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As you guys know, I am from Kerala and not vegetarian so that would mean I love fish. The gorgeous river fish so easily available there lends itself well to a variety of fish dishes, mostly served with rice, but some like fish molee also go with idiyappam and palappam. If you plan to make your own coconut milk, this fish curry recipe with coconut milkwould taste absolutely heavenly but store-bought coconut milk works in a pinch too (and is usually what I go for)....

It’s game day week! Not that we’re big sports fans, but I am a big fan of any day where it’s perfectly acceptable to eat all of the spicy, salsa-smothered, avocado-filled foods that I crave. So I’m sharing my healthier versions of traditional party favorites that don’t sacrifice in flavor because, well, foods like avocados, black beans, spicy peppers, and fresh salsa just taste good and are good for you!...

When Jack took these homemade dinner rolls out of the oven for the first time, I immediately cried, “They’re SO cute!” I had asked him to make a dinner roll recipe for the blog, but I didn’t know how it’d turn out. I started to get skeptical when he told me he was scrapping the traditional milk, melted butter, and eggs to make his recipe vegan. Jack’s a good baker, but I was preparing myself for at least a few wonky tests....

I start drooling just looking at the pictures of this homemade peanut butter! Jack and I have been all about cooking projects lately, churning out homemade bagels, pasta, tortillas, and more. We’ve loved all of them, but this homemade peanut butter recipe reminded us that cooking projects don’t have to be ambitious to be fun. This peanut butter recipe calls for just 1 or 2 ingredients, and it comes together in under 10 minutes....

I love this mushroom recipe so much and make it all the time. The mushrooms turn golden brown, buttery, and have the perfect texture. Everything happens on the stove for this quick and easy recipe. If you’d prefer to roast mushrooms, see this roasted mushrooms recipe. Key Ingredients Mushrooms: You can use pretty much any variety of mushrooms in this recipe. Remove any hard stems and cut or tear your mushrooms into similar-sized pieces....

Of course I picked the theme fully intending to deep-fry, why do you ask? My initial idea was to go with cocktail samosas but had to ditch it for falafel because the shaping and filling of cocktail samosas is not exactly quick and this had to be a recipe that can easily be multiplied, leaving you time to make an effort to look good for your party. Pin The Egyptian version of falafel is flatter,bigger, and greener because of the use of Lima beans....

Meen Mulakarachathu, as we call it in Kottayam, is not my favourite Kerala fish dish but with kappa, its unbeatable. Its called by so many names by the way – Meen Vevichathu, Meen Mulakittathu, and even Meen Pattichathu. All one and the same folks! More easy fish recipe – fried anchovies Kerala-style, Bengali fish fry, Indian Chinese chilli fish recipe. Kappa Puzhukku / Boiled Tapioca Kerala Style Ingredients: 1 kg tapioca / kappa 3/4 cup grated coconut 5 green chillies 5 flakes of garlic 5 shallots 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds / jeera / jeerakam 3 sprigs of curry leaves 3 tbsp coconut oil Salt to taste Instructions:...

Ingredients: Pearl Spot / Karimeen – 4, cleaned and slit on the side (you can also use pomfret) For the spice paste: Shallots – 10 Onions – 1 big Ginger – a 2″ piece Garlic – 10 cloves Chilly powder – 1 tbsp Pepper powder – 2 tsp Vinegar – 2 tsp Curry leaves – 2 strands Salt – to taste Coconut oil – for frying Tender banana leaves – to wrap the fish in while cooking How I Made It:...

These matcha cookies are my kind of cookies. Matcha powder gives these cookies complexity. If you’re not familiar with matcha, it’s a Japanese green tea powder made from shade-grown, finely ground green tea leaves. Its earthy, grassy, and subtly bitter taste shines through in these cookies, balancing their sweetness perfectly. Bonus: it makes them bright green! These matcha cookies have crisp edges, tender middles, and a white chocolate shell on top....

Here’s how much I love these oatmeal breakfast cookies: after I finish typing this post, I’m going to head to the kitchen to make more. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, and they have fiber from the oats and protein and healthy fats from almond butter. Thanks to maple syrup, they’re naturally sweetened too. But these breakfast cookies aren’t just good for you. They’re also delicious! The same ingredients that pack them with nutrients give them a sweet, nutty flavor and soft, puffy texture....

