My friend Gena Hamshaw, who writes the blog The Full Helping, introduced me to the wonders of cashew cream several years ago. She was visiting for the weekend, and one night, while I prepared our chickpea taco bowls for dinner, she soaked a few cups of cashews in water. Just before serving, she drained them, and then blitzed them in a blender with water, salt, and fresh lemon juice. In seconds, the nuts transformed into a silky smooth, bright white emulsion, which we then drizzled over our bowls....

The original recipe calls for a cup of parmesan, but I find I can get away with using much less — the sauce is super flavorful without it or with a handful tossed in just before serving. Butternut squash is known for producing the silkiest, smoothest soups, so it’s no surprise it makes a creamy (cream-less!) sauce for dressing pasta, too. When I make this for my children, I use butter and a little parmesan on top....

Plus, these Corn Avocado Wonton cups are fresh, spicy, super delicious, and flavor-packed in every bite! When the game season starts, I always look for creative yet straightforward appetizers to serve. So if you are looking for a Super Bowl or game day appetizer, look no further than these Avocado wonton cups. So creamy, delicious, and irresistible, these Corn Avocado Wonton Cups are like small wonton tacos that are less messy to eat....

Remember this one – Baingan kachri recipe meaning Eggplant slices. I am so excited to share this family recipe with all of you today. Just like Baghare baigan, this dish too is full of flavor and it’s the ULTIMATE eggplant recipe. Chick flour (besan) coated baby eggplant slices are cooked in a combination of spices. Sauteed tomato onion rub adds a nice touch, and it’s all finished-off with some fresh chopped cilantro and lemon juice....

Just like cashew paste, coconut paste, this paste is always ready in my freezer to thicken up my gravies cooked with onion-garlic or without onion-garlic. No one can tell the difference and it tastes equally good. Follow the step by step recipe below to this super nutritious dish. Bottle gourd has a high water content so add less water while boiling. It’s water content is 96% and has a calm and cooling effect on the body....

Recently I took a stab at making the chickpea tagine, taking a shortcut with the tomato jam. Instead of making the jam separately and adding it to the tagine, I make the tomato jam as I go by sweating onions first, then cooking the tomatoes down with a hefty pour of vinegar. The chickpeas and other ingredients cook with the jam. Make sense? I’ve been serving it with roasted delicata squash — so good....

It’s so yummy that even the pickiest of eaters will love. It’s THE perfect dish for any occasion! For me, it has to be a bowl or plate full of hot piping dish packed with veggies. Noodles or pasta? I am all in for it. Warm, comforting & soul-satisfying! Super easy to make, Takes 40 minutes from start to finish, Is packed with veggies and protein at the same time, Is bursting with delicious flavor, and Whatever you toss in the recipe, every one will readily eat it....

Thanksgiving is shaping up to be quite different this year, not so much the cozy party of twelve I had originally imagined, but an even cozier party of six, a fancier family dinner, the humans surrounding the table, with any luck, a bit more presentable than usual. Alas. 2020. Who knew? Below you will find a recipe for a very classic bread stuffing from my cookbook, Bread Toast Crumbs. It’s seasoned with Bell’s Seasoning, which, if you are unfamiliar, is a finely ground mix of rosemary, oregano, sage, ginger, marjoram, thyme, and pepper....

A few months ago I opened Joe Yonan’s latest book, Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, and was immediately struck by a recipe for romesco sauce. It called for placing all of the essential components — peppers, tomatoes, unpeeled garlic, stale bread, and almonds — on a sheet pan, roasting them all together; then puréeing them with smoked paprika, vinegar, and olive oil. If you’ve made romesco sauce before, you know it often calls for roasting and peeling peppers first, a step that usually deters me from getting started....

Being versatile, it goes perfectly well with a meal or is enough by itself too. Italian cuisine always wins at the dinner table, and this Avocado Bruschetta recipe will be an unparalleled addition to your exquisite menu. Whether you are serving these marvelous Bruschettas as brunch to your family or feeding your excited guests at the next weekend party, this recipe with heaps of flavors and hues will be an instant attention grabber....

