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I’ve been on a vegetable-packed coconut curry kick lately—they’re just the perfect transition food for this time of year. This vegetarian Thai green curry recipe features fresh asparagus, carrots and spinach in a delicious green coconut sauce. It’s full of flavor and simple enough for weeknight dinners. I used store-bought Thai curry paste instead of raw ingredients, because some (like galangal) are difficult to find and time-consuming to prepare. I’ve watched a chef prepare curry paste in Thailand, and he really worked up a sweat!...

Well, I had the greatest time soaking in Yellowstone’s scenery over the last five days, but I’m glad to be home with my Cookie girl. I felt a little pang of dog-owner guilt every time I saw a wagging tail in Yellowstone. I’m trying to make it up to her with extra walks and quality time this weekend. These fresh lettuce wraps are coming to you from Megan Gilmore’s brand new cookbook, titled Everyday Detox: 100 Easy Recipes to Remove Toxins, Promote Gut Health, and Lose Weight Naturally....

Tikka masala is a universally loved curry dish made with fresh tomatoes, aromatics, warm Indian spices, and cream. It’s a luscious and creamy curry that offers a great balance of tanginess, spiciness, and creaminess. This tofu tikka masala recipe is a contemporary twist on a classic chicken tikka masala or paneer tikka masala. Here I am using extra-firm tofu instead. The addition of tofu adds plant protein with a silky yet firm texture....

This wholesome tomato pasta recipe makes a wonderful weeknight dinner! This feel-good recipe is warm, comforting, and lightly creamy, but not heavy. It’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors—roasted cherry tomatoes, hearty chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, pops of briny olives, and garlic. Each one benefits from the heat of the oven, and the end result is just fantastic. I love how this recipe comes together and I think you will, too. Basically, we’ll cook the pasta on the stovetop and roast the remaining ingredients in one baking dish....

Why This Recipe Works If you’ve ever had a simple Margherita Pizza, you know how delicious softened chunky tomatoes are when combined with cheese and carbs. Here I offer an enthusiastic shout-out to the Americans who opted to use pie crust over pizza dough to make this tasty creation. I don’t know about you, but any excuse to use a batch of my Homemade Pie Crust is a reason for celebration....

More on Veg Fried Rice And although Chinese fried rice is a healthy option, it is loaded with lots of exciting flavors. Salty, umami, and savory soy sauce is balanced with spiced star anise, and raw scallions add a great pop of freshness you’ll love. Otherwise, I’ve kept the ingredients list rather basic to allow each element to shine – the veggies really are the star here! Fried rice with mixed veggies can be enjoyed by itself for a satisfying lunch, but it does go great with rich, saucy main dishes....

These fried crisp veg chops can be compared to croquettes or cutlets and have a slight sweet taste due to the addition of beetroot, carrot and peanuts. Very different in taste as compared to the regular Veg cutlets or Kabab. The peanuts give a nice crunch and texture in the otherwise smooth and soft chops which are crisp from outside. Veg chop is a well known street food in Bengal as well as Bihar....

Why This Recipe Works Pakora are deep fried fritters that feature gram flour a.k.a besan and vegetables. Gram flour is made from skinned black chickpeas. Depending on the veggie you include, the pakora will taste different. My family loves having pakora as a tea time snack. By now I must have posted many variations of Pakoda Recipes. In this mix vegetable pakora recipe, I add finely chopped veggies. Including finely chopped veggies make them cook easily, so you do not have undercooked veggies in your pakora....

What is Holi? Holi marks the passing of winter and the arrival of spring and harvest season. Based on the lunar calendar, it typically falls in the month of March. Holi is often referred to as the festival of color, and it signifies the triumph of good over evil. We celebrate it with a bonfire the previous night (Holika Dahan), followed by playful festivities in the morning (Rang Wali Holi). Out of all the Indian festivals, Holi is my absolute favorite!...

What is Arrabiata Pasta Arrabiata Pasta is a popular Italian recipe that features a sauce made with spicy red chili peppers and tomatoes. In fact, the word “arrabiata” means angry in Italian, which refers to the bold spiciness of the dish. So if you’re looking to add a bit of heat to your next pasta night, this recipe is exactly what you need. The vegetarian tomato, chili pepper, garlic and basil sauce is combined with al dente fusilli pasta, which is my favorite pasta to use because of how wonderfully it holds the sauce....

