Dehvin Home Recipes

Creamy Chicken Soup – Easy Homemade Comfort in a Bowl There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of creamy chicken soup! Rich, smooth, and filled with tender shredded chicken and colourful vegetables, this homemade soup is both comforting and satisfying. My two kids absolutely love this. It's a lovely way to enjoy a wholesome meal, especially on a rainy day or when you're craving something warm and delicious. The best part is that you can easily make your own chicken broth at home, giving the soup an even richer flavour. Serve it with some roasted bread cubes or toasted bread on the side for a simple and delicious meal. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 3 tbsp butter 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ onion, chopped ½ cup flour 2 cups chicken stock or broth 50 g frozen peas 20 g boiled corn kernels 1 small carrot, diced 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken Milk (as needed, to adjust the consistency) Salt and pepper to taste Making Homemade Chicken Broth I prefer making my own c...

  There is something special about a homemade butter cake, and making it with a beautiful chocolate and vanilla marble pattern makes it even more delightful! This chocolate and vanilla marble cake uses my easy homemade butter cake recipe, with a simple twist to create a lovely pattern inside. You don't need any special tools or complicated techniques to make this cake. Just divide the cake mixture into two portions, add chocolate to one portion, and use a spatula to create a beautiful marble design before baking. It's perfect for afternoon tea, a family treat, or a homemade snack for the kids! Ingredients 1 batch of my Easy Homemade Butter Cake recipe 2–3 tablespoons chocolate powder or cocoa powder A little fresh milk, as needed Prepare the butter cake mixture by following the original recipe. You don't need to change the main ingredients. How to Make Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake 1. Prepare the butter cake mixture Follow my easy homemade butter cake recipe to prepare...

 There is something special about a simple homemade butter cake. It doesn't need fancy decorations or complicated ingredients. A good butter cake, made with a few basic ingredients, is soft, fluffy, buttery and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. This is one of those recipes I like because it is simple to remember. The main ingredients— butter, sugar and flour—are all 250 g . Once you remember that, the rest of the recipe is easy to follow. Ingredients 250 g butter or margarine, softened 250 g sugar 250 g all-purpose flour 4 eggs — approximately 250 g with the shells 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons fresh milk, approximately A little butter or margarine for greasing the baking tray A Little Tip Before You Start Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature. This is particularly important for the butter and eggs. Using room-temperature ingredients helps them mix together properly and gives you a softer and fluffier cake. If your butter is refrige...

Easy Make-Ahead Kids Lunch Box Idea Mornings can be hectic, especially on school days. That's why I love preparing a few ingredients in advance over the weekend. Having ready-to-use items in the freezer or refrigerator makes packing a healthy, homemade lunch box so much easier. Today's lunch box is made almost entirely from foods I had prepared ahead of time. It only took a few minutes to put together, making it perfect for busy mornings. Seasoned Chickpeas Chickpeas are one of my favorite lunch box additions because they're nutritious, filling, and loved by my kids. Preparing the Chickpeas I usually cook grains and legumes over the weekend for breakfast, making a little extra to freeze in small portions. This way, I always have some ready whenever I need to prepare a quick lunch. To cook dried chickpeas, soak them overnight. This softens the beans and significantly reduces the cooking time. I prefer using a pressure cooker because it's faster and more energy-efficient....

Mornings can be busy, especially when you're trying to get everyone ready for school. But no matter how hectic my day is, I always try to pack my kids a lunch that is both nutritious and something they genuinely enjoy eating . A happy lunch box means happy kids, and it gives me peace of mind knowing they'll have a filling meal to keep them energized throughout the day. This is the first post in my Kids Lunch Box Ideas series , where I'll be sharing simple, kid-friendly lunch ideas that are easy to prepare, even on busy school mornings. Today's Lunch Box Today's lunch includes: 🥪 Cheese Toast 🍟 Homemade Air Fryer Potato Fries with Roasted Cashews 🍓 Fresh Strawberries & Grapes It's a simple combination that my kids absolutely love! Cheese Toast Cheese toast is one of those meals I can always rely on. It's quick to make, requires only a few ingredients, and is always a favorite with my kids. Crispy on the outside with warm, melted cheese inside—it...

This easy Mari Biscuit Pudding is a much-loved homemade dessert that never goes out of style. With layers of soft milk-soaked biscuits and a rich dark chocolate mixture, it’s the kind of treat you can put together in minutes and let the fridge do the rest of the work. Perfect for family gatherings, unexpected guests, or simply when you’re craving something sweet and comforting. My biscuit pudding has its own unique style and is loved by everyone who has tried it. What makes it special is that it isn’t overly sweet, and I use real cooking chocolate instead of just icing sugar or chocolate powder. I also take extra care when soaking the biscuits, using just the right amount of time to give the pudding a rich, creamy milk flavour without making it soggy or too hard. Ingredients (Serves 6–8) 1 pack Mari biscuits (330 g) 200 g dark cooking chocolate 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2–3 tablespoons icing sugar (adjust to taste) 1½ cups fresh milk (for soaking biscuits) 2...

  There is something undeniably nostalgic about the crunch of a perfectly made Kokis . For many of us, the sight of these intricate,  deep-fried treats immediately transports us back to festive gatherings—especially during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. Kokis comes in different shapes. It takes the shape of the mold we use. wheel shape, flower shape, sri lanka shape are some of the popular shapes. While they may look intimidating to make, achieving that delicate, crispy texture is entirely possible at home with a bit of patience and the right technique. Among the Sinhala and Hindu new year sweet meats this is the easiest one for me to make and yet the most wanted one because lot of people prefer kokis to other sweat meats because it is not sweat. What You’ll Need To get that perfect, authentic crunch, focus on high-quality ingredients. Ingredients Rice Flour: 2 cups (wet rice flour store bought or finely ground at home). Thick Coconut Milk: 1 ½ cups (freshly squeezed...