Pesto is made of basil, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan; these flavors pair amazingly well with seafood such as shrimp. Like many of my recipes, this one was born out of my need to use up ingredients. It started when I bought fresh basil to make a Caprese salad. The salad was amazing but required very little basil, so I made pesto sauce. So now I had pesto sauce in the fridge and shrimp I’d defrosted the night before....

Pineapple Menaskayi (a south Indian Pineapple Coconut Curry) is a typical sweet, spicy and tangy regional delicacy mostly served in the state of Karnataka (during festivals and weddings) and sometimes called Pineapple Gojju too. This finger-licking curry is mainly served in Mangalore and Udupi where it is called “pineapple menaskayi” or in the Bangalore/Mysore region, typically called “pineapple gojju”! This mouth watering side dish is best enjoyed with some hot steamed rice but tastes great with any Indian flat bread too!...

Growing up in the state of Tamilnadu, I was always a fan of their curries and kurmas! My favorite is this Tamil style vegetable kurma and Tomato Sambar or Thakkali Sambar! But the one dish I used to crave for along with vegetable kurma was the vegetable salna that they normally serve with parottas or flaky, layered flour parathas! When Swaty Malik of this amazing food blog called “Foodtrails25.com” (where you can find awesome bakes and cuisines highlighted in her stories) suggested festive curries as the theme for our current bimonthly food adventure in our Facebook group “Healthy Wellthy Cuisines” I was ecstatic as this south Indian delight Vegetable Salna fitted perfectly into the theme!...

Rajma Sambar/Thamdi Beeya Kolombo or red kidney beans Indian spiced gravy is a typical Konkani amchi (from the city of Mangalore in south India) variation of the quintessential south Indian sambar traditionally made with lentils like toor dal or yellow split peas and sometimes a mix of onions and vegetables. Paired with hot steaming rice and a stir fry vegetable on the side; it is the ultimate comfort food for us....

Rava Dhokla, or Sooji Dhokla, is a Gujarati dish and made with pantry staples. It is an instant dhokla recipe and can be made without fermentation! Jump to:What is Dhokla?About Rava DhoklaWhy You Will Love This RecipeIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Easy and Quick RecipesRecipe Card What is Dhokla? Dhokla is a soft and spongy savory cake that originated in Gujarat and is popular throughout the country. This dish is versatile, and there are many varieties of dhokla....

This easy recipe will take you about 40 minutes to make - 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven. Frozen vegetables are a lifesaver. If you’re like me and you’re tired of food waste, a great way to prevent that is to buy fewer fresh veggies but stock up on frozen ones. The convenience is unparalleled - they’re already cut and cleaned, and in many cases, you can cook them from frozen....

It’s one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it’s so easy to make, and the leftovers are great too! Pulled pork is such a classic comfort food, and making it in the slow cooker is a foolproof way to achieve truly tender, succulent meat that mixes perfectly with the sweet-tangy sauce. Eight hours later, come home to a tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked dinner! Ingredients Instructions Expert tip Pork roast: The classic cut to use is pork butt - see the detailed discussion below....

The Sooji Halwa recipe is quick and easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. It is made with semolina, ghee, nuts, and milk or water, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with cardamom and saffron. Jump to:What Is Sooji HalwaAbout Sooji Halwa or Rava SheeraWhy You Will Love This DessertIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsStoring SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Indian DessertsRecipe Card What Is Sooji Halwa Sooji Halwa or Suji Ka Halwa is a fine or coarse semolina pudding....

Making eggless Strawberry Bread requires only a few ingredients and the recipe comes together quickly. This fruity bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking. Jump to:About Strawberry BreadIngredientsMore Quick Bread RecipesRecipe Card About Strawberry Bread I have adapted the strawberry bread recipe from my Apple and Walnut Bread Eggless recipe. This fruity bread is perfectly sweet and moist, like a cake but with the perfect texture of quick bread....

AIR FRYER TARTE AU SOLEIL French-inspired Tarte au Soleil is a pull-apart puff pastry recipe. It is aptly named “Tarte au Soleil” because it resembles a beautiful Sun! Facebook reader 20/04/2022 The beauty of this puff pastry is that you can literally fill it with whatever you fancy! Our Tarte au Soleil, with the addition of Tandoori Paneer and vegetables, undergoes a fantastic Indian twist to create a fusion recipe....

