We are starting a new week of blogging marathon today and I am doing a very interesting theme this week. Valli wanted us to explore adapted cuisines in a different country’. So for the first day I made this Vegan Buddha bowl. This is a version of the popular Chinese restaurant dish called Buddha’s delight.Usually every country has its own version of other country cuisines — recipes are adapted to suit the local tastes....

I have already shared a simple vanilla-flavored panna cotta, and now it’s time for a vegan one with my favorite fruit, mango. I love making single-serving desserts, and they are easy to serve and pretty fancy for parties and potlucks. My vegan mango mousse and no-bake mango cheesecake with agar are a huge hit (even if I say so myself), and this vegan mango coconut jello or jelly is also a single-serve dessert....

I love seasonal produce with ataulfo and haden mango varieties in the market; I decided to make some delicious curry with these mangoes. This vegan Thai mango curry is not-so-spicy and not-too-sweet too. You can easily customize it to your taste preference, and guess what? You can prepare this curry in 30 minutes. Starting today, for the next three days, I will be sharing some delicious mango recipes. As you all know, I participate in weekly blogging marathons where a set of bloggers share recipes under a specific theme, and this week’s theme is “recipes with mango ....

And seriously, the first thing that came to my mind 3 Meat Spicy French Bread Pizza – our Favorite cheesy and meaty recipe that’s super easy to make. So, If you’re looking for that one perfect recipe that’s going to please your hungry, excited game crowd, it’s this one. And the best part, it takes 15 minutes to make 4 of this pizza and the french-bread adds such a great crunchy texture to it that I don’t know any easier and flavorful game-time snack than this....

This easy air fryer broccoli recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook broccoli. With hardly any effort, you can make perfectly crisp, flavorful broccoli in a fraction of the time it takes to roast broccoli in the oven. This is the kind of recipe you pull out of your back pocket on busy weeknights when you forgot to plan a side and need something quick, healthy, and tasty to round out your main dish....

How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep and 6 minutes per batch to cook Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, 3 shallow bowls, tongs, air fryer Servings: 6 Take that extra zucchini, slice it into fries, bread it with panko and Parm, and air fry it. The air fryer zucchini fries have a nice crunchy coating but with very little added oil, just a light spritz. Wowser! You’re going to love these....

I do love being creative with my dishes - these vegetarian stuffed zucchini and this aloo pasta for instance, are right up my alley! But sometimes, only a classic can give me that comforting feeling😍. Aloo matar, sometimes spelt aloo mutter, is basically potatoes peas curry. It is a staple in the region of Punjab and one of my favorites. I mean, what can go wrong with this combination, right?...

This veg thali has every day dishes like rice, dal, curries, salad and a sweet dish. Recipes for all of the dishes are in this post. About Ayurveda Ayurveda is a medicinal science that of course treats illness, but more importantly teaches a way of life that improves good health, longevity and vitality. Thus it is called the Science of Life; ‘Ayu’ means life and ‘Veda’ means science. It teaches us to live a wholesome life that will keep the body healthy and the mind strong....

Creating Recipes with a Cause! I am a proud DFT blogger. To learn about DFT, read this link. To view more DFT recipes, Click here! We all love to have something crunchy during tea time. With diabetic eating smaller portions helps a lot. So two snacks becomes very important. When it is baked and when it has the goodness of peanuts, flaxseeds and oats its hard to resist. It is a simple recipe which can be done under 30 minutes....

My kids love pancakes and waffles. I make them every other weekend and I am always looking for new recipes to try. So when I saw this idea to make pancakes in a sheet pan in NYTimes, I was literally bowled over. This recipe saves so much time making breakfast on the weekends. No more standing at the stove, just mix the batter and bake in the oven until golden and delicious....

