If you love savory, aromatic vegan bowls for dinner, try this Vegan Herbed Grits Bowl with Leek Gravy and Roasted Root Veggies. Each of these elements that make up the grits bowl is delicious by itself. You could, for instance, serve the Leek Gravy over a tofu or tempeh steak, or mashed potatoes. And you could serve the balsamic roasted root veggies with any entree. And the bowl could be served for breakfast or lunch or dinner....
on Dec 28, 2017, Updated Sep 04, 2023 I am really taking things up a notch this season with my easy cheese fondue recipe made with white wine. We are all about appetizers this week, and this right here is the ultimate ‘impressive’ but ‘easy’ that’ll make you the coolest host/hostess in town! Have you ever had a real fondue? With swiss cheese, white wine and one that’s rich, creamy and smooth?...
Having a homemade, ready-to-go masala paste or sauce on hand, like this tikka masala curry paste or this basic tomato onion masala sauce, can be lifesaving on weeknights. Now here’s another masala paste that makes meal prep easy! It comes together in a blender with raw ingredients, including onions, tomatoes, garam masala and a few other spices. You can make this easy curry paste in under 10 minutes in a blender, and you’re all set for a couple–or more–of tasty, Indian restaurant style meals in the days to come....
Summer’s dissolved into fall, but it’s never too late to enjoy a great ratatouille! This colorful dish is perfect as a main dish or as a side dish with nearly any entree. Just like other stews from France, like vegan cassoulet and vegan bourguignon, this baked version of ratatouille is so easy to make. What is ratatouille A ratatouille is a classic French recipe of stewed vegetables – eggplant, bell peppers, summer squash like zucchini, and tomatoes – seasoned with Provençal herbs, or herbes de Provence....
on Sep 10, 2020 Everyone needs a good chocolate chip cookie recipe in life. And this is the best way to make ‘em if you like your chocolate chip cookies eggless. Like all my eggless desserts, this is simple and supremely indulgent. I make these when I want to surprise my friends and fam with baked goodies or when we need some cheering up. Actually, we just need an excuse to make these again and again to satisfy major chocolate cravings....
on Mar 27, 2021, Updated Oct 17, 2024 One sweet that always makes it to our table come festive season is this instant rabdi! I have grown up eating homemade rabdi by the bucket and it has gone on to become one of my favorite Indian desserts! It’s rich and creamy with layers and layers of malai – a true labour of love. But here’s the deal – Homemade rabri usually requires a lot of attention and hours of cooking time....
Something about that little fried and steamed dumpling dipped in a simple soy rice wine vinegar mix just makes me smile. If they make you smile, read on. They aren’t that hard to make either. Only problem is when you’re making them you wind up making 30 or 40 of them so it’s not a bad idea to have a few friends over to help you eat them. And maybe help you make them....
If you’ve been here for a while, you know that I love tofu, especially in flavor-loaded dishes like crispy Air Fryer Tofu, Mango-Chipotle-Glazed Tofu, Lemon-Glazed Tofu and Chilli Tofu. Another one of my favorite recipes to make with tofu is this vegan Kadai Tofu Paneer, where the tofu stands in for the Indian cottage cheese, paneer. Paneer looks a lot like tofu but has a flavor and mouthfeel that’s creamier, like cottage cheese....
on Mar 17, 2021, Updated Oct 05, 2021 We are talking BIG flavours here! In the authentic Chinese version, Kung Pao or Kung Bo is usually a dry stir fry served as an appetiser or accompaniment. But we made an Indianised version, something we’re more familiar with – it’s got more sauce, some mushrooms and bell peppers. And we promise it’s worth a try! What Does Kung Pao Taste Like?...
This is a classic restaurant curry. But one that’s getting upscaled. In a big way. Hotel gravy. Tomato masala. And lamb. It’s hard to go wrong with lamb when it comes to making curries. Bhuna is no exception. Lamb just adds some wow. It always adds some wow. If you want a chicken version check out the notes. Poultry does work as well. What is lamb bhuna? That’s a question I don’t actually have the answer to....
