Kadhi pakora is a popular North Indian snack recipe made with deep-fried chickpea flour in a savory base of sour yogurt. The dish is hands down amazing, except for the deep-fried and dairy part. I agree to be sent email. I have a simpler, vegan, and healthy variation for this popular recipe you don’t want to miss. The original dish is usually quite heavy, but in this vegan kadhi pakora recipe, I have lightened it up by air-frying the pakoras and using cashew yogurt....

Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Top tip: Use a cabbage mix from your local grocery store to make this salad super quick and easy. My mix included cabbage, shredded baby spinach, carrots, beetroot and cilantro/coriander. Cabbage. A mix of purple and white cabbage is great. Carrots. Greens. Baby spinach, kale, arugula/rocket or watercress are all good options. Almonds. Herbs. Cilantro/coriander or parsley....

I turned my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad into a salad in a jar for yesterday’s news segment and everyone went bonkers. There’s something magical about dumping a bunch of layers into a bowl and watching it turn into a salad before your very eyes. Like, how in the world did that just happen. Ya know how lately I’ve been talking about how I haven’t been in the mood to cook? Welp, these Mason jar salads have been the answers to all my prayers....

Updated April 28, 2011 I made my favorite peanut butter cookies! They are the best. I used chunky peanut butter because I like a little crunch and texture in my cookie. I also used peanut butter chips and chocolate chips…a dream combination! These cookies are nice and soft…as long as you take them out on time. DO NOT OVERBAKE these. They are done at about ten minutes. Don’t let them fool you…they won’t look done, but I promise, they are....

Published on December 13, 2021 Ritz Cookies- these easy, no-bake chocolate peanut butter Ritz cracker cookies are the perfect little treat. The sweet and salty combo is irresistible! Is there anything better than chocolate and peanut butter together? I think not. It really is the BEST combo ever. I grew up making and eating Ritz Cookies with my family. We call them cookies, but there is no baking involved. These chocolate peanut butter Ritz cracker cookies are an EASY no-bake treat....

I love roasted cauliflower and broccoli. I make it more often than I’d care to admit. It’s just so easy and quick to throw together before the oven does all the work for me. I allow the cauliflower to roast for a little longer because I love how crispy the edges get. The garlic Parmesan seasoning makes this Parmesan cauliflower so good, you won’t be judged for eating it straight out of the pan!...

If I were to be reincarnated as a salad and it happened to be twenty degrees outside, I would surely be re-birthed as this beaut. It just speaks my language. It’s kale, yes, but it’s the best version of kale. It’s not a vegetable you’ll want to ignore! We’re talking rustic and simple, cozy, elegant, and downright delectable salad that doubles as a full meal. Because there’s nothing worse than the veg option being a boring salad....

Updated March 26, 2019 I’ve always been a sports fan. My dad and brother taught me at a young age to love sports. I played basketball in Jr. High, but chose to be a cheerleader in high school-no laughs please. I had fun cheering and I got the best seats for free. Sometimes I got in trouble for yelling at the refs instead of the cheers, but it was all in good fun:) I am excited for the Super Bowl on Sunday....

Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken breasts. Sesame seeds. Oil. Canola, vegetable, etc. Cabbage. Carrots. Radish. Flaked almonds. Spring onion/Scallion. Coriander/Cilantro. Lemon juice. Honey. Soy sauce. Salt and pepper. How to make sesame chicken salad Can I make this ahead? Yes, absolutely. The chicken can be cooked, cooled and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days....

Updated March 21, 2016 It’s a new year and many people are working on health goals. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthy or to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, I have the perfect recipe for you-Last Minute Sesame Noodles. After my Christmas cookie overdose, I decided it was time to eat something healthy. I logged on to Tasty Kitchen and found this beautiful noodle dish from my good friend Aggie....

Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Lamb chops. I used rib chops but lamb loin chops or shoulder chops will also work. Sumac. Sumac is a tangy spice that adds aromatic acidity to food. It can be found in most supermarkets. If you can’t find sumac, you can use Z’atar which contains sumac and other herbs and spices. Sesame seeds. Olive oil. Lemon juice....

Shredded beef and pepper stir fry, or Qing Jiao Rou Si (青椒肉丝), is a very popular homestyle dish from Sichuan. In fact, it’s so popular that you can easily find it all over China, but its preparation method can be quite different from region to region. Today I want to share the version that I like the most. If you like cooking with chili peppers, you cannot miss this one!...

Updated November 17, 2019 Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I love Thanksgiving because it is a day to give thanks and a day to FEAST! We have started making our list of recipes to make and the list is long. The only problem, space. We are living in a small rental house while we build our house and I am going to have to be strategic in my planning so I can make all of our Thanksgiving favorites....

What is a samosa? Samosa (samoosa) is a small, triangular pastry of sorts fried until golden brown and crispy. The pastry is filled with a curried filling (often vegetables, potato, chicken, lamb or lentils) spiced with fragrant Indian spices. How to make chicken samosas Start by making the spicy chicken filling. Fry ground chicken (chicken mince) in a hot frying pan until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside....

Ingredients Chicken wings. Fresh lemongrass. Fresh red chilli. I used Thai chillies but you can use any red chilli pepper. Fresh garlic cloves. Fresh ginger. Lemon juice / lime juice. Soy sauce. Use Tamari or Coconut Aminos if you’d prefer to keep this recipe gluten free/low carb. Brown sugar. Honey or maple syrup can be substituted. How to make chicken wings in an air fryer Blend together all the marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender....

Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts but chicken thighs can also be used. Cornstarch/Cornflour. Flour. Eggs. Soy sauce. Honey. Rice vinegar. Salt. Garlic cloves. Chilli flakes. Noodles. I used egg noodles but any noodles of your choice will work. Oil, for frying. Scallions/spring onion. Cilantro/coriander. How to make honey chicken Can I make honey chicken ahead?...

Published on April 29, 2024 Strawberry Burrata Salad- arugula with juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, creamy burrata cheese, pickled red onions, candied pecans, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. The perfect salad for spring and summer! This Strawberry Burrata Salad is a favorite when strawberries are ripe and in season. It is simple to make and GORGEOUS to serve! Every time I make this salad for family and friends they love it and ask for the recipe....

Updated May 30, 2020 How to Make I used the leftover fruit from our strawberry mango jicama salad to make our smoothies. I blended strawberries, mango chunks, plain Greek yogurt and ice cubes until smooth. I like my smoothies thick, so I didn’t add any liquid, but you can add a splash of fruit juice, milk, or water if you want a thinner smoothie. The smoothie is so refreshing and the perfect drink for spring and summer....

Updated May 04, 2020 Strawberry Scones Scones are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and these Strawberry Scones are perfect in every way. They are soft, tender, buttery, and bursting with fresh strawberries. The vanilla glaze takes them over the top! Strawberry scones are the perfect way to welcome warmer months and bake a little sunshine in your kitchen! My family is absolutely scone crazy, so any variation of our favorite baked good gets two enthusiastic thumbs up....

Updated May 20, 2019 Are you ready for the long weekend? Let’s get this party started, right? But first, we have to talk about this Summer Arugula Salad with Basil Vinaigrette because you NEED to make it this weekend. It is the PERFECT summer salad. This salad is summer in a giant bowl and perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, and picnics. It is also perfect for every day summer meals....