French onion soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. For years, I hadn’t been able to find a good vegetarian version of it, because it’s traditionally made with beef broth. But since caramelized onions are what make it so flavorful, it seemed like a prime candidate for a meat-free makeover. After lots of testing (and lots of soup), I’m here to tell you that this French onion soup recipe is just as good as any made with beef stock....
Pico de gallo is a classic Mexican fresh salsa. My family loves it, and we make it all the time! It works so well as a salsa or topping for tacos, inside burritos, and on top of rice bowls. I love the crisp onions and juicy tomatoes in this pico de gallo recipe. It’s so fresh and flavorful. I especially love serving pico de gallo alongside homemade tortilla chips and a bowl of homemade guacamole....
If panzanella is my favorite summer dinner, then grilled halloumi cheese is unquestionably Jack’s. He doesn’t care how I serve it: in a summery grain bowl, in sandwiches, or just plated up with sliced tomatoes and a side of crusty bread. He loves its charred, salty flavor and rich, squeaky texture. I can’t blame him – I’m a big fan of it too! What is halloumi cheese? If you’re thinking, “Wait, cheese on the grill?...
This cherry pie recipe is one of my favorite homemade desserts. It features a buttery, flaky crust and a velvety, almond-scented filling. If you allow it to cool completely, it slices beautifully, but the filling still stays a tiny bit juicy so that you can savor the cherries’ delicious texture. This cherry pie recipe is simple to make. But heads up: it does take some time. The pie dough has to chill and the filling has to cool before you can assemble and bake the pie....
Where has honey butter been all my life?! It’s light and fluffy, smooth and creamy, and filled with sweet, rich flavor. And it’s not just delicious – it’s easy to make, too! You only need 3 ingredients, 5 minutes, and some basic kitchen equipment to whip up this recipe. What are you waiting for? How to Make Honey Butter This recipe is SO darn simple to make. It starts with 3 basic ingredients:...
Pin I hope you have fun cooking up this Kappa Masala Recipe. Love Kerala recipes? Check out some of my favourites: Ulli vada Kerala egg roast recipe Stir-fried jackfruit seeds Kerala chicken roast Step by Step Kerala Kappa Masala Recipe: Peel the tapioca and wash it thoroughly. Cut into rough cubes by driving the knife in and splitting it off the centre of the tapioca. Cook the tapioca in a pan with enough water to cover it by an inch, until the pieces are soft (about 10-15 mins)....
Due to this self-imposed limitation, I asked my amma to be a guest contributor to Edible Garden. We live in Kerala, and although we don’t eat fish every day like most Malayalis do, some fish does get cooked in her kitchen on and off. So expect posts from amma in this blog from now on, with pictures styled by her and taken by my dear uncle. Here’s a previous recipe cooked and clicked by the bro-sis team: chambakka pickle....
The first step is to make the aloo paneer koftas so go on ahead and do that, I’ll wait. Ready? Ok now to the gravy to complete the Malai Kofta Recipe. Malai Kofta Recipe Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 batch of aloo paneer koftas 1 large onion, pureed 1 tomato, pureed 12 cashew nuts, soaked in warm water for 30 mins and ground to a paste 1 tsp of red chilli powder 1 tsp of coriander powder 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder A generous pinch of hing / asafoetida 1 tbsp of kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves 1 tbsp of tomato sauce (optional) 2 tbsp of cream Salt to taste 2 tbsp of oil 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp of jeera / cumin, powdered 1/2 cup of milk...
Buying marinara sauce is easy, but I’ll let you in on a secret: so is making your own! Meet my go-to homemade marinara sauce recipe. It’s simple to make – all you need are 10 pantry ingredients and 30 minutes – and it tastes immeasurably better than any kind I’ve found in a jar. Its base is canned crushed tomatoes with their juices, which I simmer with sautéed shallot and garlic for depth of flavor....
