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When It comes to my favorite breakfast recipes, I love something quick, nutritious, and versatile. That’s why I’m obsessed with avocado toast, overnight oats, acai bowls, and now healthy fruit and yogurt parfait cups! What Is Yogurt Parfait A yogurt parfait (also called a fruit parfait) is a popular American breakfast or dessert dish. It’s made by layering elements such as rich and creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, nuts, and liqueurs into a cup or jar (so you can see the layers), and top it off with sweet fruit and/or whipped cream....

I’m no stranger to pancakes – I’ve recently shared a recipe for Aebleskiver Danish Pancakes (Blueberry Mini Pancake Balls), have recipes for fluffy Japanese-style pancakes, and a pancake cake – and you may be surprised to hear this isn’t even my first spinach pancakes recipe – I also have these fluffy protein pancakes! This time, I am making spinach pancakes though – and all with just a blender and pan!...

I recently posted a whole ton of potato recipes – from Super Crispy Smashed Potatoes (With Herbs) to Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Even if you’re the kind of person who enjoys your ‘tatties with the skin on, at some point you’re going to be left with a counter full of peels. You could compost them or chuck them in a bag in the freezer to make vegetable stock OR, you could use them in a potato skin recipe to make your next favorite new snack – potato skin chips (aka the best baked potato chips ever!...

Store-bought breadcrumbs may be cheap, but they’re often lackluster, only come in certain sizes, and definitely aren’t ‘fresh’ (not to mention that most contain gluten and/or dairy). In comparison, when making homemade breadcrumbs, it’s easy to use the bread of your choice (i.e., gluten-free if needed, whole wheat bread, etc.) and process them to the size of your choice. The result is flavorful homemade breadcrumbs whenever needed. I’ll often buy a fresh loaf from my supermarket or local bakery – unfortunately, as there’s just one of me in the house that’s a lot of bread, so after I’ve used some for Creamy Mushroom Toast and mopped up dips like this Herby Labneh Dip with Roasted Tomatoes or Creamy Homemade Hummus – I always have leftovers....

If you want to enter the realm of vegan baking, then knowing how to make a chia egg is top of the priority list. This ingredient is perfect for a whole variety of dietary needs and free-from baking. This post takes you through what chia eggs are, the difference between chia and flaxseed eggs, how to make a chia egg, and of course, some recipe and usage suggestions. When it comes to choosing a vegan egg substitute, chia and flax seeds are both fantastic, interchangeable options....

With how much time I spend in my kitchen, you better believe I love an excellent time-saving hack. I’ve already shared methods for garlic paste, turmeric paste, and recently 2-minute almond milk cubes. Now it’s the turn to share how to make ginger paste – the perfect pre-prepped replacement for freshly minced ginger in all your recipes. Okay, yes, it’s not like preparing ginger for each recipe takes half an hour a pop – but having to peel ginger and mince this knobbly root isn’t my favorite task (especially multiple times a week!...

I think I may have discovered the best sugar-free dark chocolate (aka bittersweet chocolate/semisweet chocolate) you can make at home without going through the entire process of making chocolate from bean to bar! This healthy dark chocolate is sugar-free, raw, and naturally dairy-free. Plus, it uses just two ingredients (that are easy to source!) and a simple process, for this healthy vegan chocolate recipe. 100% cacao raw chocolate is the healthiest of all chocolate ingredients and is perfect for those who want to take advantage of chocolate health benefits without consuming a lot of sugar....

Brazil nuts have always been a Christmas nut for me because that’s the time of year I eat them the most. I’m not sure why I don’t utilise them more to be honest since they are delicious. The thing that I love about Brazil nuts is their texture. When you bite into a Brazil nut, it’s got a different texture to most other nuts/seeds. It’s almost like I’m more aware of the Brazil nut oil content and it has an almost buttery consistency – in the best way possible....

Rose flavor within Middle Eastern dishes and desserts is something I’ve grown up enjoying and have carried on loving throughout my time in London, too. While I’ve already shared a post on how to make rose water flavor, now it’s time to make a more concentrated (but just as simple) rose extract. This process takes a little bit of forethought as it requires a few days of ‘steeping,’ but other than that, the actual hands-on time is practically still in the single digits....

