Monzoors Kitchen- A Food Blog with Delicious Recipes

  🍗 Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe (Better Than Takeout!) Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 | Course: Dinner | Cuisine: Asian-Inspired | Difficulty: Easy 🥢 Why You’ll Love This Sesame Chicken This crispy sesame chicken is sweet, savory, and sticky with an irresistible crunch — just like your favorite Chinese takeout , but even better at home! The golden-battered chicken is coated in a glossy sesame sauce and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Ready in just 30 minutes, this is a weeknight dinner winner the whole family will love. 🛒 Ingredients For the Chicken: 1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces ½ cup cornstarch ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 egg ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Oil, for frying For the Sesame Sauce: ¼ cup soy sauce 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ginger, gra...

  🍨 French Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe (Ultra Creamy & Classic) Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Chill + Churn Time: 4–6 hours Total Time: ~6 hours Servings: 6–8 | Course: Dessert | Cuisine: French-American Difficulty: Moderate 💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe This classic French vanilla ice cream recipe is rich, silky, and bursting with pure vanilla flavor. Unlike regular vanilla, French vanilla is custard-based — made with real egg yolks , which give it a deeper color, smoother texture, and luxurious taste. Whether you serve it solo, top it with fruit, or sandwich it between cookies, this homemade ice cream is a crowd-pleasing favorite. 🛒 Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk ¾ cup granulated sugar 5 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean) Pinch of salt Optional: ½ tsp vanilla paste or extra yolk for deeper flavor 🍳 Instructions 1. Heat the Cream Base In a medium saucepan, combine milk , 1 cup of cream ,...

  Homemade Artisan Bread Recipe (Crusty, Rustic, No-Knead!) Prep Time: 10 mins | Rest Time: 12–18 hours | Bake Time: 45 mins Total Time: ~13 hours (mostly inactive) Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) | Difficulty: Easy | Cuisine: European Category: Bread, Baking, Homemade 🍞 Why You'll Love This Artisan Bread Looking for a crusty, rustic artisan bread recipe that’s both easy and rewarding? This no-knead artisan bread has a beautifully chewy interior with air pockets, a golden crackly crust, and a deep, tangy flavor — just like you’d get at a bakery. And the best part? No special equipment or bread-making experience required. 🛒 Ingredients 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour or bread flour 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon active dry yeast 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water (~110°F / 45°C) Optional: Add-ins like chopped herbs, garlic, olives, or cheese for flavor variations. 🍽 Equipment Needed Large mixing bowl Dutch oven or oven-safe pot with lid Parchment paper ...

  California Rolls Recipe (Easy Sushi Rolls at Home) Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins (for rice) | Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 rolls (24–32 pieces) | Cuisine: Japanese-American | Course: Appetizer, Main 🥢 What Are California Rolls? California Rolls are one of the most popular types of American-style sushi rolls . They are inside-out sushi rolls (uramaki) filled with crab , avocado , and cucumber , with sushi rice on the outside and often rolled in sesame seeds or masago (fish roe) . They’re perfect for beginners — no raw fish, easy to customize, and packed with fresh, creamy flavor. 🛒 Ingredients For the Sushi Rice: 2 cups sushi rice (short-grain) 2 ¼ cups water ¼ cup rice vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt For the Rolls: 4 sheets of nori (seaweed) 1 cup imitation crab (or real crab if preferred), shredded 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 cucumber, julienned ½ cup mayonnaise (optional, for spicy crab mix) 2 tbsp sriracha (optional, for spicy ver...

  Japanese Crepes Recipe (Harajuku-Style Sweet Street Treat!) Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4–6 crepes | Cuisine: Japanese | Course: Dessert, Snack, Street Food What Are Japanese Crepes? Japanese crepes are ultra-thin, sweet or savory crepes often served in a cone shape, filled with whipped cream, fruits, ice cream, custard, chocolate, or even meats and cheese. Popularized in Tokyo’s Harajuku district , these crepes are both a treat and a trend — delicious, photogenic, and totally customizable! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Fun and customizable – sweet or savory fillings Soft and flexible crepes that roll perfectly Great for parties, street food nights , or cute desserts Viral-worthy aesthetic for Instagram & Pinterest Ingredients For the Crepe Batter 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp melted butter (plus more for pan) Pinch of salt For the S...

  Orange Marmalade Muffins – Bright, Citrusy & Perfectly Moist These orange marmalade muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. A quick and easy muffin recipe perfect for breakfast or a zesty snack! Orange Marmalade Muffins Recipe – A Sunshine-Sweet Start to Your Day If you're looking for a cheerful, citrus-packed treat to brighten your mornings, these orange marmalade muffins are just the thing. The combination of sweet orange marmalade and zesty orange peel creates a moist, tender crumb with an irresistible tang. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, tea time , or packed lunches—and they come together in under 30 minutes! Why You'll Love These Muffins Naturally sweet and tangy thanks to marmalade Quick to make with pantry ingredients Perfectly soft, moist texture Great for make-ahead breakfasts and freezing Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ½ cup sugar 2 large eggs ¾ cup milk ½ c...