How long it takes: about an hour Equipment you’ll need: sheet pan, large saucepan or Dutch oven, immersion blender or traditional blender Servings: 4 Cauliflower doesn’t have much going for it in the flavor department; it’s one of those veggies that’s all about what you add to it (see my air fryer Buffalo cauliflower bites and Parmesan roasted cauliflower) or the method you use to cook it. Building on this idea, I started this soup recipe with roasted cauliflower which becomes nutty and delicious in the oven....

I love bite-sized or small portion snacks and desserts, especially for parties and potlucks. These grab-and-go foods are always a hit, and for this Diwali, try this super simple rose and gulkand flavored cream cheese-filled phyllo cups; I am sure this recipe will become your go-to dessert. Ricotta cheese recipes Every year for Diwali, I make a sweet dish with ricotta cheese, and this year I am breaking that streak....

So it begins – my rotimatic recipe series. I am glad to start with my favorite masala roti with quinoa flour. I began to make rotis and pooris regularly now with my Rotimatic. So far, I have tried regular roti, spinach roti, and poori, but all with wheat flour. Does Rotimatic Adapt to New Flour and New Measures? The masala roti recipe with quinoa flour was on my list for a long time....

Savory Indian Style French Toast: French toast, a classic breakfast dish enjoyed around the world, has taken on a delightful twist with the infusion of Indian flavors. This fusion creation combines the simplicity of French toast with the aromatic spices and rich flavors of Indian cuisine, resulting in a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and offers a unique culinary experience. Available at many cafes or street food joints/shops, it’s a go-to for many, especially on the run or even a part of lavish brunch on weekends....

About these grilled potatoes Grills aren’t just for meat: The goal for a grilled meal is to not have to do any actual cooking inside, right? So often, Ben is outside manning the grill and I’m inside making a few sides to go with dinner. Try making your sides on the grill too, starting with these potatoes. Flavorful: I wanted these potatoes to have a kind of barbecue feel. The spice mixture contains paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and of course, salt and pepper....

So what’s Slow Food? It is the opposite of Fast Food that’s it. It’s as simple as that. Slow Food Movement was founded by Carlo Petrini in 1986 and they started promoting it as an alternative for Fast Food. The Slow Food international movement officially began when delegates from 15 countries endorsed this manifesto, written by founding member Folco Portinari, on December 10, 1989. It is an international movement and according to Wiki, “The movement has since expanded globally to over 100,000 members in 150 countries....

Snap-less Gingersnap Cookies By popular demand! I asked many of you on Instagram and in my Facebook group whether Gingersnaps should be crisp and snappy or if they should be soft and chewy. Many of you felt the same way that I do: they “should” be snappy (I mean, they’re called Gingersnaps, after all), but what is better than a soft and chewy cookie? I went back and forth over which version to share before someone suggested: Why not both?...

Growing up, kurma (veg kurma, to be specific) and moong dal gravy (pasi Paruppu masiyal) were the common sides Amma used to prepare for chapati. Many times we enjoy chapati with thokku(pickles) and chutneys too. I have relished the North Indian curries and paneer dishes only in restaurants. :-) Kurma recipes Now, returning to the kurma recipe, there are so many variations, and every household has its kurma recipe. The South Indian style kurma, especially those made in Tamil Nadu, gets its unique flavor from coconut....

Why You’ll Love This Recipe Very little prep work and chopping. This taco soup recipe is so quick and easy to whip up–it makes a great weeknight dinner! Packed full of veggies! Like beans, corn, and tomatoes. We love veggie-packed dinners around here (like my chicken pot pie soup!). Robust flavor. Thanks to my special blend of spices. I use a homemade, carefully perfected taco seasoning; it tastes so much better than the store-bought stuff!...

Try one or try a few, and let me know which is your favorite! With Easter just over two weeks away, I thought now would be a good time to round up 12 of my favorite, best Easter Desserts. Check through this list and let me know if you see anything that you’ll be making for your Easter dessert table this year! There’s bound to be something here for everyone!...

