What’s not to love about hand pies? These pocket-sized treats are cute, portable and appeal to nearly everyone. And that appeal skyrockets when they are stuffed with a savory, delicious filling, like these vegan Irish hand pies. I love hand pies – from vegan sausage rolls to savory Indian samosas to these chickpea mushroom turnovers. These meatless Irish hand pies, which I’ve been making for many years now, are right up there with these other favorites....
You might also like these recipes for jackfruit curry, chickpea tagine, and lentil sweet potato tagine. There are many good reasons to eat a jackfruit, and its rather recent status as a meat substitute is not, to my mind, the chief one of them. I grew up eating jackfruit in my Indian home, and it was, in itself, always a special occasion. This is a delicious fruit, with a brilliant flavor that combines the tastes of some of the most beloved tropical fruits from mangoes to bananas, and well worth waiting for during the few months it is in season....
A full size, classic vegan lasagna with the meaty sauce and vegan cheeses is perfect. But if you want something smaller and different, try this Pumpkin and Spinach Vegan Lasagna for Two. It is the perfect meal if you love creamy pastas that melt in your mouth and seem way more indulgent than they actually are. I made this lasagna for two on a weeknight and it was nowhere near as time-consuming as you might imagine....
The joie de vivre of lemon is wonderful in pasta, especially when it’s boldness is combined with the sweetness of basil and mellowed with a glug of olive oil. That’s exactly what you get in this vegan lemon pasta. It’s the kind of food that’s wonderful any time of year, but it’s especially wonderful in summer when lemons and basil are in season. It’s rich but not heavy, it’s soothing and comforting, and it will make you happy each time you eat it....
A delicious vegan one-pot pasta like this one is a lifesaver on weeknights when I can get everyone to the dinner table without any smarty-pants grumblings like, “I am just not hungry, mom!” This is an AMAZING, no-fuss pasta. Every forkful is saucy and cheesy (but dairy-free) and garlicky – don’t be surprised if you find yourself scarfing it down straight from the pot! But it’s also healthy, packed as it is with protein and veggies....
I won’t beat about the bush today because, guys, this pizza with fingerling potatoes. It’s the ultimate. And you need to know about it, like, NOW. I can’t take all the credit for it because the star of this pizza is it’s really gorgeous crust. It’s golden and thin and crispy and chewy around the edges. And it’s so flavorful, you might want to eat it on its own. I’ve made many crusts over the year, but I have to say, this one beats them all....
This is easily one of my family’s favorite breakfasts, although I serve it just as often for a snack or even at a picnic lunch with friends. And practically every kid who’s ever eaten it, Jay included, has asked for more. And more. What’s not to love? The filling is made of potatoes cooked with a flavorful chili and garlic sauce. And don’t worry, it’s not incredibly spicy– just spicy enough to be really, really tasty....
I wanted to create a smooth chocolate dessert because I love chocolate and if there’s one flavor I love with chocolate, it’s got to be hazelnuts (have you tried my double chocolate hazelnut cookies?) The three-ingredient shortbread crust comes together in a food processor and takes barely five minutes to make, if that. All I really had to do for the filling was blitz up some hazelnuts and water to make a hazelnut cream, and then pass it through the strainer....
I wanted to create a meatless version of what is arguably one of the best known and much glorified veal dishes, Osso Buco. I don’t know any Italian, but that, according to many online sources, translates to marrow bone because the dish is made with veal shanks. There is, of course, no shank nor bone in this vegan recipe: instead, there is a glorious mix of wild mushrooms with their husky flavors and textures....
