I can’t even follow my own recipes. I set out to remake this pistachio goji granola in bar form (thanks to a reader suggestion). I thought it was a great idea, especially because I’ve been looking for healthy grab-and-go breakfast options for Jack to take to work. I realize this looks more like dessert than breakfast, but I had to come up with something more enticing than the pre-packaged Costco office bagels (he just informed me) he’s been consuming every morning....

Pin Cupcakes and I are besties and I’d usually not say no if a good cupcake comes my way, especially if it’s chocolate-flavoured. However, this pineapple cupcake recipe is a dream – it’s beginner-friendly, frosting-optional, and uses fruit which is, well, healthy-ish, right? It’s also fail-proof because I have made three batches on three different days with great results every time. Pin The basic pineapple cupcake recipe is from food....

Thus was born the idea behind this lip-smacking (?) aloo-cabbage gravy that’s ridiculously simple and satisfies (phew!) all of Sra’s conditions to qualify for her event. Aloo-Cabbage ‘Grindless’ Curry What I Used: Potatoes – 3 Cabbage – 200gm Onion – 1 Tamarind paste – 1 tbsp Garlic paste – 2 tsp Coriander powder – 3 tsp Jeera – 1 tsp 5 litres pressure cooker – 1 Thick bottomed aluminium kadai – 1 Wooden spoon to mix – 1 Serving bowl, so that the picture looks nice – 1 Small spoons to measure the ingredients during cooking – 2 Total cooking time : Not more than 30 mins How I Made It:...

If you guys follow me along on Instagram, you would know that I am back to work. It’s been 5 days and I am surviving and my baby girl is surviving and sometimes it’s like I never took a six month break and had a baby. I am told that’s a good thing so we’ll go with that. You know what’s also a good thing? This prawn coconut curry that I made only a dozen times during my maternity leave, kept it in the fridge for days, and ate a little at a time while watching Netflix....

For a while now, Adam has had his eye on beets. Every time we walk through the store, he always seems to gravitate to the beets. It isn’t that I don’t like beets, I actually love them – sweet, versatile with a touch of earthiness. Beets are easy to roast, but when it comes to cutting them, it can get a little messy. If you are not careful, your hands turn red....

If you’re carving pumpkins in the next few weeks, don’t even think about tossing the seeds! These roasted pumpkin seeds are toasty, nutty, salty, and crunchy – a healthy autumn treat that’s just too good to miss. If you have kids, I think this recipe would be a great one to make with them. Half the work is separating the seeds from the squishy, slimy pumpkin flesh. In all honesty, I still have fun getting my hands messy doing it, so I can only imagine that it would be a blast for kiddos too....

Welcome to roasted vegetables 101! Below, I’m sharing my go-to roasted vegetables recipe, plus tips and tricks to help you cook them perfectly every time. Of all the different ways to cook vegetables, roasting is my favorite. I love it because… It’s easy. You can make perfect roasted veggies in under 30 minutes. It works with a variety of vegetables. You can roast bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and more....

After I posted my list of favorite spring cookbooks, I could tell that this is the book you’ve all been waiting for – and I’m here to tell you that Sara & Hugh Forte’s new book, Sprouted Kitchen Bowl + Spoon, doesn’t disappoint. The photos are of course gorgeous, and the food… well it makes you want to dig in with a spoon because all of it, like this tabbouleh recipe, looks so incredibly vibrant and delicious!...

When Jack and I visited Nice, France, I ate two things as much as I could: Niçoise salad and socca. If you’re not familiar with socca, it’s a savory chickpea pancake with crisp, golden brown edges and a moist interior. It’s popular throughout southern France and northern Italy, and once you try it, you’ll see why. Chickpea flour and olive oil give it a rich, nutty flavor, and its crispy edges are so tasty that you won’t be able to help reaching for a second slice....

Lately, we’ve been getting back into our ritual saturday morning walks to the farmers market. In the cooler months, we struggle to leave the house by noon. But the summer heat is starting to set in so we have some added incentive to get up and out a little bit earlier. (That and the vegan Red Rabbit doughnuts waiting for us when we get there). After we’ve had out fill of doughnuts, breakfast tacos, and coffee, I pick up whatever veggies look the best that day and we head home....