Homemade Lasagna Sneaking in one of my favorite comfort food dishes before Spring rolls around and cozy dishes like this one start to fall out of favor (though I’ll be making this for my family all year round). This is truly the BEST lasagna recipe, you’re going to love its thick, meaty, layers with the creamiest filling ever, the most flavorful sauce of your life, and its hot, bubbly cheese topping....

How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: saucepan, baking sheet Servings: makes 4 sandwiches I know you all love pizza! And you know I love pizza too. Just a quick search of my site will reveal that. Pizza pasta, pizza chicken, BBQ chicken pizza, pizza sliders, pepperoni pizza dip, pizza mac and cheese muffins (combining two of my favorites!), and grilled pizza, and that’s just a sampling. For a quickie pizza, try English muffin pizzas!...

Pumpkin Recipes for Fall Pumpkin recipes are in high-demand this time of year, and luckily, I have plenty to choose from. Whether you need a sweet breakfast treat or an impressive dessert, you will find something well-tested and absolutely irresistible in this list. Truth be told, pumpkin is not my favorite fall flavor (I prefer apple recipes!), but I have come to like it a bit more over the years. Even when pumpkin was really not my thing, I still devoured my pumpkin snickerdoodles–they are just that good!...

Learn how to make foxtail millet flour and laddu with detailed step-wise pictures. Are you looking for a healthy dessert recipe that is perfect for any festival or everyday munch? Then you are in the right place. I have a fantastic recipe for you all – it’s the thinai laddu or the foxtail millet laddu. During Diwali, I always experiment with ricotta cheese and millets. This year I could share chhenna poda, but I missed the millet recipe....

Packed with tutti frutti, these delicious biscuits are perfect to serve with tea for a snack. They are also perfect to give as edible gift during the holidays. About the recipe I love baking cookies during the holidays. They are my favorite edible gifts to give to friends and family. These tutti frutti cookies are a must in my cookie tray every year. I love the combination of dry fruit and nuts in baked goodies, like this delicious eggless Christmas plum cake or this eggless fruit nut cake....

Traditionally these are made with meat filling. But my vegan version has a spicy & sweet pulled jackfruit filling and crunchy vegetables. These are great to serve for lunch or snack. About the Recipe We are starting a new week of blogging marathon today and my theme for this week is ‘Steamed dishes’. I rarely make steamed dishes except for idli, of course. So I wanted to try a few different dishes this week....

Vegan Coconut Raspberry Ice-Cream How many times have you been tempted to make an ice cream at home? But opted out of it cause you might not have the ice cream maker or found the process too lengthy? You might be thinking, too many questions in the very beginning!! But this thought has crossed my mind endless times…especially when I want to have a certain flavor or without a certain ingredient....

This is a filling and wholesome meal for the whole family. Also great to pack for lunchboxes. Try this amazing Mexican style quinoa bowl and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we do. About the Recipe I make Mexican food quite frequently for my family. We love vegetarian black beans & rice, Mexican style grilled cheese sandwich and vegetarian folded enchiladas. Burrito bowls are also our favorite to order at restaurants or to make at home....

For Day 2 of this week’s Scandinavian recipes, I made these aromatic saffron laced St. Lucia buns. These buns are traditionally made in Sweden for St. Lucia day on December 13, also known as the Festival of Light, celebrated in the spirit of Advent and Christmas.Two of my brothers-in-law live in Sweden, so I feel like I have a connection with the country even though we have only been there once....

PS – Like last week, I have just mentioned grain in this week’s meal planner too. You can pick your favorite ones like millet or quinoa or hand pound rice or other preferred ones. Also, for roti, I am using whole wheat flour. You can use mixed flour and make colorful rotis. As I mentioned in my previous meal planners, I have started my home remodeling series post. So far, I have posted about why we started the remodeling and things to consider before remodeling....