Homemade vanilla extract is so easy to make, and considering how expensive it can be at the grocery store, you’ll want to save this recipe for the future! Using either vodka or glycerin with some vanilla pods, this simple DIY vanilla extract can transform a recipe and make a great homemade gift around the holidays. How to make vanilla extract Prepare The Vanilla Pod: Using a sharp knife, slice down the center of each vanilla pod to split it....

Feb 07, 2024 If you are struggling to make good Idlis in your kitchen, then this Idli recipe might just be what you need. Enjoy hot idlis with sambar, coconut chutney and a side of filter coffee! Idlis in most south Indian homes are made using a wet grinder. I do not have a wet grinder so my recipe is adapted using a high speed blender. If you have a high speed blender in your kitchen (like a Vitamix or Blendtec) then that’s all that you need to grind the soaked rice and dal....

Aug 06, 2020 This jam is made in the Instant Pot and sweetened with maple syrup making it refined sugar free. Fruits are in abundance during this time of the year. We went to our farmers market last week and got lots of fresh fruits. The farmers market felt so different this year with all the safety rules but the produce was still amazing, like it usually is. We got lots of blueberries from a local farm and I used some to make this super simple Blueberry Chia Jam....

I have prepared all these dishes in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. The word “Curry” generally refers to a spicy gravy preparation—for example, Popular Restaurant-style Punjabi curries like Chana Masala, Dal Makhani, Paneer Makhani, Kadhi, or South Indian Kurma, Poriyal all of these can be made in the Instant Pot. Yup, there’s no need to order take-out Indian Food next time when you can make these simple homemade curry yourself....

Mar 11, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Chiffon cakes are light and spongy cakes which are made using eggs, oil, flour and sugar. In texture they are very similar to angel food cake however chiffon cakes have both the egg yolks and whites in them unlike angel food cake which only has the egg whites. I have always enjoyed eating these cakes because they are very light to eat and since spring is knocking on the door, what could be better than lemon chiffon cake....

Oct 20, 2016, Updated Dec 18, 2018 Mushroom Spinach Ricotta Crescent Ring – easy vegetarian appetizer for Holiday entertaining! This crescent ring feeds a crowd and is super easy to put together using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls! Holiday season has arrived sooner than expected. And with it’s arrival begins all the festivities which includes lots and lots of food. Isn’t it amazing how all festivities and traditions revolve around food. I know my mom would get super busy days before the actual family gatherings....

When it comes to mid-week meals, there’s no better device in your kitchen than the crockpot. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you can create an amazing dish like this crockpot steak and gravy. Plus, the low and slow cooking method turns tougher, cheaper cuts of steak into deliciously buttery morsels that are packed with flavor and bound to impress. Storage Before storing, allow the steak with gravy to cool completely....

I’m no stranger to making nut and seed butter at home with minimal ingredients and a simple process. In terms of seeds, I’ve already shared how to make homemade sunflower seed butter, hemp seed butter, and pumpkin seed butter, but now it’s time to learn how to make tahini (aka sesame seed butter)! This creamy condiment requires just ONE ingredient -with no added oils – and takes under 15 minutes to prepare from scratch....

Nov 30, 2018 The best part about this gourmet looking meal is that it comes together in one skillet and under 30 minutes! This post is sponsored by Circulon. All opinions expressed are my own. This is my favorite time of the year. Agreed, it’s super dark and gloomy here in Seattle but it’s just so festive everywhere and the good food makes it even better. I love having friends and family over for dinner this time of the year....

Mar 02, 2023 All my memories of holi start with me making gujiya with mom. It’s such a core memory that I can’t think of anything else when it comes to Holi. We would sit a few days before holi and make so many gujiyas, probably 100 and would serve them to anyone who visited us during Holi. It was such a fun activity and while I don’t have the fortune of doing that anymore with my mom, I still always make gujiya for Holi....

Sep 24, 2021 I always have a block of paneer lying in my refrigerator. It comes in handy on those busy days when I have too much going on and have less than 30 minutes to make dinner. Paneer is something which needs no cooking, so most of the dishes involving it come together pretty quickly. Paneer is a versatile ingredient and I love to experiment with it. I am sure you guys know that already considering the amount of paneer recipes I have shared on the blog from paneer lasagna to smoked tandoori paneer sandwich to schezwan paneer momos....