Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies My pumpkin obsession continues! This time with a chewy, pillowy, spiced pumpkin chocolate chip cookie. To me pumpkin and chocolate make the perfect combination. The gooey melted chocolate chips go wonderfully in these spiced pumpkin cookies. These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are hard to resist! These cookies are soft, perfectly spiced, and melt in your mouth. The pumpkin helps to make the cookies fluffy and cakey. They’re super soft on the inside and studded with chocolate chips....

Add our Tuscan Panzanella Salad for an authentic feast! Authentic Tuscan Chicken Recipe Am I the only one who has a freezer full of chicken breasts? No? Well I’ve got great news because today I am bringing you a delicious recipe, which hopefully will be a step away from the ordinary. It is so incredibly simple and quick to make! No more than 30 minutes from start to finish. This saffron chicken recipe is inspired by Tuscan recipes I caught sight of years ago....

More kuzhambu and potato curry is such a comforting combo dish. I love to eat this on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I have the more kuzhambu recipe in the blog already, but I still decided to make it as combo dish for the day 2 of blogging marathon. I usually pair the more kuzhambu with Paruppu usili, but if I am making the paruppu urundai more kuzhambu, I make it with Potato curry....

What Is A Buddha Bowl? Buddha bowls and any mixed vegan salad bowls – like this Mexican Avocado Salad and Vegan Lunch Bowl are an obsession of mine. Not only do they allow you to have a little bit of lots of things, but they’re also super nutrient-dense and versatile. In fact, Buddha bowls usually comprise a fun mixture of leafy greens, healthy fats, protein, and carbs. The result is a nourishing bowl packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber – to keep you satisfied for hours....

I am probably the biggest fan of mushrooms, I always loved them, even as a child. I add them to almost all of my favorite savory dishes, like pasta, rice, pizza, omelet, even mashed potatoes. The flavor and texture of mushrooms are incredible, and they are furthermore healthy. So let’s make this delicious creamy mushroom risotto. What Is Risotto? Risotto is a traditional Italian dish made from starchy short-grained rice, for example, Arborio rice....

What Is Parmesan Cheese? Parmesan is traditionally a hard, dry cheese made from cows milk with a hard rind and a salty, sharp flavor. It’s neither vegetarian nor vegan friendly. Traditional Italian parmesan ‘Parmigiano-Reggiano’ is a type of parmesan produced within specific locations in Italy. It is highly regulated, including being aged for at least two years. Used primarily for grating, this cheese has become a firm favorite globally. However, it is also very expensive....

Sloppy Joes With Cannellini Beans So there is always a first time for everything and this was the first time I tried plant-based Sloppy Joes! I must add that I also never tried non-vegan Sloppy Joes. Probably many of my American friends will be shocked to hear that. However, Sloppy Joes aren’t very popular in Germany where I grew up. Also, I stopped eating meat when I was 6, so even if I ate this dish in the past, I wouldn’t remember....

Veggie Stuffed Bell Peppers with Curried Rice Vegan stuffed peppers have it all. They’re packed with nutrients, protein, flavor, and color. More so, they make for a hearty meal yet are light enough to enjoy year-round. Plus, the prep takes no time at all, and these stuffed peppers are super versatile! I love simple ‘stuffed’ dishes like chickpea zucchini boats, lentil eggplant, potato skins, stuffed potato cakes, and these veggie stuffed bell peppers....

Light and Refreshing Dairy-Free Tzatziki Sauce Last week I shared delicious Greek tomato rice, and now it’s time for its accompaniments, including vegan gyro and this vegan tzatziki sauce recipe. Combining just 5 simple ingredients and under 10 minutes, this creamy Greek sauce is the perfect addition to many meals as it’s healthy, light, and refreshing. Unlike several vegan versions, this gyro sauce is soy-free and nut-free. In fact, with a simple combination of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper, this tzatziki is gluten-free, dairy-free, pantry-friendly, and even budget-friendly....

