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I have a great collection of diwali recipes thoroughly enjoyed by readers that I think are great vegan options for this holiday season! Diwali is a time for celebration, and what better way to enjoy the festivities than with a delicious vegan meal? There are so many unique vegan dishes to choose from! Plan a delicious vegan feast with these menu ideas. So pull out your apron and get cooking - Diwali is just around the corner, and you’ll need to have your Diwali menu ready in no time!...

Do you like Chinese takeout food? Do you want to eat healthier this year? Do you want to cook quick dinners that are extra flavorful? If you’re answer is YES to any of the questions above, you’re at the right place! You might think stir frying is a daunting task. I totally get you! It is true that most stir fry recipes tend to be very long and they requires meticulous prep such as chopping herbs, preparing many vegetables, and marinating meat....

Like woaaahhhh. I can’t really wrap my head around the fact that this blog is turning four years old. I could write for hours about what this space means to me, how it has changed me down to the core, driven me mad, made me laugh and cry tears of all shapes and sizes, molded me into the person I am today, changed me. It has really, truly changed me....

African chicken (非洲鸡), or Macanese chicken curry, is an undiscovered treasure in Chinese cuisine. Although the name contains “African”, it is actually an African-influenced Portuguese cuisine that was adapted by Chinese chefs during the colonial era of Macau. The dish is a melting pot, indicated by its history and ingredient list – oyster sauce, curry powder, coconut milk, peanut butter, and olive oil, all in one pot. I encountered African chicken when I traveled to Macau back in 2012....

Updated November 10, 2017 On Friday we went up to Park City for a church party and we noticed the leaves are already changing colors and it was quite chilly up there! I guess it is time to embrace fall and enjoy it. For the party I made Dorie’s Applesauce Spice Bars…I figured this dessert would get everyone in the mood for fall! I was right, the bars were delicious and just tasted like “fall....

Published on March 16, 2021 This Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad with feta cheese and a simple lemon vinaigrette is perfect for spring. It is fresh, simple, healthy and perfect for lunch or dinner! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring. Sunshine, warmer days, and fresh food! I made this simple Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad and it definitely made my day brighter and more delicious. I love making quinoa salads and this one is perfect for spring....

Updated March 26, 2019 We love making homemade pizza. Josh always makes the pizza dough, while I make the sauce. Well, last week I was craving pizza for lunch, big time! I was tempted to call my “dough boy” home from work so he could whip up some pizza dough, but I decided I should probably let him work:) I was busy with Caleb and didn’t have time to make pizza dough from scratch, so I took the easy route and used pita bread to create an Avocado Pita Pizza with Cilantro Sauce....

You get the right texture without having to fry anything deep. So you can enjoy it without any guilt. August is a festive time for Indians with lots of sweets in the making and I am sharing a new one-of-a-kind recipe that you should try this month - Badam Ladoo or Almond Balls. I agree to be sent email. ‘Ladoos’ or ‘Laddus’ are largely popular sweet desserts and there are several varieties of laddus out there....

Published on February 13, 2023 A big pan of Baked Ziti filled with pasta, cheese, sausage, and marinara sauce just might be the best dinner ever, especially when garlic bread is served on the side. This baked pasta is a family favorite! Leftovers always come in handy, especially during the week and our boys are always happy to see baked ziti on the menu, even a few times in one week....

Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Banana Solution: Banana Cake! Oh, brown bananas why do you make me create such delicious recipes? Every time I see a bunch of brown bananas on our counter, I know I have work to do. I can’t let them just sit there. They need to be transformed into something tasty! My latest bunch of brown bananas fell victim to this Easy Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting....

If you are pressed for time for a quick snack, crispy bread vada is just what you need! No need to plan ahead…just throw the ingredients together with bread crumbs and taste the magic! I agree to be sent email. I found several other recipes for Indian vada but very few for bread vada and none of them were vegan. Vada is a fairly common snack in South India, made with rice and lentils....

What is Buddha’s Delight? Buddha’s Delight (罗汉斋) is also called lo han jai in Cantonese and luo han zhai in Mandarin. Jai or Zhai literally means Buddhist cuisine, which is basically a vegetarian diet that uses very simple seasonings and minimal oil. Among all the Jai dishes served in temples, Buddha’s Delight is the most famous, and is well-known even outside of China. It has been said that the unabridged version of Buddha’s Delight contains 18 vegetables or even more....

Making ravioli is definitely a labor of love. Making the pasta dough and the filling then forming and cutting the ravioli. It’s not a quick, easy recipe but homemade butternut squash ravioli is so absolutely worth the effort. It’s deeply savory and delicious. The sweet butternut, perfect pasta dough, creamy sauce and aromatic sage all come together to make the perfect fall comfort food. Butternut Squash Recipes Flour. I prefer using 00-flour but all-purpose flour will also work....

Published on March 16, 2014 Today we are sharing another meatless recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. Salads are a staple in our home. I could eat a salad every day for dinner or lunch. In fact, I often do. Salad is a chance to let your inner child loose and explore new ingredients. The sky is the limit with greens and toppings. This Cabbage and Carrot Salad with Peanut Sauce is loaded with some really great flavor combinations....

Published on May 08, 2023 Classic Caesar Salad made with crisp Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. This popular salad is always a crowd-pleaser goes great with any meal. The ultimate salad is THE Caesar Salad. This popular salad is made with crisp romaine leaves, crunchy croutons, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. It is a classic! You can find it on most restaurant menus, but it is EASY to make at home!...

Chutney recipes are generally quick and easy ones that complement main entrees, like dosa recipes as a pairing. Still, the Capsicum chutney recipe I am sharing today is a standalone winner. There is no shortage of chutney recipes in Indian cuisine, but what makes this one special is it’s one of the easiest ways to prepare capsicum recipes. I agree to be sent email. I got this recipe from one of my friends, and I made a few subtle changes to make it even better tasting....

How to clean a carbon steel pan Cleaning a carbon steel pan might look complicated. But once you try it a few times, it will become your ritual and take very little extra time. It’s easiest to clean a carbon steel pan when it’s still hot. To clean the pan: Run hot tap water over the pan and use a wok brush to scrub the food residue. DO NOT use dish soap....

Published on March 19, 2024 Carrot Cake Muffins packed with carrots, spices, raisins, and a surprise cream cheese filling are a favorite breakfast treat! Everyone loves these deliciously moist muffins! The muffins are super moist thanks to the fresh carrots and perfectly spiced thanks to the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. They may look plain on the outside, but when you bite into the center, there is a pleasant surprise, a sweet cream cheese filling!...

I used to make granola allllll the time. Who recalls back in ancient blog times when I posted this Lightened Up Banana Coconut Granola? Ahhh the good old days when i-Phone pictures sufficed. Oh how I yearn for the simpler times! Next to questions regarding food photography and going gluten-free, the question I get asked most is whether or not to buy organic. Speaking of organic, this lovely Cherry Vanilla Granola recipe is adapted from a recipe in Nature’s Path fantastical new e-book, Your Guide to Organic Food....

Flavored sweet soy sauce is one of the things I picked up during my visit. It is a key ingredient in a lot of appetizers, noodles, and dumpling dishes. Namely, sweet water noodles, wontons in red oil, and Sichuan dumplings. Lately I’ve discovered that many Sichuan recipes online use a combination of soy sauce and sugar as a shortcut. That’s why you rarely see the term “sweet soy sauce” used in Sichuan cooking....