The next time you’re craving a delicious homemade Neapolitan pizza marinara style but turn to your pantry to discover there’s no pizza sauce there, don’t panic! You can learn how to make pizza sauce in 20 minutes from ingredients you probably already have – meaning no need to pop to the shops! This easy pizza sauce is made with just 6 ingredients but tastes so much fresher and more delicious (especially if using homemade tomato puree) than most store-bought pizza sauce, and without the extra additives/preservatives that they often contain....

Spring is around the corner, bringing with it the prime season for asparagus, spring greens, and radishes. Whether tempted by a bunch of radishes at a local farmer’s market, grocery store or produce box, once they’re in your kitchen, it’s time to ponder what to do with radishes! Luckily, I’m here to provide some of my favorite radish recipes and uses. This cruciferous vegetable is vibrant, crunchy, and peppery and comes in several unique shapes, colors (including red, purple, pink, white, yellow, and even black), and sizes....

I love making healthy soups at home, especially during the fall and winter seasons. Some of my favorites include lemon coriander soup, quinoa lentil soup and tomato soup. Having said that, I am sharing another healthy, delicious, and diabetic-friendly soup recipe. It is called Ragi Veg Soup. Ragi, also known as finger millet, is packed with essential minerals that support overall health. If you are on a weight loss journey, this soup can be of great help....

I have already shared a post about making traditional falafel with a list of ways to serve them as well as tips for cooking them. I used a mixture of broad beans alongside chickpeas. However, this updated, modern version has a simple chickpea-only base but still tastes absolutely delicious! I decided to omit the broad beans because of the other vegetables we’ll be adding to create the gorgeous rainbow colors, so there’s no need for a complicated base mix....

This flavorful mushroom ragu recipe is hearty, healthy, and packed with protein. By combining umami-rich wild mushrooms with vegetables and other flavor-boosting ingredients, you can prepare a thick and decadent vegan ragu. It’s great for serving over all your favorite pasta dishes, mashed potato, rice, and more. Best of all, this recipe is customizable and freezer-friendly—a perfect meal-prep option! How to make mushroom ragù Prepare the vegetables: Clean, dry, and finely chop all of the vegetables: onion, celery, carrot, mushrooms, tomato, and garlic....

May 23, 2019 Coated with a sticky sauce, these cauliflower bites also pair well with rice or noodles. Few days back I was reading this article that cauliflower is now one of the most sought after vegetables from being grossly ignored before. I thought it was really funny how cauliflower is suddenly being used everywhere. There is cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower rice, cauliflower gnocchi- you name it! In India though, cauliflower was never ignored....

Aren’t you tired of making eggs the same way—scrambled eggs, poached eggs, fried eggs? Where’s the excitement? Luckily, I’ve got an excellent egg and tomato dish that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to be a star at your next breakfast or brunch gathering. My authentic shakshuka recipe is so simple to make, filling, comforting, and so flavorsome. You simply sauté vegetables in a thick, rich tomato sauce, crack some eggs into the pan, and top it all off with a touch of spice....

If you are someone that can’t stand the idea of a hot drink on a warm day, but wants to get all the benefits of a soothing cup of Ginger Tea, then this healthy ginger lemonade may be for you. Using under 5 ingredients, being refined sugar-free, and packing a flavor punch, this healthy lemonade is sure to delight. Ginger and lemon (and honey) are a match made in heaven, while the fresh ginger heats, with its fiery spice, the honey mellows this with a natural sweetness....

Last year I decided I wanted to add hemp seeds into my diet more, to take advantage of their numerous health benefits (and so started making hemp seed butter). Now here is my quick homemade hemp milk recipe – a great plant based dairy-free milk alternative to take advantage of the hemp milk benefits. As much as I love almond milk, I am fully obsessed with trying out other dairy-free milk varieties and love to use different milk for different purposes....