The first dish I tried from the book is this Mango Curry. It’s similar to our mango pachadi recipe but has its subtle differences. I was disappointed to see that the author hadn’t mentioned the local name for this dish, but anyway, the next recipe I tried, beetroot thel dala seems to be uniquely Sri Lankan and seems to be quite popular too. Sri Lankan Mango Curry Serves: 2 Preparation time: 30 mins Source: Sri Lankan Flavours by Channa Dassanayaka Ingredients: 1....

These tahini cookies have become one of my favorite afternoon treats. They’re soft and chewy, with a lightly sweet, spiced flavor. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be reaching for a second before you’ve even finished the first. Luckily, there’s no need to hold back here, as these tahini cookies are actually on the healthy side. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened, and the pomegranates on top add a pop of antioxidants!...

I could eat coconut all day in the summertime. Cold, crunchy, spicy salads like this one with a side of coconut iced tea, followed by coconut ice cream for dessert. I ask you, who needs so much dairy when the coconut exists? (Ok, don’t answer that, I know you cheese-lovers are a passionate bunch). I’m calling this one a “Thai-inspired” dish. Jack and I are talking about taking a trip to Thailand next spring (!...

I feel funny posting this one because I know a decent amount of you readers are from London. I’ll let you know that the last time I was in London I ate my weight in curries. And when I came home from that trip I didn’t step foot into an Indian restaurant for at least a year. I knew that the local places I once frequented just wouldn’t compare. (This kind of all-or-nothing behavior drives Jack absolutely up the wall)....

Lately, Jack and I have been spending a lot of time with my family in Chicago. One thing my husband especially loves about this area is all the comfort food, especially the plethora of meaty things between bread. I often shy away from the “fake meat” types of things, but when I do make something that is inspired by a meat dish, he’s the first to tell me if it’s great or if I’ve missed the mark....

These vegan enchiladas are seriously delicious. Whenever I make them, my husband Jack and I fight over the last one. For context, Jack might be the world’s biggest cheese lover. If he’s going after cheese-less enchiladas, you know they have to be good. The filling here is a hearty mixture of mushrooms, peppers, and black beans. I roll it up in corn tortillas and then smother them with red enchilada sauce and homemade vegan nacho cheese....

I served this vegan potato salad at our Father’s Day cookout a few weeks ago, and it was a huge hit. My family loved it, even though it’s not at all like the classic potato salad they’re used to. Instead of having an ultra-creamy dressing, it’s tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. In addition to potatoes, it’s filled with herbs and lots of crunchy veggies. A drizzle of rich, tangy vegan sour cream takes the whole thing over the top....

This Vegetable Spring Roll recipe has been in my drafts for the longest time. I had a few people email me asking me for the recipe for spring rolls and that’s when I realised how long it has been since I made them. In fact, after marriage, though I have tried many other snacks, spring rolls never featured anywhere. If you want to make a quick and easy snack with a twist, try this spring roll dosa recipe....

The only considerable difference in Vendakka Aviyal is the addition of tamarind. It gives it a nice tangy flavour and disguises the undesirable parts of the vegetable beautifully. Vendakka Avial RecipeServes 2 Ingredients:Okra / Vendakka / Ladies finger : 10 nos.Grated coconut : 1/2 cupShallots : 5-6Tamarind paste : 2 tbspPowdered Jeera/Cumin : 1 tspChilli powder : 1 tspCurry leaves, mustard : for temperingCoconut oil : 2 tbspSalt : to taste How I Made It:...

My simplest tip for anyone who wants to eat more vegetables – and enjoy them! – is to start making a healthy salad dressing at home. Made with a base of extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or Greek yogurt, it’ll be more nutritious than any bottled dressing you can find at the store. But that’s not all – it’ll taste better, too. Unlike most store-bought dressings, a homemade healthy salad dressing isn’t designed to keep for months on end....