Jan 31, 2019, Updated Jan 10, 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 shares/features vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! Soups are one thing I am most drawn to during winters. In fact, you can give me soup for dinner every day of the week and I would not complain....
It’s strawberry season, we went for strawberry picking at Watsonville, CA, and got a few pounds of fresh red and juicy strawberries. I froze some berries for later use in making smoothies and used up the remaining to make this easy, freezer-friendly homemade strawberry jam. This jam is made without any preservatives or pectin. So the addition of lime juice is very important to prevent bacterial growth. Because we’re not canning the strawberry jam and just keeping it in the fridge, it is good for around 2-3 weeks – but honestly, it doesn’t last more than 2-3 days at our home....
Oct 08, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Warm and comforting, this Vegetarian Red Lentil Chili is all that you need to beat the cold! So just few days back I posted how sunny it is here, well spoke too soon! It’s been raining non-stop and I haven’t seen the sun in 2 days now. Such dark, rainy and cold weather calls for comforting meal. For me comforting meal is one which can be cooked in a single pot, is wholesome and can me made easily with simple ingredients....
Mar 21, 2017, Updated Apr 24, 2020 Grey and rainy weather can get to you sometimes. One would imagine that after living in a place where it rains 8 out of 12 months, you would get used to it and yes it’s true that you do get used to it but once in a while it annoys the hell out of you. This especially happens when you are back from a very sunny place....
I love to snack, and my perfect snack options would be quick, healthy, and mess-free, so they’re easy to grab whenever needed. These no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, and protein-packed balls fit the bill—the recipe is super quick and simple to make, and the balls are the perfect grab-and-go snack. The combination of sweet dates, almonds, and cacao makes this high-protein snack taste like a dessert. What I love most about these healthy snacks is that you can meal-prep them and keep them in the fridge so they are ready when you want one....
Satisfy your sweet tooth without worrying about what’s inside with these easy homemade Twix bars – you’d never guess these simple ingredients would make something so delicious! With a date caramel, light almond flour shortbread base, and crisp chocolate coating, you’ll never go back to the original after you’ve tried these. Watch how to make it How to make peanut butter Twix bars Make The Shortbread Base: In a bowl, combine the almond flour, honey, cornstarch, coconut oil, and vanilla and mix until they form a thick texture....
Jan 16, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Are you still sticking to your New Year’s resolution of eating healthy? I never made one in the first place but I try to eat healthy most of time, especially during the weekdays. Weekends is a different story of course. Anyway so in case you are swaying away from your resolution, this salad will put you right back on track. Loaded with protein, veggies, greens and nuts this salad is not only filling but also quite delicious [that is if you like quinoa!...
There’s nothing quite like a healthy salad! This yummy Trini dish has all the incredible Caribbean flavors in one bowl. It’s so easy to make, too, with just a few simple ingredients! What is Salted Cod Salad (Buljol)? This Salted Cod Salad (Buljol) recipe is healthy, great for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, and is easily adaptable. Buljol is a traditional breakfast dish from Trinidad and Tobago. It’s a combination of vegetables and cooked salt cod....
Sep 21, 2019 This popular Indian street food is one of my favorite ways to enjoy samosa! Indian street food! Can there ever be anything better? If you would ask me, I would say no. I can be biased and I would accept that but in my opinion there’s nothing better than Indian street food. All the tikki, chaat, samosa, the list is endless! I can’t wait to go back home this year and indulge in all the deliciousness!...
Feb 18, 2020, Updated Oct 24, 2020 This stir-fry pairs well with dal and roti. I don’t cook arbi as often as I would like to. I think the reason behind that is that I can find arbi only at Indian stores and usually I don’t buy vegetables from there and hence arbi doesn’t make an appearance in my kitchen regularly. Arbi for those who don’t know is the Hindi name for taro root....
Guacamole may be a super simple dish, made up of just a few ingredients – but they can definitely be bad or good. In fact, in the last few years, a whole slew of store-bought guacamole has arrived in stores with a whole variety of flavor combinations and spices. Traditional authentic guacamole is actually made up of just a few fresh ingredients, though, and this is the best guacamole recipe I’ve ever had....
Feb 15, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Happy Monday! How was your Valentine’s Day weekend? Did anything special? Baked something? I hope you guys did bake something from my blog. I baked so much before for my blog that I actually didn’t bake anything on the 14th! That’s what always happens with me and I know all my blogger friends would understand this. We always have to prepare in advance and by the time the actual occasion is there, you are like I am done with this!...
Aug 04, 2020 These deep fried bread pair well with dishes like chana masala or aloo matar. So when I shared this aloo rasedar recipe 2 weeks back, I received so many messages and emails asking me to share the recipe of the green puris that were there in the picture. I finally got around writing down the recipe for these green puris and I am excited to share the recipe with you guys today....
Finding simple but delicious and nutritious meals the entire family will love can be a struggle. Still, stuffed vegetables have always gotten the green light from my family and many others. I’ve already shared recipes for Greek vegetarian stuffed peppers, stuffed Swiss chard rolls, cabbage rolls, and Italian stuffed zucchini boats. But now it’s the turn of these classic peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice. Easy stuffed bell peppers have been a family favorite across the globe for decades, and it’s no surprise....
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is also known as German cucumber salad, made with sour cream, vinegar, and fresh dill. This Classic Summer Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or picnics and can be assembled in a few minutes. We make this salad almost weekly at home, and sometimes I replace sour cream with plain greek yogurt, making it a low-calorie salad, and it’s great for weight loss....
With the best cakes, you can get a lot out of a little and this homemade pineapple upside down cake delivers a beautiful dessert that tastes as good as it looks. With a simple recipe and fresh ingredients, you can create a soft, delicious cake that’s perfect any time of the year. If you’re a beginner baker, this classic pineapple upside-down cake is a great place to start. It’s all baked in one tin and requires just a simple vanilla sponge, chopped fruit, and brown sugar to mix to create a real showstopper....
I thought I was obsessed with blueberry baked oatmeal and the thick, chewy, sliceable texture. Then I tried this new method for blended baked oatmeal, and now I’m hooked. This chocolate chip baked oatmeal contains all the classic ingredients of baked oatmeal but blends the oats into a fine oat flour for a more cake-like texture. The results are a healthy breakfast that tastes more like dessert! This method of making blended baked oats is currently going viral on TikTok, just like the recent baked feta pasta, tortilla trend, and Dalgona latte....
Feb 01, 2020, Updated May 07, 2023 These crispy cookies are free of refined sugar and also vegan. If you are looking to bake simple homemade cookies to go with your chai, then you have come to just the right place. These Almond Jaggery Cookies are made with basic pantry essentials and couldn’t be easier to make. All you need is 10 minutes of prep time to get the dough done, then rest the dough for 10-15 minutes and then bake....
What is Zarda? Zarda is a popular dessert made from aromatic long grain basmati rice, ghee, spices, sugar, saffron, and nuts in India and Pakistan. Generally served as an after-meal dessert for special occasions such as weddings, festivals, etc. This sweet rice dish is known by two names: Zarda pulao in Urdu, which means “yellow rice,” and Meethe Chawal in Hindi, which means “sweet rice”. Also known as Kesari meethe chawal, Kashmiri meethe chawal, and Zarda rice....
How to Make Zucchini Thalipettu Making the Dough Add rice flour, shredded zucchini, chopped onions, coriander leaves, curry leaves, green chilies, crushed roasted peanuts, cumin seeds, and salt in a large bowl. Squeeze and mix well with your hand until the zucchini and the onions release all the moisture. Slowly, add the water little by little and start mixing it with your hand and knead to a smooth and soft dough....
