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Having already shared recipes for authentic taco seasoning, garam masala, falafel spice, shawarma seasoning, and Italian seasoning (among others) – I’m on a homemade seasoning roll. This means it’s the perfect time to share this Mexican seasoning (aka an all-purpose Mexican spice blend). With just 11 ingredients and a couple of minutes of your time, you can make enough Mexican spice for months to come! Plus, it’s super versatile and can be used for tons of recipes, including a Mexican taco seasoning....

This rainbow salad recipe combines different colors and textures, from the fresh vegetables to the creamy feta cheese and the tangy olives. It’s packed with classic, summery Greek flavors but you can enjoy it year-round. Best of all, it’s a super quick and easy recipe—just chop and mix. Enjoy this traditional Greek salad as an appetizer, side, or main, alongside gyro, meat, or fish, or as part of a mezze platter with tzatziki and warm Greek pita bread!...

For street chaat lovers, tomato slice chat is a very popular chat in Bangalore [Karnataka]. Here, you’ll find some unusual chaats popular in Karnataka but unknown to many outside. Other popular chaats that you can find in a bhelpuri Gadi /stall on every street corner are pani puri, masala puri, nippat masala, boti masala, bele masala, pineapple masala, cucumber chaat, sev puri. All these are very easy to make, healthy, and satisfy your cravings....

Simple syrups are surprisingly easy to make and super versatile. They can be made with the sugar of your choice and cost far less than most commercial versions. This is why I shared this basic simple syrup, lavender syrup, and a coffee-flavored syrup. Now it’s time to share how to make vanilla syrup for coffee! This vanilla simple syrup infuses real vanilla bean for the best flavor and beautiful floating vanilla seeds....

Air fryers have become a kitchen necessity, revolutionizing the way we prepare our favorite fried dishes. It is understandable why they have become so well-liked, given their capacity to cook food to perfect crispiness without using toxic oils. As a result, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite vegetarian snacks and side dishes. You’re probably asking how to anticipate the same taste from the dishes without adding oil....

Apr 01, 2016, Updated Jul 28, 2019 Of late, we have been on a major Italian food kick! I have always liked Italian good, it’s actually one of the first cuisines that I tried outside my (Indian!) food of course. But the Italian that we get in India is very Indian-ized I should say, just like everything else. You have Chinese food made the Indian way and Italian is no different....

Nov 02, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Stuffed mushrooms with a creamy and cheesy vegetarian filling . These are easy to make, high on flavors and an excellent appetizer to serve at any party. Try these Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms for Thanksgiving or just about any gathering, they are sure to be a crowd pleaser. They are stuffed with all yummy things and the most delicious Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese!...

Jan 17, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 The best part about baking at home is that one can come up with healthier versions of things which aren’t that healthy when purchased from the market. For example the buns which we buy from the grocery store are made using all purpose flour but when you bake at home you have the option to make them healthier. I have been thinking of making whole wheat buns for some time now and I finally got around making them....

I’ve already shared a simple recipe for a lemon herb tahini sauce with yogurt, but now it’s the turn of this even simpler (and dairy-free/vegan!) lemon tahini sauce. It is perfect for drizzling over authentic falafel. And if falafels aren’t to your liking, this moreish Middle Eastern/Mediterranean sauce goes well with grilled kofta kebabs, or authentic shish tawook, or can be enjoyed with pita bread, and roasted veggies, too! Honestly, I love tahini....

Jul 27, 2015, Updated Aug 03, 2018 Whatever I know is through books and internet but what I can tell you is that this recipe of Afghani Pulao was delicious and I am so happy to be sharing it with you guys! I love Afghan cuisine, it’s one my absolute favorites and one of the most popular recipe on the blog happens to be Afghan too. This is my humble attempt at making the very famous Afghani Kabuli Palaw/Pulao....

