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Passion Fruit (Liliko’i): A Tropical Delight Exploring its Origins, Health Benefits, and Culinary Uses
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Passion Fruit (Liliko’i): A Tropical Delight Exploring its Origins, Health Benefits, and Culinary Uses

Passion fruit, known as liliko'i in Hawaii, is a tropical fruit cherished for its unique flavor and numerous health benefits. This exotic fruit is not only visually captivating, with its vibrant colors and distinct wrinkled exterior, but it also tantalizes the taste buds with its sweet-tart taste. In this article, we will delve into the origins of passion fruit, explore its impressive health benefits, and discover the various culinary uses that make it a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. (more…)
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Rambutan: Exploring the Exotic Tropical Delight
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Rambutan: Exploring the Exotic Tropical Delight

In the realm of exotic tropical fruits, one that stands out with its vibrant appearance and succulent flavor is the rambutan. Hailing from Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, the rambutan is a captivating fruit that offers a unique sensory experience. Its name is derived from the Malay word "rambut," which means "hair" and aptly describes the fruit's appearance. (more…)
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The Sweet and Refreshing Muskmelon: A Fruit Worth Savoring
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The Sweet and Refreshing Muskmelon: A Fruit Worth Savoring

When it comes to refreshing fruits, few can match the delightful taste and juicy goodness of muskmelon. Also known as cantaloupe or rockmelon, this popular fruit is beloved for its fragrant aroma, succulent flesh, and sweet flavor. Whether enjoyed on its own, added to fruit salads, or blended into refreshing smoothies, muskmelon has earned its place as a summertime favorite. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of muskmelon and discover why this fruit is worth savoring. (more…)
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4-Minute Microwave Super Soft Teacake!
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4-Minute Microwave Super Soft Teacake!

This simple teacake or butter cake is unbelievably delicious and easy to make. But the magical part is it takes only 4 minute to make in the microwave! Serves: 5 people Ingredients: ¾ cup Flour ¾ cup sugar 1tsp baking powder A pinch of salt 4½ tbsp melted unsalted butter 4tbsp warm milk (heat the milk up in a microwave for 10-15 seconds, do not use boiled milk) 2 eggs at room temperature 1 tsp custard powder (optional) 1 drop of Yellow food color (optional)   Procedure: Mix all the dry ingredients(flour, sugar, baking powder salt and custard powder) on a bowl, straining them. Then pour in the wet ingredients(melted butter,milk and food color) on the same bowl including the two eggs and mix them well using an electric mixer or a beater. Make ...
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2-minute Berry Mocktail at Home
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2-minute Berry Mocktail at Home

This quick and easy-to-make mocktail recipe is unbelievably refreshing! It takes only 2 minutes and drives out all the stress away. Ingredients 3 to 4 mixed berries 1 glass of sparkling water (preferably lime) Twinings berry flavored tea (or any other berry-flavored tea) Process Pour 1 glass of sparkling water and dip 1 tea bag of the berry-flavored tea. Leave it for 30 seconds and then get rid of the tea bag. Add the berries and some ice. There! Enjoy this sumptuous drink with your friends and family.
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Delicious Home-Style Chicken Curry Recipe
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Delicious Home-Style Chicken Curry Recipe

What's your definition of comfort food? Well, if you're still wondering as to what could be good comfort food, well then here's our suggestion: good chicken curry and some plain rice. Try it out, and you'll thank us later. However, you might still be thinking that cooking chicken curry the right way might be a little hectic, then that's not the case. Making the perfect chicken curry is just as easy as cooking pie; you need to make sure that your base is ready. This recipe is more like a skill. You can make it with some of the ingredients right in your kitchen. Long story short, let’s rock your dinner table with the infusion of the best chicken curry recipe: What You Need: One large onion 6 roughly chopped garlic cloves 50g ginger, roughly chopped 4 tablespoons of v...
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Does Green Tea Help In Weight Loss?
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Does Green Tea Help In Weight Loss?

That's probably like a million-dollar question. How many of you have come under the influence of green tea merely to lose a few pounds? We're sure many of you did. That's why we have decided to take a closer look at the issue of how green tea might help you lose weight. Quite a number of studies have shown that green tea helps you to lose weight. Flavonoids and caffeine in green tea will help elevate the metabolic rate, improve insulin activity and increase fat oxidation that in turn, helps in fat burning. A study has shown that those who drink green tea and caffeine lost 2.9 pounds on an average during 12 weeks, while they were sticking to their regular diet. It's not like you need to drink plenty of green tea to lose weight. It's based on different dynamics and only drinking about ...
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How Many Calories Should You Eat A Day?
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How Many Calories Should You Eat A Day?

