Good afternoon! I’m excited to announce a new collaboration with Chesapeake TASTE Magazine. At the beginning of each month, I’ll post an original, seasonal recipe on my new online column, called Fresh Vegetarian. This month I chose to create a springtime take on my frittata recipe. It’s as delicious as it is beautiful, and deceptively simple to make, too.
What is a Burrito Burritos – literally translated, “little donkeys” – are a staple of Northern Mexican, Californian and Tex-Mex cuisines. The etymology of the name “burrito” likely has something to do with donkeys being used as beasts of burden to carry large loads. Large flour tortillas (which are similar to Roti) are stuffed with a multitude of ingredients and wrapped tightly into a cylindrical shape. Ingredients can vary based on your preference, with some using just two fillings (e....
What is Butterscotch Ice Cream You may feel that the many steps of this Butterscotch Ice Cream recipe make it a tedious one. But its not that. Making this homemade Butterscotch Ice Cream is really easy and this recipe is similar to the simple Ice Cream I had shared earlier. Begin by making the simple, literally no-fuss butterscotch praline and then just add it to the ice cream mixture. This recipe does mention the steps to make the praline....
Mashed Cauliflower may be low in carbs BUT they taste just as good as regular Mashed Potatoes. The secret lies in flavouring them with just the right ingredients to take them from bland to mouthwatering. If you haven’t tried this before, you will fall in love with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes! MASHED CAULIFLOWER Easier than mashed potatoes with less prep time and no peeling necessary, our mashed cauliflower recipe is light, buttery and smooth....
Whilst growing up, mom would make different types of Pakora and cabbage pakoda was one of them. She would serve them piping hot with mint-coriander chutney and tomato sauce. Bread would accompany them and we would finish up everything before the next batch of pakoras came. Living and growing up in Mumbai, I was exposed to a variety of food and cuisines, not only outside, but also in my home....
You’ve been missing out on the good stuff if you don’t try this Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes recipe! CROCK POT MASHED POTATOES These slow cooker mashed potatoes are that one side dish you’ll want to add to your weekly meal planning, and possibly any events coming up. Think Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc. Extremely versatile and mega creamy using only half of the amount of butter than the usual mashed potato recipe, you can make these however you like!...
Is it too soon for soup? When I had a full-blown cold last week, soup sounded like just the ticket. I flipped through Angela’s new cookbook, Oh She Glows Every Day, and landed on this creamy, plant-based soup bursting with vitamin A and other goodness. Carrots, sweet potato, and warming Thai curry blended with an unexpected ingredient—almond butter—made it a sweet and spicy, rich soup. I wish it could say it cured me for good (if only soup could), but it definitely made me feel better that evening....
Want to roast chickpeas that are actually crispy? You’re in the right place. I’ve cracked the code, and I’m here to share it with you. These roasted chickpeas are a delightful snack rich in protein and fiber. They’re also great sprinkled over hummus and salads. To be honest, I never loved roasted chickpeas until I learned how to make them this way. They were always just ok—warm and lightly crisp on the outside but unchanged on the inside....
Quick and Easy Spinach Dal Recipe Dal is a very common dish in most Indian homes. And we make a variety of lentils. But this particular spinach dal goes back to my roots. The gentle aroma of sweet and nutty ghee with smokey cumin (known as tadka) running throughout the house brings up memories of my mom cooking dal on the stovetop. Preparing lentils takes time and effort, so mom always used her stovetop pressure cooker for all lentil and bean recipes....
What took me so long to make classic pickles? As it turns out, homemade dill pickles are simple, easy and delicious. They’re the perfect little summertime project, if you even want to call it that. These pickles are ready after a short chill in the refrigerator (as little as one hour), and they keep for several weeks. These pickles are tangy and refreshing, nice and crisp, and offer garden-fresh flavor....
