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Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or eating low-carb, cauliflower is an amazingly versatile ingredient. From cauliflower rice and cauliflower pizza bases to baked cauliflower steak. Now, here are some meat-free buffalo cauliflower wings – using a homemade quick buffalo-style sauce. These vegan cauliflower wings are spicy, savory, crispy yet tender. They are also baked, not fried, for a light and healthy(-ish) replacement to your regular ‘wings’. You can easily eat double the amount of these hot cauliflower wings for a fraction of the calories....

Mar 07, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 This is the easiest frosting I have ever made. You don’t need to wait for the butter to get to room temperature, just melt the butter and chocolate and add sugar and you are done. It is that easy and tastes great. I used semi-sweet chocolate here but for a more chocolaty flavor use bittersweet chocolate. The frosting will go well with these chocolate cupcakes or any other cupcake/cake for that matter....

Apr 21, 2020 This easy naan recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and results in soft naan which can be enjoyed with creamy curries or just on its own. Yeast has been hard to score these days. Isn’t it? I couldn’t find it at grocery stores and the one I had in my fridge had expired. I tried making bread the other day with my expired yeast and it turned out to be a big disaster....

Roasting parsnips is the easiest way to prepare this delicious carrot-shaped veggie – with some fresh seasonings and olive oil, you get wonderfully crispy outsides and fluffy, tender insides. When perfectly cooked, you’ll have caramelized roast parsnips that deserve to take center stage at potlucks, family dinners, or as part of your holiday dinners. Watch the video tutorial How to roast parsnips in the oven Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400ºF/200ºC....

Nothing says comforting family favorite quite like a perfectly whole roasted chicken. My no-fail recipe gives deliciously tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken and perfectly crispy skin. It is cheaper to make than grocery store rotisserie chicken and even the leftovers are simply delicious. Ingredients Chicken: Use a whole, clean, skin-on chicken. Mine was 4.4lb (2kg), the perfect size for a family of 4 (or 1-2 with leftovers). Butter: Use butter for rich flavor....

If you’ve spent much time on my blog, then you’ll know that I am “dip” obsessed: spiced carrot dip, kashke bademjan (Persian eggplant dip), and Ajvar (eggplant red pepper dip) are just a few of the many dips already on Alphafoodie. And what do all dips need? Something to serve them with, of course, like these gluten-free crackers (aka lentil crackers/lentil chips). These homemade lentil chips are made up of just 3 base ingredients and the herbs/spices of your choice (lots of options mentioned below!...

Idli Milagai Podi Ingredients Here is the list of ingredients required to make a gun powder recipe (idli podi). Lentils: Traditionally combination of two lentils, i.e., chana dal and split white urad dal, are used. Sesame Seeds: I have used white sesame seeds. It’s easily available in Indian grocery stores. Dry Red Chilies: I have used byadagi red chilies. Byadagi dry red chilies are usually less spicy and give a nice red color to the podi....

Aug 10, 2014, Updated Apr 26, 2018 I don’t know about you but I love candied nuts, these little treats are so addictive and so delicious that it’s hard to keep your hands off them. Whenever we go to farmer’s market I see these little shops selling delicious looking candied nuts. There are walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts, hazelnuts etc. and they all come in so many flavors. Even if I want to buy some I end up buying nothing, simply because I get so confused with so many flavors that I finally just let it be....

How long to bake chicken breast Cooking chicken breast is all about finding the right temperature and time. Too high can overcook it, while too low might leave it underdone. I recommend 425ºF/220ºC (or 400ºF/200ºC fan-assisted) for perfectly cooked chicken. The cooking time varies based on the type of chicken (skin-on, bone-in, or boneless and skinless), as well as its thickness and size. Here’s a simple guide: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts:...

If you love herbal teas like mint tea and ginger tea, learning how to make chamomile tea is a must. Known for its calming nature, this simple homemade chamomile tea recipe (manzanilla tea) can be made as a soothing, warming brew or refreshing iced tea, with several flavor add-ins to choose from. What Is Chamomile Tea? Chamomile tea (also called manzanilla tea/tea de manzanilla or camomile tea) is a type of simple, caffeine-free herbal tea....

