Garlicky mushrooms & Mediterranean style pilaf 🌿🌱🌿🌱 With homegrown tomatoes & parsley along with olives and almonds, this vibrant pilaf … More
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Epic Breakfast Sandwich
Good morning beautiful people!♥️ Breakfast sandwiches are my favorite weekend indulgence, and boy did we enjoy this today! With a … More
Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Curry
Have you tried white sweet potatoes? They’re spectacular, especially with Indian flavors. They have a more crumbly texture and are … More
Beans & Tomato Curry
I had a whole bunch of fresh green beans that needed to be used, and also had a huge craving … More
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 … More
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 … More
Easy Veggie packed Pasta
This easy pasta is packed with veggies, simmered in homemade marinara sauce, and overflowing with deliciousness! This happens to be … More
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 … More
Fiesta Burrito Bowl
These burrito bowls are the best thing ever! Packed with corn, lime & jalapeño millets, crispy potatoes, fresh pico de … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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, … More
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 … More
Aaloo Chole
One of our favorite dinner recipes is this simple chickpeas and potato curry. A few basic veggies and the right … More
Chole/Channa Masala: Easy version
Channa Masala has innumerable variations depending on the region of India it originates from. More recently, it’s grown wings and … More
Cauliflower Gnocchi with Tomato Parmesan Sauce
Cauliflower gnocchi is one of my favorites. They are hearty and comforting, yet so healthful. Swapping out most of the … More
Tofu, Quinoa & Black Bean Scramble
The things I look for the most in weeknight meals are simplicity, nutrition, and flavor. This recipe hits the mark … More
Three Bean Curry w/Fenugreek leaves
This three bean curry with Indian spices and *key ingredient*: fresh fenugreek leaves is the one pot meal of your … More
Spiced Dal (One-pot and Oil free )
This is my under 30 min one-pot (Instant pot) recipe for that creamy, and hearty dal we all love. It’s … More
Chickpea Pasta & Basil Balsamic Marinara
This is my go to weekday recipe. You can never go wrong with comforting spaghetti & marinara, and this recipe … More
Homemade Greek Salad and Dressing
Ever been to a mediterranean restaurant and ask yourself “how do they make such a simple salad taste so great”? … More
Mung Bean Sprouts Masala
How do you make basic pantry veggies and lentil sprouts taste like that gravy that’s been simmering all day long? … More
Mashed Potato Masala
With the holiday season upon us, who doesn’t indulge in some comfort food goodness occasionally…and by that I mean all … More
Spaghetti with Spiced homemade Marinara
While I do sometimes rely on good quality store bought marinara, when I find the time, I try and make … More
Bean Sprouts and Kimchi Salad
This is probably my favorite way to consume sprouts! It’s fresh, refreshing, crunchy, tangy, slightly spicy and immensely delicious. An … More
Juice Cleanse – Day 3
It’s the final day! Big Lessons: Clear your schedule. Plan and re-prioritize all three days. Grocery shop. Don’t presume any feelings … More
Spiced Ghee sauteed Zucchini + Lauki (Indian Bottle Gourd)
Home cooking is what we crave after a while on the road; and this weekend was all about that. The … More
Garlicky Broccolini Pasta Marinara
This is one of the simplest yet most incredible tasting pasta dishes I’ve made; a perfect weekday meal. Let’s get … More
Turmeric-Cumin-Pepper Rasam
Rasam (literally means essence) but translates culinarily to a spiced broth, or soup. Often served over rice, or other grains … More
Mediterranean-Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Looking for an out of the box no lettuce/leafy greens salad recipe? Or an outstanding side dish for that burger … More
Dal Sabji Indian Nourish Bowl
This Indian vegan bowl is taste and texture perfection in my book! A dollop of nutritious dal with spiced veggie … More
‘Eat the Rainbow’ Salad
When food looks like this, it just needs to be photographed and documented! This delicious salad is one of my … More
Whole Moong and Masoor Masala Dal
Lentils are my go-to for quick and easy comfort food. With the varieties of dals, spices and veggies, along with … More
Black Bean Noodles with Black bean Vegetable Hash
Who ever thought pasta/noodles could be so nutritious and healthy. We live in truly wonderful times! This black bean noodle … More
Velvety Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This is my vegan tomato soup recipe loaded with flavor, that comes together quite easily. Tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and … More
Tomato Basil Penne; Garlicky and Spicy (IP Recipe)
Happy New Year! Lunch today is a one-pot easy to make, indulgent and comforting warm hug of a pasta dish. … More
Cauliflower Shishito Masala
Simple is always gorgeous in my book. Cumin and Fenugreek leaves are the spice stars of this recipe. The combination … More
Panzanella Salad
This Italian bread and tomato salad manages to be light and fresh but still hearty enough to eat as lunch. … More
Black Bean Soup
How are we feeling this post inauguration day? Need a pick me up? I sure did. This recipe will help. … More
Black Chana and Black eyed Peas Curry
We all try to solve the weeknight dinner puzzle of what to make that’s easy and tasty – This is recipe … More
Heirloom Tomato & Spinach Pasta
Heirloom tomatoes, spinach, basil, a dash of oat creamer, and vegan parmesan are all a match made in heaven! A … More
Best Tomato Soup Ever
This is my go-to quick and easy, no compromise on flavor weeknight meal. A perfect soup served with some cheesy … More
One Pot Rotini with Chickpeas (IP Recipe)
Inspired by the recent trend of one-pot recipes, I whipped together this simple one-pot pasta with chickpeas, warm spices and … More
Cavatappi with Capers and Asparagus
Asparagus and capers are a harmoniously delightful combination. The briny capers and the nutty asparagus added with basil and tomato … More
Cauliflower and Chickpeas in a Coconut Cilantro Curry
Apart from being a tongue twister of a name, this dish is an ideal combination of textures and flavors. The … More
Black Bean – Sofrito – Avocado Quesadillas
This is such a weeknight staple in our house! The black bean filling is so easy to make, and packs … More
Kovakka (Ivy Gourd) Curry
Gourds in general are often under appreciated and possibly even unknown in some parts of the world. The incredible versatile … More
Kale and Bean Salad with Mint-Lime dressing
This is one of my favorite salads.It is also great way to eat kale without it feeling like you are forced … More
Karamani Masala (Black Eyed Peas Curry)
This is a simple, easy to make recipe without compromising on flavor. Black eyed peas stewed with ginger, garlic, tomatoes … More