Paired with hot coffee / tea and some fruit, this is the quickest breakfast I can rustle up and still feel like I can laze around. This masala omelette recipe is very versatile and you can choose which way you want to go with it. I have given a few options below that I generally rotate through. You may also like these scrambled eggs with mushrooms Ingredients: 4 eggs 3 tbsp of shallots or minced onions 3 tbsp of finely chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp of finely chopped capsicum (bell pepper) 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped (see notes) 3 tbsp of finely chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves 1/2 tsp of freshly ground pepper 1/2 tsp of curry powder or garam masala 1/2 tsp of salt (adjust to taste) 2 tsp of oil...
I had bookmarked this self-saucing microwave chocolate cake ages ago and finally got to making it a couple weekends ago. The thing with the mug cake is that if you let it sit for a while after it’s cool, it turns rubbery and possibly inedible. This cake, however, has a lovely gooey chocolate sauce on top that keeps it moist and nice for up to a day. Fresh out of the microwave, you can’t even tell it was whipped up in the microwave in a few minutes and not really baked....
These frittata muffins are my solution to a longstanding problem: all the best grab-and-go breakfasts are sweet. Don’t get me wrong, banana bread, scones, chia pudding, and breakfast cookies are all delicious. But if you’re anything like me, sometimes, you’re craving a savory breakfast, and you don’t have time to cook eggs. You wish that there was a tasty, protein-packed option that you could take with you as you headed out the door....
I’m so happy that my orange aversion is over, because I’ve been cooking (and craving) citrus like crazy lately. I love this parchment paper method because the bright flavors infuse together so wonderfully. I found this purple bok choy, isn’t it so pretty? Of course, you can swap in regular bok choy just the same… I poured a tangy orange-miso sauce over everything before wrapping it up… baked it and unwrapped....
Jack and I may not always get around to putting up the Christmas tree, but we do love to celebrate the holiday season by making this mulled wine recipe. Packed with notes of citrus, apple, and warming spices, it’s cozy and festive – the perfect defense against Chicago’s winter weather. Colorful garnishes like orange slices, cranberries, and fresh rosemary make it even more cheery. With a mug of it in hand, I forget that it’s cold outside in an instant!...
It’s an understatement to say that we really love tea. We drink more tea in our household than all other beverages combined. Green tea, hibiscus tea, and fennel tea are some of our regulars, but this post is about 3 new (to me) teas that I’ve started incorporating into my daily routine over the last few weeks. We’re partnering with Traditional Medicinals on this post because their teas are so wonderful....
Happy Long Weekend! Jack and I are off to the farmers market this morning but I wanted to pop in quickly and share this sangria recipe. I posted it on Instagram awhile back – but I think it’s such a refreshing cocktail for weekend BBQ’s that I wanted to share it here on the blog as well. This combines two of my favorite things in the world – iced tea and wine!...
These oven roasted potatoes are a delicious, easy side dish. They’re simple enough to make on weeknights and flavorful enough to add to a holiday dinner. No matter when you serve them, they’ll be a hit. Here’s why: I don’t consider myself much of a potato person, but even I can’t help eating these roasted potatoes straight off the sheet pan. Trust me, you’ll love them too! How to Roast Potatoes The first step in this roasted potatoes recipe is chopping the potatoes....
Of all the avocado salad recipes I’ve made, this is the one I make the most often. I love the simple combination of crunchy cucumbers, avocado, and the light lime dressing. If you’re a fan of guacamole, then you’ll surely love this easy avocado salad. Key Ingredients Avocados: Use firm but ripe avocados for this salad, and keep the softer ones for your homemade guacamole. The firmer ones are easier to cut into cubes to match the cucumbers in your salad....
My family loves homemade mashed potatoes. Our mashed potatoes recipe changes slightly depending on who makes it. Adam uses unpeeled potatoes for skin-on mashed potatoes, and I usually peel them. You can use either in our mashed potatoes recipe below! To use sweet potatoes, see our savory mashed sweet potatoes. Key Ingredients Potatoes: The secret to the creamiest, most delicious mashed potatoes is to use the right potatoes. Thin-skinned potatoes like creamers, baby potatoes, and Yukon Gold are the best potatoes for mashing....