Chicken curry. Sweet potatoes. Carrots. Potatoes. Coconut milk. Lemongrass. Fish sauce. How can this possibly not be awesome? It’s not quite like Indian curry. Familiar. But different. It’s more like a soup. Thin. Brothy. Perfect for dipping bread. And that’s exactly how you should eat it. With bread. Crazy. But so good. Vietnamese chicken curry is also really good with rice noodles. Leave the root vegetables out. Serve it up in a big soup bowl....
on May 05, 2022 After being a mom for close to 3 years, I now get the big deal about a day dedicated only to Mothers. I LOVE my daughter, but raising a tiny human is hard so hint *hint to my husband – maybe pick a few of these recipes and throw me a feast! But seriously, I’ve put together some of my favourite recipes that are extremely easy, super tasty and pretty quick to put together....
on Oct 02, 2018, Updated Sep 04, 2023 I know! I know! Nothing beats Chinese takeout or those late night Thai curry runs, but what if I said I’ve got you covered? I am an Asian food junkie—always and forever. I can’t think of a week this past year that we haven’t given in to that totally comforting Asian food spin! You know what I mean don’t you? I like my Asian oozing with aromas and brimful with spice for those completely homemade, way-better-than-store-bought sauces....
If you love simple Indian dals like yellow lentil dal and moong dal, this Bengali dal with panch phoron will win you over. Panch phoron is a Bengali spice mix made with five seed spices–fennel seeds, cumin seeds, nigella seeds, fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds. Together, in this dal and in other Bengali dishes they are added to, they create a vivid symphony of flavors you will fall in love with....
on Sep 15, 2023 I recently happened to try chapli kebabs at a friend’s Eid party, and it was love at first bite for me! Imagine perfectly charred outside, super juicy on the inside, and loaded with unique flavour in every bite, these kebabs were unlike anything I had ever tasted. So me being me, I had to try to recreate this recipe ASAP. After a little bit of trial and error, I can finally say that I have landed on, what I think, is the most delicious kebab recipe out there!...
If you enjoy making and eating easy, delicious pasta dinners like these vegan stuffed shells, vegan manicotti and this Instant Pot vegan pasta bake, you will love this cheesy vegan cauliflower pasta bake. There’s a lot to love here, including the silk-smooth sauce flavored with basil and oregano, the perfectly cooked cauliflower florets and al dente pasta, and tart, juicy bits of tomato. Best of all is the amazing, crusty, savory panko breadcrumb and vegan cheese topping, which offers a nice contrast to all of these other textures....
on Jul 09, 2020, Updated Aug 14, 2020 We love Shawarma and it’s pretty much our go-to 6 PM snack! And I really wanted to try and recreate it at home. It’s a tall task though because authentic Shawarma is spit-roasted and slow-cooked for a while. I think we’ve come very very close to the original with this recipe. Authentic Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma is all about the many layers of juicy chicken and seasoning....
on Apr 12, 2015, Updated Sep 05, 2020 This Chilled Cucumber Soup is so refreshing that I want to take a bath in it. Now that’s a weird enough reason to make it, isn’t it? Just so you could tell me if you agree? It’s not a new recipe and I haven’t made a breakthrough, but I did use my favorite herb – Curry Leaves to give it a slightly Indian twist....
on Aug 23, 2024 Love Indo-Chinese food? Check out my Air Fryer Mushroom Chilli, Chilli Chicken, and Veg Manchurian recipes! If you are a prawn lover who also happens to love Indo-Chinese food, then these Chilli Garlic Prawn Noodles might just become your new favorite dish! It brings together the creaminess of prawns along with the spice and umami of Indo-Chinese dishes to deliver a dish that is loaded with loaded with flavor and texture!...
Chipotle has become a marketing ingredient. For a limited time get the super chipotle bacon burger! This month only – the chipotle pulled pork sandwich. It’s too bad though. It really is a wonderful flavour. Smoky, spicy and complex.You can use it all over the place. Roast pork with a chipotle gravy. Chipotle braised beef ribs. Bean dishes. Soups. Barbecue sauce. People seem to love it. You can buy chipotle in adobo in cans and they can be pretty good....
on Sep 02, 2024 Check out my broccoli corn quesadillas, veg fried rice, and rainbow rice for some more ideas on using up leftovers! Considering how often we make dal in Indian homes, the chances of having a bowl of leftover dal in the fridge are pretty good 😂 But instead of having the same old old dal roti/chawal, use that cold, leftover dal to make these delicious dal parathas!...
