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Sometimes recipe concepts sit on my list for months, waiting to be made. Sometimes a craving strikes and a corresponding recipe materializes out of thin air—such is the case with this Greek farro salad. It features bold Mediterranean flavors (lemon, herbs, chickpeas, roasted red peppers and feta), tossed with lots of fresh, peppery arugula and warm, chewy whole grains. Pass me a fork already! The best part? This salad keeps well for two to three days in the fridge, which is always welcome, but especially right now....

Add this fresh tortellini salad recipe to your weekend menu, stat! It features cheesy spinach tortellini tossed in my all-time favorite green goddess dressing, layered with lemony fresh greens and seasoned spring or summer vegetables. This pasta dish manages to be light yet hearty at the same time, which is a real feat. It’s quick to make, but looks impressive. It’s versatile, too—you’ll see quite a few vegetable options below....

This Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad has so much flavour happening, you don’t know where to start. Creamy avocado slices, grilled red and yellow pepper strips (capsicum), or the succulent chicken thighs. Fajita territory went down in this kitchen. Yeah, it did… Fajita Salad The challenge over here was to make something Tex-Mex or with Mexican inspired flavours. I’m over Tacos, (I know, don’t get me started on the sin this sentence is committing right now), and I’m over winter food....

For more Quick & Easy recipes, JOIN ME on Facebook or Instagram, Youtube and Pinterest. Which Instant Pot to Buy?Quick Set-up Guide After setting up, I highly recommend that you start with a water test. Also, check out the complete list of most common Instant Pot-related acronyms used in recipes, along with the most-used accessories: Here are some recipes that I recommend for beginners: –> More Instant Pot Beginner Recipes –> More Dump and Start Recipes Using this technique, you can cook your protein and starch at the same time while keeping them separate....

Is anyone else struggling to get back on the healthy train after Thanksgiving? I’m stuck on the pie train myself. My body wants greens but my brain wants more pie. It’s so cold outside that salads don’t hold their usual appeal, so I whipped up some kale pesto instead. This recipe is super easy to make in your food processor and it’s ready in about five minutes. Unlike traditional pesto, which is typically made with fresh basil and pine nuts, this recipe calls for kale and pecans....

What is a Squash Any non-alcoholic concentrated syrup that is used to make beverages is called a ‘squash.’ A squash is primarily fruity in flavor and made with water, sugar or any other sugar substitute. Many traditional squashes also have herbal extracts in them. Lemon Squash is one of the most popular ones in the world. When summers in India creep in, the best way to cool our body is with chilled glasses of homemade beverages that really satisfy the thirst as well....

About Lilva Kachori This winter, make sure you try this Lilva Kachori that’ll also be a much-needed change and an equally delish one, over your regular Samosa. Fresh tuvar beans or green pigeon peas are called as ‘lilva’ in Gujarati language. Hence, the name Lilva Kachori, since the stuffing is made with this fresh produce that the winter season brings along. Closer to Gujarat or if you are in a Gujarati household, this snack is actually called as Lilva Ni Kachori, which simply means kachori with lilva or fresh tuvar....

Ever wondered what to do with leftover Taco mince? Or wanted to take your grilled cheese to another level? Well, this Loaded Taco Grilled Cheese is guaranteed to leave you satisfied. SO easy to prepare… before I knew it, it was dinner time and we were all around the table digging in and pulling melty cheese from outta the Taco-wich. It was Taco night the night before, and as we always cook enough to feed an army, we had heaps of left overs....

If you love mangoes, this Mango yogurt parfait recipe will give you a whole new way to enjoy them! It combines the tropical sweetness of mangoes with the creamy richness of shrikhand, an Indian-sweetened yogurt dish. I created this recipe as a way to use leftover Mango Shrikhand and it has become a personal favorite since then. It’s a great way to enjoy the juicy king of fruits in moderation....

What is Papad Papad is a popular side dish, not just in Indian cuisine but also the cuisines of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. Typically, it is a dough made of urad dal (black gram) flour, which may or may not be spiced, and rolled into thin discs. These discs can further be roasted or fried and served with main course dishes, topped with spiced mixtures, chutneys, etc....

