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Why This Recipe Works I have been making this delicious homemade vegetable broth for many years and I’m so happy to be sharing my recipe with you. Laced with the perfume of fennel and coriander seeds, this vegetable broth infuses any recipe it touches with a delightful and distinctive seasoning. If you cook often like I do, I’m sure you’re aware of the power of stock. Much more appetizing than water, vegetable stock can be used in various recipes to add flavor and body....

These easy breakfast burritos are total lifesavers. You can make them for a crowd and enjoy a nice Mexican-themed brunch. Or you can freeze extra burritos for later. Enjoy your leftover burritos for quick breakfasts, lunches or dinners! I came up with this recipe after receiving several reader requests for vegetarian breakfast burritos. Each person described a life-changing breakfast burrito ordered at a favorite restaurant. No one mentioned the same restaurant, but all of the burritos had crispy potatoes, eggs, salsa and avocado in common....

My family loves burgers! Once a week, we either go out to our favorite burger place, The Habit, or I make one of my recipes at home. I am sharing one of my all-time favorite Veggie Burger or Black Bean Burger recipe with you all, which even my meat-loving hubby relishes! Loaded with Veggies and Kids Approved 🙂 This flavorful recipe is a true family pleaser! I incorporate finely chopped bell peppers, or rainbow peppers, to the burger patty and that adds a great texture and taste contrast to the creamy beans....

Pumpkin frenzy seemed to arrive earlier this year than ever. If you’ve already reached your annual quota of pumpkin spice lattes, I have some homemade suggestions for you today! I’m rounding up fifteen of my pumpkin recipes, from muffins and scones to soup and pasta. These recipes are made with whole grains when applicable, and naturally sweetened when possible. By labeling them “healthy,” I mean healthier than something you might find at Starbucks....

1. Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges with Avocado Aioli In an ocean of pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes usually get pushed to the backside of fall. But whyyy? How is that possible? Another impossibility is the thought of crispy, crunchy Sweet Potato wedges. Wedges with a crunch when biting into them, and pillows of soft sweetness in the centre. With a creamy avocado aioli for dipping. This recipe has been immensely popular with my Instagram followers!...

Earlier this week, I shared 50 pantry-friendly savory recipes and a printable pantry ingredient checklist. I hope you’re finding them helpful. Today, I thought I’d share recipes that are simple DIY versions of building blocks we often grab at the store. You’ll find salsa, salad dressing, pancake mix and more—even homemade cold brew coffee. You may be accustomed to making these recipes already, but if not, I think you’ll become a convert....

I propose a picnic this weekend! Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy some time at the park this weekend. There’s really nothing better than a spring picnic in good company, is there? I like to keep picnics simple, perhaps with a couple types of cheese, crackers, and a deliciously hearty salad. You’ll find picnic-perfect appetizers, sandwiches, and many salad options below. To finish the meal with a sweet treat, try these Peanut Butter Oat Cookies....

Updated May 15, 2024 Why My Love For Avocados Runs Deep “I love avocados” is an understatement, because I add them to (almost) everything! A fresh batch of guacamole is a given, but they’re great in a variety of meals from breakfast to dinner, and even dessert. Yes, they’re that versatile! It doesn’t stop there though – here’s a few key reasons why avocados are simply one of the best fruits ever....

Valentine’s weekend is upon us, and we’ll be celebrating at home this year. I rounded up thirty-three of my favorite date night recipes to share with you, organized by appetizers, main dishes, sides, and desserts and drinks. You’ll find a heavy dose of Italian recipes in the main dish section (blame the spaghetti scene in Lady and the Tramp?). You’ll also find a few Thai-inspired recipes, which are perfectly romantic....

Updated May 15, 2024 If you’re just starting a low carb or keto-friendly diet, don’t get discouraged by what you can’t eat. Instead, think about all the delicious wholesome ingredients you can eat! And yes, I’m talking about all sorts of meats, seafoods, and a rainbow of vegetables to choose from. The key here is to get creative with ingredient combinations, and have fun with zesty spices and zingy marinades to uplevel your meals....