There’s only one way I’m going to survive working long days through this current London heatwave, and that is ice-cold refreshing drinks like this strawberry limeade (or lemonade) drink with a herby twist. Combining fresh strawberries with basil, lime, honey, and soda water makes for a sweet and tart strawberry drink perfect for warm days! In fact, this summer I’ve been on a mission to share all my favorite Summer-time beverages while also celebrating the deliciousness of in-season berries....

Chickpeas are not only a great source of plant-based protein. They’re also packed with fiber and are a rich source of copper, manganese, and folate. Plus they contain good levels of iron and several other essential vitamins and minerals. Best of all, you can probably make this crispy roasted chickpeas recipe right now! You can use home-cooked or canned chickpeas and require simple pantry seasonings to create dozens of flavor variations....

Tomato soups are generally served as an appetizer in India at Indian restaurants and can be served warm or cold. Tomato soup is quite popular around the world and has different variations. This creamy tomato soup is our favorite family soup and is easy to make in a pressure cooker. Today I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. Ingredients for Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Tomatoes: use fresh, ripened, and juicy tomatoes for the best taste, flavor, and color in the soup....

Why you will love grilled zucchini Along with bell pepper and corn on the cob, zucchini is naturally suited to grilling (and sauteing in just minutes!). Their mild flavor picks up the slightly charred smokiness to perfection, while grilling brings out its natural sweetness, too. Meanwhile, the juicy interior helps them stay nice and juicy even using this high-heat cooking method. Even better, you prepare and cook zucchini on the grill in under 10 minutes for perfectly charred and tender-crisp (but never soggy or mushy!...

Sep 28, 2018 Serve it as such or along side a piece of bread. I love the soup season, Sarvesh not so much! I think he can never have soup only for dinner. He think soup is like an appetizer and he also thinks that I am crazy to have soups only for my meals! Well, I get him. If served alone, soups might not be filling for some people....

May 09, 2019, Updated Jun 04, 2019 Coconut milk gives this curry a mild sweet flavor which pairs beautifully with the spices. If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group would feature vegetarian instant pot recipes from all around the web! The love for potatoes is universal. Most people I know love potatoes and that doesn’t surprise me....

Dec 04, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Easy to make Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Pasta is a one pot meal which gets ready in 30 minutes. Great for those days when you want something quick for dinner! Happy Friday! Yes Fridays are always so happy and for me these days everyday is happy since I am on vacation! Everyone is in a mood to relax and unwind on Friday, which actually means no one wants to cook an elaborate meal [that includes me!...

Oct 29, 2019, Updated Jan 12, 2020 This recipe is loaded with veggies, paneer and all cooked together in a tangy tomato sauce. Pairs well with naan or rice. So now that Diwali is done, we can get back to regular recipes. How was Diwali guys? What did you guys do? We ate tons of homemade sweets and snacks, decorated the house and had a good time with friends. Isn’t that what Diwali is all about?...

What is paprika? Paprika is a spice made from specific ground red peppers, known for its deep crimson color. Most frequently used in Eastern European cooking and popular around the world, it has three distinct varieties. With three distinct varieties, the type of paprika you use will influence your dish’s taste and texture. Technically, each can replace the other – though your spice tolerance will determine how much you use and whether you opt for hotter paprika substitutes....

What is Chia Pudding? Along with overnight oats(5 flavors), chia pudding is my favorite meal prep breakfast, snack, and dessert. Simply combine chia seeds, milk (dairy or vegan dairy-free milk), and sweetener, mix, and leave them to thicken. The result is a light and creamy chia seed pudding with the consistency of tapioca. And, you can top it with all your favorite toppings and enjoy it throughout the week! Not only is it quick and easy, but this chia pudding recipe is extremely versatile and nutritious too....

Feb 09, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Don’t we all love easy desserts? I mean desserts which take hardly any time to prepare, require minimal ingredients and still look very fancy. Now those are some of my favorite kind of desserts. So if you are still looking for an easy, no fuss Valentine’s day recipe, you have come to just the right place. This 3 ingredient strawberry nutella tart is made using store bought puff pastry and is super simple to whip up....