About This Masala Rice Thinking of what to do with the leftover rice at home? No worries, stir up this quick, easy and vegan Masala Rice. Best option for tiffin food too. All you need to do is sauté some onions and tomatoes with your everyday spices and herbs. Then, add the rice to it and toss everything up. The result is a yummy spiced rice, that can be had plain or accompanied with a bowl of raita, yogurt, salad or pickle....

A Churro flavoured Nutella Stuffed Deep Dish Skillet Cookie baked to golden perfection with a sweet Cinnamon Sugar top. And as far as I’ve researched and searched…the only one of it’s kind! Yep…that’s right! An original Cafe Delites recipe and idea! Are you ready? Because, despite the fact that this cookie is sitting right here next to me beside my keyboard; and the Cookie – Churro – Nutella – aromas are making me all light headed; I still can’t handle this....

Baked Salmon Recipe The flavours in this salmon recipe are absolutely incredible. A one tray meal to feed a hungry hoard without any stove top to scrub or pans to wash. Can I get an AMEN? Plus, the added bonus of baking it WITH all of your desired vegetables adds to the convenience of a one pan meal without worrying about other pans all over the place, boiling over and over cooking your veggies…or your salmon....

What is Payasam Just like curries, India is synonymous with kheer, which is simply a sweet pudding. Payasam as it is known in South India has one of the main ingredients milk, in which another base ingredient is cooked along with a sweetener and some flavorings. This explains the meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘ksheer (milk),’ as the origin of the word kheer. A traditional Indian recipe is this Kheer prepared by boiling rice grains in a mixture of milk, sweeteners and flavorings like cardamom, saffron, nuts, dry fruits, etc....

My backyard has a big plum tree that generously bears hundreds of plums yearly, way more than we can consume and share. So, every summer my girls and I make a large quantity of plum jam! We refrigerate a jar or two, share a few with our neighbors and friends, and freeze the remaining jars. It’s more than enough to last the whole year. My family simply adores this sweet and tart jam and we put it to good use in many ways (check ‘serving suggestions’ for ideas!...

Potato Curry – A Comfort Food! Potato curry is one of those recipes that is full of memories for me. Growing up, my mom used to make this easy potato curry for all of us. The combo of rice and this delicious potato curry would be comforting and till today it is one of my favorite meal. I am sure you also must be having your favorite potato curry. This is just a basic simple potato curry but packed with flavors....

Are you familiar with dal makhani? It’s a rich, spiced, lentil-based stew made for special occasions in India (especially in the Punjab region in northern India). Someday, I hope to travel there and taste it for myself. Maybe next year, if I’m lucky. For now, I’ll enjoy this dal makhani at home. Dal makhani traditionally takes quite a long time to make, starting with soaking the lentils and then cooking them for hours on the stove (or more quickly in a pressure cooker)....

What is Rajma Rajma is the Hindi word for Kidney Beans. However, this delicious vegetarian curry is so popular that the recipe has become synonymous with the bean. Both the beans themselves and this dish that features them are known as Rajma. Another name for this yummy and satisfying dish is Rajma Masala, which translates to “red kidney beans in spiced gravy.” Whatever you call it, you’re sure to love these melt-in-your-mouth rajma beans and the creamy spiced curry that accompanies them....

Serve this decadent dinner with a side of air fryer broccoli, air fryer garlic bread, and a crisp green salad for a well-balanced meal. Lasagna used to be a weekend dish for me until I made this weeknight twist on a classic recipe. This cheesy ravioli lasagna is a semi-homemade dish that’s on rotation in my home. So, what is a Ravioli Lasagna? It’s a short-cut ravioli casserole that requires just a few store-bought ingredients and minimal prep to assemble it....

About This Russian Salad I learned about and fell in love with Russian salad when we made it at our cooking school decades ago. One bite and I was hooked. I made it a couple of times during my teens and it was loved by my parents too. Later in life, I came across this beautiful salad again at beach restaurants in Goa, located on the southwestern coast of India. The region is a popular spot for western tourists, and is well-known for its authentic Russian cuisine as lot of Russian tourists visit Goa during Indian winters....