I am totally a muffin person and so is my family! I cannot decorate a cupcake but I can bake great muffins and cupcakes. Most of my bakes are egg free and it was not hard for me to extend it and make a wondeful Vegan muffin. What is a perfect muffin? Texture - A perfect muffin should be crispy on the outside and moist inside. If it is a fruit muffin, it should have plenty of that fruit....
Creamy Chocolatey Dairy Free Ice Cream Is there anyone that doesn’t like ice-cream on a warm summer’s day, or served alongside pie or cake during Fall, or as a Christmas treat. Hold on, let me re-write that question…. Is there anyone out there that doesn’t love creamy ice cream?! Whether you want to serve it up in a cone, scoop it into a bowl, or serve alongside a whole variety of desserts – ice-cream is versatile and an absolute must-have in my freezer....
Vegan Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies with Jam Christmas is on the horizon, so it’s time to grab your aprons and head to the kitchen for the annual Christmas cookie baking. I made a small batch of mulled wine last night, ready to sip on while baking cookies (to truly get in the holiday spirit, of course!). This year, I’m bringing back some of my favorite vegan Christmas cookies like Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) and German hazelnut cookies alongside these gluten-free, vegan thumbprint cookies with raspberry jam!...
Vegan Spinach Quesadillas If you follow me on Instagram you probably know that I love quesadillas! I have always been a “cheese fanatic” and loved eating vegetarian quesadillas in the past (before going vegan). Giving up cheese was really hard for me but after going vegan in September 2011 (7 1/2 years ago!) I had to find alternatives. It didn’t take very long until I started experimenting in the kitchen. I asked myself “how can I make vegan cheese” and eventually came up with different recipes which I liked....
Chickpea Stuffed Zucchini Boats Do you like zucchini? I really do, because zucchini can be used in so many ways. Either baked or grilled or you can make zoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles) instead of spaghetti. I often also add zucchini to my green smoothies because they are packed with many nutrients. These vegan zucchini boats are stuffed with hearty chickpeas, which add healthy plant-based protein. I love this recipe because it is:...
After a break from blogging, it takes a lot of effort to get back to the routine. After a while, I joined the ‘We knead to Bake’ group again and this is the first bread that I have baked with them. Earlier the group admin, Aparna used to choose the breads for us to bake, but for the past couple of months the group members have been choosing the breads taking turns each month....
Okay, okay, here it is! Let’s do meatless Monday some justice with a quick slash more approachable weeknight recipe for the ever popular chana masala. It’s bold, spicy-ish, and we balance that with greek yogurt to add all that luscious creaminess, and the crispy pita wedges and cool cucumbers. It’s a weeknight dinner dream. For those that are a little unsure of what i’m talking about – chana =’s chickpeas masala =’s well, that ones easy!...
Where to buy it? How to store curry leaves It is best to wrap fresh curry leaves in a paper towel in an airtight container or bag. The paper towel prevents excess moisture which helps the curry leaves last longer. You can alternatively air dry the curry leaves in the sun until they are completely dry and store them in the pantry in whole or powdered form. However, the fresh curry leaves are far superior in flavor to the dry version....
HOW DO I ADJUST THIS RECIPE FOR 8 OR 9 INCH PANS? Double the recipe for 3 eight inch pans and triple the recipe for 3 nine inch pans. HOW CAN YOU STORE This CAKE? You can store this cake overnight at room temperature in a covered container. If you’re making it further in advance go ahead and refrigerate. Just make sure it comes to room temperature before serving as butter-based cakes get hard at cold temperatures....
This zebra cake is similar to my Marble Cake, but there’s no swirling needed. There’s nothing overly technical here, and my step-by-step photos down below will make it super easy. See my full recipe tutorial below with my tips and notes to help you replicate this at home! WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Butter — as the butter is for both the cake and frosting, be sure to use unsalted butter....
First, 20-MINUTE GREEK GYROS — that taste like you just got them hot and fresh off of a gyros cart in NYC. How I LOVE YOU. Second, let me apologize for not showing up on you a few Fridays in a row now. Sometimes life happens and my sometimes not so put together self has too much on her plate all at once and proceeds to bite off way more than she can chew!...
It took me way longer to get this Istanbul travel guide up than I’d hoped. But I’ve got a full list of everything you need to do, see, and eat while you’re there. Whether you’re traveling through Turkey with a stopover in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and beyond or just making a quick trip to Istanbul on the way to or back from Santorini, Mykonos, Rome, or the Amalfi Coast. Let this be your guide to Istanbul!...
Aside from boasting a delectable, Italian-inspired flavor, this easy recipe for meat and rice-stuffed peppers is perfect for meal prep. Whip up the filling and assemble your peppers over a lazy weekend, then all you have to do is pop them in the air fryer when you’re ready! For more easy dinner recipes, check out my stuffed acorn squash, air fryer chicken parmesan, or honey garlic chicken next. What You Need To Make This Recipe Whole bell peppers – you’re welcome to use any color you like....
Omam or ajwain is very commonly used in Indian recipes. This paratha is flavored exclusively with carom seeds and tastes great when served with some yogurt on the side. I add omam or ajwain when making spinach poori. Poori is deep fried and the addition of omam makes it easier for digestion. Oma Podi or sev is a very popular savory snack that we make for diwali and is exclusively flavored with ajwain water....
These sweet-n-salty treats offer a subtle twist on my classic peanut butter cookie recipe. Combining the yummy flavor of almond butter with a tender-crumbed, chewy interior and a satisfyingly crispy exterior, they also have the hash-marked top that makes the cookies so darn charming. If you find yourself with an abundance of almond butter — perhaps from that giant value-sized container sitting in your pantry? This almond butter cookie recipe is an ideal way to put it to delicious use....
If you love easy oatmeal recipes, then try my Healthy Baked Oatmeal and my Oatmeal Smoothie! Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Oatmeal has to be one of the most comforting dishes out there, especially in the Fall and Winter when the days are cool and crisp. And this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is loaded with all the flavors you start craving in autumn, like fresh apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup. It’s like a deconstructed apple pie or apple streusel!...
Flavor the apple chips as you like. Cinnamon sugar topping happens to be my favorite! The other day, in one of my son’s classes, I tasted Apple chips that a parent had bought from the nearby store. That was the first time, I had ever eaten chips made with apples and the best part was, that these chips were baked. We just picked apples this weekend and with about 30 lbs of apples, I figured now is a good time to try these Baked Apple Chips....
But, seriously, this old-fashioned mac and cheese recipe is superlative in every sense. It’s creamy, salty, carby, crunchy-tender perfection. This classic side dish recipe goes well with everything like my Thanksgiving turkey recipe, air fryer chicken wings, and fried chicken recipe. As if that weren’t enough to love, this dreamy baked mac n’ cheese recipe is made with just 10 simple ingredients, including pasta, salt, and pepper. Simplicity FTW!...
Today I bring you a recipe that’s been at least 5 years in the making. There have been several occasions where I’ve wanted to share my palak paneer recipe with you, but for one reason or another, I would hold back and want to do just one more round of recipe testing. There are probably as many ways to make homemade palak paneer as there are Indian restaurants in India....
If you have any leftover brandy, try adding it to Homemade Eggnog! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. By the time that we get to the holiday season, I think we’ve earned a little indulgence. Sweet treats must be eaten, and same with mouthwatering party food. But we’ve also deserved a few delicious drinks. I mean creamy, luxurious and just a little bit cheeky....
