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Recently, I’ve shared a lot of simple chopped salads like an easy Greek salad, beet and carrot, and red cabbage salad. Now, it’s time for something a little heartier with what I can only dub as the BEST quinoa salad I’ve ever tried. This quinoa chickpea salad is bright and colorful and tastes even better than it looks! This quinoa salad recipe combines lightly chewy quinoa, hearty chickpeas, several rainbow vegetables (including cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, and avocado) tossed in a zingy lemon-garlic dressing....

I’ve already posted a recipe for fudgy no-bake brownies and gluten-free brownies. However, for those wanting truly indulgent, gooey brownies – then this fudgy brownie recipe is for you. These homemade brownies are fudgy and dense in the middle and drizzled with melted chocolate and flaky salt. Even better, this recipe uses just one bowl, and you probably already have nearly all of the ingredients in your kitchen. Plus, this recipe takes just minutes to prepare before moving to the oven to bake....

If you’re a fan of vegan stuffed cabbage rolls (or even not), then you have to try this stuffed Swiss chard recipe. Stuffed with a herby tomato and rice filling, these large rainbow Swiss chard leaves make for a wonderfully nutritious appetizer, lunch, or dinner. While I kept the fillings simple, these chard rolls can also be customized. Just like any vegan cabbage rolls – you can easily add/swap your veggies, grain, and protein of choice into this recipe (i....

I grew up eating Indo-Chinese Fried Rice in India. The authentic fried rice recipe is prepared with cooked or leftover rice. It used to be one of my favorites, and I frequently prepared lunchboxes back in India when I was working. It is easy to prepare and loaded with veggies. I have shared Paneer Fried Rice, Burnt Garlic Fried Rice, and Hawaiian Style Pineapple Fried Rice on my blog using leftover rice, and it is perfect for packing for kids’ lunchboxes....

Sep 05, 2017, Updated May 07, 2023 Hey guys, hope you all had a wonderful long weekend. We didn’t really go out anywhere but did a lot of cleaning. It felt like we threw away half of our house stuff, ? just kidding but it definitely felt like that! Anyway today I am excited to share the first pumpkin recipe of the season with you guys! Of course the first recipe that I post in September always involve pumpkins....

Are you trying to find a dish that is both quick and healthy? Count us in. We understand that maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging when you are always surrounded by easy-to-grab junk food. But don’t worry; we have the ideal answer for you. For a protein-packed snack with a flavorful twist, look no further than Air Fryer Tofu. This Asian-style dish, featuring tofu, offers a delicious and satisfying treat that’s perfect for those looking to enjoy a tasty and nutritious snack option....

Feb 08, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Sometimes you find the most amazing food in the most unexpected places. See if I told you that you get like the best paneer pizza in Seattle and not in Delhi and Mumabi, you won’t believe it right? But my friends, that is the truth! I have never been a huge pizza fan, I like it but I don’t LOVE it and I only like what I make at home, with less cheese....

Today, I am sharing my 15+ best easy chickpea recipes, from salads to sandwiches to side dishes and mains, that you can make for your next weeknight dinner. What Are Chickpeas? Chickpeas or chick peas, also known as garbanzo beans, belong to the Fabaceae family. They have been grown and eaten in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years. It is also important in Indian cuisine, and they have a lot of recipes with chickpeas....

Dec 27, 2013, Updated Jun 17, 2024 One of the things that I have learnt with baking cakes/cupcakes is that every oven is different and my baking time might very well be different from your baking time. My cupcakes might get done in 15 minutes, while yours in 20, it all depends on the oven and it’s temperature. One can get an oven thermometer to measure the exact temperature of their ovens....

Apr 30, 2020 It’s so easy to make especially when you have some grated frozen coconut in your freezer. Chutneys are staple in Indian households. However they are all not the same. Different parts of the country make different types of chutneys depending on the availability of ingredients in the region. Coconut based chutneys (& dishes in general) are more popular in southern, western and also eastern parts of India....