Try serving this Wellington with Roasted Carrots with Garlicky Lemon Tahini Sauce! I’m a sucker for anything in pastry. Whether sweet or savoury, buttery, flaky pastry is the perfect packaging for pretty much anything. So when looking for vegetarian main dish idea, that would add some flair to my dinner table, a Wellington seemed like the obvious choice. This Lentil and Butternut Squash Wellington is the result of my experimentation, and honestly I couldn’t be more pleased!...

published Jan 23, 2023 Baked chicken is one of those classic dishes that we all know and love. It comes as no surprise — it’s so easy to make! And while I love a traditional roast chicken recipe, I’m always eager to switch things up. Recipes like this baked Greek yogurt chicken, baked sesame chicken, and roasted coconut milk chicken are just a few unique ways to make chicken — poultry is just so versatile and can be paired with such a variety of different ingredients....

Here is another beet recipe to try for all beetroot lovers out there! Balsamic Glazed Beets with Goat Cheese and Mint. The beet salad I am sharing today is the one I grew up eating for every holiday. It’s a staple in most Russian and Ukrainian households. I make it every time I serve a roast dinner as it compliments meat so well. If I don’t, my family and friends ask why it’s not there....

Chana dal vs. roasted chana dal At the Indian grocery store you may encounter chana dal and something that looks similar which often goes by the names roasted chana dal, roasted dalia split, or roasted bengal gram. Chana dal and roasted chana dal are both made from split and hulled chickpeas, but as the name suggests the roasted chana dal has been roasted and cooked whereas the chana dal is raw....

Looking for more incredible cookies to try? Check out my Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, and my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies they’re so delicious! What you need to make this recipe Butter – I use unsalted butter because I prefer to add a small amount of additional salt. If you use salted butter make sure to reduce or omit the added salt altogether. Also always make sure your butter is at room temperature and softened before starting....

This fruit parfait recipe is so easy to customize. Feel free to use plain, vanilla, Greek, or flavored yogurt. If you need a dairy-free option, swap in your preferred plant-based yogurt. And no need to only use berries; most fruits taste great in a parfait, so use whatever’s in season! You can also add sweetness with honey or chocolate chips, and more texture with chopped nuts. If you’re looking for more easy breakfast recipes, try my overnight oats, homemade granola recipe, or carrot muffins recipe....

For another chicken marinade recipe, check out Mojito Grilled Chicken Thighs. The grilling season is here and we couldn’t be happier. Yay, for lighter meals cooked outside, fresh produce and summer holidays! Burgers are great but most of the time I find myself wanting something a bit lighter. I prefer grilled chicken for my BBQs and if you share my affection, you will want to know my secret for tender and juicy chicken breasts cooked over fire....

I like to use russet potatoes for this recipe because they have superior texture and cook up just like potatoes at a high-end steakhouse. The potatoes are brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt before going into the air fryer basket for extra flavor. Serve this easy recipe with your favorite toppings for a perfect side dish. For more air fryer recipes, try my air fryer stuffed peppers, air fryer french fries, or air fryer chicken tenders....

Just because this recipe calls for a fraction of the oil required for deep frying doesn’t mean that these air fryer french fries have any less flavor. A simple yet intentional seasoning of salt, pepper, and rich olive oil produces perfectly crunchy and satisfying spuds. For more easy air fryer recipes, check out my air fryer chicken tenders and air fryer chicken wings. What You Need to Make This Recipe Potatoes – choose russet potatoes for the crispiest potatoes....

I have eaten this Aloo Ka Halwa many times as a young girl during my stay in Kanpur and Lucknow. After we moved to Chennai, I have forgotten about it and never ate it again. When looking for what to make for the UP Thaali, I came across this recipe online and on further research, I like the recipe posted by Anjana aunty of Maayeka. So again, this is one of her recipes and it worked great....

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies! And today’s recipe is a shortbread thumbprint cookie. Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, lightly sweet, and perfect little bites of heaven coming out of the oven. I don’t think there’s anyone that could resist these. Shortbread cookies are always welcome at our house, and they fly off the place in 2.5 seconds every. single. time. With a prep time of around 15 minutes, they are almost too dangerous. Buttery, sugary, jam-filled, glazed, fruity, and perfect for holiday gift-giving....