Jan 05, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Sometime back I read that on an average a person gains around 5 pounds of weight during the holiday season. I don’t know how accurate this is, but I can feel all my jeans and dresses getting tighter. Urghh 🙁 Seriously how easy it is to pile on rounds, if only it was that easy to lose them. I ate way too many desserts, like way too many!...
Apr 18, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Anyone who knows me knows that pepper particularly green pepper is my favorite vegetable. In India, we have a different name for peppers – it’s called capsicum. Funny how same thing has different names in different countries. Anyway so I have always been addicted to the aroma of bell peppers. I remember whenever I would find some veggie boring or plain, all mom had to do was add some pepper to it and bingo I would eat it happily....
Is it just me or is everything just better when it’s served in a bowl. Smoothie bowls are what started Alphafoodie, after all. However, a meal in a bowl definitely doesn’t have to be sweet – in fact, some of the best ones aren’t – buddha bowls, burrito bowls, veggie bowls, and now this brown rice bowl with BBQ jackfruit. In a similar way to my rainbow vegetarian bibimbap recipe, I’ve used a delicious combination of rainbow vegetables, a protein and a Clarence Court Old Cotswold Legbar egg * (for additional protein) as the topping for this donburi bowl....
Thanks to their dark meat, chicken drumsticks offer a richer flavor profile, stay moist, and are less prone to drying out. Plus, when cooked in an air fryer, you get the best of both worlds: crispy skin on the outside and tender, juicy meat inside. Better yet, the process of making them is super fast and easy with a quick 30-minute marinade and cooking at a higher temp to help the skin crisp up perfectly in just 20 minutes....
If you were as obsessed as I still am with overnight oats, then chances are you may have already eaten Bircher muesli – or as I like to call it, the original overnight oats. I have already posted several inspiring recipes like this strawberry cheesecake overnight oats and salted caramel overnight oats). Bircher/Swiss muesli classically combines oats with a liquid, grated apple, raisins, and nuts and leaves them to soak overnight for a hearty nutritional breakfast....
Cabbage peas stir fry is a staple at my home—quick and easy to make in under 15 minutes. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and a healthy side dish that pairs well with Indian flatbreads like roti, paratha, or naan, as well as basmati rice and dal fry. Other dry stir-fry veggies I often prepare at home include aloo methi, aloo gobi, and zucchini sabzi. Leftover cabbage peas sabzi often gets used as a delicious filling for wraps or sandwiches in my house....
Oct 27, 2023 These are flavored with crushed red chili flakes and cheddar cheese and you can either deep fry them or air fry them. These are highly addictive and require only a handful of ingredients. Word of caution though- you won’t be able to stop munching on these! I don’t ever remember a Diwali or Holi when mom didn’t make namak pare at home. These along with khurma, besan ladoo were a staple....
Nov 05, 2019, Updated Dec 13, 2020 Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) is tossed in a flavorful spicy sauce made with soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar! Tastes great with fried rice or hakka noodles. Indo-Chinese is a cuisine in itself and hugely popular back home in India. It’s the Indian version of Chinese and as you can imagine has lot of vegetarian options and lots of spices too. In fact it’s so popular that we have a Indo-Chinese restaurant here in Seattle too!...
Oct 06, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 Isn’t it amazing how the weather changes as soon as fall officially begins. This year we had a really hot summer here in Seattle, I mean I have lived here for 4 years now but this was definitely the hottest summer. At one point I really felt as if I was in Delhi and I told my husband that we need an air-conditioner....
Stuffed peppers with cream cheese might be the easiest, low-carb dish to put together and you can enjoy them hot or cold. Make them for a quick and easy snack that’s colorful and delicious at the same time. Stuffed mini peppers are a great option to prep in advance or serve as party food, on Game Day and more. Ingredients Mini Peppers: I suggest getting mini sweet peppers in a variety of colors, especially if you’re thinking about presentation!...
