This Nutella inspired fudge is my take on the very popular vegan peanut butter fudge, because why should peanut butter have all the fun? By combining hazelnut butter and cacao powder, you get a rich and creamy hazelnut chocolate fudge that is ridiculously moreish. However, with a recipe that uses just one bowl, 4 ingredients, and is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and even refined sugar-free – it’s definitely a hit in this apartment!...
Crockpot shredded chicken and Instant Pot chicken breasts are some of my favorite ways to prepare chicken breast for slicing and shredding into an almost endless variety of dishes. However, for those who own neither, learning how to boil chicken breasts on the stovetop is practically a must-know kitchen basic. With just a handful of pantry basics and a heavy-based saucepan, you can pull together this boiled chicken breast recipe in just 6 simple, fuss-free steps....
Over the past few years, I’ve found myself turning more towards dairy-free milk options, particularly integrating options like homemade almond milk and oat milk into my day-to-day routine. I love to make it at home to avoid the extra added gums and stabilizers in most store-bought options (unless you want to pay a premium!). However, I’m definitely not the most organized and I run out at the most inconvenient times when I don’t have the time to make more from scratch OR pop to the shops....
When you hear the words ‘molecular gastronomy’, you probably think of smoke machines, ‘foams,’ gels, and other tricky and complicated sounding techniques. Now I can’t say much for those but what I do know is that ANYONE can make these easy balsamic pearls (aka balsamic caviar) at home with just a few simple ingredients and a super simple method! These sweet and sour pearls are filled with concentrated balsamic vinegar flavor – unlike when you just drizzle the vinegar over a dish there’s no ‘watering down’ this balsamic....
Did you know that it’s possible to make homemade coconut oil? Not only that, but you can make it in a variety of ways – from regular coconut oil to virgin coconut oil, using a heated method or cold-processed. I know some might be wondering why even try this DIY but I love learning how to make any kitchen staples. Plus, I like knowing what goes into the items I consume – no unnecessary chemicals, additives, preservatives, etc....
Making freshly squeezed orange juice may take a little more effort than picking up a juice box from a store, but the difference in the quality of flavor and freshness is incomparable. Fresh orange juice is fruity and sweet – so much sweeter than any ‘from concentrate’ OJ in stores and with no added sugars or anything ‘nasty.’ More than that, when making orange juice at home, you can choose if you want orange juice with pulp or without....
Remember how your elders at home always emphasized that Breakfast is “the Most Important Meal of the day”. Breakfast provides both your body and brain with essential fuel after an overnight fast & it kickstarts your metabolism. The word “breakfast” literally means “to break fast” from the night before. What is a traditional Breakfast in India? In India, each region and culture has its distinctive breakfast. North India: Nothing compares to a hearty North Indian breakfast....
Jan 24, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 Happy Saturday everyone! What are you plans for the weekend? Doing something exciting? Back home in India, it’s actually Republic Day weekend and if I was there I would be looking forward to watch the parade on TV and oh and if you guys aren’t already aware, US President is our chief guest this Republic Day! Dad was telling me it’s pretty crazy in Delhi right now with the security and everything....
Feb 21, 2019 While I can’t promise that this post answers all the questions, I hope this will be of some help if you are new to it. I have structured this post by answering questions which I most commonly get. But before I answer those, there has to be some introduction to the Instant Pot, right? Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here....
Ghee rice is a very popular South Indian recipe. This aromatic rice is mildly flavored, and you can prepare it with just a few handfuls of ingredients. In Karnataka, this dish is served during breakfast and at lunchtime in Restaurants. Also served at most weddings and other parties. This rice dish is also popular in Kerala and known as Neychoru/Nei choru. Often in Malayali mess it is served with kurma or stew....
Apr 18, 2019, Updated Jun 01, 2021 This one pot sauce is versatile and can be paired with your choice of veggies, chickpeas, tofu for a creamy curry. Serve over rice or with naan for a delicious meal! 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!...
