I wanted to share this recipe of marry me chicken on Valentine's Day! But as luck had it, I couldn’t due to a medical emergency in the family!

And that’s the very reason of me being missing in action!

After a gap of more than a month, you all deserve the best out of my recipe repertoire and here is this best ever marry me chicken!

If you haven't heard of this rich, creamy & cheesy marry me chicken dish yet, you must indulge in this royal experience without any further delay!

What is Marry me chicken?

Marry me chicken, which is a comforting, restaurant-style dish with bold & indulgent flavors, is popular as much for its flavor as for its playful name!

It is a rich & creamy chicken dish which is also loaded with fresh flavors from fresh basil and spinach as well as dried herbs like oregano and/or thyme!

Why such a quirky name, you ask? Read on!

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Hey there, fellow food lovers!

If your week has been anything like mine — a whirlwind of meal prep, to-dos, and trying to sneak in something delicious between meetings — then you’re going to love this Moroccan chicken stew.

It’s one of those dishes that’s comforting, flavorful, and surprisingly simple once you get to know its story.

In many Moroccan homes, cooking is slow and intentional. People didn’t rush meals. Stews were perfect for this because they stretched humble ingredients into something that fed whole families with rich flavor and warmth.

What is Moroccan chicken stew?

Moroccan chicken stew didn’t start in fancy kitchens — it grew out of everyday life across North Africa. Morocco sits at a unique crossroads where trade, culture, and food all met and mingled.

Spices like cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon came from traders crossing vast deserts and seas, and they eventually became staples in kitchens all over the region.

What’s magical is how these spices blend together without ever needing to be overwhelmingly spicy; they simply lift a dish from good to unforgettable.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting: Moroccan chicken stew is often made in a tagine - that iconic clay pot with a conical lid. The shape isn’t just pretty; it’s clever.

It traps steam and lets the sauce circulate back into the food so nothing dries out and every bite stays juicy. In a country where every drop of water was precious, this slow-cooking method wasn’t just practical; it was brilliant.

Today, the dish remains popular worldwide with adaptation for modern kitchens using Dutch ovens or slow cookers instead of traditional tagines.

What really defines this stew is the balance. Earthy spices that smell like a trip to the spice market. And tomatoes that give the sauce body without heaviness.

My version of Moroccan chicken stew also includes chickpeas which makes it heartier making it particularly desirable when you are starving at the end of a hectic day!

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Being committed to a lifelong fitness journey comes with its unique challenges, one of which is definitely maintaining a long list of high protein meals that aren’t too complicated to make!

And add to the above the pressure of your daily life, your commitment to your job & family and things quickly become a whirlwind of priorities where our own need for balanced meals takes a back seat!

And this is not a gender issue; this is how life happens!

While I am figuring out how to best play this game called life, I am also trying to be of minimal help to all my fellow adults by sharing quick & easy to make recipes such as this simple yet delish oven baked chicken breast which will fit into your busy day seamlessly!

Why must you try this simple oven baked chicken breast?

If you too are struggling to balance between your professional commitment and fitness commitment and facing real challenges with time management just like me & many others in our tribe, then welcome to adulting!

I know that things can be real tough at times when you become almost clueless what to prioritize and what not to!

Shall I continue working on this project because the deadline is tomorrow or shall I take a 30-minute break now to make myself a good nutritious meal in order to ensure a seamless supply of energy for true productive outcomes?

More often than not we come face to face with such a dilemma! I know because I have been there and I still continuously find myself in similar circumstances every week.

Since I now know that this is going to be a repeating situation, I keep a list of super-quick recipes handy which I can make without any effort from my grey cells!

And this oven baked chicken breast is one of the top 5 recipes in that list! Not only super-quick, this is super-fun to make & super-tasty to relish!

This baked chicken breast will take the stress out of your meal prep from your hectic weekday schedule simply because this recipe doesn't require any chopping and prepping whatsoever!

And now you know why you must try this!

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In my quest to find light dinners, soups & stews are on top of my list of preferred dishes and I keep hunting for hearty soup recipes which are not only delicious but also season-appropriate!

Hence comes my high protein vegan tofu noodle soup which is only the perfect 10 on 10 soup in itself but also the most relevant soup for the season!

Winter doesn’t mean boring & bland soups which only warm you up with the hot broth; the winter special soups must also be hearty, filling and work as one-pot meals!

Which is exactly what my tofu noodle soup does!

What is Vegan Tofu Noodle Soup?

