare #awesomerecipes #wednesday #healthcoach #healthydinner #healthymeal #healthyrecipes #healthyfoodie #eattherainbow #eatyourveggies #goodeats #healthyeating #cleaneating #fuelyourbody

Fresh, tangy, and packed with flavor! These homemade cucumber pickles with a hint of rosemary and ginger are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Add a zesty crunch to your meals!😋 Ingredients: • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced • 1 carrot, thinly sliced • 1-inch ginger, peeled and thinly sliced • 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) • 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider) • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1 tablespoon soy sauce • 1 teaspoon salt Instructions: 1. Prepare the Vegetables: • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, carrot, and ginger. Mix well. 2. Make the Pickling Brine: • In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, and dried red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. 3. Add Rosemary: • Once the brine is warm, add the fresh rosemary sprigs to the saucepan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavor. 4. Combine Vegetables and Brine: • Pour the hot brine over the cucumber mixture in the bowl. Stir well to ensure all the vegetables are coated. 5. Cool and Store: • Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the pickles to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for the flavors to develop. Regards, Dr. Adarsha Gowda Chairperson of Entrepreneurship & Consultancy Head, Dept of Food Science, Dept of Food Processing, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.