As a food blogger, I’m constantly on the hunt for new and delicious recipes and fun dinner ideas to try. But even I get the “kitchen slumps”. There are evenings when you’re just struggling to decide on a quick dinner idea. So let this list of simple and healthy 30-minute dinner ideas eliminate the stress. And keep you from giving in to takeout or unhealthy freezer food for dinner. Luckily, here is a list of over 60 quick and easy healthy dinner ideas....

Sep 14, 2021 I adore aloo gobi and it is also one of Sarvesh’s most favorite dishes. So, it’s no surprise that I make it very often in my kitchen. When we first got married, I learnt how to make simple homestyle aloo gobi, just like it was made in my home. Then as I gained more experience in kitchen and became familiar with new gadgets, I tried cooking it in several ways....

Roasting asparagus brings out the best flavor and is one of the perfect side dishes to make when asparagus is in season. Today, I am sharing a roasted asparagus recipe with simple seasonings in the air fryer; they cook very quickly, so it is very important to keep an eye and take them out in time. I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less....

If you love a savory breakfast, breakfast potatoes are a must-know recipe. Best served as a hearty breakfast with onions, peppers, toast and eggs, these air fryer breakfast potatoes cook in less time than the baked version and are much crispier. Plus, they don’t need any cooking beforehand and use less oil than traditional fryers. Ingredients Potatoes: Starchy potatoes work best over waxy – Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work best for crispy potatoes....

Nov 12, 2013, Updated May 07, 2023 These bars I made simply because I had tons of apples lying in my fridge. So in an attempt to make something out of them, I came up with these bars. Apple and oat are super healthy and combining these two together means packing a lot of good stuff in one bar. These bars can be put together quickly, you don’t even need a mixer for this....

I wanted to try this crispy cajun spiced potatoes dish as my husband and I loved it when we ate for the first time in Barbeque Nation Restaurant in Bangalore. Finally, I tried looking for the recipe online and decided to recreate it, remembering the taste and texture of the dish. You can make Cajun Spice Mix at Home itself and store it for six months in an airtight container....

Whenever I need to prepare Indian rice recipes for a small gathering or get-together, I have always turned to vegetable pulao or veg biryani, as they’re always a hit. However, when cooking just for my family or for myself day to day, I like to cook something different. That’s when I end up with recipes like spinach rice, cabbage rice, biranji anna, carrot rice, and more. Today, I am sharing a beetroot rice pulao recipe made in the Instant Pot and Stovetop Pressure Cooker....

Along with a fresh Caprese salad, tabbouleh salad, and tomato and cucumber salad, I can’t think of a dish more perfect for enjoying the summer bounty of ripe tomatoes than this Italian bruschetta recipe. This tomato bruschetta appetizer combines just a few simple ingredients. This includes tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper – for a quick and flavor-packed treat! Whether you have guests arriving or just want a quick and nutritious snack, this homemade bruschetta requires just minutes of hands-on prep....

This healthy Butternut Squash paratha is perfect for breakfast or kids’ lunch box. Serve it with a pickle and raita of your choice. Squash Paratha Ingredients Wheat flour: I used whole wheat flour for this paratha. You can also use multigrain flour. Butternut squash puree: I have cooked raw butternut squash in an instant pot pressure cooker and made puree. You may use any kind of squash or pumpkin in this recipe....

Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants and offer several health benefits. Carrots are best known for their ability to improve and protect eyesight. I first tasted this yummy carrot badam kheer at my husband’s colleague’s home during the Navaratri (Golu) festival. She served it hot as a welcome drink, and we all loved it. Then, my friend Swetha made it for a potluck....

Numerous legumes, including chickpeas, kidney beans, green gram, black-eyed peas, and other ingredients, can be used to prepare sundal. Here, we bring you a delicious chickpea sundal recipe. Chickpea Sundal also known as Kabul kadle usali in Kannada, is a popular protein-rich South Indian snack or side dish made from boiled white chickpeas (garbanzo beans) that are tempered with spices and fresh coconut. It’s often prepared during festivals like Navaratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Shivaratri as a prasadam, or as a healthy snack....

