Royal Kitchen

14/12/2025

Sun-Dried Tomatoes 🌞
Preserve your tomatoes for later use in salads, pastas, or sandwiches.

Instructions:

Slice tomatoes thinly and arrange on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
Dry in the oven at 200°F (90°C) for 6–8 hours or until dehydrated.

14/12/2025

Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo) 🌶️
A quick, zesty salsa for dipping or topping tacos and grilled meats.

Ingredients:

4 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve immediately with chips or as a topping.

14/12/2025

Tomato Soup 🍵
A comforting, creamy soup perfect for any season.

Ingredients:

6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup cream or coconut milk (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until they break down.
Add vegetable broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
Blend until smooth and stir in cream if desired.

14/12/2025

Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip 🎄🔥

Ingredients:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)

1 jalapeño, finely diced

1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)

Crackers or chips for serving

Instructions:
1️⃣ Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on a serving plate or dish.
2️⃣ Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cream cheese.
3️⃣ Sprinkle the diced jalapeño and green onions (if using) on top.
4️⃣ Serve with crackers or chips and watch it disappear!

Perfect for any holiday gathering! ❤️ Let me know if you try it out!

14/12/2025

🦃 Easy Turkey Gravy Recipe

This simple recipe will have you serving up rich, flavorful gravy in no time! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any roasted turkey dinner.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup turkey drippings (or butter if unavailable)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups turkey stock (or chicken stock)

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: a splash of cream for extra richness

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Instructions

1. Prepare the drippings: After roasting the turkey, strain the drippings to remove any solids. Use 1/4 cup of the drippings or substitute with butter if needed.

2. Make the roux: In a medium saucepan, heat the drippings over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking constantly, and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

3. Add the stock: Gradually whisk in the turkey stock to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.

4. Season: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. For a creamier gravy, stir in a splash of cream.

5. Serve: Pour into a gravy boat and serve warm over turkey and mashed potatoes.

13/12/2025

🍍 Quick and Easy Pineapple Chili Sauce 🌶️
Sweet, tangy, and spicy, this Pineapple Chili Sauce is perfect as a dip, glaze, or drizzle for grilled meats, seafood, or even spring rolls!

Ingredients 📝
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced (or canned, drained) 🍍
2–3 red chilies, chopped (adjust for spice level) 🌶️
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions 🔪
Blend Ingredients:

Add pineapple, chilies, garlic, rice vinegar, water, brown sugar, and soy sauce to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Cook the Sauce:

Pour the mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Thicken (Optional):

If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Cool and Store:

Let the sauce cool completely. Transfer to a sterilized jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

13/12/2025

🔥 Killer Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles 🧄🥒🌶️
Crunchy, tangy, and loaded with bold garlic and fiery spice, these homemade pickles are a game-changer! Perfect as a snack, burger topping, or alongside sandwiches.

Ingredients 📝
6–8 small cucumbers (kirby or pickling cucumbers), washed and quartered 🥒
6 garlic cloves, smashed 🧄
2–3 fresh red or green chilies, sliced 🌶️
2 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for spice)
2–3 fresh dill sprigs 🌿
Instructions 🔪
1. Prepare the Jars:

Sterilize 2 large glass jars and lids by boiling them for 5 minutes. Let them air dry.
2. Pack the Cucumbers:

Tightly pack the cucumbers, garlic cloves, sliced chilies, and fresh dill sprigs into the jars.
3. Make the Brine:

In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, sugar, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve.
4. Pour the Brine:

Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they’re fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
5. Seal and Store:

Seal the jars tightly. Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
Allow the pickles to sit for at least 24–48 hours for the flavors to develop. For maximum flavor, wait 1 week!

13/12/2025

12/12/2025

How to Make Chili Garlic Sauce 😍🚩
Ingredients 📝

1/4 cup chili garlic paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
Instructions 🔪

Combine the sauce:

In a small bowl, mix chili garlic paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil.
Cook the sauce:

Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
Pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Thicken the sauce:

Add the cornstarch-water mixture to the saucepan.
Stir well and let it cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Cool & serve:

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Perfect Use:
🌟 Stir-fries
🌟 Dipping sauce for dumplings or spring rolls
🌟 Drizzle over noodles or rice bowls

Enjoy this spicy, garlicky goodness! and follow Nova’s Spice Lab 🔥🍜