[feast_advanced_jump_to] Now, I love spaghetti and I don’t think any vegetable is going to replace the satisfaction I get from a bowl of steaming hot pasta. So I’m not one of those people who will happily eat a bowl of vegetable-based spaghetti instead of the proper stuff. Life’s too short to be making those soul-destroying swaps. However, I don’t mind reducing the amount of pasta by a little (i.e not using a FULL PACK for our family of four) and adding in a little courgetti to bulk it out....

What is Kakdi Thalipeeth? Thalipeeth is a type of savory pancake or flatbread popular in the western Indian states of Maharashtra, and Goa. It is made using a variety of flour such as rice flour, wheat flour, gram flour, and millet flour, which are mixed with spices, herbs, onions, and cilantro. The batter is then spread on a hot griddle or pan and cooked until crispy and golden brown on both sides....

This vegan lentil recipe is one of the most popular dishes from India which is so simple to make and absolutely scrumptious. What is Dal Fry? Dal or Dahl in Hindi is a generic term for all lentils. Dal Fry is a mildly spiced creamy lentil dish enjoyed with Rotis or rice. This dal fry is made with Toover/ Arhar Dal (Pigeon Pea Lentils), Yellow Moong Dal, and Orange Masoor Dal....

The “Taste of the Nation” was in town this week and we walked over to the National Building Museum to sample some of the delicious foods served up by some of the famous chefs and restaurants of the city. To sum it up, I ate a little too much by trying to do my best in sampling everything I could. This might just have to become an annual experience for me and I am going to try and convince my friends to join next year....

You will find many egg recipes on the blog since I keep trying out different varieties of egg curries (away from the routine) as a side with rice or rotis. Last week, I prepared an egg curry with a twist. Egg Slice Masala is a gravy based dish where hard boiled eggs are sliced, shallow fried and simmered in a spicy, tangy and fragrant onion-tomato base. It is a slightly labor intensive dish since there is a bit of preparation work going into it....

Ingredients: (Makes 12 muffins) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda dash of cinnamon ⅛th teaspoon salt 2 medium overripe bananas mashed 2 medium apples grated (with skin) (approximately 1.5 cups grated) ½ cup oil (used canola) ½ cup packed brown sugar (or to taste) ¼ cup of chopped walnuts (optional and can use any nuts of choice like pecans, almonds) ¼ cup of milk For Streusel topping : 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 2 tablespoon brown sugar Method: Preheat the oven to 350F....

I am a chocolate nerd. I’ve got a big framed poster of the chemical structure of theobromine, the chief chemical in the cacao bean, gifted to me by Guittard when they celebrated their 150th anniversary a few years ago. Theobromine, along with caffeine, is what makes us love chocolate so much. It affects our moods and can make us more alert and happy. As a biologist, I find the chemistry of chocolate, from how it affects our minds to how it’s produced and used, remarkably fascinating....

With all the cherries we picked recently, I’ve been working on different exciting and tasty ways to use them. One of my favorite drinks this summer is this fizzy lemonade that’s inspired from the spiced lemonades sold on the streets in India. I grind cherries to a fine purée and then use the juice from the fruit to flavor the lemonade. In India, people would usually use black salt/kala namak to flavor the drink but I’ve swapped it out for himalayan pink salt....

How This Low Carb Ginger Cookie Recipe Is About To Change Your Life These little keto cookies won’t last long. They’re the perfect texture, only take 10 minutes of prep, and have an incomparable taste. You may find yourself choosing this Keto Ginger Snaps Recipe over sugary ones. These little ones are gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, and if you sub the butter with coconut oil, they are also dairy-free and paleo....

Gobi is a favorite in our home and come winter, we buy cauliflower like there is no tomorrow. Learning how to cook Gobi is essential to truly relish its distinctive taste and texture. Almost all my cooking of gobi recipes involves dunking the gobi in salted hot water for at least 15 minutes before sauteing it till it forms a golden crust. Honestly, this process of blanching and sauteing does make a big difference in the overall flavor of the gobi dish I am making....