Feb 18, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Oh my god, the unimaginable has happened, I am sharing a mushroom recipe on my blog! gasp Now you must be wondering what’s the big deal in sharing a mushroom recipe? Well it does become a big deal if your husband refuses to eat it and you still manage to make it and share on your blog. And I couldn’t have chosen a better mushroom recipe to start with, Kadai Mushroom, which is mushroom cooked with bell peppers (capsium), onion, tomatoes & yes spices [you knew that was coming, didn’t you?...
Koshimbir is a Maharashtrian term for salad. This salad is also known as kakdi chi koshimbir and khamang kakdi. It is a perfect dish for hot summers as it is very refreshing and cooling and can be made in a few minutes. It’s effortless to make this Indian cucumber peanut salad recipe. All you need is cucumber, peanuts, coriander, fresh coconut, lime juice, and a few ingredients for tempering. Peanuts give a nice crunch to the dish and help with the extra protein intake....
Mar 15, 2016, Updated May 07, 2023 Lemon Bundt Cake drizzled with an easy Chocolate Glaze and topped with M&M’s® Easter Sundae is a great dessert for your Easter table! What do you guys think about the daylight savings? Annoying? Required? I absolutely hate losing an hour in the spring but obviously love the extra hour we get back later in the year. The thing is that I do not understand this whole concept of day light savings....
I’m no stranger to alternative pizza crusts – on my blog, I already have a Sweet Potato Crust Rainbow Pizza and Butternut Squash Pizza. In fact, it was only recently that I finally posted my recipe for a traditional Homemade Neapolitan pizza (Marinara style). Instead, using alternative pizza bases is a favorite of mine for adding extra nutrition and flavor to a family favorite. Not only does this recipe contain a gluten-free pizza crust, but it can also easily be a keto cauliflower pizza option – choose low-carb toppings, and you’re good to go!...
Jun 01, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 One of the things which stops me from going vegan is yogurt (well the cheese and butter too!! but for now let’s talk about yogurt). I grew up eating a lot of yogurt and that’s given since it’s used extensively in Indian cuisine. And if not in a recipe, we eat yogurt in some way or the other every day. For example, no lunch at my home in India is complete without a side of raita....
Meatloaf is a classic American dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare, hearty, and wonderfully satisfying. Unfortunately, thanks to one too many mediocre recipes (no one likes a dry, gritty, or flavorless dish!), it’s a bit of a “you either love it or hate it” dish. However, when you follow the correct (fuss-free) technique, you’ll discover a homemade meatloaf you’ll want to return to time and time again. With just a few top tips and tricks, you can produce a dependable, perfectly spiced meatloaf slathered in a ketchup-based glaze that’s tender, juicy, and packed with flavor every single time – like a delicious shareable meatball....
Jun 08, 2022 I have often talked about how important chutneys are in Indian cuisine. I grew up with having some sort of chutney on our lunch table everyday. The kind of chutney that was there on our table varied from season to season. There was raw mango chutney in summers, amla (Indian gooseberry) chutney in winters but it was always there. The most common chutney we ate was of course the cilantro chutney....
I love rice paper spring rolls for any meal or snack. With just a handful of veg and some noodles or grains, you can create a beautiful, delicious, plant-based, savory vegan meal. Alternatively, when using tasty coconut sticky rice with fresh fruits, they are the perfect dessert. Traditionally, Vietnamese rice paper rolls have pork and/or prawns within them alongside rice noodles, herbs, and various vegetables. These rice paper rolls are completely meat-free though, vegan, gluten-free, and a super plant-dense meal!...
Jan 29, 2023 It was not often that we ate outside when I was a kid growing up in India. Dining out was reserved for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. And even when we did dine out, more often than not, we ate India. So ironic that we of course ate Indian all the time at home but also ate the same when eating outside. Other cuisines were really not popular back then in India as they are now....
