Kicking out the midweek slump with a velvety dreamy cauliflower soup. But why is it purple you ask? Well, I…
Beans & Tomato Curry
I had a whole bunch of fresh green beans that needed to be used, and also had a huge craving…
Roasted eggplant stuffed with Olives & Tomatoes
This is our favorite kind of summer food. Bright, fresh, light, and packed with flavor. I made a stuffing that…
Adzuki Beans, Pea Shoots & Tofu Bowl
On the menu today: homegrown pea shoots stir fried with snap peas, along with crispy tofu and adzuki beans. Adzuki…
Garlic, Olives & Mushroom Pasta
As a pastatarian, I was so thrilled to find this beautiful looking buckwheat pasta and just had to make them…
The best Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Über savory Cheesy Mac. Vegan & Nut free. I’m not going to be another vegan that says it’s THE BEST…
Creamy Oats w/Cherries & Cashew Butter
Today’s breakfast is Creamy Vanilla Oats w/fresh wild cherries and cashew butter. It’s our go to for a luxurious meal…
Wild Rice & Black Bean Soup
For those days when you’re craving a cozy, creamy, comforting bowl of soup…I have the perfect new recipe for you.…
Potato & Tofu Curry
This simple curry is my go to when I need a quick side dish to eat with rice. Hearty potatoes…
Sunflower Sprouts Salad w/Avocado-Basil-Green onion Dressing
I love the #zerowasteplate initiative by this organization called “No Food Waste Chennai”. They do great work by raising awareness…
Savory Buddha Bowl
One of my favorite ways to use leftovers is to make it a variety bowl with additional fresh components. The…
Crispy Daikon Radish
If you haven’t tried cooking daikon radish this way, you’re missing out! Continuing our simple, light recipes that are extremely…
Cauliflower Ceviche
You’re looking at one of my favorite ways to eat cauliflower; cured in fresh lime juice, inspired by ceviche. I’ve…
Cucumber Sesame Salad
After an entire day on a steady diet of snacking (on every last quarantine snack in our house), my body…
Adai (Tamil-style)
Adai is made from a batter of soaked & ground lentils and rice. What makes it Adai? It’s the combination…
Spice crusted Brussels Sprouts (Bonus: carrot salad w/turmeric dressing)
Brussels sprouts made my favorite way, with spices of course. I honestly don’t know where this delicious vegetable gets its…
Pasta Bowl w/Sauteed Kale & Cabbage Lentil Salad
Have you tried my luscious super cheesy spiced Vegan Mac and cheese yet? I highly recommend you do! Here is…
Onion and Spinach Pakoda w/Mint-Ginger Chutney
In today’s edition of comforting snacks that just have to be made when it’s cloudy and cool, I made Onion…
Tofu Scramble
I could eat a good savory scramble everyday, and tofu scrambles are my go to. They’re easy to make, nutritious,…
Crispy Vegetable Tofu Dumplings with Sesame Sriracha sauce
Filled with goodness, these pan fried crispy dumplings are a treat. And the spicy creamy sriracha sauce is a bonus!…
Amazing Spiced Vegan Mac and Cheese
When that craving for melty creamy pasta strikes, nothing else will do! And this easy recipe takes only 20 minutes…
Easy Veggie packed Pasta
This easy pasta is packed with veggies, simmered in homemade marinara sauce, and overflowing with deliciousness! This happens to be…
Aloo Masala (IP recipe)
This is a home-style recipe that embodies so many childhood memories. A comfort food treat, made as a special occasion…
Poori (Indian Fried bread)
Growing up, a special occasion weekend brunch was piping hot Poori, with Urulai (potato) curry. Transported to childhood today, and…
Fiesta Burrito Bowl
These burrito bowls are the best thing ever! Packed with corn, lime & jalapeño millets, crispy potatoes, fresh pico de…
Zhoug Pasta w/Tomato Relish
My recent sauce obsession has been Zhoug (ZOOg); a spicy cilantro ‘pesto’, known to have originated from Yemen, then to…