Sometimes the simplest of recipes are the most difficult to develop. Take this slaw, for example. It totally got the best of me. It was supposed to be a variation on my honey mustard brussels sprout slaw, with flavors inspired by the “cabbage crunch” slaw at Whole Foods. I sampled that slaw from the Whole Foods buffet a couple of weeks ago after my stomach started growling at me. (You know what they say about grocery shopping while hungry....

What is Avial According to Wikipedia, Avial was invented by the mighty Bhima – one of the five Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata epic. As per the legend, during their 14-year exile, Bhima was given the charge of the royal kitchen of King Virata as a cook. During that time it is said that he invented this dish out of necessity. Avial is basically a healthy mix of various vegetables in a coconut and yogurt sauce with a finishing of coconut oil and curry leaves....

Your family will absolutely LOVE this banana blondies recipe. Made without flour and full of goodness, these blondies have the same consistency as our fudge chocolate brownies. Sticky centres with a fudgy texture like our fudgy flourless hazelnut brownies, and melted chocolate chips throughout, these healthy banana blondies are the perfect treat to satiate those sweet cravings. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BLONDIE AND A BROWNIE? Essentially, blondies are ‘blonde’ versions of our world famous brownies, without melted chocolate or cocoa powder in the batter....

These delicious recipes with chickpeas offer a variety of traditional and modern, global flavors including Indian, Moroccan, Middle-eastern, Mediterranean, and Mexican. All of these dishes come together easily using modern appliances like the Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Oven, or stove. I hope you try and enjoy these recipes! How to Cook Chickpeas? Here is a fail-proof recipe for cooking dried chickpeas in the instant pot, using the soaking as well as no-soak method....

Super easy to make Red Velvet Cake is similar to the original recipe that started it all! Made entirely from scratch with a few tips and tricks, this is one cake that takes centre stage! Softer than most cakes with a mouth-watering velvet-like texture in each bite. Any cake that layered and slathered with a cream cheese frosting (carrot cake comes to mind) can sit by me with a huge spoon....

Make an incredible cabbage soup in no time with minimal ingredients: cabbage, chunks of beef, carrots, onions and garlic. Low fat, low carb, keto approved, healthy and super filling; you won’t believe how good this is. CABBAGE SOUP If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know how much I hate going hungry, which can be detrimental to any diet plan I follow. So, trying to come up with a soup that isn’t going to break my diet OR yours, while satisfying our never ending hunger pangs meant loading it up with veggies!...

Well, friends, it’s been a rough week. I’ve lost my appetite and shed my weight in tears. Fortunately, a couple of dear friends are coming into town this weekend and their presence will surely lift my spirits. In the meantime, I thought I’d share this chai ice cream recipe that I’ve been tinkering with over the past month. I brought the latest batch over to girls night this week and the girls say it’s just right....

Comforting Chinese made with lean white meat protein, colorful vegetables, and stir-fried noodles tossed in a savory sauce. You can’t go wrong with restaurant quality Chicken Chow Mein! One of the most popular stir fried noodles the family goes crazy for! Chow Mein Put that takeout menu down! A big bowl of homemade Chicken Chow Mein is way more satisfying and can be made with ease! Tender pieces of chicken breast are marinated in a soy, ginger and garlic sauce and then stir-fried until lightly browned....

My dear, sweet, coconut bacon skeptics, hear me out. This vegan “bacon” is amazing! It’s crispy, sweet, salty and tastes just like the real deal, so don’t knock it til you try it! I could go on about it, but I think Cookie’s coconut bacon desperation says it all. Granted, my dog loves kale and ate half a pack of gum when I was at yoga last week, but I’ve honestly never seen her work so hard for crumbs that aren’t meat....

For more than two decades now, I’ve been using my Mom’s simple and easy 15-minute recipe to create a Homemade Garam Masala that is far more fragrant and flavorful than any store-bought brand. She uses only 10 ingredients to create this magical seasoning. This Punjabi-style Garam Masala powder (north-Indian) is versatile enough to be used for homestyle dals, curries, and stir-fries, like Dal tadka, Rajma, and Gobi Aloo, as well as restaurant favorites like Biryani, Butter Chicken and Korma....