What goes into our head the moment we think of calories? Fattening foods. However, in dietary terms, calories are what provides us with energy. If we take in more energy than we do need, we will start gaining weight. And on the other hand, if we take in lesser energy, we will start losing fat, weight and eventually muscle mass. What we eat determines how much calories we consume. For instance, if you are on a weight-loss diet, chances are you will decide on what to eat and what not to eat. Not to forget that how and when you eat does put an effect on the body as it uses energy differently throughout the day. Your body’s energy use always depends on how active you are and a little bit on how old you are. [blockquote author="" link="" target="_blank"]As per Dietary Guidelines fo...
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Old Fashioned Chicken Soup
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Old Fashioned Chicken Soup

Chicken soup. Perhaps the most pleasing, yet painless recipes that you can make at home in no time. This classic soup has all the flavours and nutrients you need. All you need to do is put in a little bit of your hand for the most delicious, yet simplified recipes of all time. Here's one piece of good news for you: you no longer need to make a separate stock; the meat and vegetables will create their satisfying broth. So, let’s get started! Ingredients: 12 cups of water, which is almost 3 litres One whole chicken (at least 8 pounds), cut into pieces Coarse salt ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper ½ tablespoon dried oregano Three thinly sliced onions that would make up to 4 cups 2 cups chopped green cabbage Two celery stalks Three crushed garlic cl...
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7 Benefits Of Honey That You Are Not Aware Of!
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7 Benefits Of Honey That You Are Not Aware Of!

Over the years, from being a non-honey-lover to an over-enthusiastic honey worshipper, I can loudly vouch for the many benefits of honey. Honey is blessed with absolute diversity. It is not only there to be your breakfast pancake syrup, trust me. So, here are some of the most useful ways honey can be utilized.   Face and body masks For all those who are living in the dark, honey is a boon for skin. It softens and smoothens skin greatly. Yes! It is a great moisturizer. Honey is anti-bacterial so it also masters in getting rid of acne and pimples. One of the easiest homemade honey masks includes 2tsp of honey and half a lemon juice. This mask will be very liquid almost like water so you will have to rub your face or body with it. You can leave it on for 15 to 20 min...
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Yummy Mushroom Omelet
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Yummy Mushroom Omelet

What's an omelette without some mushrooms in it? Well, that's still an omelette, but an omelette with mushroom is just old school. Have you ever thought about adding some more stuff to your omelette? Tomatoes and bell peppers are always in your list, but adding some mushrooms could be a cherry on top. If you are a mushroom lover, then mushroom omelette is a must try when it comes to grabbing a quick, yummy breakfast. It's exceptionally well as a breakfast and can be served to kids as well. So, let's jump into how you can possibly make the yummiest mushroom omelette for breakfast: Ingredients: 2 organic eggs (regular eggs are fine too) 5 cups of sliced mushrooms 2 – 3 cloves of chopped garlic 1 – 2 chopped green chillies 1 small sized sliced onion ¼ cups of slic...
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How To Make Barista-Like Latte At Home
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How To Make Barista-Like Latte At Home

Iced coffee is our favourite type of drink during summertime, but latte surely belongs to winter and fall. Who doesn't love to sit on a chilly day, indulging on a hot, frothy latte (or even cappuccino)? However, know that your latte cravings shouldn't just be a coffee shop treat. You can also make a pretty lovely latte at home, even if you don't have an espresso machine or a milk frother – we promise that your homemade latte will have a beautiful cap of foam, too. Let us share our recipe as to how we do it at home, whether it’s for sipping in the morning or for a visiting friend. First Things First... Before we proceed, let us tell you some significant difference between a latte, cappuccino, macchiato and café au lait. That's because a lot of you might be thinking that it's all ju...
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5 Quickly Made Side Dishes To Go With Any Dinner!
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5 Quickly Made Side Dishes To Go With Any Dinner!

