This spinach and mushroom lasagna is one of the best things we have eaten lately. It’s a delicious meatless main course brimming with fresh spinach, mushrooms, a light tomato sauce, and cheese. It’s also easily made vegetarian. Just make sure the cheeses you use are vegetarian-friendly, and you’re good to go! For more veggie pasta, I love this vegetable lasagna, which packs more veggies like zucchini and roasted red peppers....
Growing up, my mom’s eggplant Parmesan recipe was one of my favorite things to eat. My family ate dinner together every night, and my mom always cooked it from scratch. Tomato sauce never came from a jar, and cheese was never pre-shredded because convenience foods like that were simply not worth the extra expense. Dinnertime was a sound routine for all of us… unless it was summer. Then, my sister and I had more important matters at hand....
If I had to pick only one season and one category of food to blog about until the end of time, it would be this one. I’m pretty obsessed with salads all year round, but I just can’t get enough when tomatoes, peaches and zucchini are all at their best. It’s hard to go wrong with a salad by tossing peak-season summer veggies into a bowl with a simple, tasty dressing (that’s how many of these salads came to be)....
I realize I posted soba noodles only a few weeks ago, but I’m back with more. This time, they’re stir fried in a sweet, tangy orange-ginger soy sauce with some crunchy snow peas and edamame. While that one was best served cold, this one is best piping hot. And aside from the tedious task of cleaning the snow peas, this comes together rather quickly. Use 100% buckwheat soba if gluten free....
It’s been so inspired by the bounties of spring veggies that have been available lately. I think I’m the only person on the internet that has not gotten my hands on any ramps this season (do they even grow in texas?), but I really can’t complain because I still have tons of amazing options. They key to any great salad is a variety of tastes, textures and colors. Although I find that sometimes it’s easier to come up with new ideas if I set some kind of limitation....
This grilled zucchini recipe is an easy side dish that I make on repeat all summer long. It’s a breeze to put together—slice up some fresh zucchini, toss it with a savory blend of seasonings, and grill until it’s tender and charred, but still has some bite. No soggy grilled zucchini here! I finish it with a handful of herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice. The recipe highlights what I love most about seasonal cooking....
When I opened the pantry last weekend, I found a bag of dried black beans that I’d been meaning to cook for weeks. With all the recipe testing that goes on in our kitchen, I hadn’t gotten around to it. But that day, a trip to the grocery store was totally out of the question. Six inches of snow had already accumulated outside, and six more were on their way....
When I lived in Austin, I bought wheat berries all the time from the bulk bins at our grocery store. But when we moved to Chicago, I couldn’t find them anywhere – not in bulk, not pre-bagged, nothing. Finally, this fall, I noticed a local wheat grower selling organic wheat berries at our farmers market. I love pairing this earthy whole grain with autumn ingredients like squash, kale, and dried cranberries, so I knew I had to get some....
We make this tender pulled pork in the oven. However, if you want to make pulled pork in a slow cooker, look at our Ultimate Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. The flavors are very similar. We also have this absolutely delicious Pork Carnitas Recipe! This pulled pork is: Flavorful thanks to our easy spice blend, garlic, and tomato paste.Melt-in-your-mouth tender.Easy to make.Perfect for making ahead of time. How to Make Pulled Pork in the Oven Making tender pulled pork in the oven is easier than you might think....
So, even though this is not much of a recipe, I would like to share this idea of hers with you – breadfruit chips! Pin Cut the breadfruit into thin strips and deep fry in oil. You can sprinkle them with spices or herbs of your choice, after frying. I only used salt. When I asked Cynthia if this is an authentic Caribbean recipe, her answer was “Yes my dear, I am sure other people make them too but we do consider it to be very Caribbean :)” Well, that’s why this plate of freshly fried breadfruit chips goes over to the Monthly Mingle – Caribbean Cooking hosted by Meeta....