No beans. Or chickpeas. I solemnly swear and promise you on my baking bible. Unless you’ve ripped right down to the recipe (which I’m guilty of too, your honour), the secret is oats. And oat flour. Gluten free Oats can be used too. But beloved Oats come riding in on a milky white horse to save the day. Usually in Oatmeal cookies, there’s a perfect delicate balance of white flour and Oats....
It’s blazing hot outside. Let’s make some corn salsa and turn it into a meal! Like Chipotle’s corn salsa, this version with fresh sweet corn goes great in tacos, burritos (or burrito bowls), and quesadillas. This refreshing corn salsa would also complement grilled mains, like my go-to veggie burgers. You could even pile this salsa onto greens to make it a salad for lunch—just add a drizzle of olive oil and an extra splash of vinegar, if you’d like....
Ever had real, fresh ginger tea? It’s soothing and invigorating at the same time. Ginger tea has been consumed for centuries, and yet it has only recently crossed my radar. I love it! I’ve been drinking ginger tea because I enjoy fresh ginger flavor, but it has a lot more going for it than flavor alone. Ginger tea is a lovely, lightly spicy drink for warming up on cold days....
Would you look at those colors?! This roasted beet side dish is the prettiest recipe I’ve made in a long time, and the leftovers look like an abstract Easter basket. This recipe comes from a new cookbook called Eat What You Want by Gaby Dalkin. You may know Gaby from her blog, What’s Gaby Cooking. I love Gaby’s fresh, California-style cooking and boundless enthusiasm for all things food-related! The funny thing is that I’ve never met Gaby in person, but I feel like I know her after watching her on Instagram over the years....
Not only this Lahsun ki Chutney is easy to make but also versatile. You can add it to spice up a lot of your chaat snacks like. And you can also use a bit of this chutney in veggie wraps or as a side condiment dip with pakoras or Veg Momos. Mostly Indians know about Chaat, but if you are wondering what is Chaat, let me explain it to you....
Does homemade mac and cheese get any BETTER than this? I don’t think so. Switch up your favourite macaroni cheese recipe and make way for this glorious dish full of flavoured comfort food. I can guarantee THIS will become your new favourite. MAC AND CHEESE Usually with any recipe, you can decide in a split second which element you like better. Well, let me tell you right now I’m so undecided and have absolutely no idea where to start....
Good morning! I’m sitting cross-legged on my hotel bed in San Antonio, next to a big window overlooking the Tower of Americas. It’s so cloudy I can barely see the top of it. The fog in my head is slowly lifting as I sip on my cup of coffee, and I just scraped the last bits of my “all natural, super premium” (what does that mean?) instant oatmeal off the sides of its disposable cup with a plastic fork....
Tender char-grilled seasoned Lamb Souvlaki Skewers with red capsicum/bell pepper pieces and red onion; served with a garlicky yogurt dip, a refreshing Greek side salad and warmed flatbreads. There’s nothing better than char-grilled meat. Lamb, chicken, seafood. That grilled flavour is unbeatable. And this marinade is so simple and easy! I marinaded these skewers through the day, and by the time it came to grilling, the aromas were un-be-lievable....
Whether or not I’m hungry when I step foot in Whole Foods, my stomach is inevitably growling by the time I leave. I could blame the aisles of gourmet chocolate and cheese. Or, the lugging of an overstuffed hand cart as I navigate from the cheese, to the produce section, and back again because I forgot feta. Repeat for tomatoes. Maybe I’m just feeling downright snacky after giving the colorful chips and soda aisle a good, long side eye....
If you haven’t made this Brussels sprout slaw yet, you’ve been missing out! There’s a good chance you’ve missed this recipe, since it’s been hiding in the archives under some not-so-appetizing photos. I hope these are more enticing. This slaw is irresistibly crisp and tangy, with a simple honey-mustard dressing. Freshly toasted almonds offer some savory crunch, and dried cherries (or cranberries) send it over the top. This slaw stores well in the fridge for a few days, so it’s great to keep on hand for sandwiches, soups and quick meals....