Dec 13, 2018, Updated May 07, 2023 Cookie season is here and I had to share a cookie recipe with you guys before it’s over! I have been meaning to try Checkerboard Cookies forever and what better than the holidays to test the recipe. Okay, so my checkerboard cookies don’t look very neat, lol. I have seen some really perfect ones so I know these aren’t all that but I still had fun making them and they tasted good so I had to share on the blog....

Apr 24, 2023 Chole is often enjoyed with bhatura (a deep fried bread). Chole bhature and chole chawal aka chole with rice is a very popular food combination and you would often find roadside carts selling plates of chole chawal in Delhi and around. What is Chole? Chole refers to an Indian chickpeas curry, especially popular in northern parts of India. Chole is made with soaking chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) overnight and then cooking them with onions, tomatoes and spices to make this really flavorful curry....

It’s true that I love to experiment with new recipes and tropical ingredients, but sometimes there is nothing better than breaking out a delicious, tried and trusted recipe like this classic carrot cake recipe. This cake is moist and spiced with a velvety, tangy cream cheese frosting that is to die for. There’s only a slight twist on this one, and that is the use of cinnamon and ginger in place of some of the more traditional spices like cinnamon and nutmeg – but even that can be adjusted....

What is Green Chutney? Green Chutney is a spicy Indian condiment made with coriander, mint, ginger, garlic, green chili, lemon juice, and a few spices. Chutneys are served as a dip along with snacks or chaats. It is also known as Hari Chutney, where ‘Hari’ means ‘Green’ or Dhaniya Pudina Chutney, ‘Dhaniya’ is ‘Coriander’, and ‘Pudhina’ is ‘Mint’ in India. Every household in India has its own ratio for making this green chutney....

Cream of mushroom soup is so easy to make at home. While it takes a little more effort than opening a can, the delicious flavor makes up for it. Packed full of rich mushroom flavor, this soup is perfect for using leftover produce, making big batches to freeze, and enjoying all through soup season. Why you’ll love this recipe Easy To Make: This recipe requires no fancy equipment to prepare delicious, creamy mushroom soup – just a saucepan and a little patience....

If you’re not from North America and don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, a recipe for sweet potato casserole may not be common in your recipe book. Outside of the US and Canada, this much beloved side dish doesn’t get much attention – but it’s so worth it. Deliciously sweet, sticky, and spicy, my easy sweet potato casserole is the perfect dish for the colder months thanks to its comforting flavors and texture....

For this recipe, I’ve used ingredients that you’re likely to already have in your freezer or pantry, like frozen mixed vegetables, tinned soup, and rice. It makes a hearty, flavorful meal that won’t break the bank. Plus, there are so many variations you can make on the recipe to cater to your own tastes. Crush the Ritz crackers in a medium bowl. Or, for ease and keeping things clean, put the crackers in a large Ziplock bag and use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy glass to crush them into a chunky consistency....

Jan 06, 2023, Updated May 07, 2023 Chocolate and hazelnut is such a classic combination. It’s actually one of my favorite flavors in gelato (after pistachio)! I always make a celebration dessert for Sarvesh’s birthday, be it biscoff cheesecake, orange cranberry cake or a kulfi cake (which I never shared on the blog). This year for his birthday, I made this Eggless Ferrero Rocher Cake. Ferrero rocher has been one of my favorite chocolates ever since I can remember and this cake has all those flavors combined into one decadent cake....

Once chilled, add the chopped fruits to the custard and gently mix everything well. But on our lazy days, when all you want is something fresh and quick to make, fruit custard is one recipe that instantly comes to mind. If you ask me, fresh fruit custard is one of my all-time favorite summer delights. I can gulp a cup of custard down at any hour of the day. The best thing is?...