South Indian style Cabbage & Greens
Keeping it simple, light and tasty today with a recipe from back home; pan fried cabbage Kari. I also had…
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad w/ Amchur Mayo Dressing
Amchur is the crowning glory of this salad. Eating this salad is like a refreshing and healthy version of eating…
Cardamom Oat Fig Cookies
It’s cookie time! You read that right, I actually baked! We’re such savory people in general, that I rarely get…
Marinara Baked Vegetables with Garlic-Caper Fried Broccoli Rice
Marinara Baked Vegetables with Garlic-Caper Fried Broccoli Rice is the ultimate healthy and tasty meal! You won’t even realize there…
Oats Khichdi (IP recipe)
Oats khichdi with garlic pickle and papad/appalam. When your morning oatmeal gets down home and dreamy! Made in the instant pot,…
Spiced Pepper Medley & Black Bean Tacos
We love tacos, and find every which way to change up the fillings each time! Today, a portion of my…
Methi & Lemon Spiced Dal (IP recipe)
Our meal bowl today was complete with dhal, millets, cucumbers and a simple salad. This rather simple version of dhal…
Pesto Pasta w/Black beans & Broccoli Rabe
I first made this recipe several years ago as an adaptation of the Italian spaghetti with white beans. I’ve since…
Aaloo Chole
One of our favorite dinner recipes is this simple chickpeas and potato curry. A few basic veggies and the right…
Ginger-Black Pepper Oats Kanji
Kanji is a classic South Indian breakfast dish. Made by grandmas in India for centuries, it’s a humble breakfast dish…
Bhindi Aloo (Crispy Okra & Potatoes)
You will absolutely love this Bhindi Aloo masala that has perfectly cooked okra with crispy potatoes! People are often skeptical…
Spicy Korean style Ramen Noodles
These ramen noodles are Korean flavor inspired, and my version of everything I love about Korean food! They’re spicy, savory,…
Sundried Tomato & Basil Pesto Pasta with Cauliflower
With dwindling supplies, I’m trying to make do with those jars and cans in my pantry, especially those way way…
10 minute Easy Chia Jam
This easy chia jam is my favorite. No special equipment, no canning jars, and none of those grotesquely large quantities…
Kale Gnocchi Rainbow Salad
Gnocchi is probably one of my favorites types of pasta. These Kale and spinach ones that swap out most of…
Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette w/ Rainbow Salad
It’s a glorious thing when healthy, tasty and beautiful all align together in one meal. This colorful salad, is easy…
Sweet & Spicy Glazed Mushrooms & Basil Eggplant Bowl
✨Sweet & Spicy Glazed Mushrooms & Basil Eggplant Bowl✨ Today’s meal is all about flavor. A simple home made glossy…
Spiced Pears + Vanilla Oat Bowl
Today’s breakfast is Creamy Vanilla Oats. w/Spiced Asian pears, Cacao nibs, and Berry peanut butter. This is a great way…
Spice Crusted Eggplant
This is the eggplant side dish we all need in our recipe repertoire! 4 spices, 6 ingredients, and under 15…
Indian Peanut Salad w/ Chilli-Lime dressing
Irresistible crunchy & tangy peanut salad on the menu today. In typical south Indian style, these utilize boiled peanuts, rather…
Korean Broccoli & Snow Peas Stir Fry
If you haven’t tried Kimchi yet, this recipe is a great way to start! Kimchi is pickled/fermented vegetable, usually the…
Cucumber & Radish Slaw on Toast
We all have those days of slapping butter or jam on toast, while running out the door. What if we…
Spiced Carrot Hash & “Eggs”
Why are “eggs” in quotes? Well because these are vegan! As some of you may know, after being a vegetarian…
South Indian style Yu Choy (Asian Green)
I found some beautiful Yu Choy at my local asian market, and decided to make it Tamil (south Indian) style.…