The great thing about this olive pesto is that it is made entirely with pantry stuff. No need for fresh, green herbs here, although if you had some, you could throw in a handful of basil. I used dried basil out of a jar, kalamata olives out of a jar, capers out of a jar, cashew nuts, and the usual pesto suspects like garlic and red pepper flakes. It’s easy and it’s delicious and I bet you have most of this stuff in your kitchen already....
on Oct 26, 2021, Updated Oct 21, 2024 I have never tasted a biryani I didn’t like and this one is topping the charts right now. I’m a big Paneer Butter Masala fan and I wanted to see how it would work in biryani form. And the first time I tried this recipe, it was eaten silently with sighs of satisfaction at the end. Winner! What is Paneer Biryani? Paneer Biryani is a unique vegetarian biryani with beautiful flavours from the paneer gravy which is layered with rice, herbs and fried onions....
on Apr 14, 2023, Updated Sep 26, 2024 This Mango Chia Seed Breakfast Drink has been making its way to our breakfast table at least three times a week these days. Made with chia seeds, mango pulp and milk, this one’s quick, easy, super healthy. Soaking the chia seeds in milk, gives this dish a thick and smoothie-like texture, which can be eaten in big satisfying gulp, or be spooned up from a bowl....
on May 31, 2024 Love Mexican dishes? Check out my Vegetarian Mexican Soup with Beans, Homemade Churros, and Arroz Rojo, and Quesadilla recipes. Say hello to mango salsa, yet another mango recipe that needs a place on your summer menu! This mango salsa dip is refreshing, fun, and incredibly easy to put together. The zingy, zesty, and sweet flavors make every bite feel like a party in your mouth. The whole thing is ready in under 15 minutes, and it’s the perfect way to jazz up a boring meal and make it instantly more refreshing!...
I can’t remember a time when I was so excited to get into the kitchen and start peeling four nail-burning heads of garlic as when I saw Rick Bayless stir up some garlic-gold alchemy on public television with his Mojo de Ajo. This was years ago, but to date, this mojo de ajo (pronounced moho de aho, with a soft “d”) has remained my favorite condiment and one I make it a point to have around to make mealtimes easier–and tastier....
Nihari dates back to the 18th century. And it’s still wildly popular in India and Pakistan. Tradition says it’s a beef curry. But you can make it with lamb. Or goat. I’ve even seen it done with chicken. I like it best with beef. Some will say it has to be beef. Beef shin. Beef on the bone. But you can make it with oxtails. Or chunks of chuck. That’s what I usually do....
on Feb 09, 2022 Lets just say the markets are flooded with strawberries and I was craving cheesecake. But I’m not really into the whole elaborate baking scene so instead of an over the top loaded strawberry cheesecake I decided that these no bake strawberry cheesecake jars are probably more my thing. And boy, are these good! If you are into easy desserts that not only taste incredible but also look good, these single serving strawberry cheesecake jars will not disappoint!...
This is about the easiest sauce around. Which is amazing really. I think it’s truly magical. It great with spring rolls. Drizzle it over cool noodle salads. Dip chicken wings in it. It just works. You need nuoc cham in your arsenal I never planned to post a standalone recipe. But I’ve written it many times. With every recipe it goes with. And I’m not going to stop posting recipes that use it....
on Mar 02, 2016, Updated Oct 05, 2021 There is nothing special about today’s recipe except that it got a huge thumbs up from my daughter, and that’s the most special thing in the world to me! I made this one pan veg noodle and manchurian stir fry yesterday for my kids, and it would be an understatement to say that they absolutely loved it! The saucy noodles and manchurian balls come together in one pan, and taste just as good as a takeout from your favorite local Chinese place....
Pan fried pork chops sound great in theory. Season a piece of pork, toss it into a frying pan and bang – you are ready to eat. In practice they curl. They don’t brown properly. Part of the chop is perfectly done, the rest is bone dry. A big part of the problem is the choice of chop. Thin chops are no good. Centre-cut chops – the ones with the loin and the tenderloin – are really no good....