I still haven’t made the madeleines, but, when I remember to, I employ this citrus-sugar technique when appropriate when I’m baking. While it’s not critical — freshly grated zest, massaged into sugar or not, always adds a nice flavor — I have found that the technique does heighten the citrus flavor, which is especially nice in cakes and muffins and cobblers. Moreover, making the citrus sugar is kind of fun....

The melt-in-your-mouth texture, the exciting mango flavor, the beautiful yellow color, and the incredible frosting of this marvelous creation makes it a show-stopper dessert for any occasion. Here are some of my previously curated recipes with this fruit — mango slushies, mango kulfi, mango-strawberry daiquiri, mango peda, and mango piña colada. Finding different ways to incorporate mangoes into my recipes is fascinating. There could be no better way to indulge in its richness and fruity admiration than to prepare a stunner recipe like this....

WHEN IS HOLI CELEBRATED? Holi falls on a full moon during the month of Phalgun some time in March. Holi festival marks the end of the Hindu calendar and is the beginning of new Samvat(New year). ‘Holi’ comes from the word ‘hola’, which means offering prayers to the Supreme God for a good harvesting season. By this time the crops have been cut, threshed, and stored or sold away. Spirit of festivity is alive in every Hindu household and is celebrated throughout India in early spring as it signifies the celebration of good over evil....

Hello, 2017 and a very happy new year to all !! After the long winter-break, moments of relaxation and merriment, I am back to blogging and soooo looking forward to a year full of healthy, yummy and innovative recipes. And what would be a better way to start the new year with my favorite fresh Instant Carrot Chili Pickle that I happened to make over the holidays. Instant Carrot Chili Pickle is a staple in my house and is a perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal....

Moreover, this curry is protein-rich, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly! I am talking about my quick and easy Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Curry (Punjabi Lobia Curry). This curry is so amazingly delicious that it will become a staple in your house, and you will crave to make this again and again. Because it is a simple curry, I have opted out of garam masala. But feel free to add a teaspoon of garam masala to the finished curry....

It’s the perfect comforting soup for a dreary winter evening! Are you looking for a one-pot meal to liven up your dinner tonight, then you have landed at the right spot! Because today I am sharing with you an ultimate winter soup that is often on our weeknight menu – Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli Soup.Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli Soup This fresh vegetable, bean, and pasta soup cooked with healthy and clean ingredients is super easy to make, and a weeknight savior for busy families....

If you are unfamiliar, Joanne Chang is the founder of Flour, a bakery and cafe in Boston (now with 9 locations), which serves a beloved egg sandwich. Unlike traditional egg sandwiches, which typically feature fried or scrambled eggs, Joanne’s calls for a pre-baked egg, made from a mixture of beaten eggs and half-and-half, baked at 300ºF in a covered pan set in a water bath. The combination of the low temperature, the water bath, and the half-and-half creates an egg with a custardy, souffle-like texture, which reheats beautifully....

No, seriously, what else would you do? I have been getting them every week in my CSA (which has been awesome), but had it not been for the lovely Huebscher, who pointed me to this recipe, those kumquats would still be sitting in my fridge. I mean seriously, there’s only so much no-face* you can play with these tart little gems, though I have found them more bearable in the past few weeks....

Pair it with your favorite appetizers, invite your loving friends over and enjoy this refreshing drink by the porch! Mangoes can be enjoyed as is or in savory and sweet dishes. Since mangoes are in abundance, I plan to make Mango lassi. It’s everyone’s favorite, and you can make it ahead of time… and it tastes great when cold! Nothing is better to quench your thirst on hot summer days than a seasonally-inspired Mango Lassi....

Are you planning a Valentine dinner and not in a mood to bake something big? No worries. These no-bake Tiramisu Truffles are THE perfect bite-size treat for your party. Tiramisu truffles is a beautiful blend of all the tiramisu flavors – cookies, cheese, coffee, and chocolate. All rolled into a deliciously yum bite. Loaded with irresistible coffee flavor these bites are indeed a sensational treat for tiramisu lovers! This is a straightforward recipe, requires no fancy equipment and is made with a handful of ingredients....