It’s about time. I teased this recipe in my post on how to cook spaghetti squash (the best way), and I’ve been holding it hostage the past few days. Sorry about that! I’ve always been skeptical about treating spaghetti squash like regular spaghetti. It does go well with marinara sauce, though, especially when it’s stuffed with garlicky sautéed spinach and topped with golden mozzarella. I came up with this idea when I had a bunch of leftover cooked spaghetti squash....

When your day isn’t going your way, make margaritas! That’s what I say. When six o’clock rolled around yesterday, I satisfied my margarita craving with one of these thoroughly refreshing, sweet-and-spicy watermelon margaritas. They’re the latest in my collection of seasonal margaritas and I implore you to make them while the melons are still here. These margaritas aren’t far off from last summer’s honeydew margaritas. Basically, you scoop the melon into your blender (I used my awesome new Vitamix blender, thanks Vitamix!...

Ever tried artichoke in lasagna? If not, you’ve been missing out. This vegetarian recipe is freshly flavored, hearty and cheesy, but not too heavy. It’s a marvelous option for date night at home or a special Sunday dinner. This spinach and artichoke lasagna recipe has been one of my personal favorites for nearly a decade, and it has raving reviews. Today, I’m sharing it again with new photos and a step-by-step video....

About Spring Onion Soup Generally, at home, we prefer pureed and slightly thick soups over thin, clear soups. So, most of my soup recipes, including this Spring Onion Soup, are also that way. I love the mouthfeel of the pureed scallions in this soup. Thus, no straining is done. In this Green Onion Soup, I have also used potato to thicken the soup further. Other than these, there’s garlic which I really feel is a must in this recipe as it pairs really well with the fresh spring onions....

This Punjabi bharwa shimla mirch recipe is how I make this dish at home and is liked by everyone. Sometimes I also add green peas to the potato stuffing. There are many variations of making the stuffing and even with different ingredients like paneer (cottage cheese) or besan (gram flour). Stuffed vegetable dishes are quite popular in India. A few more bharwa (meaning stuffed) recipes on the blog are: Bharwa bhindiBharwa karelaBharwa baingan...

Cucumber ribbons, julienned carrot, mint leaves, cilantro (or coriander) and sweet, juicy grape tomatoes on a bed of mixed salad leaves are just the beginning. It’s not just the juicy meatballs that are addictive and packed full of Thai-inspired flavours; it’s the dressing that wins hands down. Every single taste bud is awakened with the variety of different ingredients and flavours. Lemongrass, coconut sugar, garlic and sweet chilli are just a few of the flavours in this addictive dressing....

Mac And Cheese Since publishing this Garlic Parmesan Mac And Cheese last year, most readers have been asking me to create another similar recipe, but with MORE stuff added. This is the direction my brain went in because it’s apparent how much you all love Tuscan. NOT traditional Tuscan cuisine — please don’t yell at me — but Tuscan from Olive Garden. If you’ve been following me for a while now, you also know how much I twist things: Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp, Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon....

Is this stuffed acorn squash pretty or what? I’m really excited to share this recipe with you. Roasted acorn squash halves topped with herbed quinoa make a delicious holiday-worthy main dish. It’s the perfect option if you’re serving vegetarian and gluten-free eaters. This recipe is simple enough to put together on a relaxed weeknight, too. Pour yourself a glass of wine and let’s make some stuffed squash! This recipe requires a few steps, but none of them are difficult....

May 13, 2021 The Delicious Benefits Of Mango When the summer sunshine hits, there’s nothing more satisfying than creamy, sweet mangoes. Everything they touch is brightened with their tropical vibes. But pure deliciousness aside, there’s so many other reasons to give this fruit some major love. It’s jam packed with nutrients. No joke, just one cup of sliced mango boasts 15+ nutrients and vitamins.Say hello to glowing skin! Since mangoes are loaded with Vitamin C, that means healthy hair and skin all around....

Cheers to the holidays! I’ve rounded up my favorite holiday cocktails for you. Whether you’re hosting friends and family or looking for a festive drink to enjoy by the fire, you’ll find plenty of fun options below. Don’t miss this not-too-sweet holiday punch, or the mulled wine that makes your home smell like Christmas, or the fresh cranberry margaritas. Looking for non-alcoholic options? Check out my hot chocolate, ginger tea (add a cinnamon stick) and hibiscus mocktail....

