Why It’ll Be Your Go-To Side Dish Fast. Excluding the time to chill after preparing, this dish is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes. Easy. Prepare the veggies, create a deliciously low carb dressing, and toss together for a simple no cook recipe. Low Carb. Only net carbs per serving, which is very minimal compared to traditional versions. This versatile dish not only adds a burst of freshness and crunch to your meals but also complements a ketogenic lifestyle....

Poha aka beaten rice/flattened rice is a humble ingredient that graces many an Indian home cook’s pantry across the sub-continent. Basically it is dehusked rice that is flattened into flat light dry flakes that vary in thickness. The common Indian names given to beaten rice are poha, aval, avalakki and atukulu. It is versatile in terms of the numerous varieties one can prepare, be it savory or sweet dishes. It is much loved by mothers who look for quick kid tiffin recipes using poha....

Ingredients: (makes 7-8 parathas)For Whole wheat dough: 2 and ½ cups of whole wheat flour1 and ½ cups of luke warm water½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoon oil For Paratha: Whole wheat dough (as per above)Rolling pinSome whole wheat flour for dusting4-5 tablespoon oil/butter for layers and roasting Method: To form a dough : In a large bowl add the whole wheat flour, salt and 1 tablespoon of oil and give it a quick mix....

With sunshine, warmer days, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day, and summertime on the horizon, these fresh and delicious lemon cakes are a dessert favorite. Tell Me About These Lemon Pudding Cakes Part lemon cake, part lemon pudding (made from just 1 cake batter) Fluffy, creamy, and rich all in one Sweet, tangy, and refreshing Simple, yet totally fancy 8 easy ingredients like butter, eggs, and lemons The Best Part of All: Bake these lemon cakes in individual ramekins....

This post was sponsored by Hotel Chocolat’s Tasting Club. Have you ever tried thick Italian hot chocolate? It’s almost custard-like in texture, but like, 5 million times better than custard (and I love custard). Made with an embarrassing amount of chocolate, it’s just the thing for a weekend treat. I’ve made it a few times before. Regular chocolate flavour is perfectly delish, but I like to add in a little extra flavour....

Instant Pot Pulled Pork First of all, is Mexican pulled pork even a thing? Well, it is now! This is so easy and delicious for pork tacos. It’s nice to be able to make a batch of this Instant Pot pulled pork and have it handy for tacos, tamales, or even just for snacking with some avocados and sour cream for a low carb snack. What Is The Best Cut Of Pork For Pulled Pork?...

Remember my perfect quiche recipe? I’ve had so many questions and requests for a mini version! Today we’re making mini quiche, a scaled down and simpler version of its full-size parent. Often underrated, quiche—no matter what size—is fantastic for lunch, dinner, Easter, baby showers, bridal showers, potlucks, tea parties, and so much more. Even as a small family, quiche is our go-to food when we need quick and fulfilling recipe that’s delicious and adaptable to our available ingredients....

1 Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add cumin seeds and allow to splutter. Add chopped onions and saute till pink. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 3 mts. 2 Add the carrot, potato, beans and cauliflower and saute on medium flame for 4-5 mts on medium high. Add salt and turmeric pwd and combine. Reduce flame, place lid and cook till the vegetables are half cooked. Add crushed tomatoes and cook further for another 4-5 mts....

I’m sharing how to make an easy Mumbai street-style Pav Bhaji recipe at home using a stovetop and Instant Pot (or traditional pressure cooker). Pav bhaji is one of the most loved and famous Indian street food and undoubtedly it is one of mine too. From Juhu beach to Sardar pav bhaji, from a restaurant to a small roadside eatery, I never miss a chance to eat it. After coming to the USA, I truly missed that Mumbai pav bhaji taste....

I did a full Ninja Foodi review video you can watch to see how I used and cooked with the Ninja Foodi. using it both as a pressure cooker and as an air fryer and how that works in a single device. Watch The Video I would recommend you watch the video for more details and to watch me make a recipe in it. But this post also summarizes my review for the Ninja Foodi....

