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Simply cook and toss store-ready tortellini with homemade pesto (or store-bought), and enjoy a vibrant, flavorful dinner! This Basil Pesto Tortellini recipe (also known as pasta al pesto) is a two-step meal that can be prepared in a matter of minutes with this easy homemade pesto, or your favorite store-bought pesto. It’s creamy, satisfying and with a few tips and tricks, you will have this vibrant pesto tortellini on the table in less than 30 minutes....

About Potato Chips Recipe Potato chips are a favorite among many folks. The ones which we get in the market are mostly deep fried. We also like fried potato chips, but most of the time we just want to snack on healthier, less oily stuff. I usually make potato chips at home, both fried as well as baked. Not to say that we don’t buy ready-made chips from the market, which we do on occasion....

About Rajgira Puri Amaranth flour is one of the ingredients that is widely used during the Navratri fasting days. Besides having an earthy and nutty flavor, it is also a storehouse of many essential nutrients. This makes it extremely beneficial for our health. This tasty Rajgira Puri is one of the easiest recipe that you can make with the rajgira atta a.k.a amaranth flour. Apart from the Rajgira Puri, you can also use amaranth flour to make savory dishes like roti, Rajgira Paratha, pakora, desserts like Rajgira Kheer and even as a binding and thickening agent....

What is Rava Laddu Suji Ke Laddu are delectable and a super popular Indian sweet, commonly made during festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami. Basically, these are nothing but flavored, sweetened semolina balls. Since semolina is called as suji/rava in Hindi, hence, the name of this sweet. This particular Rava Laddu Recipe is a Maharashtrian style recipe that I had learnt from my aunt. This Rava Ladoo is tasty, easy and quick, that does not take much time....

Naan, an Indian flatbread, is a staple side whenever my family and I venture out to our favorite Indian restaurant. So I thought, why not make a weeknight dinner just as extravagant and special as going out to dinner or ordering take-out? Well, that’s easy to accomplish with this restaurant quality garlic naan. A few tips and tricks along the way and you have a soft and comforting naan to make and enjoy at home....

What is Sabudana Sabudana known as sago are circular, small white pearls made from the roots of the cassava plant (tapioca, yuca). They are also called tapioca pearls and are eaten during the Hindu fasting period. The word “sabudana” is a Hindi word and a common term used for these white tapioca pearls in North, Central and Western India. In the South Indian regional languages, these are called javvarisi (Tamil), sabbakki (Kannada), chowari (Malayalam) and sagubiyyam (Telugu)....

Not your typical eggs recipe! This scrambled eggs recipe gives you soft, creamy and cheesy scrambled eggs stuffed in avocado halves. Just like these cauliflower hash brown egg cups, this will be your new addictive, low-carb breakfast with fluffy scrambled eggs and incredible pizza string cheese all the way through. Serve with juicy cherry tomatoes and crispy bacon pieces, and for added comfort, try them piled onto the easiest crusty Artisan bread you’ll ever make!...

This recipe caught my eye as I was poring over the May issue of Saveur Magazine on the flight home. It’s from their feature on Senegal called “A Feast for All,” which is a country that has recently been brought to my awareness by my new friend Bill. Bill has told me stories about his time in Senegal a couple of years ago; Penny de los Santos‘ vibrant, rich photographs of Senegalese cooking and culture brought his stories to life for me....

Singara vs Samosa It can be rightly said that the Singara is a prized possession for a Bengali. More so, when it is the Aloo Phulkopir Shingara, which is simply the one stuffed with a specially spiced mixture of potatoes and cauliflower. Since, even the samosa’s origin is believed to be in Central Asia and not particularly India, the Bengal one is also a variation just like the Punjabi or other North Indian ones....

What Is Coffee Cake? While this sour cream cake is often called a “coffee cake,” do not be misled. There’s no actual coffee in the cake! Coffee cake gets its name from the fact that it is often served with coffee and tea for brunch or luncheons. When all is said and done, this is just an eggless sour cream cake recipe, and it is divine. About This Recipe I had some sour cream left after making Veg Tacos the other night, so I was looking for a good way to use it up....