Grilled pineapple is the perfect fruity dessert that can be prepared within minutes and with few ingredients. You can use the air fryer to grill or roast the pineapple until it reaches caramel-ly perfection! Included in this post are recipes for both sweet and savoury grilled pineapple. You can enjoy BBQ style grilled pineapple all year long thanks to the air-fryer! Air fryer Grilled Pineapple – vegan recipes 2 ways!...

Fall is here!! Apple season is here!!! Just went for apple picking to a nearby orchard a few days ago and came back with a huge basket of these goodies! Lots of this nature’s gift to eat fresh; make cookies or cakes, desserts, halwas etc. I recently made a family favorite of my sons which I have been making for decades; scrumptious apple pockets, which came out divine and delicious!...

With tofu and green peas simmered in a luscious onion, tomato gravy with lots of garlic and kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves), this delicious and creamy one-pot Indian curry is a vegan version of my Lasooni Methi Paneer curry. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe I have paired it with some soft and delicious Flax Meal-Coconut Milk Rotis (recipe shared below) for a complete meal! Indian curries, be it with veggies, vegan options, beans, legumes or even some chicken or fish are now a favorite worldwide and my readers can now add this to their recipe repertoire!...

VEGETARIAN LAKSA SOUP , delicious Malaysian noodle soup with veggies and tofu in a fragrant, golden yellow coconut milk broth. Topped with lime, cilantro, bean sprouts and jalapeno slices, it is the perfect one pot meal you will love. Jump to Recipe A couple of blog posts back, I had made a vegan panang curry which has garnered so many views, I was overwhelmed as the curry is so simple to make and delicious that my readers were showing so much love to something I whisked up with simple ingredients....

This bruschetta recipe is bursting with flavor! It is easy to prepare with a couple of ingredients and makes for the perfect starter or light lunch. What is Bruschetta? BRUSCHETTA , pronounced – bruce-keta. In Italian, Bruschetta means toasted bread with toppings, which can be made as simple or as elaborate as you like it. For a base, just toast bread such as a baguette or rustic artisan bread with olive oil and top it up with chopped tomatoes, fresh herbs and olive oil....

Looking for a dessert that’s as smooth and rich as it is easy to make? This mousse made with white chocolate is the perfect solution! These individual treats are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, requiring just two simple ingredients and only a couple of minutes of hands-on time. Simply fold together whipped cream with melted chocolate and set in individual ramekins. Plus, this vegetarian white chocolate mousse is egg-free, gluten-free and can be prepared ahead, making it ideal for dinner parties or cosy nights in....

When the last of the summer fades and we’re left with the rainy days of Autumn, my taste buds crave for a comforting bowl of piping hot soup. This delicious recipe hits the jackpot every time thanks to the fantastic combination of flavors. I have used the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker but this is a good soup to make in the slow cooker as well. About African Peanut Soup This West African Peanut stew bores similarities to the peanut stews enjoyed by West Africans....

Almond Butter and Jam Waffles are eggless and easy to prepare. Try this recipe if you love waffles but are skeptical about making them without eggs! Easy Almond Butter and Jam Waffles We love waffles for breakfast or brunch. While my family equally loves Eggless Pancakes (Light and Fluffy), I found making waffles is easy and mess-free! Also, we can easily freeze the waffles, so I like to make them in a big batch....

Gluten-free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of the easiest cookies to bake! The quick recipe gives cookies rich with buttery and nutty flavors and loaded with chocolate chips. Jump to:About Almond Flour Chocolate Chip CookiesWhy You Will Love These CookiesIngredientsHow To Make Almond Flour Chocolate Chip CookiesStoring SuggestionsMake-AheadBaking TipsMore Almond Flour RecipesYou May Like More Eggless CookiesRecipe Card About Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies I love to bake cookies at home; they are so fresh and much better than store-bought cookies....

You can top them with so many fun toppings, such as Everything but the Bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and more. One of the big challenges of a keto diet is recreating favorite foods in a low-carb version. You can’t always make them as good as the original, but in this case, you most certainly can! These keto crackers amazed me when I first made them. I was expecting a compromise, but these are just as good as wheat crackers....