If you’re on the hunt for holiday cookies and treats, I’ve got you covered! All of these recipes are made with whole grains and many are naturally sweetened as well. I’ve left notes for which are vegan and/or gluten free so you can find just the right sweet fix. I’d like one of each, please. Maybe you want to deliver or ship some edible gifts—my top picks would be the dark chocolate-dipped macaroons, whole wheat pancake mix, or peppermint bark popcorn....

Whenever buying tomatoes, use organic ones. Or grow them in your balcony, terrace or garden. I always buy organic tomatoes, onions and potatoes. There are some ingredients that come from abroad and have become part of Indian cuisine. Tomatoes, potatoes and chilies are such ingredients that are used often in Indian homes. I have made this collection, so that it is easier for you to find all such tomato recipes in one place....

Updated Jul 09, 2024 Create A Well-Rounded, Healthy Breakfast Breakfast is such an important part of a your morning ritual – it sets the mood for the rest of your day! So take a little time to plan out well-rounded breakfasts packed with tasty, nutritious ingredients (aka. meals that will get you excited to wake up in the morning). Here’s a few things to keep in mind while planning your list of breakfast ideas:...

We’ve almost made it to the weekend! Here are 50+ fresh, healthy and delicious recipes to commemorate Memorial Day. I’ve organized them by breakfast and brunch, appetizers and dips, salads and sides, main dishes, desserts and sweet treats, and cold drinks. I pulled all of these recipes from the “Independence Day” category, so check there for even more options. In actuality, these recipes are perfectly suited for summer parties from now through Labor Day....

What is Aamras In Hindi the words Aam means mango and Ras means essence or extract or juice. So the word aamras means a juicy mango extract. It is also known as Keri no Ras in Gujarati language where keri means mango. Basically aamras is simply a mango puree or pulp. You can also call it mango nectar. Aamras is a summer delight in a bowl. One of the dishes that I make on occasions during weekends in the Indian summers is aamras poori....

About Aloo Bhaja First things first, here’s what the dish would mean when translated to English from Bengali: Aloo – Your favorite, my favorite, everyone’s favorite potato Bhaja – Simply means fried About 5 minutes of preparation, then 10 minutes of cooking and you have a simple Aloo Bhaja which can literally be considered as greatest of all times – side dish with your everyday dal-rice or khichdi meals. If you have a mixed vegetable sabzi minus aloo, and chapatis or roti to go with it, you can even accompany that meal with this Bengali preparation as the perfect customary potato side dish....

About Aloo Bonda If you are well versed with the popular Maharashtrian Batata Vada, then this Aloo Bonda is the South Indian version of the same. ‘Aloo’ is your staple vegetable, potato and the word ‘bonda’ translates to a round fritter resembling a ball. Since the appearance of this dish looks like a ball, hence, the name. To make Aloo Bonda, first the potatoes are cooked and later mashed. To the mashed potatoes, a mix of sautéed onions, spices, herbs and seasonings are added....

About Bitter Gourd Pickle If you like bitter gourd/bitter melon/bitter apple, you will love this pickle. I’d like to think that even if you don’t, this Karela Pickle will help you change that outlook towards this really marvelous vegetable. Also, try these yum Bitter Gourd Curry and Stuffed Bitter Gourd recipes. I adapted this Bitter Gourd Pickle recipe from a Hindi cookbook which only features pickle recipes. This book came as a complimentary gift many years ago, with the bottle of Dhara Mustard Oil that I purchased from the market....

With the perfect amount of spice, this salad knocked my socks off, and will do the same to yours. But in a good way. Blackened Shrimp — may I say — is outta this world amazing. Especially with home-made spices thrown in. Especially the part where you hear the sizzling sounds of shrimp in the pan and start to smell the garlic and spices all mixed together. Praise the salad gods....

Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg Cups was something I thought would take up a whole entire day…and it didn’t. Something that I thought would stress me out…and didn’t at all. Come to think of it, this might be something that scares the pants off of you as much as it did to me! Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg Cups Here I was thinking crispy, deep fried hash browns would be a thing of the past…you know, with the going healthy kick I’m on....