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It is also one of the traditional Pasta Recipes from Italy that is not as intricate or layered as many other similar dishes are. Easy and quick to make, I’m sharing a fool proof, vegan recipe of this dish made with spaghetti, garlic, red chilli peppers and olive oil. What is Aglio E Olio The literal translation of the Italian term Aglio E Olio is ‘garlic and oil.’ And when you add the word spaghetti in the name, it simply means that it is a dish made of spaghetti majorly with garlic and oil....

So thick and creamy — our go-to spaghetti sauce.You could have this with any pasta, like Lasagna or over Cannelloni. With a hint of red wine, oregano and parsley, plus added cream to to give the sauce a smooth and creamy texture. The smells coming out of this bubbling garlic infused tomato richness draws everyone out of their rooms to find out exactly what is going down for dinner....

How much more flavour could shrimp have? Now this… is… amazing! Spicy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Shrimp, I love you! This is the picture of some serious flavoured shrimp right here (or Prawns, depending on what country you’re here from). Spicy and garlicky with the subtle sweetness of sun dried tomatoes mixed in with fresh, sweet grape tomatoes…this is my happy place. The best kind of recipes are those with minimal ingredients that take less than 10 minutes to cook, while tasting absolutely incredible....

Good morning! I’m feeling a little blinky after the three-day weekend, how about you? Like, today feels like Monday but it’s really Tuesday. Blink. Why is my to-do list so long? Blink. Blink. Need more coffee. Blink. This risotto has been on my list since I figured out how to make baked brown rice risotto last fall. Risotto made with brown rice takes almost twice as long to cook (fact), but my method of baking it in a Dutch oven and stirring it for just a few minutes at the end seriously cuts down on effort....

About Sukha Chana This Sukha Chana, a dry preparation of white chickpeas, is a variant from South Indian cuisine. Rich in protein and fiber, it is not only nutritious but also packed with robust flavors that are distinctively South Indian. The use of an array of spices and herbs elevates this dish, making it a favorite for both everyday meals and festive occasions. The main ingredient in Sukha Chana is white chickpeas or kabuli chana or safed chole....

Here’s the first salad made with my latest salad dressing obsession—Sunshine Salad Dressing, which is a creamy, yogurt-based honey mustard dressing. The homemade dressing straddles the line between creamy and vinegar-based slaws, and quinoa mediates the crunch. This “sunshine” coleslaw is colorful, nutrient-rich and full of fresh flavor. It’s refreshing and unique, and I can’t stop going back for more. This is the perfect recipe for using leftover vegetables since you can use any combination you’d like....

About Sweet Potato Chaat Although I usually make the Shakarkandi Chaat for my Navratri fasting days, but it tastes just as fab any other time as well. In this recipe, everything is balanced – sweetness of the shakarkandi, faint pungency of black pepper powder, and tanginess of lemon juice and dried mango powder or amchur. That’s the flavor pairing, you would absolutely love. This is a super quick, low-fat, nutritious snack to enjoy any time of the day....

About Thai Green Curry Traditional Thai green curry is made with a vibrant green curry paste, which typically includes fish sauce and shrimp paste to get just the right salty and umami flavors. However, I skip these ingredients and instead make my own homemade green curry paste with soy sauce and bold spices and herbs. The result is a vegan version of green curry that still has the same wonderful taste as any authentic dish you’d find at your favorite Thai restaurant....

Believe it or not, our Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe is loved by the whole family! Why? Garlic-smothered asparagus is stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts along with mozzarella cheese, then baked in lemon butter; ready in no time at all! ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE Many people are quick to write-off asparagus as bland or boring, but we have made it our mission to prove just how much potential the vegetable has when paired with the right ingredients....

How about eggs for dinner tonight? I’m in love with these creamy scrambled eggs. This is all-season comfort food right here, and an excellent recipe to keep on rotation for busy weeknights. These scrambled eggs will make a great impression at brunch, but they’re also simple enough to serve on a regular morning. If you take nothing more away from this recipe, remember this: Goat cheese in scrambled eggs is a very good idea....