With a dinner party for a few friends or just suddenly planned surprise dinner for your partner, here are 5 delicious side dishes that goes with almost every main course and are super easy and quick to make.   1. Potato Bake Embed from Getty Images This starch dish of creamy potato goes great with roast chicken, lamb, steak or even fried rice. Ingredients: • Potato • Cream • Cheese slices • Salt • Pepper • Garlic paste (optional) • Onions (optional) Procedure: Cut your potatoes thinly in round shapes. Grease a baking pan with oil and line up your potatoes (half of the total quantity). On a separate pan or wok, with little oil, melt the cheese slices, stirring it. Add half of the cream here and 1 tsp of garlic paste. Stir it for around 3 to 4 minutes to make a sauce...
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The Easiest Healthy Juice You can Make
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The Easiest Healthy Juice You can Make

If you want to get rid of belly fat or just get your body detoxed in a quick and hassle-free way, then this green juice is the best thing you can slide down your throat and it is super effective within just five days. It is also super easy to make and can compliment any food or salad. It is recommended to take it on a empty stomach before hitting the bed at night.   Ingredients: 1 cucumber diced Half a lemon squeezed A few mint leaves 1 cup of water (warm water is better in this case but optional)   Assemble all the ingredients in a blender and get your super healthy juice ready in minutes. Drink it every night before sleeping for five days straight and see the DIFFERENCE.
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4-Minute Microwave Banana Chocolate Cake
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4-Minute Microwave Banana Chocolate Cake

This recipe is super quick with less hassle but the outcome is nothing less than a super soft sumptuous banana chocolate cake. And yes, it is baked on a microwave, which takes 4 minutes only! It is perfect as an evening teacake or a dinner party dessert. Serves: 5 people   Ingredients: ¾ Cup Flour ¾ Cup Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder (depending on how much chocolatey you want the cake to be) A pinch of Salt 2 Eggs at r.t.p 6 tbsp of melted unsalted Butter 5 tbsp of warm Milk 2 ripe Bananas   Procedure: Take a big mixing bowl and strain all the dry ingredients into it (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder). It’s important to strain them so that there are no lumps in the mixture. Remove the strainer and pou...
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How To Make Cheesy Potato Pancakes?
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How To Make Cheesy Potato Pancakes?

Think of something cheesy and gives a beautiful pull that is nearly impossible to resist? Cheesy Potato Pancakes... They are quick and easy to make with some of the most available ingredients in your kitchen. This simple recipe is totally worth a try when you are hungry and are looking to make something swift. Seriously, these are good. Delicious and cheesy, it’s going to be a HUGE hit among your friends while you call them over for a movie. You can serve them plain or even with ranch dressing as a dip. Without much ado, let’s get started on the recipe! Ingredients: 4 cups of mashed potatoes 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg ¼ cups of flour 2 – 3 tablespoons of chives, chopped A ½ cup of plain bread crumbs Light olive oil to sauté Sour crea...
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How To Make Easy And Simple Bread Pudding?
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How To Make Easy And Simple Bread Pudding?

One of the all-time classic desserts is bread pudding. This dessert is merely mouth-watering when Grandma used to make it. The perfect bread pudding with some simple classic flavours is all we needed back in our vacation. On top of that, adding some raisins and pecans on top with a little caramel and cream would be perfection! So here we have a simple and easy recipe on bread pudding that you could make it all by yourself. In the end, we promise, it’s going to taste something just like Grandma’s.   What is Bread Pudding? Of course, we know it's a dessert, but did you know that it's something that you can make with very few ingredients? That's right! This traditional bread pudding can be made with cubed bread hurled in a simple custard mixture and baked until it turns ...
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5 Types of Food Items for a Healthier Diet
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5 Types of Food Items for a Healthier Diet

Yogurt Plain, non-flavored yogurt is a lifesaver when it comes to a healthy diet meal. It is a go-to for salad dressing or simply as a sauce for your main meal whether chicken or any other meat. Yogurt is high on vitamin and super healthy. You can cook your stir-fry with yogurt or marinate your meat with it and then cook. It tastes great and oozes health benefits.   2. Green Chili Not for everyone if you are one of those who cannot tolerate a chili. However, I am not saying you need to chew a whole green chili to be healthy. You can put it in a cooked meal with other spices or use it in salads as well. Green chili is extremely healthy with Vitamin C that is beneficial not only for cutting down the fat but also in many other health-related ways.   3. Ginger This mig...
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