Of all the delicious bites I tasted that evening, the very last may have been my favorite, a thin-crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and sausage. This may sound underwhelming on its own, and it may have been had Chef Ben not sprinkled the blazing hot pizza with finely shaved pickled vegetables, a sharp mix that instantly brightened an otherwise ordinary combination. Magic. When asked for the recipe, Chef Ben said: “Sorry, trade secret....
It’s a simple method, one you likely know, but one I think deserves highlighting for its ease and deliciousness. Every time I take a bite of garlicky, wilted escarole, I wonder why I relegate it to February fare, why it’s the dish I make when I’m feeling uninspired, when I lack the motivation to do more. But why do more? Especially when in about five minutes total, escarole becomes meltingly tender, its bitterness softening, its heat warming to the core....
I love the simplicity of this dish – no fancy ingredients and no techniques involved. Just toss all of the ingredients together in a blender and blend until you get a smooth and creamy hummus. Classic hummus is prepared with 5 basic ingredients – chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and salt. But feel free to play around with all kind of veggies and sprouts to make it more flavorful and nutritious – the possibilities are endless....
I believe smoothies are a perfect summer treat in a mug! Pair the essential ingredients with fruits of your choice and blend. Within minutes a healthy delight is ready that is relished not only by kids but by grown-ups too. This creamy smoothie recipe is so filling that it will keep you full till the lunch. HIGHLIGHTS! You will love this strawberry banana smoothie because it’s a quick and easy recipe creamy and indulgent insanely healthy has no artificial ingredients added naturally sweet and so refreshing!...
This thick and luscious drink is packed with dry nuts and flavored with fragrant spices. It’s completely gluten-free, vegetarian, and I promise it’s super addictive! What is Thandai ‘Thand’ in Hindi means cold, and therefore thandai refers to ‘a refreshing drink that has a cooling effect.’ It is quite popular in the Northern part of India and is considered as a summer coolant too! In some places, Thandai is also known as ‘Bhang-thandai....
What’s more, this healthy and satisfying one-pot meal is much quicker than take out as it takes not more than 20 minutes, from start to finish. The customers could pick a bowl, select their veggies, proteins, sauce, and noodles at the stall. And then the cook prepares the dish for you instantly. Since then, I have wanted to create the same flavors in my kitchen, and these spicy peanut noodles are my interpretation of the most famous Singapore street foods that taste as good as the original one....
As the title suggests, the tart featured in this post is based on a longtime favorite recipe printed in Fine Cooking several years ago. The original recipe calls for making a frangipane — an almond-based filling — to spread in a thin layer across the dough. The fruit lies over this creamy base and the combination of dough, frangipane and fruit in every bite is absolutely delicious. The addition of frangipane to any free-form tart — from plums, peaches and apricots (really all stone fruit) in the summer to pears and apples in the fall — seriously raises the bar of the classic fruit tart, adding a most subtle flavor, but a dimension that pure fruit tarts lack....
Boondi ladoos are an Indian festive sweet that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Small pearl size boondi balls are fried and later dipped in sugar syrup to form this delicious delight. RECIPE DETAIL – Combine the ingredients and make the batter as shown below. Adding baking powder helps the boondi to puff up; likewise soda water will do the same job. If using soda water adjust milk in the batter....
All summer, I’ve been trying to make a good one, and I’ve finally found a formula I love, the inspiration coming from a favorite fritter: falafel. If you’ve made falafel, you’re familiar with the method: soak dried chickpeas (or favas) overnight, drain them, whizz them with onions, herbs and seasonings, deep fry. Without any binders, falafel manages to hold its shape, crispy on the edges, light and airy in the interior....
This recipe comes from the mother of one of my mother’s students, who made them as a thank you gift for teaching her son. She included the recipe with the balls — how nice?! — and we’ve been making them ever since. If you have never made something like this, don’t let fear of difficulty or time deter you from making them. Scooping the peanut butter balls and coating them with chocolate does take time, but with a good podcast streaming in the background, it will pass quickly....