This high protein tofu noodle soup is a vegan dish made with all plant-based ingredients while being high in protein from the best source of plant-based protein that is none other than tofu!

The broth of the tofu noodle soup is light yet filling with a savory & umami-rich flavor. I made the broth of my soup lightly creamy by adding coconut milk as we love its flavor.

This tofu noodle soup is also packed with winter fresh veggies which makes it a one-pot meal giving you the best of both worlds - good protein and loads of fiber!

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When life gives you tomatoes, make tomato soup! Not just a regular everyday tomato soup, but the very special tomato egg drop soup!

If you want to give something really satisfying to your soul while nourishing your body at the same time, then a hearty soup is exactly what you need immediately!

So, after my super-popular chicken noodle soup, I have returned with one more high protein soup that will be a delight for all egg-lovers out there!

The very flavorful tomato egg drop soup which is full of fresh flavors from ripe red tomatoes, spring onion and cilantro (if you like it as much as we do!).

What is tomato egg drop soup?

Simply put, tomato egg drop soup is a Chinese inspired homestyle tomato soup with beaten eggs slowly poured over it to create beautiful egg clouds or egg flowers!

This is a very quick-cooking soup where blanched tomatoes are gently sautéed in garlic flavored oil for a couple of minutes and then simmered in vegetable broth or plain & simple water.

Once tomatoes are nicely softened, smoothly beaten eggs are poured over the soup moving your hand slowly in circular motion to create beautiful soft egg curdles inside the soup.

That's the uniqueness of any egg drop soup which you may already know. The combination of fresh ripe tomatoes with soft eggs proved to be incredibly addictive which is why I am sure you will make this on repeat this winter!

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To be absolutely honest, I didn't intend to open my blog in the new year with this recipe! Wondering why?

This chicken onion stir fry recipe is definitely a keeper and I can guarantee that you will reach out for it more often than not after you try it once!

This is a good recipe and will please everyone in the family for sure; then what is my reluctance for?

This delicious recipe of chicken onion stir fry is an everyday recipe that must be part of your weekly meals thanks to its ease of prep and incredible taste!

But all I wanted was a showstopper recipe to open my blog this new year! You know, that party-kinda recipe?

Unfortunately I could not make that on time and there was no way I could delay sharing a new recipe for another day! So here I am with this delish chicken onion stir fry with all its glory!

What is Chicken Onion stir fry?

Chicken onion stir fry is a quick & easy chicken dinner where thinly sliced chicken is cooked over high heat with regular onions and spring onions!

Chicken and onions are flavored with simple sauces and/or seasonings until everything is tender, slightly caramelized and flavorful while onions are left crunchy!

This dish has a flavor profile of savory & mild sweetness thanks to the oyster sauce and onions; but can be made spicy if you like them that way by adding any hot sauce of your choice.

You can relish this chicken onion stir fry with plain white rice or stir fry noodles as this pairs with both beautifully!

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If you are a blogger, irrespective of your domain, I am sure you would have also experienced blogger fatigue at times and I am not ashamed to confess that I am going through that exact same phase at the moment!

That’s the very reason behind the irregularities of my blog posts and I am fully aware that the frequency of my publishing must improve sooner than later!

However, while I fix & sort out my schedule, I must apologize to my loyal readers who still visit my page and have shown their immense love over the years!

End of year is always the best time to reflect on the time we have left behind and express gratitude for all the good things life has bestowed upon us!

With a heart full of nothing but thankfulness, I am here today to share a classic recipe from one of my favorite cuisines, the Mediterranean!

This classic Greek lemon chicken is absolutely gonna brighten up your days ahead once you give it a try in your kitchen! It is easy, quick with minimal prep and a perfect bang for the buck!

What is Greek lemon chicken?

Greek lemon chicken is a traditional baked chicken recipe made with bone-in and skin-on portions of chicken like chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks.

The unique USP of this Greek lemon chicken is its marinade which is a flavor-bomb thanks to all the fresh ingredients used in it.

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If you are at the last leg of finalizing your holiday menu, I would strongly urge you to keep a spot for my classic restaurant style creamy Tuscan chicken in your list!

This creamy Tuscan chicken is a cheesy chicken recipe with a burst of freshness from spinach and fresh basil that is just perfect to serve over your favorite pasta and an ideal holiday meal for everyone!

This is also a good option for a make-ahead dish as this freezes very well! You just need to thaw and reheat to make the sauce melty and glossy again!

What is creamy Tuscan chicken?

Interestingly enough this creamy Tuscan chicken is not a traditional Tuscan recipe from Italy! Then why is it called Tuscan chicken? Fair question!