These sesame noodles are colorful and completely irresistible! I’m always excited when I find sesame noodles amongst a plethora of dishes at a gathering. As a solo dish, I crave noodles with a little more color, perhaps, and more texture and flavor. Must be the “maximalist vegetarian” in me. Always more veggies! This riff on sesame noodles is exactly what I’ve wished for. This recipe features tender noodles and green onions, of course....

My oh my, what a week! I don’t know where to begin, so let’s get right to the recipe. Pretty, isn’t it? This dish was inspired by Stonesoup’s lentils with zucchini noodles recipe. I loved the zucchini “noodles”, but felt the lentils with tomato paste were too heavy for a light, vegan summer dish. Then came the idea to try making my own arrabiata sauce, which has been on my to-cook list for a long time....

One-hundred degree heat makes me melt! This summer has been blazing hot here in Kansas City, and even worse back home in Oklahoma. I’ve been avoiding eye contact with my stove. Fortunately, summer produce is at its best and doesn’t need much preparation. Today, I’m sharing 23 of my favorite summertime recipes, and none of them require the stove or oven. Hallelujah! The list includes breakfast, salads and light meals, no-bake desserts and some cooling drinks....

Updated Aug 29, 2024 As a SoCal native, Memorial weekend is one of my favorites. It officially marks the beginning of summer, which means grilling season is in full swing, the sun is shining bright, and the weekends are spent outdoors almost 90% of the time. So to make this three-day weekend extra festive, I’ve put together some of my best recipes that I guarantee your crowd will love! My personal favorites are grilled shrimp skewers, a heaping bowl of coleslaw, and a refreshing pitcher of sangria....

With a mix of dips and finger foods, there is a variety of choices for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. In our home, the holiday season starts early in October with the Indian festival of Diwali. From Diwali festivities and thanksgiving feast to Christmas dinner followed by the grand finale of New Year’s celebrations, we enjoy a variety of multi-cuisine feasts. More than the main dish, my family, especially the kids, are big fans of appetizers, so we go all out on those....

Chaat time on the blog. Sharing an easy chaat snack. One which can be had as a starter, brunch or as an evening snack. If you have some boiled chickpeas left, then it is pretty simple to assemble this chaat snack. Generally when I make Chole Masala, then I always boil extra chickpeas and keep them in the fridge. These come handy to make quick recipes like Falafel, Hummus, Chickpea Salad, Chana Pulao and this chaat....

With Cinco De Mayo coming up, our creamy, tangy avocado salsa is the best combination of guacamole and salsa. If you love both, then this flavour-packed combo will quickly become your new favourite! AVOCADO SALSA VS GUACAMOLE? Guacamole is creamier and generally served as a dip, whereas avocado salsa is chunkier with the addition of chopped tomatoes. Avocado salsa pairs perfectly with just about anything – fresh tortilla chips, stuffed inside a chicken fajita, along side carne asada… anything....

The beautiful red bell is a delightful cocktail made at Manifesto, a modern day speakeasy in Kansas City, Missouri. I first experienced it in February, when I was in town to visit my friend Jordan and her husband. She had talked up Manifesto and her favorite drink, the beautiful red bell, over the weekend. Curiosity took over and I convinced the couple that we should cap off our already fantastic weekend with fancy cocktails....

This summer is the summer of heirloom tomatoes. Ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes in all shades of red, yellow and orange. My friends have gifted me a few from their gardens this summer, and they’re so perfect when sliced and sprinkled with a little olive oil and flaky salt. I couldn’t walk by the overflowing bins at Whole Foods one more time without stocking up and making something big and bold out of those gorgeous tomatoes....

Did you know that cheddar cheese isn’t actually orange? It’s really white, and they add orange coloring to make it orange. We’ve been duped all along. I know. I opted for cheddar without coloring, so this broccoli cheddar casserole may not look like the kind you grew up eating. It’s also more redeeming than typical Midwestern broccoli cheddar casseroles, while still being gloriously cheesy and creamy. You won’t find mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, or annoying Béchamel sauce to make in this healthy broccoli casserole recipe....