Dhaba pronounced as “Dha- bah” refers to roadside restaurants which are situated on highways. Dhaba’s are like a shed or a hut shaped building that has a center island. Underneath that center island are huge burners and huge utensils filled with local food is place over it to keep the food warm. To welcome the city crowd they have a proper table setting with comfortable chairs an umbrellas on top to block the sun....
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and with our busy schedules we often tend to skip that. After an overnight fast, we need to break-the-fast and refuel our body with a healthy and nutritious breakfast. For my family, sandwiches are a healthy breakfast-on-the-go option. Making a healthy sandwich at home is easy. Whether be a cucumber tomato sandwich, spicy paneer sandwich or bean sandwich – they are all healthy, great-tasting and a perfect breakfast to start our day off right....
Once you try it, you’ll never use store-bought again. Vegan and gluten-free spice mix. Besides the exquisite aroma that makes these dishes utterly swoon-worthy, they are loved for their distinct earthy taste and characteristic flavor. And what makes these dishes so incredibly delicious? Well, the magic comes from the homemade spice blend that forms an integral part of any tandoori dish! You may even sprinkle it over gravies and stews, salads, and soups to get the characteristic smoky-earthy taste of a tandoor-cooked food....
We have finally made it to Spring! Today marks the first day of spring and the temperatures are gradually warming up. We still have some melting snow on the ground, but this is so much better than sub-zero degree temperatures. And what does this calls for – Celebration! Yes, time to celebrate Spring with some moist and flavor glazed lemon loaf cake. A great cake to celebrate any occasion, whether be Spring, Easter or Mother’s day!...
These vegan lentils with rice are packed with flavor, super easy to make, protein-rich, and gluten-free – a one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. What is Instant Pot Lauki Chana Dal with Rice (Pot in Pot Method)? Chana dal also referred to as Split yellow chickpea lentils are brown chickpeas that have been split, skinned and polished. And this refined version of brown chickpeas is termed as chana dal or split yellow chickpea lentils....
Last fall, I met a friend in Hudson for brunch at Rivertown Lodge, where I ordered their quinoa and oat porridge, devoured it in record time, and have since spent months dreaming about it. I recently learned that the dish (and Rivertown’s entire menu) was created by Jean Adamson, owner of Vinegar Hill House in Brooklyn, who kindly shared the recipe with me. I wrote about it over on Food52, but, as always, feel free to skip straight to the recipe: Jean Adamson’s Quinoa-and-Oat Porridge....
These past few weeks, while planning for the holidays ahead, I’ve found myself thinking about my mother’s popovers, something she made often for big family gatherings. She always timed them just right: as we all sat down to eat, our plates full, she’d set two bowls, each lined with a tea towel, brimming with just-baked popovers at each end of the table. In swooped the hands, around went the butter....
Navratri means- Nav = nine ; Ratri = nights. Nine nights of worshiping Shakti also known as Mother Durga. Wish You All A Happy Vikram Samvat 2072, celebrated as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Baisakhi in Punjab, Cheti Chand in Sindh , Naba Barsha in Bengal and Goru Bihu in Assam. WHEN IS NAVRATRI CELEBRATED? Navratri is celebrated twice a year once in the month of March/April known as Chaitra Navratri and second in September/ October referred to as Sharad Navratri....
A versatile Pudina Chutney – Mint Chutney which accompanies nearly all the Indian savory dishes. A very flavorful and tasty Indian dip prepared by combining mint and cilantro along with Indian spices. This chutney goes very well with Alu bondas, chaats and Indian street food recipes. Mint in any form is one of my favorite ingredients and a must- have in my pantry. In summers when we have crisp sunlight – I buy mint in bulk, dry it, crush it and store it for future use....
It is purely a dream recipe for street-food admirers. Whether it be the Mumbai famous Pav-bhaji or Delhi’s popular street food Matar kulcha, Ram ladoo, or Aloo Tikki, we love them all, and the new one to join the list is – Ragda pattice. This is the most flavorsome chaat recipe that explodes unique flavors and myriad textures, emanating divine deliciousness! So, if you are a passionate chaat admirer, this dish is undoubtedly for you....
