Goulash is healthy and hearty, economical to make. American goulash is good old-fashioned eating with ground beef, macaroni, and tomatoes. It’s “plain” food but always hits the spot when dinner time rolls around. You probably have almost everything you need to make goulash already in your pantry. How long it takes: 45 minutes Equipment you’ll need: a large pan or Dutch oven Servings: 6 My mom says she grew up eating this homestyle meal about once a week....

Check out how to make this easy-baked boondi pudding recipe! Calling all the sweet-tooth lovers! How about topping sweet boondi ladoo with homemade instant bread rabri and baking it? This dessert is perfect for any festive occasion like Diwali or Holi or any parties and potlucks. I first tried this baked boondi recipe in a buffet lunch in one of the Chennai restaurants and instantly fell in love with it....

Baked Methi Mathri Holi, the festival of colors is in a couple of weeks’ time, and when I saw Holi Recipes as one of the Blogging Marathon themes for this month, without any second thought, I picked it up. All the chaats and snacks, fall under the Holi recipe category, and I have posted most of them last September. This time, I wanted to keep it simple and healthy yet delicious....

We are almost in the middle of January and this ‘Baked Spinach Gnocchi in Cream Sauce’ is my Treat Meal for us for following up on our New Year Resolution ….eating healthy…ish 😉 We have both been craving something creamy, baked and a pasta dish but still wanted to keep things under control and low carb. The reason for us craving this was also as we passed a particular restaurant in Bay Area which serves this popular creamy Italian gnocchi dish but ofcourse we stayed true to our diet and skipped it....

Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables. The flavors just come alive as the natural sugars in the vegetables caramelize with the high heat. How long it takes: 1 hour Equipment you’ll need: large bowl, sheet pan Servings: 6 I often roast vegetables simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper but I have to say, these balsamic roasted vegetables are a show-stopper in terms of flavor. The balsamic vinegar not only adds tangy fruity flavor but the sugars in it caramelize on the outside surface of the vegetables....

Lunch time can be a little chaotic and tends to get squeezed out sometimes. To avoid the lunch crunch, I make a big bowlful of salad so I have my lunch already prepped and waiting for me in the fridge. How long it takes: 15 minutes (cook the barley ahead and chill) Equipment you’ll need: bowl Servings: makes 8 cups Whether you have young children at home, take a lunch to the office, or just don’t have time to make lunch, you’ll appreciate a healthy filling salad waiting for you, ready to grab and go....

HOW TO MAKE BEANS MASALA SANDWICH – INGREDIENTS AND SUBS If using a mint coriander chutney, make it first and keep ready. You can choose to omit the slice of bread in the chutney and store in the fridge: Blend coriander leaves, some vegan yoghurt, salt, lemon juice, a knob of fresh ginger, 1-2 green chilies in a blender with just enough water to blend it well. Make sure it has a thick consistency....

The difference being, in Khichuri, we roast the lentil + rice’ before cooking them and that adds a magical smokey aroma to this dish. (You can try any other version, but if you don’t roast these two, you donot get the real taste). The recipe comes from the Eastern part of India and is also served as prasad in Durga Puja/Saraswati Puja/Kali Puja (Festivals) in Bengal. Hence the name Bengali Khichuri....

For the final day of this week’s Blogging Marathon, I made a moist and fudgy vegan brownies. Vegan is the theme of the week and I wanted to finish the week on a sweet note. Recipe is from Vegan Food52 cookbook and has been on my to-try list for quite some time now. Vegan Double Chocolate Brownies: I’ve made vegan brownies with tofu years ago. But they were not received very well by the family....

This Indian bread omelette is a savory take on the popular French toast. Bread is dipped in spiced whisked eggs and cooked till golden. My version also has an onion-tomato mixture as filling to make it extra delicious. Try this bread sandwich with egg, I am sure you will LOVE it. What is Bread Omelette? Bread omelet is a popular street food in India. It is sold on roadside stalls that are especially crowded during the morning hours to enjoy this satisfying breakfast....

