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Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam Sandwich

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  Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam is a sweet and savory combination that's perfect for a comforting snack or lunch. Here's a simple recipe to make it: Ingredients: - 2 slices of sourdough bread - 1-2 tablespoons of fig jam - 1-2 tablespoons of unsalted butter - 1/4 cup of melted brie cheese (or other soft cheese) - 1/4 cup of fresh arugula leaves - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. 2. Butter one side of each bread slice. 3. Place one slice, butter-side down, in the grill or grill pan. 4. Spread a layer of fig jam on top of the bread. 5. Sprinkle the melted brie cheese over the fig jam. 6. Add a handful of arugula leaves on top of the cheese. 7. Place the second bread slice, butter-side up, on top of the filling. 8. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. 9. Flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown. 10. Remove from heat and ...

Chocolate Lava Cake

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Ingredients: - 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g) - 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (168g) - 2 large eggs - 2 large egg yolks - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g) - 1/8 teaspoon salt - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. 2. Butter and lightly flour 6 (4- to 5-ounce) ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. 3. Combine the butter and chocolate in a double boiler and melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt. 5. Beat on medium speed until thick and pale yellow. 6. Fold the chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture until well combined. 7. Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins. 8. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sides of the cakes are firm set but the center is jiggly. 9. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. 10. Place a small dessert plate over the top of each ramekin and carefully turn it over, inverting the cake onto the plate. 11. Let stand fo...

Crispy Egg Cheese toast

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 Here's a recipe for crispy egg cheese toast : Ingredients: - 2 slices of bread - 2 slices of ham - 2 slices of cheese - 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise - 1 egg - salt and pepper - mozzarella cheese - parsley Instructions: 1. Lay a slice of bread on a flat surface. 2. Add a slice of cheese, two slices of ham and another slice of cheese. 3. Make a well in the center of the other slice of bread. 4. Place the slice of bread on top of the other slice. 5. Spread the mayonnaise on top of the bread. 6. Crack the egg into the well. 7. Season with salt and pepper. 8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on the sides of the egg. 9. Poke the yolk with a toothpick a few times. 10. Bake in a preheated oven at 355 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. 11. If the egg is still undercooked, bake at 293-320 degrees Fahrenheit until done. 12. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!

Chicken Manchurian

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Ingredients: - 250 grams chicken breast, boneless, (cubed or minced) - ½ egg white - 1/8 tsp pepper coarsely crushed - 1 tsp soya sauce - 2 pinches chili powder (optional, for color) - 2 tbsp corn starch - 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour or maida (or rice flour) - 1 tsp ginger garlic paste or minced - salt little - oil as needed for frying - 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped - ½ tbsp ginger, finely chopped - 1 medium onion, finely chopped or 2 tbsps spring onion whites - 1 tbsp soya sauce - 2 tbsp red chili sauce - 2 tbsp tomato sauce, optional - 1 tsp vinegar - 1 cup water or chicken stock - 2 tsp corn starch - 3 tbsp water to mix with flour - salt little - ½ to 1 tsp sugar - ¾ cup capsicum or bell peppers, cubed - 2 tbsps scallions or spring onions greens Instructions: 1. Mix chicken with soya sauce, salt, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder and pepper powder. 2. Add egg white and flour. Mix well. Set aside for at least 1 hour. 3. If you have used chicken cubes then skip this step. If you h...

Chicken Biryani Recipe

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Ingredients: - 2 cups basmati rice - half kilo chicken - 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - 1 teaspoon garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon salt - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 tablespoons oil - 2 onions, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon cumin powder - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - 2 green chilies, chopped - 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped - 1 cup curd - 1 teaspoon garam masala - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds - 2 tablespoons oil Instructions: 1. Wash and soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions until golden brown. 3. Add the ginger garlic paste, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. 4. Add the chicken and fry until it's golden brown. 5. Add 2 cups of water, cover the pan, and let it cook until the chicken is done. 6. Heat 2 ta...