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I recently enjoyed sharing some of my current favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, including this BBQ jackfruit burrito and vegetarian burrito bowl – both of which are delicious and served with a fresh, vibrant pico de gallo (tomato salsa). What Is Pico De Gallo (vs Salsa Fresca) Pico de gallo (translated to ‘Roosters beak’) is a type of fresh tomato salsa, supposedly named that way for the way people used to eat it by hand or possibly the bite of heat – but I’m not sure if anyone knows for sure....

Follow this Instant Pot brown rice recipe for perfectly cooked rice in less than 30 minutes. All you need is the right cooking time, method, and water-to-rice ratio. You’ll never have to worry about crunchy, gummy, burned, mushy, or otherwise lackluster brown rice again. Though I’ve already shared a method for my foolproof stovetop brown rice, cooking brown rice in an Instant Pot is even quicker, simpler, and requires even less fuss!...

Feb 17, 2018, Updated Mar 22, 2018 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 share/feature vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. My first opinion of Ethiopian food was not very good....

Aug 12, 2020 This Moong Dal Chaat is a healthy twist on the traditional chaat and is vegan and also oil-free! I am not sure what took me so long to share this recipe here. In fact I have hardly made it in my kitchen ever since I got married and moved to the US (which is almost 9 years now)! I grew up eating this Moong Dal Chaat pretty regularly for breakfast....

Apr 06, 2017, Updated Jul 26, 2018 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 share/feature vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! Raise your hands if you like thai flavors! Raise your hands if you like curry! Well if both your hands went up, then you need to try this recipe....

It’s almost fall season, and I enjoy making healthy soup recipes packed with veggies that require minimal prep and are simple to make. Today, I am sharing a Lemon coriander soup recipe. This soup is not just a treat for the taste buds; it also serves as a soothing remedy during winter or when we are feeling under the weather. If you all tend to eat the same old tomato soup, sweet corn soup, or veg clear soup, consider trying this one....

Jun 14, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 As someone who bakes so much, baking French Macarons to perfection is probably one of the most satisfying things for me personally. I remember the first time I tried macarons, I was really not sure how to go about it. I had already read so much about how difficult it is to bake these cookies and that had made me really nervous. But now after baking them a number of times, I can safely say that french macarons aren’t really that difficult to bake....

Apr 02, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 How easy it is to fall off the fitness bandwagon and how difficult is it to get back? If only it was the opposite sigh. Do you guys agree with me? I love to workout and it’s an integral part of my lifestyle. I have never been into lifting super heavy weights and all but I indulge in some form of physical activity at least 5 times week....

Nov 03, 2023 I can’t let go of Diwali without sharing a paan dessert with you guys. It has become more like a tradition here on the blog ever since the famous Paan Ladoo went viral 7 years ago. Since then, I have shared a paan dessert every Diwali from truffles, to mousse, and now kalakand. Ingredients Ricotta cheese: I recommend using whole milk ricotta cheese for this recipe. You can find ricotta cheese at every grocery store along with sour cream etc....

Dec 18, 2014, Updated Jun 17, 2024 To make these all you need to do is melt some white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate and then layer them in a pan and top with crushed peppermint candy. It’s that simple. The important thing here is to use a good quality chocolate because the taste of the bark depends totally on the type of chocolate you use. I would highly recommend using chocolate and not chocolate chips here....

I’ve already shared my version of a traditional Italian tomato bruschetta. Now I’m adding a cheesy twist for this mozzarella bruschetta inspired by a Caprese salad (aka Caprese bruschetta or bruschetta alla Caprese). This simple tomato basil mozzarella appetizer combines simple flavors for a dish that can be enjoyed raw or broiled for gooey melty cheese. I’m all about appreciating fresh, simple tomato dishes at the moment – especially as we come to the warmer months....

Apr 25, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Making lunch or dinner can be challenging. It’s hard to come up with options! I know I am a food blogger but even then I have those days when I have no clue what to cook for dinner. Sometimes you are just tired of eating the same old stuff and sometimes you just don’t have the energy to cook. On those days, it helps if you have pre-cooked rice or quinoa in the fridge....

Sep 26, 2022 I love making mocktails for my dinner parties especially during the festive time. Whether it’s Diwali, Thanksgiving or Christmas, the addition of a good mocktail really adds to the vibe of the party menu. Also, I feel it’s always a good idea to have a nice drink which can be enjoyed by everyone. Most of the time people who don’t drink have the option of soda or iced tea but why not make it a little fun and make a creative mocktail?...

Mar 13, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Happy Friday guys! So another week has come to and end, it’s crazy how time is flying. It’s mid March already and it will be Easter in no time. Sometimes I wish I had the power to stop time. If I did have that power I would totally stop the time because it’s running way too fast for me to catch up! Anyway it’s end of the week and by this time we all want to whip up something real quick for dinner, I mean elaborate dinners are reserved for weekends but on Friday, I am for sure looking for shortcuts!...

Having just shared this recipe for homemade dumpling wrappers, I, of course, had to follow up by making a large batch of one of my favorite kinds of vegan/ vegetarian dumplings – mushroom dumplings. These mushroom dumplings make for a great steamed dumpling, but you can also tweak the method to produce delicious crispy vegan potstickers (or gyoza) too! They’re also so much more cost-effective and fresh-tasting than takeout! It’s a win-win situation....

If you loved the quesadilla-adjacent viral tortilla hack (where I enthusiastically shared lists of global filling ideas, breakfast ideas, and even dessert wraps), get ready to fall in love with this classic chicken quesadilla recipe. These homemade quesadillas are made with common kitchen ingredients and pantry staples and are a family-favorite, crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality meal in under 25 minutes – perfect for busy and/or hectic weeknights. Best of all, these crispy homemade chicken quesadillas are so easy to make, either from scratch or with pre-cooked chicken (for an even faster, low-fuss meal), with just 10 ingredients, one pan, and plenty of options for customization....

This Spicy Tomato thokku recipe can be easily stored in the refrigerator for two weeks and without refrigeration for 3-4 days. My mother shared this recipe, and she learned this thakkali thokku recipe from her friend from Andhra Pradesh. She prepared it as a side dish for idli, rasam, and rice combination in my childhood days. Also, try my mom’s style Raw Green Tomato Chutney. How to Make Tomato Thokku on Stovetop Pan Dry roast methi (fenugreek) and mustard seeds for 2-3 minutes until methi seeds turn golden brown on medium-low flame....

Feb 09, 2018, Updated Apr 13, 2018 Panna Cotta is one of my favorite desserts but I don’t really eat it at restaurants. That’s because they almost always use gelatin and I am never comfortable with the idea of having gelatin in my food especially because I am a vegetarian. So, whenever I feel like having a panna cotta, I make it at home using agar agar. It gives great results each time....

If you’re looking for a tomato recipe that is juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, then you’ve found it with these Greek stuffed tomatoes (aka gemista/ yemista, which means “filled with”). During summer, I’ve taken full advantage of the bounty of flavor-packed ripe tomatoes with plenty of fresh dishes like heirloom tomato salad, Panzanella, and Caprese bruschetta. But now I want something a little cozier as the weather cools down....

Jan 18, 2017, Updated Feb 22, 2023 Also check out Instant Pot Mexican Rice! The satisfaction that you get after gorging on your favorite food cannot be described in words, isn’t it? Just the day before I went out to eat my favorite chaat (Indian street food) and had plate full of aloo tikki, golgappe, samosa chaat. Ahh, sheer bliss! No matter how much you make all this at home, the taste of chaat when you eat directly from the roadside carts in India is just something else....