Upon reading more about this quirky recipe, I finally deduced that this creamy Tuscan chicken is a modern Italian-American dish, most likely developed in the United States!

The name “Tuscan” chicken comes from the ingredients commonly associated with Tuscan-style cooking e.g. olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, leafy greens like fresh spinach & basil and Parmesan.

However, authentic Tuscan cuisine is usually lighter and not cream-based. The creamy version is more of an Italian-American or modern comfort-food creation.

But calling it “Tuscan” chicken instantly evokes certain emotions within the food lovers and we all know how crucial the role of emotion is when it comes to food!

The warmth, countryside charm and Italian comfort, the qualities that foodies already loved, get instantly packed into that name inviting more and more food enthusiasts to try it and fall for it!

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After publishing many air fryer chicken recipes from the past many months, I still can’t get over air fryer chicken! It’s in fact part of my daily meals!

I keep experimenting with chicken in the air fryer and when I hit a jackpot, it makes it to the blog! Same goes with these grilled dry rub chicken legs!

I was so happy when these grilled chicken drumsticks came out perfectly juicy and beautifully seasoned with a thin crispy coating outside making it a seductive combination for our tastebuds.

What are these grilled dry rub chicken legs?

How do I define these grilled dry rub chicken legs!

To put it literally, this is a recipe of chicken legs which are generously coated with a flavorful mix of dry spices and then grilled to perfection!

And it can be a perfect holiday meal too as you can make a big batch of these grilled dry rub chicken legs for a crowd!

The added advantage of my grilled dry rub chicken legs is that they are made in an air fryer which for me is an absolutely fuss-free cooking method!

And that’s exactly why I get drawn to this marvelous cooking gadget so frequently!

You can absolutely grill them in a traditional oven but instead of using the bake mode, use the broil mode placing the chicken at the upper most level of the oven.

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If you are looking for a fail-proof family friendly pasta recipe for the upcoming holiday season, then I have the absolutely right one for you today!

Look no further and lock this marry me shrimp pasta in your menu and trust me it will become the showstopper of your dinner table!

The spin-off of the iconic marry me chicken, this marry me shrimp pasta is no less in its glory and for shrimp lovers like me this is an ultimate pasta dish which will keep reappearing on our dinner table!

What is Marry Me Shrimp Pasta?

I was literally intrigued by the name of this pasta! So I had to research it! Legend has it that this pasta is so good that it could inspire a marriage proposal—hence the quirky name!

Well, the cooking enthusiast in me had to test it for herself if it is really THAT good! Even though I do not have any upcoming proposal ideas on my mind!

And I thank my stars I did!

This marry me shrimp pasta is one such phenomenal recipe that anyone can hardly resist its addictiveness no matter how hard she/he has programmed themselves not to overeat!

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Thanksgiving just got over and I am sure you all are now geared up with the preparation for the upcoming holiday season!

Family meal planning is one crucial component of this preparation which is why I will try to help here as best as I can!

So today I have a fantastic recipe for you! The stunning baked parmesan potato bites! This not only works perfectly as a side with your meats but also is a crowd pleaser in almost every get together!

Have you ever met anyone who doesn’t like potatoes? That too crispy baked potatoes! I guess not! Hence it’s an absolute win-win!

What are Baked Parmesan Potato Bites?

Potatoes are loved by all around the globe with hardly any exception! This is such a versatile ingredient that you can never go wrong with it!

If you are in a foreign land and not familiar with their cuisine, all you need is a bag of potatoes, because I am sure every culture has its own unique recipe of potato as their comfort food!

My baked parmesan potato bites can be one of your comfort foods too as, simply put, these are crispy potatoes baked to perfection with melty as well as cheesy parmesan sticking to them!

When you plan to bake or roast some of this global vegetable, this recipe of baked parmesan potato bites will come in super-handy!

The baby potatoes used in this dish become incredibly addictive with all their crispiness and phenomenal flavors from the classic parmesan cheese that you will keep reaching out one after another even after you are full!

Trust me, I have been there even though I take extra care not to overeat in any meal!

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I had shared my Gochujang chicken thighs recipe a few months ago and it went viral instantly! But honestly I knew it would! We have also been making our Gochujang chicken on repeat!

So it is high time now that I share my next favorite recipe using Gochujang so that you can keep relishing this classic Korean paste in maximum ways possible!

Welcome Gochujang chicken wings!

