Here’s a little guide to how I like to plan for meals throughout the week. I don’t do a bunch of heavy weekend batch cooking, but I DO like to prep just a few basics that can be worked into versatile meals throughout the week. If I spend just a little time, I find that I can set myself up for a healthy week ahead. And because chopping vegetables in silence is no fun, I’m partnering with Audible to share a few of my favorite foodie “reads” that I like to listen to while I work....

I got the idea for this artichoke pasta recipe a few weeks back, when my fridge was overflowing with spring artichokes. Jumbo ones, baby ones, and every size in between. One day, I had steamed a few of the large artichokes for this post, and after I finished taking the photos, I stood at the counter, snacking on the meaty leaves dipped in lemon butter sauce. Of course, I knew that artichokes and butter were a classic combination, but it had been a while since I’d tasted them together....

Baked salmon in foil – an Indian-style spicy oven baked chilli salmon recipe that’s a prefect weeknight dinner dish for the busy cook. Salmon is the perfect fish to start with if you are exploring and experimenting with baking fish and the options for marinade is really endless. I have used an Indian-style spicy chill garlic pepper marinade here that you can adapt to your taste. I am an 80’s child who grew up in Kerala, which I’m sure you know if you have been hanging around this blog long enough....

My family loves this homemade cherry pie! When cherries come into season, we jump at the chance to make it. I love this homemade pie with fresh cherries. I’ve made this cherry pie recipe with sweet and sour cherries and plan to make it soon with a mixture of both! Key Ingredients Pie crust: You can use homemade or store-bought pastry. I use my favorite homemade pie crust recipe to make this cherry pie....

I love the simplicity of this blistered shishito peppers recipe. It relies on just 3 main ingredients – shishito peppers, salt, and sesame oil – but it’s still flavorful, satisfying, and totally addictive. You might think you’re going to eat one pepper, maybe two, but before you know it, you’ll have devoured half the pan! Um…yes, I’m speaking from experience. If you’re not familiar with shishito peppers, they’re small, thin-walled peppers that are traditionally used in Japanese and Korean cooking....

We love kale. We love kale even more when it’s topped with a runny egg and bacon. This braised kale recipe is very simple to make and might just convert a few kale skeptics. How to Make Braised Kale Toasts with Egg and Bacon The kale is braised for about 30 minutes with bacon, chicken stock, onion and garlic — making it rich, hearty and full of flavor. Then we pile it onto a thick piece of toast and top with egg....

Interesting paneer recipes totally float my boat, especially if they are easy to prepare. I saw this recipe in a Nita Mehta book in the library. I didn’t borrow the book and didn’t have anything to quickly note down ingredients and details AND I made this a whole 2 months later. So this is pretty much my own recipe, coming to think of it. What that also means is, you can make it your own by simply adapting, adding, subtracting and testing out your own variations to the paneer filling, or any other filling really, used in this recipe....

We have many pancake recipes on Inspired Taste, but these buttermilk banana pancakes are my son’s favorite! He’s on to something because I have to tell you, these are truly fantastic. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, don’t worry! I’ve included my quick DIY buttermilk recipe in the tips section below our recipe. For more inspiration, see our original fluffy buttermilk pancakes. If you want to make pancakes with milk, I highly recommend these easy fluffy pancakes....

I can’t get enough of this cabbage salad recipe! It’s vibrant and colorful, crunchy and refreshing, made with red and green cabbage, crisp bell peppers, carrots, herbs, and toasty pepitas. But the real star of this cabbage salad recipe is the dressing. It’s a tangy, nutty vinaigrette. A couple tablespoons of peanut butter give it a lightly creamy texture, and apple cider vinegar adds amazing zip. It makes this cabbage salad so lively and unexpected....

So when I got an invite to the Casa Barilla cooking school in Annandale, Sydney, I dragged TH and showed up bright and early on a Saturday to see what they had to offer. We were greeted by a smiling Silvia, a glass of wine, and one of the best chocolate pear cakes I have ever tasted. In about 10 minutes, the group of 16 was complete and we moved to the area where the hands-on cooking class was to take place....