A few years back, if you’d offered me olive tapenade at a party or gathering, I would have politely declined it. I’d always thought of myself as an adventurous eater, but for some reason, olives just hadn’t been for me. But recently, I’ve finally(!) started to come around to them. I like them in Greek salad and on bruschetta, and now, I even love olives in tapenade! Who knows? If you’re an olive skeptic, this recipe might win you over too....

– This Recipe is Sponsored by Yoplait – We’ve found a new favorite quick bread recipe. We’ve made this orange coconut bread twice in the last week and really cannot get enough. It’s been our breakfast, afternoon snack and even dessert. A whole cup of yogurt is added to make it extraordinarily moist. How to Make Coconut Bread This quick bread is simple to make. In fact, the batter is mixed and into the oven in no time — about 10 minutes....

You cannot go wrong with roasted vegetables. They are the perfect side dish and make the best leftovers for a quick lunch the next day. You can even turn them into breakfast by adding an egg on top. We love serving these alongside our Whole Roasted Chicken, Juicy Pork Chops or this Oven Baked Salmon with Capers. How to Roast Vegetables in the Oven In our photos, we’re roasting root vegetables (or similar hearty vegetables)....

It’s official: I can’t make it through a summer without sharing a new panzanella recipe. To me, this Italian bread salad is the perfect template for turning whatever produce I happen to have on hand into a fresh-yet-satisfying meal. Sweet corn? Peaches? Peppers? Yep, I’ve panzanella-ed them all. Of course, traditionally, panzanella isn’t an any-vegetable-goes kind of salad. It originated in Tuscany as a way to use up stale bread, and tomatoes were always a key ingredient....

Peanut noodles are one of the most crave-able meals. The gooey noodles, the creamy sauce, crunchy veggies, and refreshing herbs… Luckily for us, this peanut noodles recipe is just as easy as it is delicious. You can stir together the peanut sauce in a single bowl, and the only component that requires cooking is the noodles. Even with the fresh toppings, the whole dish comes together in less than 30 minutes....

I realize this post might not be the most timely. If you’re snowed in, chances are you’re not reaching for a cold salad – BUT it’s not snowing here and nothing will ever stop me from craving big bright salads for lunch. (If you need something hot today, click here, here, or here). My lunch salads are what I would call “kitchen sink” style. I toss whatever veggies I happen to have into a bowl… often with chickpeas and a bit of feta cheese or a scoop of hummus....

This pesto pasta salad recipe is super summery and fresh! Vibrant basil pesto (preferably homemade) coats curly noodles, shaved zucchini, and crunchy pine nuts. Lemon juice peps it up, and whole basil leaves intensify the herbaceous flavor. Like most pasta salads, this pesto pasta salad is a great dish to make ahead for potlucks and picnics. But we enjoy it so much that I also like to serve it as a weeknight dinner!...

Learn how to make pico de gallo! I’m sharing my classic pico de gallo recipe below, plus tips to give it the best flavor. If you’re new to making salsa, pico de gallo is a great place to start. It gives you a lot of bang for your buck, because even though it’s zesty and flavorful, it’s SO easy. You don’t need any special equipment—just a cutting board and a good knife—and the ingredient list is short and sweet....

We went pretty late on a Saturday for lunch at the food court in EA Mall but it was jam packed. Maybe 2pm is not that late by Indian standards but since coming to Singapore I’ve gotten used to lunch at noon and my stomach was crying bloody murder by then. The waiters were all Rajasthani or Gujarathi. They bring around this jug and a basin for you to wash your hands at your table before and after eating....

This is one of my favorite zucchini recipes! Roasted zucchini is already pretty tasty, but in this recipe, we roast the zucchini with garlic and then toss in feta cheese and fresh dill. I love this simple recipe so much that I honestly can’t stop making it! For another easy zucchini recipe, try our quick sautéed zucchini! How to Make Roasted Zucchini with Feta When roasting zucchini, remember this: Use a high temperature!...