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These vegan desserts are here to prove that you don’t need butter, eggs, or cream to create something that’s sweet, rich, and decadent. Once you stock your pantry with a few simple ingredients, making knockout vegan desserts couldn’t be easier. Keep coconut oil on hand to take the place of butter, start reaching for ground flaxseed instead of eggs, and invest in a bottle of pure maple syrup. You might be surprised to find that you don’t miss the dairy or eggs one bit!...

– The beans have to be tender and fresh. If you feel they are a bit mature, then this recipe may not work optimally – The coconut pieces add a lovely flavour and crunch to the recipe, try not to omit. If you really can’t get your hands on some, then leave it out because there really isn’t a substitute. No, not even grated coconut – This achinga mezhukkupuratti recipe may be different and very simplistic from the usual ones you see....

Every year in November, I like to post one new vegetarian main dish recipe. I find that Thanksgiving hosts often like to have a special option for vegetarians at their table, especially if they are newer to the family. But what people don’t know is that, for the most part, herbivores are usually just as happy to fill up on stuffing, mashed potatoes, acorn squash, roasted veggies, pumpkin pie, and more....

Ingredients: Broad beans / avarakka – 12 Toor dal – 1/2 cup, soaked in water for 30 mins Chopped garlic – 6 pods Red chillies – 4, broken into 1″ pieces Jeera powder – one pinch How I Made It: Boil the beans in some water till tender. Leave aside. Temper mustard seeds in little oil and fry the chopped garlic till brown. Add the chillies and jeera powder. Mix in the beans and toor dal and fry well for another 3-4 minutes....

Move over, potato chips! If you’re craving a salty, crunchy summer snack, these baked zucchini chips are exactly what you need. The first time I tested this recipe, I stood at the counter, eating chip after chip. After the first one, I wondered, “Are they crispy enough?” I needed to have another. “Are they salty enough?” I had to eat just one more. “Do they need more cheese?” My empty baking sheet had the answer....

My whole family loves this turkey meatloaf recipe and I am so happy to share it with you. Before this recipe, every time I tried a new recipe for turkey meatloaf, it came out dry and bland! I almost gave up, but then we figured out the secret to the best juicy, moist, and delicious turkey meatloaf. It’s mushrooms! They make our meatloaf taste incredible, and I can’t wait for you to try it....

Pin I adapted this recipe from a gem of an Indian cookbook that was recommended by a dear friend, Disha. She actually got this to help her Filipino helper pick up Indian cooking but I must say it has helped me immensely too. Simple recipes that are sure to please. My favourites so far are rajma rice and this healthy carrot potato soup. The book is called Pure and Simple by Vidhu Mittal (buy in India or US following the links)....

Jack here today. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m now a cauliflower mashed potatoes convert. To be honest, I used to be mashed potato traditionalist. When I was growing up, every holiday with my dad’s family, the mashed potatoes came out, and it was a frenzy. My uncle Billy, my grandfather, and I would load up, devouring what seemed like a truck full of mashed potatoes. Fast forward to today....

I think there are 2 types of people in this world – those who love tuna salad and those who hate it. Because my mom made it all the time when I was growing up, I definitely fall into the first category. But today, I’m hoping to bridge the “hater” gap with these chickpea salad lettuce wraps. If you’re not into fishy things, no worries, these wraps are completely vegan....

Here’s my method of preparing curd rice that I stick to more or less each time we have only curd rice for dinner. Curd Rice | Thayir Sadam Recipe Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 mins Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice 1 cup thick curd / plain yogurt Half cup or so water 1 grated carrot 1/4 cup grated cucumber 1/2 tsp grated ginger A bunch of fresh coriander leaves, chopped fine A pinch of salt For tempering: 2 tsp oil 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp urad dal / ulutham paruppu A pinch of hing / asafoetida / perungaayam 2 red chillies, torn into small pieces How to make Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam):...

We make these easy candied pecans a lot and love how quick they are to make on the stovetop. I love them for salads, snacks, and cheeseboards. They are perfectly sweet and a little bit salty, plus I add a little cinnamon and orange zest, making them extra delicious. If you love this quick method for making candied pecans, you might also enjoy my method for making candied pecans in the oven....

My family goes bonkers for this homemade Margherita pizza. Like many Italian dishes, Margherita pizza (or pizza Margherita) is simple, fresh, and delicious. We use our favorite homemade pizza dough, but feel free to swap in your favorite or use store-bought dough instead! I love the authentic pizza sauce! It’s so simple to make, and you’ll have it ready in 5 minutes! For more pizza recipes, look at our equally simple cheese pizza, American-style pizza sauce, and this balsamic pear pizza, which is a bit different but still delicious!...

I’m always so happy when this easy quinoa black bean salad is in our fridge. It’s hearty, packed with plant protein (7g per cup), and tastes amazing. I love it served all by itself or with a bit more protein (my favorites are this easy baked tofu or these roasted shrimp). If you are looking for more ways to combine quinoa and beans, try this vegetarian chili or this superfood quinoa salad (it’s packed with veggies, chickpeas, and dried fruit)....

I grew up with this dish. My Mom made it all the time. It was a side for weeknight dinners and came out during the holidays. When cooking with parsnips, peel them just as you would carrots. They cook practically the same, too. So if you have a favorite recipe with carrots, swap them for parsnips or do a combination. I especially enjoy a parsnip version of these roasted carrots with garlic parsley butter....

We love this warm gooey dip with not one, but three cheeses, lots of artichoke, fresh spinach and garlic. Serve this with pita wedges, chips, bread or vegetables. This would also be amazing smeared onto bread instead of mayo for sandwiches or added to the top of seared chicken for dinner. How to Make the Best Spinach Artichoke Dip This spinach and artichoke dip comes together in about 30 minutes — it’s pretty easy, too....

Eggless Pesto Pull-Apart Rolls Recipe Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Makes 8 rolls (recipe can be easily doubled) Ingredients: 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour or maida (I used wholemeal flour this time) 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp of warm water 1/2 tbsp of dry yeast (instant or active dry will work) 1.5 tsp of salt 1 tbsp of sugar 1 tbsp of olive oil 2 tbsp of milk 1 cup of basil pesto (make your own basil pesto or use store-bought pesto) How I Made It:...

There’s a point behind my rambling here. Every year, without fail, I get the most number of emails around now asking for easy dessert recipes for Valentines Day and a quick and easy Indian Valentines Day menu. I often reply with something vague like “go through the recipe index” or “depends on what you want to eat” etc. I really don’t believe Valentines Day food is anything special, just make your favourite dishes and enjoy....

Lemon rice packs really well and when it’s placed in warmed banana leaves with this ellu chutney on the side, that’s pure deliciousness right there. Ellu or black sesame contains healthy omega 3 fatty acids and also fibre that helps in digestion. The nutty aroma when it’s roasted is perfect when combined with raw coconut. A few things to remember when preparing to make this ellu chutney at home...

It’s possible that I’ve been going a little salad crazy around here lately. Jack has brought it to my attention that we may have one too many salad recipes on the site. So this week, I’m changing things up: first pasta and now pizza. Because sometimes we all need to live a little and just say yes to a few carbs. So last Sunday night when I announced “pizza night!...