Why This Will Be Your Favorite Thing To Throw On The Grill Fast. Not including the marinating time, these grilled chicken thighs are done in under 30 minutes. Easy. Marinate, grill, temp, and serve. A simple recipe that is perfect for beginner grilling. Low Carb. Only 2 net carbs per serving, making this a great option for weekly keto meal prep.Versatile. Mix up the flavors in the marinade to make these chicken thighs pair with a variety of side dishes....

American lamb chops are a quick and easy meat cut to season and cook. Typically, I’ll season the meat in a marinade for a short time, then cook it over heat till they develop a nice crust to the desired degree of doneness, and then serve it with a salad or some vegetable. I’m taking advantage of spring produce – asparagus and green beans. Use young asparagus and green beans, so the final texture is tender and not chewy....

Making homemade chips was one of the first things I tested when I finally got around to buying my air fryer.I tried a number of different methods: Soaking the potatoes in water, then patting dry before air frying. Verdict: The outcome didn’t warrant the effort and time of washing and drying the potatoes. Yes, the idea is to remove excess starch so the potatoes don’t burn before they’re cooked. But I found I could cook them without soaking, and they were ALWAYS cooked in the middle before the outside got too brown....

Pastry tart can refer to a handful of different baked goods like actual tarts made in a full size or mini tart pan, tarts made from puff pastry, or something like hand pies—which is what I consider today’s chocolate dessert recipe. They’re like store-bought pop tarts, but I don’t suggest putting them in the toaster to reheat. Whatever you call them, they’re perfect for anyone who LOVES chocolate. These Fudge Chocolate Pastry Tarts Are: Draped in chocolatey cocoa icing A homemade version of store-bought pop tarts Like these chocolate hand pies, but with a slightly different filling & topping Best after they have completely cooled An intermediate baking recipe and doable for most home bakers Definitely a dessert, but feel free to indulge for breakfast!...

You’ll never go back to store-bought once you’ve tried this homemade hot fudge sauce. This was a recipe I worked on back in 2015 when I was developing recipes for my 2nd cookbook, Sally’s Candy Addiction. I was up to my arms in fudge and caramel, and ended up putting it on the back burner to focus on handheld candies and such. This past winter, I pulled it out of my recipe ideas folder and got to work on it again....

No reviews ¾ cup/255 g runny honey plus extra to drizzle ¼ cup/60 ml extra-virgin olive oil or a neutral oil like grapeseed 1 ½ Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped EXTREMELY fine ¼ cup/60 ml fresh lemon juice zest of 2 lemons 3 cups/360 g blanched almond flour 1 tsp baking powder a sugared sprig of rosemary (recipe follows) No reviews 1 cup/240 ml boiling water 1/4 cup/50 g superfine sugar Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Red Star Yeast. Baking a batch of whole wheat rolls that are both SOFT and FLAVORFUL feels like winning the lottery. Or, at the very least, winning dinnertime. What normally results in hockey pucks can finally grace our dinner tables proudly. These honey whole wheat dinner rolls easily compete with (and beat) the tastiest white flour rolls because they taste nutty, a little sweet, and have a bit more oomph in the texture department....

Cooking bacon in the oven is a game-changer! No more stove-tops splattered with grease, no constant attention needed to stop it burning and no requirement to add extra oil to ensure perfect crispness. Perfect crispy bacon can be cooked in the oven, and you don’t even need to pre-heat it first! It’s so simple I’m almost embarrassed to share this as a recipe post! But it’s so useful, I couldn’t not share it with you guys....

Crimp & Flute Pie Crust This tutorial has been a long time coming! I have what seems like an endless supply of pie recipes on my website, with success tips and videos, but I’ve never shared a specific tutorial just about fluting and crimping those pie crust edges… a necessary step that helps make a beautiful sealed edge that won’t fall apart or leak. Whether you’re making a double-crust fruit pie like apple pie, cherry pie, strawberry rhubarb pie, caramel pear pie, peach pie, or blueberry pie; or a single-crust cream pie like pumpkin pie, banana cream pie, fudge brownie pie, coconut cream pie, lemon meringue pie, French silk pie, or even quiche, learning these easy crust-shaping techniques is essential for baking a homemade pie you’ll be proud to present....

Here, we are still waiting for the cherry blossoms to bloom. Cheers, Rosa Love beets and how you’ve made it into delicious burgers 🙂 Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