Sep 07, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. The weather has been so weird here. There has been a wildfire and the whole area is covered with ash. It has been two days that I have seen the sun. I mean we often do not see the sun in winters but that’s normal....
That way, you can make the perfect moist, tender, and crispy chickpea falafel to fit your equipment, time, and dietary goals. They’re both make-ahead and freezer friendly too. So, get ready for the best falafel recipe you’ve ever tried. And, if you’re as obsessed as me, check out my recipes for a traditional falafel wrap or rainbow falafel! What Is Falafel Falafel (sometimes spelled falafal or felafel) is a type of Middle Eastern ball or patty-shaped fritter made from soaked and ground dried chickpeas (and sometimes fava beans), garlic, fresh herbs, and seasonings....
From April to late September, when the blueberry season is in full swing, you’ll see me enthusiastically churning out dozens of treats and desserts with blueberries. That includes blueberry bread, blueberry Earl Grey tart, Danish pancake balls (aebleskiver), blueberry smoothies, blueberry milkshakes, and this super low-fuss, delicious, simple cobbler recipe! What is blueberry cobbler? Traditionally, a cobbler is a type of pantry-friendly dessert that combines a fruit filling with a fluffy biscuit or cake batter topping (like this peach cobbler)....
Using a variety of beans and vegetables means that you can also customize it to what you like or what you have at hand. I often swap the types of beans I add or omit some of the veggies. And, of course, you can adjust the heat level to your taste. Keep reading below to see my favorite combo of ingredients! And if you’re into bean-based meals, I’m sure you will like my best black bean burgers, too—another delicious way to enjoy plant-based protein....
Spring brings a glut of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and I think there is none more aesthetically-pleasing than rhubarb. A strong plant, it’s a versatile vegetable that’s popular all over the world. You can always find it in your local grocery store. But there’s nothing quite as satisfying as buying it at a farmer’s market or, indeed, growing it yourself in your garden. And even when it’s out of season, you can freeze rhubarb to have it throughout the year....
Whether it’s your first time hosting or you’re a seasoned “professional,” pulling off a successful (and, more importantly, low-stress) Thanksgiving dinner requires a little bit of luck and plenty of planning. With this list of 45+ Thanksgiving dinner ideas, there’s no need to spend hours on the web to pull together your perfect Thanksgiving feast! Maybe you want to go all out with a traditional dinner and Thanksgiving side dishes, like decadent mashed potatoes and creamy green bean casserole....
If you are on a weight loss journey, you must add juice to your diet. Not only weight loss but juices are extremely beneficial for your overall health. You can make juices out of a wide range of fruits and vegetables. For instance, carrot juice, pear juice, vegetable juice, kiwi juice, and the list is long. In this article, we bring you a very nutritious recipe called ABC juice. Now, you must be wondering what is ABC juice....
Green beans, also known as string beans, are rich in vitamins K and C, and they also contain a good amount of calcium and protein. They are also a good source of fiber. I love air-frying roasted vegetables like beets, butternut squash, carrots, and zucchini in my Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer. They are super quick to make and are crowd-pleasing side dishes. Today I am sharing cooking green beans in the air fryer....
Though you can oven-bake salmon or pan-fry your salmon, I’ve always found that it leaves a lingering fragrance in your kitchen. Putting salmon in the air fryer eliminates this concern and gives you delicious, flavorful fish in a fraction of the time. Prepare the Salmon: Use paper towels to pat the salmon completely dry, you may want to use this time to check for any lingering pin bones in the fish....
Even with the summer sun shining, you can never go wrong with a big bowl of comfort food, and this vegan mac and cheese recipe certainly hits the spot. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been let down time and time again when it comes to getting mac and cheese at restaurants – they are never cheesy enough and just don’t quite make the cut. When I then started experimenting with vegan macaroni and cheese, I was shocked to find how amazing this dish is....
