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Take my word for it: You need to make this salad. How about tonight? And then again for friends this weekend? This crazy-looking showstopper features carrots at their best. Caramelized roasted carrots combined with super thin rounds of raw carrots offer an intriguing, irresistible contrast of tender and crisp. Topped with perfectly ripe avocado, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of my sunshine salad dressing, you end up with a salad that is so much greater than the sum of its parts....

Sharing an Indo Chinese recipe after a long time. This schezwan paneer is simple, easy and quick to prepare if you have paneer and Schezwan Sauce ready. This is a gravy version and goes very well with veg fried rice or veg noodles. I had made Chinese veg rice, so I made the schezwan paneer to go along with it. This is a spicy recipe as along with schezwan sauce, even green chillies are added....

The concept for this cocktail came to me in a flash of brilliance (or desperation?) around 5 o’clock last Friday. I’m sure it has been done before, but it’s delightfully simple and postworthy nonetheless. I must warn you that this drink is dangerously delicious; I took a sip, snapped some photos, and slurped it right down. Cheers! More strawberry cocktails: Don’t miss my Strawberry-Infused Mint Julep and Frozen Strawberry Margaritas!...

About Suji ki Kheer Suji Kheer is one of the variations of the classic Indian Kheer made with basmati rice. As I have mentioned above, this kheer is made with rava or suji; which is ground coarse semolina or cream of wheat. Whole milk, nuts, raisins and green cardamom powder are some more ingredients added to the Rava Payasam. I keep the consistency of this Sooji Kheer a bit thin and not thick like a porridge....

This frittata concept has been lurking in the back of my mind for months. I’ve just been waiting for sweet potatoes and bell peppers to come around again. I try to eat seasonally so it really pains me to pass by red bell peppers (my loves!) at the grocery store during the off-seasons, when those peppers are flown in all the way from Chile or Holland. When I’m not too busy grumbling about self-imposed produce deprivation, I’ll admit that eating seasonally really is the way to go—I’m generally so busy getting my fill of cranberries in the winter that I don’t have time to miss blueberries, and I’m always scrambling to meet my butternut quota when spring rolls around, and oh, how I love those blood oranges in February that electrify dreary winter days....

SIMPLE. EASY. QUICK. FLUFFY. The best fluffy pancakes recipe you will ever find, full of tips and tricks to help you perfect your pancakes. NO FAIL WEEKEND PANCAKE RECIPE Every single Sunday begins with pancakes… and ends with leftover pancakes. These are everything you want in a pancake. They’re soft and so fluffy… each mouthful melts in your mouth. You’ll be reaching for more than one… stack. Possibly. Probably....

These recipes are quick and easy to make and are versatile enough that I can serve them on weeknights, or for entertaining during festivities and get-togethers. All these recipes can be made in your Instant Pot Pressure cooker or any comparable electric pressure cooker. This is a great collection for special occasions like Diwali, Holi, and other Indian festivities. Let’s check out some delicious Instant Pot Indian food! Be sure to bookmark this page by clicking on the small heart icon ❤️ on the right-hand side....

What is Kachori The delicious snack kachori is nothing but a deep-fried, mostly spicy flaky bread or pastry which is stuffed with a lentil filling. Hence, also well-known as a Dal Kachori. Traditionally, the outer crust is either made of all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour or a mix of both. The dal stuffing can be a spiced moong lentil or black gram one, just like this Urad Dal Kachori. Kachori has innumerable variations pan India....

It’s about time I shared my vegan sour cream on the blog. I developed this recipe for my cookbook as a dairy-free sour cream substitute. I ended up using it to replace a variety of other dairy-based ingredients: goat cheese, ricotta, even mozzarella and cheddar cheese. As a dairy eater myself, I was both surprised and pleased to find a non-dairy substitute that I enjoy so much. It’s creamy, rich, and tangy, just like regular sour cream....

As I look at these photos, I can taste this stew all over again. And what a beautiful memory it brings, sitting in the kitchen with my parents on a cold and miserable day (my favourite days), with the rain pouring down and cascading droplets on the windows, a heavy breeze blowing outside, and the warm rich smells of mamas home cooking wafting through the house. And then I ask myself....