Oct 04, 2018, Updated Mar 04, 2019 At my home, mom made dahi aloo whenever we were bored of eating the same veggies. This was a great change to our usual meals and we really relished it. My COOKBOOK is about to release in less than a week! I can hardly believe it! It feels like yesterday when I signed the contract with the publishers. The next few months just flew by with testing recipes and photography....
Hamburger Helper is an American childhood classic “packaged meal” made with pasta and dehydrated “sauce” to combine with ground beef and liquid and transform into a hearty, one-dish, quick, and easy meal. However, as a packaged product, it’s also packed with additives and preservatives – which is where this homemade hamburger helper recipe comes in. With a combination of tender macaroni, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a cheesy, tomato-based sauce, this hamburger pasta dish is actually very similar to this hamburger casserole recipe but can be made in just one pot on the stovetop in a fraction of the time!...
Black beans are amazing on their own, but when you add a few simple ingredients, they really shine. I love making this easy Mexican black beans recipe – it’s my go-to side for Taco Night! It’s full of flavor, and the best part? It’s gluten-free and vegan-friendly so that everyone can enjoy it. And if you’re into black bean dishes, you’ve got to try my favorite black bean soup recipe – it’s spicy, hearty, and perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal....
I call these ‘Japanese style’ pancakes, as they are wonderfully thick and fluffy. However they are not quite ‘soufflé’ style pancakes. I struggled with the name of these for a while too because, a stack this tall surely has to be seen as a pancake ‘cake’?! So that’s what I’ve called it. Each pancake is so thick and fluffy that it is the perfect portion for one person. It’s worth noting that these fluffy homemade pancakes take a little bit more preparation than your normal crepe style pancakes....
This light and spicy fresh ginger tea is probably best known as a winter drink during cold and flu season. However, it is lovely at any time of the year and works as a morning pick-me-up or evening soother (it helps with digestion, too). It is incredibly simple to make using just a few cupboard essentials and ginger. Plus, there are many ways to boost the flavor and make this ginger tea recipe even more irresistible....
Since I learned how to can green beans at home, I’ve never been without a few jars to add extra greens to my dishes. It’s the perfect way to lock in their peak freshness and taste, as well as making them last infinitely longer than fresh or frozen. Pressure canning green beans may look intimidating, but it’s much easier than you might think! Video tutorial How to can green beans I prefer using the hot-pack Canning method for green beans, though you can use the raw-pack; both are described below....
Burgers are one of the highlights of the cookout and knowing how to grill the perfect burgers is an impressive skill to have. This fool-proof method will deliver juicy, tender patties that pair wonderfully with all the classic hamburger fixings. There’s no gatekeeping here – this method is so simple to follow and perfect for a grilling beginner. How to grill burgers Preheat the Grill: If using a charcoal grill, light the briquettes until covered in ash, and place the burger patties evenly on the grill, then cover with the cooking grate....
We’re no strangers to ginger juice on this blog. In fact, you may have already seen my recipes for Immunity Shots. Well, this post is taking things back to the basics: how to juice ginger (with and without a juicer). Ginger juice is strong, with a kick of flavor and heat that is very refreshing and adds a lot of character to a number of dishes and juices. Plus, I’ve even included methods on how to preserve and use the leftover ‘pulp’ from the juicing process....
Choux pastry (pronounced like ‘shoo’), also referred to as pâte à choux, is the basis of tons of delicious recipes. The dough itself is made up of just a few simple ingredients, including flour, butter, eggs, and water. The process consists of cooking the ingredients on the hob before beating in eggs until you achieve a smooth and shiny dough. Once you master this technique, then you are on your way to countless delicious pastries to impress friends and family: cream puffs, eclairs, savory choux buns, even a Parisienne gnocchi....
Last year I posted a simple DIY for date paste, and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to follow up with this homemade date syrup recipe. Date syrup (also referred to as Silan, date nectar, and date honey) is thick and caramel-like in color and makes for a wonderful white sugar alternative. While it’s less sweet than honey and maple syrup, date syrup has a kind of caramel-like flavor with hints of vanilla that adds that “something special” to a dish....
