Homemade Bread Cubes If you’re making my sausage stuffing for Thanksgiving this year, you’re going to need some unseasoned bread cubes. Since I can’t always find them in my local grocery store, I thought I’d share my method for making bread cubes for stuffing. It’s so easy! 5 things to know about this recipe: Fast: ready in just 25 minutes! Some recipes take hours, mine does not. Simple: no complicated tools or ingredients needed....
Creamy or slightly chunky, spicy or not so much, how do you love this wonderfully green delight? I can’t say enough about guacamole, it’s one of my favorite foods. I love the taste, the texture, the color, the smell — everything about guacamole makes me happy. How long it takes: 20 minutes. Equipment you’ll need: Mixing bowl, sharp knife, measuring utensils. Servings: Makes 2 cups. I wish I lived in a warmer climate and I could have an avocado tree in my backyard....
The Perfect Springtime Cake Hummingbird cake is said to have originated in Jamaica and was first published in the US in an issue of Southern Living during the late 70’s. Since then, it’s become a popular cake across the United States, but remains particularly popular in the south. It’s also particularly popular in my house around Easter, or anytime I find myself with a few overripe bananas. Why You’ll Love This Recipe A proven 5-star recipe ⭐️....
While sambar and chutney are quite popular sides for idli and dosa, this idli milagai podi is also equally popular, and it’s one of the pantry staples in many South Indian kitchens. When I can’t make chutney or sambar, I resort to idli podi, so I always stock it up regularly. Making idli podi at home is relatively easy, and you don’t need any particular types of equipment either. We need to roast all the ingredients and grind them in a mixer jar or coffee grinder....
I add spinach and carrots to make the curry more colorful, substantial and delicious. Serve this bok choy curry with rice, dal for a comforting meal and enjoy!! About the recipe Vegetable curries are a big part of everyday Indian cuisine. Simple and flavorful stir fries like this zucchini thoran and this alugadda vepudu are some of my favorite. Here, I have yet another delicious Indian stir fry recipe with bok choy and spinach....
Creamy refried beans made in your Instant Pot are delicious, good for you, and so much more economical and healthy than canned refried beans. With onions, garlic, and just a hint of cumin and chili powder, they’re so tasty, have no added fat, and are low in sodium. How long it takes: one hour, thirty minutes, mostly hands off time Equipment you’ll need: strainer, Instant Pot pressure cooker, masher Servings: makes 8 cups Refried beans have an image problem....
A flavorful spice paste with lentils and spices adds tons of flavor to this tiffin sambar. It also makes it quick and convenient to make at short notice. I also add colorful vegetables to make this a wholesome side dish. It is great to serve with both idli or dosa or even rice. About the recipe I think we all need some quick and easy recipes in our repertoire. Like this easy Bombay aloo or this yummy peanut noodles recipes....
Like regular medu vada, these are crispy on the inside and airy inside. This is a perfect dish to make as a quick snack or during festivals. Post includes recipe video with clear instructions!! About the Recipe Vada is probably one of those snacks that is made all over India in one form or the other. From chillu garelu or medu vada in the south to ram ladoo in the north, these deep fried snacks are popular everywhere in India....
When I was asked to participate in an event to raise awareness for heart disease, I knew it was something I wanted to take part in. My friend Kim does this every year on the anniversary of her mom’s passing and I think it is such a great way to not only remember and honor her mom, but to also help other people realize that they may need to make some changes in their life....
Creamy squash bisques have got to be one of the best things about fall. Not that you have to reserve enjoying squash soup for fall, but the two go hand in hand. Just when the leaves start to turn color and the air is refreshingly (almost startlingly!) cooler, pumpkins, squash, apples, and apple cider hit the markets. And my mind turns to soup, more specifically, squash soup. Stock up on squash this fall, along with lots of apples....
Lemon Pound Cake Lots of requests have been coming in for a way to transform my classic pound cake to a bright and sunny lemon pound cake. While I’d hoped that the transformation would be as simple as a splash of lemon juice and a sprinkling of lemon zest, it turns out a few more alterations were needed. Ultimately, I ended up doctoring my classic bundt cake recipe to create that citrus-infused beauty you see above....
We are going to Maharashtra, in the western coast of India. It is the second most populous state and the third largest state by area in India. Maharashtra occupies the western and central part of the country and has a long coastline nearly 720kms along the Arabian sea. Maharashtra is divided into 5 geographic regions: Konkan is the western coastal region. Kandesh is the northwestern region. Desh is the center of the state....
Restaurants serve roti canai sauce made with chicken but I use potatoes in my vegan version. You can also add your choice of protein like tofu, vegan meat substitutes or even beans. About the Recipe I love exploring world cuisines and trying out new restaurants. I also love making different international vegetarian dishes right at home. Southeast Asian cuisine is one of my absolute favorite. This includes Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian and more....
Why Manjal Sambar? Manjal Sambar – interesting name huh? Manjal means yellow in Tamil. Yes, it translates to the yellow sambar. Thanks to the turmeric that we add. This sambar is known by different name likes quick sambar, instant sambar, kadalai maavu kuzhambu, besan sambar and Bombay chutney. You can call it with your preferred name. :-) You can prepare this sambar without any dal, tamarind but with few or no vegetables, besan and fennel seeds....
Sweet & Simple Meringue Cookies I have another recipe for your holiday cookie tray today — classic meringue cookies! Meringues only require 5 ingredients to make, but they can be a little bit finicky — even the weather can affect them. Winter is a great time to try them out, as you’re much less likely to have a very humid day this time of year, and humidity is one of the greatest nemesis of meringue cookies....
It’s been so long since I posted a new green juice recipe….the last one I posted was in July 2015 ‘Power-packed Mango-Coconut-Kale Smoothie’ – recipe here. I can’t believe it’s been that long, although we keep making green smoothies on a weekly basis at home. So it’s high time we shared our new Mint Cooler Green Juice. I’m kind of OBSESSED with this one as seriously, it tastes absolutely DELICIOUS and looks so pretty!...
I am a big fan of Jamba Juices. I love their thick and cold smoothies. My grad school had a Jamba Juice campus inside and I always grab a berry smoothie or a tropical mango smoothie after my work (I was working as teaching assistant for one semester and a web intern for one semester) but before class. That one glass satiates my hunger and helps me to manage until I reach home....
And the best part is that the rasam podi can be stored for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Serve rasam hot with rice and a simple curry for a delicious meal. About the Recipe Dal is an integral part of Indian cuisine. In South Indian cuisine, sambar and/ or rasam are made for almost every meal. So, it is essential to have a few recipes in ones repertoire to avoid repeating the same dishes....
Let’s first talk about the color of this. I feel it needs to be addressed. It’s bright. Almost neon. It’s almost making me think I should tone the photos down a bit. But truthfully, it’s pretty bright in real life too, thanks to turmeric. Turmeric is definitely God’s yellow crayon and has actually become wildly popular lately due to its great health benefits. It gives this Moroccan freekeh pilaf its bright color....
Our Menu During Navratri: You might all ask, don’t you fast during Navratri. No, I don’t, and we don’t have that ritual in our household. Navratri is quite popular across India, and every state has its unique way of celebrating the festival. In our family, we keep the Golu, doll arrangements, and chant Lalitha Sahasranamam (hymns on Goddess Parvathi). We don’t fast, but we do follow a “no-onion no-garlic” during these ten days, and also we make legume stir-frys or sundals as neivediyam....
