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My top 5 DIY face masks! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’š

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With too much time on my hands, I wanted to test out different DIY face masks! For the past few weeks, I've been trying different ingredients and combinations to see what suits my skin. I finally have my top 5. Read on!! ๐Ÿฅฐ 1. Yogurt. Honey. Turmeric. Ingredients: 1 tbsp yogurt 1/2 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp turmeric How to apply: Mix the ingredients together, make sure the mixture is not too runny.  Apply on the face, and keep for 15- 20 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water. What does it do: Helps fight acne and uneven skin. Adds glow to the skin. Removes dirt and oil from the skin. 2. Clay. Witch Hazel / Rose Water. Tea Tree Oil. Ingredients: 1 tbsp clay. I used Aztec Secret - Indian healing clay 1 tbsp witch hazel or rose water. I used Thayer's Witch Hazel 1-2 drops 100% pure tea tree oil. I used Handcraft blends Tea Tree Oil  (Be careful with Tea Tree Oil, it can irritate your skin and eyes if used in excess) How to apply:

The best Grilled Cheese you'll ever have ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅช

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If you don't love a Grilled Cheese Sandwich,  please don't talk to me!! Grilled Cheese is heaven on earth and anyone who says otherwise hasn't had a good Grilled Cheese. Want to know how to make THE BEST Grilled Cheese Sandwich ? Read on! Chinmay Sawarkar gave me this amazing recipe! Go follow him for a daily dose of delicious food ๐Ÿ’› Ingredients : Any good quality, crusty bread (I used rustic Artisan Bread) Old Fort, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack (any combination) Olive oil Sea Salt Freshly cracked pepper Paprika/smoked paprika Butter Prep time :  10 minutes Cook time :  10-15 minutes Recipe :  1. Grate equal parts of Old fort, sharp cheddar and Monterey jack cheese. (For a variety in texture, I grate any 2 types and make thin slabs of the third one). 2. Layer the grated/cut cheese on the bread, add salt, pepper and a pinch of paprika for seasoning. (be mindful of the type of cheese you are using - some cheddars can be really salty. Qui

Shrimp Curry! ๐Ÿค

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I'm a hard core seafood fan.. and I miss seafood made by my mom. So I tried to recreate the Shrimp Curry she makes. It obviously wasn't as amazing as she makes, but definitely delicious. Here we go ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ› Ingredients : Medium sized peeled and deveined shrimp (20 in total) 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 can coconut milk Salt for taste 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 1/2 tbsp red chili powder 2 tbsp oil Servings :  2-3 servings Prep time :  15 minutes Cook time :  20-30 minutes Recipe :  Marinating the Shrimp 1. In a bowl, put in the cleaned shrimp. 2. Add a pinch of salt and 1 tsp red chili powder.  3. Let the shrimp marinate till the curry is ready. Curry Recipe 1. In a large bowl heat up the oil and put in the onions. Fry till golden brown 2. Add tomatoes and let them cook for 1-2 minutes. 3. Add the remaining red chili powder, turmeric and salt. Let it cook for another 5 minutes till the mixture starts looking b

Almond cake with lemon zest ๐Ÿฅฎ

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I was craving for a piece of a chocolate cake, but I did not have any all purpose flour or cocoa.. but I did have almond flour, so I thought why not try this? And I'm SO glad I did. I feel like a pro chef. Read on to bake the easiest, but super fancy cake ever! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Ingredients : 1.5 cups Almond Flour 1 tbsp lemon zest 4 eggs 0.5 cups sugar Prep time :  15-20 minutes Cook time :  30 minutes Recipe :  1. Preheat oven to 350 ℉. 2. Separate egg yolks and egg whites into two different large bowls. 3. Mix the egg yolks and sugar with a hand blender until it becomes smooth and creamy (should take 5-10 minutes)  4. Add the almond flour and the lemon zest to this mixture till everything blends together. This mixture will look a little grainy and thick, but don't worry, that's how it is supposed to look. 5. In the other bowl, beat egg whites rigorously with a hand mixture for about 10 minutes until they stiff peak. (if you hold the bowl upside

My favorite go to summer looks ๐Ÿ•ถ๐Ÿ‘—

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I was cleaning my closet on a Sunday and getting my summer clothes out. Cleaning the closet turned into a fashion show, which I forced my fiancรฉ to watch, which in turn led me to write this blog! So, here we go - my favorite go to summer looks!  1) Denim / Leggings with a sleeveless top : I personally hate wearing denims during the summers because I get too sweaty and sticky from wearing them. I always opt for leggings which are perfect to wear during summers if you don't want to wear anything short! Go with a nice neutral or beige color sleeveless top to make it look stylish.  Pair it with : A nice tote / shoulder bag  Slip on shoes Nude lip color 2) Loose cotton full sleeves top with leggings :  Wear a cotton full sleeves top with your leggings and tuck it in a messy way. This will help you elevate your look and it won't look baggy even with the loose top. The best part is you'll still feel nice and breezy even with a full sleeves

Easy homemade Eggplant Parmesan ๐Ÿฅ˜

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I thought of eating something healthy the other day, and was browsing through my fridge. Saw an eggplant and thought .."Hmm, I could make something healthy out of this!" But my dominant and unhealthy side took over and I ended up making Eggplant Parmesan ๐Ÿ˜… Well, good for you guys, you got a nice recipe to try out! Ingredients :  1 eggplant   2-3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (depending on how cheesy you want your dish to be)  1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend  Marinara sauce (enough to cover the eggplant pieces. I used 3/4th bottle of Ragu Marinara Sauce )   Salt  1/2 cup all purpose flour  1 egg, beaten  1 cup breadcrumbs Servings :  2-3 servings Prep time :  1 hour Cook time :  40- 45 minutes Recipe :  1. Cut the eggplant into round pieces. The pieces should not be thicker than 1/4 inch. Spread the pieces on a paper towel, sprinkle with some salt and let them sit for 1 hour. This lets out all the bitter juices from t

Homemade chicken dumplings with garlic sesame dip ๐Ÿฒ

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Momos, Dumplings, Dim Sum,  whatever you call them, they have one thing in common - they are DELICIOUS! ๐Ÿ˜‹ I have always been a fan of Asian food, and dumplings are in my top 5 favorite Asian Foods list. This is the first time I tried to make dumplings, and I was so proud of myself :') Go try this recipe out, and flaunt those Masterchef skills on Instagram ๐Ÿ˜‰ Ingredients : For the dumplings: - 4 cups all purpose flour - 1 cup + 2 tbsp water at room temperature For the dip:  - 3 cloves of garlic, minced (I LOVE garlic so I used 3 cloves, you can use 2 cloves if you are not a fan of garlic) - 2.5 tbsp sesame oil - 2 tbsp soy sauce For the filling:  - 3 chicken breasts, minced (Use ground chicken if you have it) - 0.5 cup scallions, finely chopped - 3 tbsp soy sauce - salt to taste - 1 tbsp of minced ginger - 1 tbsp of minced garlic - white pepper to taste Servings :  50-60 dumplings ( I made these for 2 people ๐Ÿ˜ฑ, eating dumplings