Where to start with this cauliflower pasta recipe?! Friends, this one’s a keeper. Caramelized roasted cauliflower mingles with ruffly pasta, capers, parsley, and toasty, lemony breadcrumbs. I love the mix of bright and briny flavors and how the tender cauliflower contrasts with the breadcrumbs’ crunch. The combination feels elevated, but don’t let it fool you. This cauliflower pasta is surprisingly simple to make. Jack and I ate it for dinner early last week…and then again last night....

Now that the weather’s warming up, this chia seed pudding recipe has become my go-to breakfast/afternoon snack. It’s cool, creamy, and lightly sweet, with warm depth of flavor from a pinch of cinnamon. Topped off with fresh fruit, homemade granola, and a drizzle of maple syrup, it tastes like dessert, but it’s packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Another reason I love this chia pudding? It’s super easy to make, and it keeps in the fridge for about 5 days....

Ingredients: Chicken legs – 4 Curd – 5 tbsp Ginger garlic paste – 1.5 tbsp Chilly powder – 2 tsp Jeera powder – 2 tsp Pepper powder – 2 tsp Lemon juice – 2 tsp Salt – 2 tsp How I Made It: Mix all the ingredients and marinate the chicken legs in it for 2 hours. Shallow fry in little oil and serve hot with rice or roti with chopped onions and tomato / green chutney....

This is my new favorite salad… and I don’t throw words like “favorite” or “best ever” around lightly. You may have noticed that I love roasted sweet potatoes in just about any salad (as evident here, here, and here) but this combination – with roasted tomatoes, roasted apples, corn, and a tangy/smoky chipotle dressing – was so good that I made it for dinner two nights in a row....

Traditionally, kalakand is made by gently adding some sort of splitting agent to milk but not letting it completely curdle. The gently curdling results in the grainy texture that’s so popular in kalakand. The texture of kalakand made with mawa is a bit different and smoother but it’s still delicious and takes not more than 15 mins to make. A definite win when you are making a whole suite of sweets (hah) for Diwali....

When your garden (or your fridge) is overflowing with zucchini, there’s no better way to use it than by making this chocolate zucchini cake. It’s a recipe I make every summer, when I’ve already had zucchini noodles, zucchini chips, and zucchini salad, and something really decadent sounds like it would hit the spot. This chocolate zucchini cake is moist and delicious, with a rich chocolate flavor that I can’t get enough of....

KOTHAMALLI SADAM (CORIANDER RICE) Ingredients: (Serves 2) Basmati rice (or any long-grained rice) – 2 cups Green peas – 1/4 cup (optional) Salt – to taste For the Coriander Paste: Fresh coriander leaves – 1 cup Chopped onions – 1, medium Green chillies – 2, more or less For Tempering: Oil – 2 tsp Chana dal / kadala paruppu – 1 tsp Urad dal / uzhunnu parippu – 1/2 tsp Hing / asafoetida – a generous pinch Curry leaves – a few For Garnish: Roasted cashew nuts – a handful Chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 cup How to Make Kothamalli Sadam:...

Cowboy caviar is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! This zesty dip is made with black-eyed peas, beans, sweet corn, and other veggies. It’s fresh, tangy, and perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips. This cowboy caviar recipe is super easy to make, and it tastes better if you make it ahead. If you don’t already have a signature dish that you bring to potlucks, cookouts, and other get-togethers, you might have found it....

We’ve been buying more tofu lately and have been experimenting with ways to make that big block of white tofu exciting. I think this recipe is our favorite so far! It’s fun, extra crispy and tastes delicious! This can easily be made gluten-free and is the perfect tofu recipe for kids. Here are some more finger foods to look at! Homemade Tater Tots (they are baked!) Parmesan Basil Baked Zucchini Chips Ridiculously Easy Chicken Nuggets Crispy Flaky Fish Sticks...

This cucumber salad recipe is one of the simplest summer side dishes, and if you ask me, it’s also one of the best. It’s versatile. Serve it with any cookout or picnic fare. It’s flavorful. Shout out to the sweet and tangy dressing! And it’s SO refreshing. Just the thing for a hot day. It’s my take on a classic cucumber salad, complete with crisp, cooling cucumbers, red onion, and a punchy vinegar dressing....