With just 4 ingredients and a few key tips, get ready to make the BEST mashed potatoes for mid-week meals, special occasions, a roast dinner, and the Holidays (like Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner). They’re drool-worthy with a creamy, rich, fluffy, velvety texture and buttery taste. You could say the ultimate comfort food?! If you have the time, I highly recommend boiling them whole, as chopped potatoes can lead to more watery mash....

This DIY is a simple paneer cheese recipe – showing you how to make paneer at home with just two ingredients. This non-melting, Indian classic can then be cooked into a variety of dishes where it’s soft, chewy texture and ability to suck up the flavors of everything around it make it a delicious treat. Yes, buying a store-bought version of paneer is possible, of course, but like with any of my DIY’s, where’s the fun in that?...

Mar 20, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Are you a morning person? When I was in college I used to sleep pretty late, I think that’s a common thing with everyone during college time. But it’s amazing how a lot of our habits change with time. After getting married and settling down in life, I started sleeping early, in fact now it’s a challenge for me to stay awake till midnight....

Going to a nearby Sagar restaurant, ordering Gobi Manchurian and Noodles or Vegetable Fried rice, was almost a weekly routine during our stay in Bangalore. Lately, there has been so much focus on cutting down on rice in your daily meals. Cauliflower rice & Quinoa have been gaining much popularity as a replacement for rice. That’s how I ended up coming up with these Cauliflower fried rice and Quinoa Fried rice recipes....

When it comes to fresh juice, freshly squeezed orange juice is a classic. OJ is a wonderful combination of sweet and tart, leagues ahead of any ‘from concentrate’ option. When combining carrot and orange juice, you get the sweet and more-ish citrus flavor combined with the light, refreshing, and still naturally sweet carrot flavor. Not only does this carrot and orange juice combination taste wonderful, but it’s also a great immune-boosting juice option during the colder winter months and packed with health benefits....

Jun 19, 2024 Back home in India, summers used to be brutal. And we would often get through them with lots of cold and simple desserts like fruit custard, kulfi and this fruit cream. My mom would always make the custard or fruit cream during summers when she had friends over or when we simply wanted to eat something sweet. Fruit cream is nothing but whipped cream and fruits. And you can’t go wrong with cream and fruits, right?...

Whoever decided to bring together ketchup and mayonnaise into one easy dipping sauce is, frankly, a genius. Fry sauce is perfect for dipping and also makes a delicious alternative sauce for adding to hamburgers, sandwiches, and wraps for extra creaminess and flavor. And if you’re a fan of such flavors, you might enjoy the popular In-N-Out sauce (copycat)—it’s a favorite for many. What is fry sauce? Most commonly served with fries, fry sauce originated in Utah and was found in recipe books as far back as 1900....

Feb 02, 2021 It’s one of quintessential winter dessert especially in North India and is rich and decadent. You guys! After 9+ years of living in the US, I finally found red carrots here! I almost can’t believe it. Remember how much I cry over orange carrots while making carrot halwa? Well, not anymore because I found the real deal! Seriously, I got over 4 kilograms of red carrots and even the cashier was like “what would you do with so many carrots”?...

I am a big fan of pickled veggies and pickled cucumbers are something I always have in my fridge. They are a great snack and also an amazing addition to many dishes especially falafel recipes. Using pickle recipes with pickling spices not only gives you great tasting cucumbers, you can actually preserve them for much longer. And depending on the time of year, you can swap fresh salads with salads made from pickled vegetables....

I recently shared my DIY for homemade cinnamon sugar and have eaten so many slices of homemade cinnamon toast since then that this post practically wrote itself! If you’re a fan of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (Curiously Cinnamon in the UK), then now is the perfect time to try “actual” cinnamon sugar toast! Usually, I love savory breakfast toasts like avocado toast and creamy mushroom toast. But when I’m in the mood for something sweet, I turn to this toast with cinnamon and sugar....