Updated Dec 26, 2020 Creating spiralized vegetable noodles is not only fun, it’s a great way to boost the nutrient density of any meal. Spiralizer Beginner’s Guide If you just bought your first spiralizer, congratulations. You’ve purchased one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools. And if you’re reading this post because you’re wondering if a spiralizer is worth it (meaning, should you really splurge on yet another kitchen tool) – well, the quick answer is yes....

About Suji Ka Cheela Traditionally, a cheela or chilla is an Indian style savory pancake made with various lentils, gram flour or cream of wheat. Just like this Suji Ka Cheela that uses sooji or rava (cream of wheat) as the main ingredient. Chillas can be broadly classified under pancakes, and are a popular breakfast dish in North India. The texture of a chilla can either be soft or crisp. This depends on the way the batter is spread (thickly or thinly) onto the hot tawa or skillet....

Some of my recipes start off with a strong concept or challenge, while others are designed to satisfy a craving. This lentil salad falls into the latter camp. It’s exactly what I’ve been craving lately. This salad is tangy, crisp-tender, a little spicy, and quite satisfying. The earthy lentils and carrots ground the more bold flavors, so they’re not too overwhelming. Dill, tahini and pepperoncini peppers aren’t everyone’s favorite ingredients, I know....

Authentic Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe This recipe has been long due. Many readers who enjoy Chicken Tikka Masala, and Paneer Tikka Masala recipe from the blog, requested for a Tikka Masala Master Sauce recipe, so they can customize it with their choice of protein. It’s a super flexible masala sauce recipe where you can build a meal around the sauce, not the other way around! A whole jar of masala sauce comes together in a flash - minimal cooking required!...

About Tiramisu Tiramisu (pronounced “teer-a-ME-soo”) is a famous Italian dessert that translates to “pick me up.” The name isn’t surprising, considering how much coffee is added to this light and creamy recipe. Tiramisu is one of our favorite desserts. In fact, when we go out to dine in Italian restaurants, we simply have to order tiramisu; it’s just that good! Layers of “lady fingers” are soaked in an espresso syrup, then layered with a lightly sweet filling of coffee flavored mascarpone....

Usually I prepare healthy breakfast like roti-sabzi, chilla, bhurji, Upma, Poha, Idli & Dosa varieties and various parathas. Generally on weekends I prepare idli or dosa or aloo poori or bread pakora. Whereas the rest of the days its Parathas, upma, poha or roti-sabzi. The best part is you can even pack these dishes in the kids tiffin box. For parathas, to make more healthy, use less oil/ghee or you can even bake or grill them in an oven....

About Vazhaipoo Vadai ‘Vazhaipoo’ is simply the Tamil word for ‘banana flower.’ Thus, when speaking specially of the Vazhaipoo Vadai, it is quite obvious that this recipe variation is from the cuisine of Tamil Nadu. Other South Indian cuisines may also have their own ways of making these vadas with banana flower. Not just in South India, the banana flower is a well-known delicacy in Bengali cuisine too. There, the banana flower is referred to as the ‘kolar mocha,’ and there are many dishes that are made with it....

Updated Jan 16, 2020 In my former life (meaning, pre-celiac diagnosis and during my 20’s/early 30’s) I was a big time traveler. The more I traveled the more I wanted to travel. Call it wanderlust, call it a travel addiction…but if I hadn’t been there, I wanted to go. Correction. I needed to go! Just as our bodies need oxygen and water to survive…well, I needed my passport. I was born in New Zealand and moved to the US when I was two years old....

Sep 12, 2023 Here in Southern California, there’s no shortage of amazing juice bars and smoothie shops. Even my local grocery store beckons me with colorful rows of wellness shots. And yes, they’re tempting for sure, but it’s astonishing how much they cost. So skip the long lines (and high prices) and enjoy the vibrant, healthy drinks I’m sharing with you today. They’re made with natural anti-inflammatory foods that deliver a wealth of free-radical-fighting compounds and antioxidants to keep inflammation at bay and support your overall health....

Can I get an amen for savory sweet potato recipes? I still can’t stomach sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top (though I’ll make an exception for this one). I am perpetually in love with spicy sweet potatoes. That sweet-and-spicy combo keeps me going back for more, whether it’s featured in a burrito bowl, salad, soup… you name it, I’m in. Based on your comments, it seems like you guys are, too....