I made Kadai Paneer with fresh homemade paneer which is why it looks very crumbly in the pics. But oh boy! It tasted so good! I thought and thought but I still have no clue why I have never made kadai paneer before in my life. Seriously! Kadai Paneer Recipe Serves 2 – 4 Ingredients: 2 cups paneer, cubed Half a capsicum / green bell pepper, cubed 1 large onion 2 green chillies 3-4 pods of garlic, crushed 1″ piece of ginger, crushed (or 1tsp ginger garlic paste) 1 tomato, pureed 1 tbsp tomato paste (or another pureed tomato) A generous pinch of kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves 1 tsp red chilli powder A pinch of turmeric powder 1/2 tsp jeera / cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander powder / dhania powder / malli podi (I add a little more than this) 2 tsp oil Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves to garnish How to make Kadai Paneer:...
So many of you have written me asking about the kitchen equipment I use and recommend. I figured now was the perfect time to put together a list of some of my favorite things. Many of the items shown here are things that I own and use all the time – and a few of them are totally on my wishlist. (hint hint, Jack). Whether it’s time to ask your relatives for that Vitamix or give your newlywed daughter a really amazing (matching!...
It’s good to be home. We got back from Barcelona late last night… a shower never felt so good, and my bed has never felt so soft. Yet I still woke up around 5am, in the dark, ready to start the day in some other time zone. Hours and multiple cups of coffee later, I’m still in my pajamas, the puppy is in my lap… and I feel like quite the energetic insomniac....
Inspired Picks: Avocado Recipes You can never go wrong with Guacamole, but we wanted to dig deeper — so we found a bunch of out of the box avocado recipes — Recipes where creamy avocado is the star. Avocados in Dessert Did you know avocados are the perfect base for ice cream? They are — really. Add them along with some cream and sugar to a food processor. Churn and freeze....
This roasted eggplant recipe is so tasty that you might find yourself devouring it straight off the baking sheet. Yes, eggplant skeptics – even you. The thing about cooking eggplant is that it’s easy to get wrong. Underdo it, and it’s spongy and tough. Overdo it, and it turns to mush. But get it just right, and eggplant is one of the most flavorful vegetables out there. This roasted eggplant recipe is a super simple way to get eggplant right....
Pin Amma: “What are you saying? I used to make it all the time when you kids were smaller!” Me: “I… don’t.. remember..” Amma: “OK, it’s very easy. Here’s how you make it” And so I made it! Once made, it looks a bit like gulab jamun but don’t get misled by the looks. This sweet is remarkable in its sheer simplicity. Also check out quick and easy Diwali sweet recipes....
So these paneer tikkas are not really restaurant-style but they do make a great paneer starter, are relatively quick to make, and for a great base for Paneer Tikka Masala, which is one of my absolute favourite paneer dishes. Paneer Tikka | Tandoori Paneer Tikka on Stove Top Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 16 paneer cubes, thawed if using frozen or make your own paneer 1 tsp of Kashmiri chilli powder 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder 1/4 tsp of crushed jeera / cumin seeds 1 tsp of coriander powder (optional) 1 tsp of tandoori masala (see notes) 2-3 tbsp of thick, plain yogurt Salt to taste 1-2 tsp of oil A few pieces of cubed capsicum (bell pepper), onion, deseeded tomato, etc according to your preference...
Ok, guys, get ready: you’re going to fall in love with these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Let me tell you why: This peanut butter cookie recipe comes together in one bowl, it uses 6 ingredients, and it results in decadent, soft, pillowy cookies that are lightly crisp on the outside. These little guys are flourless, and they’re sweetened with coconut sugar, so they’re secretly on the healthy side too....
This slow cooker pulled pork is a favorite in my house! The slow cooker is the perfect tool for cooking pork shoulder, which is what we’ll use to make this recipe. Cooking the pork low and slow makes it incredibly tender. If you’d prefer to make this in the oven, see our oven pulled pork recipe. Key Ingredients Pork: Use boneless or bone-in pork shoulder for this recipe (sometimes called Boston butt or pork butt)....
Table of Contents What is Pesarattu? Pesarattu is a dosa variety made with some simple ingredients – whole green moong, rice, cumin, ginger, and some spices added to taste. The thickness of pesarattu can be customised to preference. My parents like it on the thicker side and so growing up, I have always had it thick with crispy edges, cooked in a generous amount of oil. While this is delicious, my favourite quickly turned into the thinner pesarattu they served in a favourite South Indian restaurant during my time in Hyderabad....