I can make anything vegan! It’s SO easy to create vegan alternatives to non-vegan foods, especially with the wide variety of plant-based ingredients available today. Take for example vegan appetizers – instead of traditional meat-filled appetizers, I can create delicious vegan versions using mushrooms, lentils, cashews, and other plant-based ingredients. For example, instead of traditional meatballs, I can easily whip up some vegan meatballs using a combination of soy mince, lentils, and mushrooms....

This recipe calls for a drop of castor oil. Yes, you heard it right. My friend suggested adding a drop of edible castor oil while cooking the black-eyed peas. I was surprised, but its natural laxative nature helps with digestion as well as other gastrointestinal problems. I strongly believe in “Food as Medicine” (Unave Marundu), and these small inclusions prove that again and again. The sad truth is I couldn’t find edible castor oil, so went with gingelly oil instead....

How long it takes: 24 minutes Equipment you’ll need: saucepan Servings: 1 (but easy to scale) Quinoa is a great source of protein, so this is a breakfast that’s hearty and filling. If you’re an oatmeal eater, you really need to try switching up your routine with breakfast quinoa. And if you’re not an oatmeal eater, you might find that you like quinoa better! Top your breakfast quinoa with fruit, nuts, coconut, or whatever you want for the perfect, satisfying breakfast....

So, brownie bark… Let me say that again… Brownie… Bark… Well, those are two words that I never thought I’d want to pair together. Because when you think brownies, you think words like soft, chewy, fudgy, and melt-in-your-mouth, right? Not something crispy, thin, and brittle like bark. This is definitely… different. But have you had the store-bought brownie bark before? I bought a bag on a whim a few weeks ago (never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach) and it was addictive....

How long it takes: 30 minutes hands on, an hour to chill Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, mixer, cookie sheet or try, toothpick Servings: x Just a casual search on my site will bring you recipes for no bake peanut butter bars (just like Reeses), chocolate peanut butter pie (another no bake treat) and peanut butter hot fudge sauce. (Unfortunately my peanut fantasies came to a screeching halt when it was discovered that both of my kids have severe nut allergies....

The first biryani recipe that I came into my mind for the alphabet C is the Chettinadu biryani. I have already posted that, but I recently learned the authentic Chettinadu masala from our friend, who is a chef. I wanted to try a pulav with that masala, but I shoveled for later as I wanted to share this Calcutta biryani. Like every other millennial, I am stuck with the spelling Calcutta even though the Bengali pronunciation has always been “Kolkata....

This recipe from Vegetarian Times has been on my list “to-make” for a very long time and last night I made it. It is very simple to make, but is packed with flavor. I wanted to add some Caribbean flavored tofu I had on hand to the rice, but the flavors were too bold and I didn’t think my 3 year old would like it much. So I made just the rice (which by the way, the kiddo loved) and tofu separately (I sautéed tofu with some green onions & spinach and seasoned it with coconut milk powder, salt & pepper)....

Isn’t this pasta so pretty? The carrot-y pasta really is so unique and brilliantly colored (although I do admit, it looks a bit like mac and cheese!). How long it takes: 25 minutes (includes time to cook pasta) Equipment you’ll need: skillet with lid, pasta pot, blender Servings: 6 Carrot pasta sauce is creamy and so satisfying. We love it as a pasta side dish with baked salmon or classic meatloaf....

I get together once a month with a group of friends for a cooking group. Really, it’s a fun excuse for a kid-free mom’s night out. It was my scheme to make friends when we moved (and I’m happy to say that it worked!). How long it takes: 5 minutes to stir up, 2 hours (or more) to chill Equipment you’ll need: measuring cup Servings: 2 Each month, someone in the group hosts at their house and chooses the theme....

A Striking & Decadent Dessert This cheesecake stuffed cake is possibly one of the most indulgent recipes on my blog. What could be more decadent than an entire cheesecake sandwiched between two layers of fudgy, dark chocolate cake? It’s sinful, really…but it works! The cake itself is moist and oh-so chocolatey, and the cheesecake is a rich and classic companion. They pair together flawlessly, especially when cloaked in a dark chocolate marbled cream cheese frosting....