How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 45 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: blender or food processor, square baking dish, parchment paper Servings: 9 Maybe it’s the bowl of mixed fruit and berries when all I have at home are bananas. Maybe it’s the fresh flowers on every table. Perhaps it’s the hot coffee, when mine is always cold at home. I also can’t get enough of their crispy toasted multigrain toast....

Better-Than-Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Creamy, cheesy, flavored with butter and freshly shredded cheddar cheese…can you think of a better way to eat broccoli? This broccoli cheddar soup is true cold weather comfort food; it’s hearty, easy, and quick–perfect for weeknight dinners or a snow day lunch. If you’re a fan of Panera’s broccoli cheese soup, you’re going to love this one! My recipe starts with a simple roux for a thick and creamy final product....

How long it takes: 30 minutes to prep, 25 minutes baking time, 2 to 3 hours to chill Equipment you’ll need: microwave-safe mixing bowls, 9 x 13 inch pan Servings: 24 large bars (or up to 96 bite-sized bars) Why You’ll Love Buckeye Brownies Because they’re stinkin’ good! Really, you can’t go too wrong with these bars. Marrying brownies with buckeyes is a genius move. So good! Three layers of deliciousness!...

What’s your favorite part of the day? Mine is having a delicious meal with loved ones in the comfort of our home with lots of love and laughter AND extra points when the meal is super easy & yummy!!! And this ‘Buttery Lemon Shrimp’ is one such recipe made using simple ingredients and served with Green Giant® Riced Veggie Blends – Cilantro Lime for a quick meal. Now, I’m a huge fan of Green Giant® products as they are not only easy to find in most grocery stores but you also get a wide variety of flavors to choose from....

How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large bowl, zester, sharp knife Servings: 8 side servings, or 4 main dish servings Cabbage is fresh-tasting and crisp. It holds up well whether you mix it with a creamy dressing or a vinaigrette. A cabbage salad goes well with pretty much any type of meal, from roasts to sandwiches. My infatuation with cabbage is demonstrated by the number of recipes I have on my site that include cabbage....

I recently gave you guys an entire list of homemade salad dressing recipes, and I already have one to add to that list! And this is a good one. It’s a take on Catalina dressing, which is a variety of French dressing. It’s sweet but tangy, zesty, creamy (and dairy-free), and so super easy to make! In typical Rachel fashion, I tried to tweak it a little to make it a touch healthier....

Week 1: Bengali Cuisine Day 3: C for Charchari (Bengali Mixed Vegetable Curry) Recipe adapted from Sandeepa’s Bongmom Cookbook:

This Chocolate – Maca Smoothie is our first smoothie recipe in 2018 and we couldn’t be happier with the taste and creaminess of the smoothie. Now, before we get started on the ingredients and details of the smoothie, I wanted to ask you’ll a question – Have you visited your nearest Grocery Outlet recently? If you haven’t then, you’re missing out on some MAJOR Discounts (40-70% and sometimes even more) on Organic + Superfood Food/Ingredients!...

This bread is very decadent, chocolaty and delicious. It is great as a snack with a cup of coffee. It keeps good at room temperature for up to 4 days, freeze it for longer storage. Check out what other Sweetened Yeast Breads the Bread Bakers made this month: American-Style Panettone from Passion Kneaded Beehive Bread from Sara’s Tasty Buds Candied Fruit Sweet Rolls from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings Chestnut Roll Wreath from Food Above Gold Chocolate Cherry Brioche Buns from Baking Sense Chocolate Swirl Babka from Cook’s Hideout Cranberry Sweet Rolls from Food Lust People Love Estonian Kringle from I Camp in my Kitchen Finnish Nissua Bread from Gayathri’s Cook Spot Fruit & Nut Sourdough from What Smells So Good?...

How long it takes: 2 hours, but most of it is hands-off. Equipment you’ll need: A loaf pan, a couple bowls, a food processor. An instant-read thermometer is helpful, too. Servings: 6 Really, I love to try new foods but sometimes I crave a good old fashioned meal, like this traditional meatloaf. While I am not normally a “meat and potatoes” girl, this classic meatloaf, glazed with tangy tomato sauce, served with mashed potatoes and green beans, really hits the mark with me....