Usually besan is often used to make a variety of Pakoras in Indian cuisine. But apart from pakoras, there are some recipes which exclusively use besan as one of the main ingredient. This collection contains snacks, breakfast, sides and sweets that are made with besan. Some sweets made with besan are very popular and they also have been included in the list. TABLE OF CONTENTS BreakfastMain Course RecipesSweetsSnacks Besan Breakfast Recipes Missi Roti – Punjabi flatbreads made with whole wheat flour, gram flour and spices....

Apple Crumble is a dessert you wouldn’t care if you ate for every meal of every day! Full of soft cinnamon spiced apples, brown sugar, and buttery crispy baked oats. The easy answer to apple pie with all of the flavour and minimal effort. APPLE CRUMBLE OR APPLE CRISP Most apple crumbles we’ve had in the past (or apple crisp depending on where you are in the world), are either too dry on the inside, OR too watery creating a super soggy crumb topping instead of a CRISPY topping....

About Arisi Upma In the name Arisi Upma, ‘arisi‘ basically means rice in Tamil. While for Akki Tari Uppittu, ‘akki tari’ means broken rice in Kannada. There are many ways this dish is made across South India. It is also called Uppudu Pindi and Biyyam Rava Upma in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. I’ve have been able to enjoy this dish since my growing up years. It was one of those many dishes which was a complete favorite at home....

Hello from the other side. I’ve been hardcore geeking out over technical website stuff since my site went down last Friday. My mind is still swimming with technical gobbledegook (I’ll spare you the details), but everything seems to be stable now. This website is basically my four-year-old baby so I get really stressed out when it’s sick. I’m doing everything I can to make sure it doesn’t happen again. All this is to say, I’m sorry if you had trouble accessing a recipe over the weekend....

Updated Jan 07, 2018 When I asked you guys which city guide you’d like to see next, Bali, Syndey or Chiang Mai…Bali was the clear favorite (and I can’t say that I’m surprised). I mean, who doesn’t want to travel to a gorgeous, tropical, exotic island? But last year I did more than travel. I spent two glorious, rejuvenating, adventure-filled months in Bali. Two whole months – which seemed liked a dream!...

I usually buy unripe banana or plantains when I go for veggie shopping. I try to include them in our diet and make various dishes with them. Some of the Raw Banana Recipes that I make often at home are: The recipe is easy and quick to prepare. All you need to do is to cut the raw bananas into thin round slices. Then fry a few spices and saute the banana slices until tender....

When life gives you lemons… make a cocktail. How about that? My friends and I have been sending each other instructional videos on how to make our favorite cocktails for happy hour. I’ll never be a gin and tonic girl, but I’ve been enjoying gin-based drinks as the weather warms up. Gin plays nicely with citrus and fresh herbs, so it seems just right for this time of year....

About Bread Patties To begin with, the difference – in bread pakoda, the mashed potato mixture is stuffed between 2 slices of bread whereas in Bread Patties, the potato mixture is placed only on one slice, coated with gram flour (besan) batter and shallow fried. However, the Bread Pattice can also be referred to as Bread Cutlet. So, once you bite onto the Bread Patties, you’ll have a set of 2 flavors and textures....

Let’s make homemade caponata! This classic Sicilian appetizer or side dish is perfect for late summer meals. This recipe combines roasted (not fried) eggplant with sautéed bell pepper, celery, tomatoes, olives and capers. Red wine vinegar and honey make it irresistibly tangy and sweet. If you generally enjoy these bold flavors, you’re going to love caponata. Since international travel is largely off the table, I’ve been traveling vicariously through my food....

About Chinese Bhel So basically, the delish union of a Bhel Puri and chopsuey results in a classic Chinese Bhel, a well-known Indo-Chinese style snack from the Indian street food scene. The dish is most popular in Mumbai, Maharashtra, though, street food vendors in other cities too may have their own unique variations. Given the usual umami sauces and the use of noodles and veggies in it, the recipe of Chinese Bhel also houses sweet, spicy and tangy flavors....