Sticky, sweet, savory & spicy - these Gochujang chicken wings possess all that you desire for in a phenomenal chicken wings recipe!

The best part of my Gochujang chicken wings is that they are made in the air fryer which means making these Gochujang chicken wings is as hassle-free as it can possibly be!

What are Gochujang chicken wings?

Gochujang is a classic Korean condiment that is very commonly used in Korean cooking. It is a fermented red chilli paste containing many other ingredients and sold as a concentrated thick paste in a tub.

Earlier, about 7 to 8 years ago, it was not easily available in India.

I got my first tub of Gochujang long back from my lovely cousin who lives in Malaysia as I have been experimenting with my cooking skills a lot back then (Well, I still do!)!

With the increasing cultural exchanges through social media and people being open to try new things, such authentic cooking ingredients from around the world are being easily found in Indian supermarkets nowadays. Thank God for that!

Now that you understand what Gochujang is, you can quickly make out what Gochujang chicken wings are!

When you coat your chicken wings with this tempting Gochujang paste along with a few other ingredients and air fry them to perfection you get one of the most delicious chicken wings of all time!

And that my friend are Gochujang chicken wings!

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Winter is just round the corner and so is the craving for that soulful bowl of warm soup that will perfectly fit the bill as a one pot meal!

So here I come with my homemade chicken noodle soup that not only looks gorgeous but can also give the restaurant version a run for its money in terms of its flavors and taste!

Try it once and you will know why I am saying what I am saying!

What is chicken noodle soup?

Asian chicken noodle soup is a widely popular soup and I am not surprised at all! If a single dish can work as an entree as well as main course, who wouldn’t love it?

I made this a week before Diwali when we were feeling a little under the weather; we loved it so much that we immediately decided to prepare it for our little blog and share it with ya’all!

The best thing about this soup recipe is that you won’t need a long list of ingredients; just the basic aromatics, chicken & noodles and you are ready to whip up the most comforting soup of the season!

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Soup season has officially started and I can't keep calm! I mean, I love soup and that too those ones that double up as a one pot meal with all the goodness packed in a single bowl!

Today's recipe of creamy corn and shrimp chowder is exactly that dreamy soup recipe which will not only fill your tummy but also calm your soul on a chilly wintery night!

There is already a nip in the air in my city especially from evening onwards and I get drawn towards the hearty soups for my dinner during this winter-round-the-corner-but-not-there-yet season!

This shrimp chowder has been on my bucket list since ages and I finally served it on our dinner table last week after perfecting the recipe for you all and us too!

I'm sure you guys will love it as much as we did as soon as you give it a try; so what are you waiting for? Hurry up!

Let’s get cooking!

What is shrimp chowder?

If you are not familiar with chowder, let me then first decode it for ya!

Chowder is a soup primarily made of seafood with lots of veggies, potatoes being one of the key components. The soup broth of chowder is of creamy consistency thanks to milk and cream.

Even though the chowder broth is creamy, it is still quite light on your tummy and that’s a fantastic reason to include this insanely flavorful soup in your weekly meals this season!

The creamy corn and shrimp chowder is a one pot wonder which will serve you as a fancy and delicious dinner on the wintery nights!

This hearty soulful soup is full of incredible flavors, thanks to shrimps, rewarding you with a fancy meal right at the comfort of your home!

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After sharing so many pasta recipes in my blog over these past few years, I discovered that I have missed sharing the simplest yet tastiest pasta that I make so often for ourselves!

Hence enters the classic penne pasta in red sauce! The creamy red sauce pasta is going to become your new favorite, if not already, in just no time and I am absolutely sure of it!

Even though this is a meatless pasta, the classic homemade red pasta sauce makes this super-addictive, ensuring you don't miss having meat with this one!

And I can bet you won’t!

What is special about this penne pasta in red sauce?

As the name suggests, this recipe is nothing but penne pasta cooked in homemade tomato sauce; so what’s the big deal about it?

Yes, I agree that it can’t be simpler than this!

Yet, I can’t help but tell you guys that this may look simple but the taste & flavor that you will experience in this pasta in red sauce will undoubtedly blow your mind!

Like it does to us every time I make it for our fancy Italian dinner at the comfort & coziness of our sweet home!

So trust me on this and make this penne pasta in red sauce as soon as you get your hands on the ingredients below and come back to thank me later!

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My air fryer series is continuing in full rigor and I can not love it more! I am just so in love with this kitchen marvel called ‘air fryer’ that I can’t get enough of it!

It’s time now to make some delicious seafood in my favorite kitchen gadget and what could be better than the popular air fryer tandoori prawns to kick it off?