Why You’ll Love This Simple Pie Recipe Keto-Friendly Delight. If you’re on a keto journey or just want to reduce your carb intake, this pumpkin pie is your perfect sweet companion. It’s lower in carbs, high in flavor, and delivers that classic pumpkin pie experience. Effortless Preparation. No need to stress in the kitchen. This no-bake pie is incredibly easy to make. Simply mix, pour, and refrigerate. It’s a hassle-free dessert that impresses....

My son, Nehal, loves Nutella and so do I. 🙂 The other day while leaving home for school, he asked me to make something with Nutella. I asked, “How about cupcakes with Nutella?” He gave me a gleeful look and got into the car bidding me goodbye. It took me 40 minutes to prepare and bake the warm and aromatic Nutella swirl cupcakes. The house smelled heavenly when he got home and the sight of the cupcakes cooling on the wire rack ensured a tight hug and kiss for Mommy!...

I have the perfect recipe for you to beat the heat this toasty summer week. Have you ever had an Orange Julius drink before at the mall? Or an orange creamsicle popsicle in the summertime? Today’s shockingly simple smoothie recipe was inspired by both favorites. The tastes of vanilla and orange in one. Creamy, cool, citrusy, lip-smackin’ protein-packed sweetness. This shockingly simple smoothie is my current post-workout obsession. Couch + feet up + this smoothie + a spoonful of peanut butter (which turns into three spoonfuls of peanut butter) is how I unwind from a run these days....

As much as I love pancakes, I never seem to end up making them on pancake day! Pancakes are weekend food, when the children and I can take our time making and eating lovely big piles of fluffy pancakes. Even better if we have time to experiment. Pancakes with: Creamy lemon sauce and sharp bites of pomegranate Lightly cooked berries with cheesecake cream Potatoes, chorizo and chilli-garlic butter I’ve even got one of those crepe-plates....

It’s Diwali and time for indulgence, festive food and fun. Don’t we all have a special place in our hearts for all the tradtional dishes that our grandmothers lovingly made for us? 🙂 It was fascinating to watch my ammamma (maternal grandmother) cook Andhra vantalu (cooking) with effortless ease especially those recipes that required expertise and I relished Boorelu prepared by her. I have a soft spot for Boorelu (also called as Poornalu), a culinary gem from Andhra....

The bhaji makes optimum use of Mother Nature’s bountiful supply of fresh vegetables. Not less than 7-8 variety of vegetables go into its making. Now that sure makes it nutrient rich, doesn’t it? 🙂 1 Pressure cook potatoes, cauliflower, peas, beans and carrot along with 1 cup of water, till soft. Drain any left over water and keep aside. Mash all the cooked vegetables using a masher. 2 Heat oil in a vessel, add the green chillis and onions and saute for 4 mts....

Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Snack Protein-Packed- With protein powder as one of the key ingredients, these peanut butter balls are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while getting an extra protein boost.Easy to Make- This recipe is incredibly simple, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time.No-Bake- No need to turn on the oven for this one! These peanut butter balls come together without any baking, making them perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen....

I always love a good dessert mash-up, especially when it involves cheesecake. Have you seen this caramel apple cheesecake pie or these coconut cheesecake brownies before? Another reader, Sandy, commented: “This was amazing. All of it! The brown sugar cheesecake was amazing on its own, but with the addition of the pecan topping—wow! This will be on the table during the holidays. AMAZING! ★★★★★“ If you enjoy pecan pie and cheesecake, then you’ll definitely fall in love with this incredibly delicious two-for-one combo....

I entertained a childish fantasy that involved owning a garden that resemble a fancy oasis with trees and plants laden with figs and pomegranates and of course, a water fountain! In DC, I took active steps to achieve this, I planted a few fig trees and one pomegranate plant among others. For four years, the pomegranate tree would grow bigger and shoot out more branches and each spring as soon as the leaves came back, I would tell myself this would be the year where I’d get beautiful bright orange-red flowers that would turn into pomegranates....

With the start of fall we welcome new routines, cooler temperatures, and the fall baking season—the best baking season! We’re talking cozy fall spices, pumpkin treats, decadent desserts, and pies galore. I always like to kick off the fall baking season with cookies—we’ve done pumpkin snickerdoodles and brown butter pumpkin oatmeal cookies, but let’s get back to basics. These are pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in all their soft, chewy, deliciously comforting, pumpkin spice glory....