Jun 21, 2013, Updated Jul 03, 2015 So this morning I saw some apples and bananas lying in my fruit basket and thought of making a milkshake out of them. It’s a very simple recipe which can be made within minutes. It is extremely healthy and also a great way to make sure that your kids gets their daily dose of these nutritious fruits. I kept the recipe simple but you can of course modify it in any way you want....
Avocado is a favourite food among fitness enthusiasts. Ever questioned why? Fibre, protein, good fats, folate, minerals, and vitamins B6 and C are all abundant in it. In addition to being loaded with nutrients, it has a distinct nutty flavor and is creamy and buttery. Have you ever heard of avocado raita when we are talking about avocados? You already know that avocados and yoghurt go well together. So, here we bring you a delectable Avocado raita recipe for you all to try at home....
When I think about an easy and quick dinner on my table, these Asian-style garlicky butter noodles are perfect, packed with flavor that can be made with a few ingredients, literally using garlic, noodles, and a few sauces. It is also Vegan, Vegetarian, and kid-approved. Try out Thai Peanut Noodles from my blog. I am using organic durum wheat spaghetti in this recipe. If you dont find them, you can also use linguine, Ramen Noodles, and Angel hair pasta for this recipe....
Oct 09, 2021, Updated Oct 24, 2021 Rice Kheer has to be the most common dessert that’s made in every Indian household, right along side sooji halwa. I grew up eating kheer on a regular basis. Mom made it for all festivities and also when we felt like having something sweet. Kheer was always the answer to those sweet cravings back then. But she always made the basic rice kheer....
I’ve never made a secret of my pancake obsession. Whether it’s thin crepes, pancake balls, pancake cakes, or these super fluffy Japanese-style gingerbread pancakes! These are thick, and I mean THICK, with a moist, fluffy interior and packed with warming gingerbread spices for delicious Christmas morning pancakes that’ll satisfy your gingerbread cookie cravings as a healthy-ish breakfast/brunch during the holidays! This thick pancake recipe lies somewhere between Japanese souffle pancakes and thick American pancakes....
To me as a Lebanese woman, baba ganoush is the father of all eggplant dips. I frequently make and enjoy several types of eggplant dips. These include Ajvar (eggplant and red pepper), Kashke bademjan (Persian kashke eggplant dip), Baigan Choka (a spicy eggplant dip), and Zaalouk (eggplant tomato dip). Still, it’s this healthy recipe for baba ganoush that I return to repeatedly. With just 6 simple ingredients and a low-effort method, this homemade baba ganoush recipe is something I happily whip up weekly....
There is no shortage of options for simple tomato-based sauces. Between my quick 20-minute pizza sauce and meaty spaghetti sauce, though, this classic, simple homemade marinara sauce is a must-try. Simmering canned (or fresh!) tomatoes with just a few simple, inexpensive pantry ingredients creates a bright, vibrant, rich, authentic marinara flavor that’s much better than store-bought jarred versions but with a super short ingredients list (and no additives or preservatives!...
Oct 17, 2021, Updated Oct 26, 2024 Festive season is the busiest time of the year for a lot of people. I know I am super busy with work and it’s also extremely busy in the kitchen with lots of events and parties lined up. While I love making extensive desserts from scratch like this kala jamun, sometimes I also like to keep things simple and fuss-free. And talking about easy desserts, it can’t get easier than this Instant Rabdi....
Dec 14, 2020, Updated May 07, 2023 They are also perfect for gifting to your friends and family. It’s the season for homemade cookies. I love baking cookies especially during this time of the year. I didn’t grow up baking cookies for Christmas or for that matter baking anything since we never had oven in our house in India. My memories of Christmas include decorating a small Christmas tree and waiting for Santa to give us gifts....
Aug 29, 2013, Updated May 07, 2023 Tutti Frutti are candied fruits which are often used in baked goodies like cakes and cookies. Tutti Frutti cakes are quite popular in India and I remember as a child it used to be my favorite cake. My parents often used to get it from the local bakery and I would munch on them happily. Oh and how can I forget the tutti frutti ice-cream....