I am sure you would have already made tandoori prawns in your conventional oven.

But the air fryer would make your life so easy that once you start making these in your air fryer, you will bring these delicious tandoori prawns on your dinner table on repeat! I bet!

What are air fryer tandoori prawns?

A classic tandoori prawns are simply the chargrilled prawns that are marinated in quintessential tandoori marinade!

When you cook your tandoori prawns in your trusty air fryer, they become these sensational air fryer tandoori prawns!

The flavors of classic Indian spices and aromatics infuse the prawns beautifully in a base of thick & creamy Greek yogurt; once grilled the prawns get an incredibly delicious makeover!

And there you have your homemade but absolutely restaurant standard air fryer tandoori prawns made with your love & care for your loved once and of course for yourself!

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If you are looking for a quick & easy recipe which is high in protein and can fit into your busy weekday schedule, then this juicy air fryer chicken is the one that you are looking for!

Let me tell you the story of how I discovered this phenomenal recipe!

I use my air fryer daily to whip up my weekday dinners, which is mainly protein & salad on the side, as it hardly requires any prep and then everything is taken care of by the trusty air fryer.

So I keep playing up with the flavors, sometimes barely adding any spice; just aromatics & seasonings!

During one such experiment, this juicy air fryer chicken materialized when I was racing against time to join the next meeting!

So all I could add to the marinade, other than aromatics, were only turmeric & red chilli powder! I was okay with it as it was just one of my daily weekday dinners and nothing fancy or blog-worthy!

But I turned out to be so wrong!

The yogurt marinated chicken thighs came out so tender, juicy and flavorful even though I didn't use too many spices, that I was shook as soon as I took my very first bite!

I instantly asked my better half too to do a taste test and he also got hooked to the juiciness of the chicken! So I was not biased, you see! LOL!

Hence it goes without saying that this juicy air fryer chicken must feature in our blog as I can’t deprive my readers of such a mind-blowing recipe!

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The air fryer sesame chicken is a simple & quick high-protein yet low-calorie recipe which can be relished as a fulfilling meal with rice or as a quick snack on its own while you reminisce the festive memories!

What is air fryer sesame chicken?

Sesame chicken is an Asian-cuisine-inspired recipe that was invented in North America and has become super popular thanks to its flavor, taste and ease of prep!

Now like any other Asian stir fried recipe, a typical sesame chicken is also fried in a generous amount of oil before being tossed in the flavorful sauce.

The sauce! Yes, that’s the USP of this classic sesame chicken!

To recreate that same incredibly mouthwatering saucy sesame chicken dish without the load of oil, I have this air fryer sesame chicken for you today!

About 4 to 5 servings of chicken is air fried in just a couple of tablespoons of oil which means you can enjoy this restaurant style air fryer sesame chicken at home absolutely guilt-free!

One small tweak I did in my sesame chicken sauce is that I have reduced the sweet element in it. Many sesame chicken recipes have a generous amount of honey in it which I have completely omitted.

During my short stay in the US a few years ago, I realized that the Asian/Chinese dishes are more on the sweeter side there which is not what I am very fond of and neither is my better half.

So I just used a small amount of brown sugar for just that subtle hint of sweetness which complements the savoriness and tartness beautifully.

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I do share a lot of high protein recipes simply because I keep protein at the center of every meal of mine as I understand the need for adequate protein to support my workout regime.

But I am of course guilty of sharing mostly meat-based protein recipes as being a meat-eater, that’s my primary source of protein.

But I do understand that many of you are looking for vegan high-protein recipes which will not only fulfil your quota of protein but will also taste good!

I too turn to vegetarian high protein meals when I am too bored of having chicken or fish back to back for consecutive meals.

And that’s where tofu makes its grand entry! Tofu is not only a vegan’s delight but also a high-protein alternative even for meat-eaters!

I have already shared quite a few tofu recipes till date, but these soy garlic tofu bites emerge as a winner thanks to the ease of making these & how delicious they turn out!

What is 15-minutes soy garlic tofu bites?

These 15-minutes soy garlic tofu bites will prove to be an all-rounder. These are soft & succulent bites of tofu cubes stir fried in a soy & garlic infused stir fry sauce!

They are so incredible in taste that you can savor them as a fulfilling lunch/dinner with rice or a quick snack on its own when you want to binge on something tasty but guilt-free!

The best part of these soy garlic tofu bites is that they literally can be prepared in under 15 minutes, no joke! You gotta trust me on this!

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