This month, farmers’ markets are exploding with goodness. Fortunately, much of the produce growing now doesn’t need much cooking, if at all. I’m enjoying as many Caprese salads as I can right now—even better when they’re made with burrata. We’ve been traveling quite a bit and I’m excited to share more summer recipes with you soon. You’ll find an abundance of fresh seasonal recipes below. Avocado Erin’s Peach & Avocado Green Salad Gluten free “I made this salad exactly as written last night and it was good I dreamed about it!...

About Whole Wheat Bread Recipe This soft and tender whole wheat bread has a similar fluffy consistency as your favorite White Bread,, but with the yummy flavor and health benefits of whole wheat. How is it possible to make such a magical loaf? After much trial and error I finally stumbled across the secret ingredient that’s key for the softest crumb. Similar to Naan and Bhatura, my wholemeal bread recipe includes yogurt (or curd)....

Updated Dec 04, 2017 I’ve been toying with the intro to this post for the last hour. Then, I realized I’m over-complicating it. Because all I really want to say is, “You have one life to live…just freakin’ go for it!” That’s what I’m doing. 5 months. 3 countries. 4 autoimmune diseases. 1 life. I’m going for it! And if you can’t quite tell, I’m bursting at the seams with excitement....

Updated May 15, 2024 How To Choose The Best Slow Cooker or Crock Pot Just like any other kitchen appliance, it can be overwhelming choosing the right slow cooker from an incredibly large selection. And there’s nothing worse than bringing home a broken or confusing-to-use slow cooker. Trust me, I’ve been there. After doing a little research and testing out several options, here’s my personal tips, plus a few things to look out for to make sure you have a seamless cooking experience....

My family loves Thanksgiving. More than the turkey, we are big fans of all the side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Come fall, we start making the sides and eat them for weeknight meals, and take them for sharing to holiday dinners through November and December. This way we get to enjoy all our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes throughout the holiday season 🙂 Sharing some of our favorites with you all, I hope you enjoy them as much as my family and friends do!...

Updated May 15, 2024 The Best Thanksgiving Desserts – In One Place Sure, everyone might be stuffed after multiple plates of roasted turkey and a generous amount of Thanksgiving sides. But nothing feels better than ending a festive night on a sweet note. You can never go wrong with the classics – like pumpkin pie or baked apples. But there’s lots of room for creativity when it comes to Thanksgiving desserts....

I’m writing this on my laptop from a bar seat in Minneapolis on Friday evening. I’m afraid I’m cramping everyone’s Friday night work-is-done style with my laptop. I’m feeling awkward, so I’ll keep this quick. I’ve rounded up twenty-five of my favorite recipes featuring avocado, everyone’s favorite creamy green fruit. I actually hated avocado for a while when I was younger, but I think it’s because I had been served a brown, stringy, over-ripe avocado—blech!...

May 18, 2021 Why Vitamix Blenders Are The Best I can honestly say that investing in a Vitamix was one of the best choices I’ve ever made. Not only did it help me adopt a healthier routine, but has become the most used appliance in my kitchen. It goes way beyond just blending up a smoothie. Here are a few reasons why I love it: Insanely powerful motor. You can bet that this bad boy will blend up just about anything....

What is Alur Chop To begin with, the literal translation of the Bengali term Alur Chop: Alur – Alu/aloo meaning potato, with the suffix ‘-r’ meaning ‘of’ Chop – This is not when you chop vegetables, but a small cutlet/croquette/fritter in the Bengali language The Aloo Chop is also a famous street side snack in Kolkata, and a favorite during Durga Puja festivities when the food stalls in pandals sell them in all their glory....

What is Aloo Posto “Aloo” translates to potatoes, and “posto” refers to poppy seeds in the Bengali language. Therefore, the name of this traditional dish from Bengal. In different parts of India, poppy seeds are known as “khus khus.” Aloo Posto features potatoes cooked in a delectable paste of spiced poppy seeds. The dish balances the earthy flavors of potatoes with nutty poppy seeds, spicy green chillies, fragrant nigella seeds, a few savory ground spices & seasonings, and the distinct pungent touch of mustard oil....