If you live outside of the US, your first question might be – what’s a Philly cheesesteak? And bar the ingredients in its name, what’s ON a Philly cheesesteak? I’m here to demystify this delicious feat of American cooking, one that came from a pair of brothers running a hot dog stand in its namesake city – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philly cheesesteak sandwich is believed to have been invented in the 1930s when chopped steak and onions were put inside an Italian roll....

On my blog, there is a variety of drinks ranging from all-natural plant-based milks, golden milk, magic color-changing lemonade, and now this completely plant-based version of “Bantha Milk.” However, rather than coming from a Star Wars galaxy creature or the Disney theme parks, this Galaxy’s Edge Blue Milk can be made at home with all-natural ingredients – with a sweet coconut milk result. It’s also a great treat for kids who love bright-colored foods....

Aug 05, 2014, Updated Nov 19, 2019 This recipe is super simple, there’s nothing remotely fancy about it. Chopped cabbage and frozen peas are stir fried with onion and some basic Indian spices. This is comfort food for me and I like to eat it with a simple roti (whole wheat bread). I chopped the cabbage finely but usually people chop it lengthwise so you can do either way. Also I used frozen peas because that’s what is available here....

Coming across this easy caramel ice cream was a bit of a happy (and delicious) accident. While recipe testing for a simple no-churn vanilla ice cream (recipe coming soon), I tested out a variety of different sweetener options. Who knew that by adding unrefined cane sugar, the results would be a perfectly toffee-colored, caramel-tasting, rich, and creamy ice cream. At first, I thought about just adding a note to the vanilla ice cream post, but then I realized that this delicious caramel ice cream deserves a post of its very own....

Jun 13, 2019 Topped with balsamic vinaigrette, it has quickly become my go to salad this cherry season! Come summer and I am all for light and fresh salads. Since fruits are in abundance during the summer months, I like to include them in my salads too. Berries, mangoes, apples, they are great in salads. But have you tried a salad with cherries in it? I made this Cherry Quinoa and Chickpea Salad one day because I had a lot of cherries on hand....

I’m a tad avocado obsessed, and I’m happy to admit it. Alongside devouring the classic avocado on toast, I’ve shared recipes for chocolate avocado mousse, avocado ice-cream, and eve How To Make Avocado Oil. Now it’s the turn of this creamy avocado pasta. I’ve recently shared several pasta recipes, including the viral TikTok baked feta pasta with tomatoes, Easy Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta, and Simple Roasted Red Pepper Pasta – all delicious and hearty....

You can even cook air fryer cod from frozen. Plus, this method even works for other white fish (!), and takes just a fraction of the time it would when baking them. This method requires practically no effort and a handful of ingredients. The air-fried cod will pair with practically any carb and veggies for a fuss-free meal. Just season the cod fillets and add some butter and lemon slices....

Jun 08, 2022 Whenever I go to New York, I make sure to get my fix of kathi rolls at Kati Roll Company. I love their aloo rolls and chana rolls and we always end up eating one each. I definitely miss those rolls here and so when the cravings for those chana rolls struck, I made these easy chana kathi rolls. I took a lot of shortcuts because I was going for an easy route here but in spite of that these turned out so good....

Lentils are an inexpensive, protein-dense, and highly nutritious addition to meat-free meals and can make for delicious and nutritious dishes with just a handful of ingredients, just like green lentil soup, lentil tabbouleh, lentil and mushroom “meatballs”, and this easy red lentil dal recipe with a tempering (tarka dal)! It’s healthy, tasty, and sure to impress the entire family! What is Red Lentil Dal? Dal (also referred to as dhal, dahl, daal, and more; used interchangeably) is a way to refer to both the pulse itself and this Indian lentil dish made with them (an Indian lentil stew/soup dish made with lentils)....

Dec 22, 2021, Updated May 07, 2023 I am not a big fan of fruit cakes in general but somehow that changes around the holidays! I love making fruit cake and all other festive treats around the holidays. This eggless date walnut cake is another favorite of mine which I often make for Christmas and gift to my friends and neighbors here. It’s an easy cake to make and ticks all the boxes which I associate with a nice, rich fruit cake for the season....