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Basics for Cooking

Prepare these basics so you can get to cooking any time. Learn how to make a stock, various spice powders, pre mix for cakes and freeze vegetables and fruits for a future use. Keep these basics ready for cooking.

These basics can be used in curries, bakes, beverages, etc across a range of Indian and International recipes.

This Golden Paste (Turmeric Paste) will make sure your nourishing and comforting golden turmeric milk is just a minute away. Make a big batch of this anti-inflammatory Indian Ayurvedic paste using my simple recipe (vegan, gluten-free).

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Golden Paste (Turmeric Paste)

Made using just 5 ingredients in 5 minutes, this homemade eggless Custard Powder and milk are all you need to make a creamy custard. Make it at home from scratch using this quick and easy recipe (gluten-free).

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Custard Powder

Making Homemade Ginger Paste is very easy and you need just 2 ingredients to make it. Make a big batch and refrigerate for about a week or freeze for 3 months (vegan, gluten-free).

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Ginger Paste

Make Authentic Thai Green Curry Paste at home from scratch using my easy recipe. It comes together in under 15 minutes using simple ingredients (gluten-free).

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Thai Green Curry Paste

This easy Mango Coulis Recipe (Mango Sweet Sauce) comes together in under 30 minutes using just 3 ingredients. Top this super versatile sauce over overnight oats, cheesecakes, ice cream, or any other dessert of your choice (vegan, gluten-free).

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Mango Coulis (Mango Sweet Sauce)

These Oven Baked Pangrattato (Italian Flavored Breadcrumbs) are crispy crunchy breadcrumbs flavored with garlic and fresh herbs. Make them from scratch using my easy recipe.

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Pangrattato

Learn How To Make Mango Pulp in under 5 minutes and use it round the year to make your favorite recipes.

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How To Make Mango Pulp (Mango Puree)

This Easy Homemade Tahini Paste (Tahina) uses just two ingredients. It is much more economical and way better than store-bought. Make a big batch and refrigerate it for up to a month, or freeze it for 3-4 months (vegan, gluten-free).

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Tahini Paste (Tahina)

Ditch the canned puree this fall and make my easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree from scratch. Use it to make a multitude of recipes (vegan, gluten-free).

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Pumpkin Puree

Wondering how to make the best homemade ricotta cheese? Then look no further. Here is a detailed post on how to make your ricotta at home using just 4 simple ingredients. Once you make it home, you will never rebuy a tub. It is rich, creamy, made using real ingredients, and more economical than the store-bought one.

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Ricotta Cheese

Homemade Asian Red Chili Paste is much more economical and tastier than store-bought ones. Make it using simple ingredients in just a few minutes and refrigerate for up to 15 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

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Asian Red Chili Paste

These Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs come together in 20 minutes, with no boiling required. The process is hands-off and fuss-free and the eggs peel perfectly.

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Did you know that making Wonton Wrappers (Wonton Skin, Wonton Wraps) at home is incredibly easy? Make a big batch, freeze, and use the wraps to make wontons or dumplings with your favorite fillings.

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Wonton Wrappers

DIY ginger candy (crystallized ginger) are sweet, spicy, crunchy, and chewy all at the same time. Make these from scratch and serve as candy or add it to your cookie or fruit cake recipe for a flavor burst. These also make for a great holiday gift.

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Ginger Candy (Crystallized Ginger)

Learn How To Make Sour Cream at home using just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of active working time. The homemade version is super easy, very economical, and much better than the store-bought one (vegetarian, gluten-free).

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Sour Cream

Make poached eggs in instant pot without fail every single time. These require no hands-on cooking and get ready in minutes. You'll never go back to any other method, I am promising you.

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Instant Pot Poached Eggs

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