I’ve never made a secret of the fact that I sometimes struggle to remember to hydrate enough with water. However, pop a glass of lemonade (or pineapple lemonade), strawberry limeade, or peach iced tea – and I’ll happily sip on it all day. This peach iced tea recipe is super simple to make and is the perfect addition to your summer beverage list for days when you need something sweet and refreshing!...

Lemonade is a refreshing summer favorite, but I’ll admit I’ll take any excuse to enjoy it year-round. I’ve already shared recipes for Lebanese mint lemonade, Brazilian creamy lemonade, and ginger lemonade (alongside several other lemonade recipes including a classic lemonade, of course). Now it’s the turn of this sweet and fruity peach lemonade recipe. With just three ingredients plus water, this fresh peach lemonade is an incredibly simple yet surprisingly flavorful thirst-quenching summer drink with a fruity twist....

Pomegranate molasses is a naturally sweet & sour pomegranate reduction sauce used in Middle Eastern, African and Persian cuisine (and possibly others!) and something I’ve grown up enjoying a lot of in Lebanon. It’s also incredibly simple to make at home and add to a variety of dishes. Traditionally, the recipe is made up of pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice. However, I’ve decided to keep this recipe sugar free as I like the sweet and sour notes already present in the pomegranate flavors....

If you’re a coconut fan, you’ll absolutely love this coconut bake! First of all, it’s super simple to make – you don’t need any special equipment. Secondly, it only has a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen: flour, coconut & coconut milk, yeast, butter, and a bit of sugar, and some spices. I also provide options to make it vegan! What I really love the most, is that this delicious coconut bread is light and soft; great for breakfast, dinner, or a snack....

When you think of Indian chickpea recipes, Chana masala often steals the spotlight. However, our Instant Pot Chickpea curry with coconut milk is a great option for a quick and easy dinner. Perfect for hectic weeknights with little meal prep. It is made by cooking chickpeas in a flavorful, rich sauce of coconut milk, spices, and herbs. You can easily customize it by adding hearty vegetables or a protein of your choice....

Oct 24, 2017, Updated Nov 15, 2022 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! I am loving my evening walks these days. Yeah evening because morning is just not happening. Everyday I try to get up early and go for a run or do some workout, but it’s just not happening....

What is Navratan Korma? Navrathan means nine gems. Korma, alternatively known as “kurma,” “khorma,” or “qorma,” is a dish originating from Central Asian culinary traditions. You might see a few variations in the nine items used by restaurants or other recipes for navratan korma curry on the internet. Still, I usually stick to Carrots, Potatoes, Beans, Green Peas, Cauliflower, Pineapple, Raisins, Cashews, and Paneer. Today, I am sharing the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and stovetop Pot Method for making this vegetable korma....

These soups contain a plethora of healthy ingredients: legumes, lentils, veggies, cheese, and spices, they are filling and try to reduce calories that you consume in a day. If you looking for warm and comforting soups to make for your dinner, you’ll love these Instant Pot Soup Recipes. Soups are one of my favorite thing to cook in my pressure cooker, along with curries, pasta, rice, or lentils. Perfect for weeknight meals!...

If you’re looking for the ultimate simple salad to enjoy this summer, then give this Italian heirloom tomato salad a try! In many ways, tomatoes are a strong foundation of Italian cuisine; including in pizza (like this Neapolitan), pasta (pasta alla norma and lasagna), soup, and salads like Caprese salad (or burrata Caprese) or in this, even simpler, marinated Italian tomato salad (aka Insalata di pomodori). Italians certainly know how to make the most of this ingredient!...

Jul 16, 2019 Mushrooms are coated with a almond milk yogurt based marinade and then roasted in the oven until cooked and little charred. I have been cooking with mushrooms a lot lately. The reason is that my in-laws are here and I have some company in my mushroom fan club! Yes, finally! Sarvesh hates mushrooms so I never get a chance to cook with them as much I would like to....