Obviously, Wednesdays were my favorite. Bed bums unite! My best friend Danielle and I had a standard late-start routine: Sleep in.Roll out of bed.Go to our local donut shop.Order biscuits and gravy. (Yes, B+G at a donut shop.)Devour biscuits and gravy in the car on our way to school.Roll into school with a buddha belly. Life, was, good.It’s been awhile since I’ve had a proper plate of biscuits and gravy, but oh how I miss it....

The concept is simple: Prepare rice noodles, chop up fresh veggies of your choice (I prefer carrots and green onions), add in some protein (like tofu), fresh herbs (basil is my jam) and whisk up a quick dressing and throw it all together. It’s so incredibly filling and requires just 10-15 minutes of your time. It’s also vegan and gluten free, and for our peanut butter-adverse friends, simply sub in cashew butter or tahini....

I worked at a sandwich shop as a college student and I always volunteered to bake the cookies for the day. Know why? Playing with cookie dough (<–awesome) lends itself to white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts falling to the bottom of the box as “waste” (<–double awesome). Guess what? I had to clump them together with some cookie dough and eat it as a snack (<–unspeakably awesome). Whoever discovered this flavor combination deserves a treat....

Origins of Chili While many think chili is a dish that was created in Mexico, apparently that’s not where it originated! Who knew? However, one ingredient central to chili – chilies – first originated in Central or South America. They were then grown in Mexico and became an important ingredient in Mexican cuisine. So we get the confusion! The exact origin of the dish chili isn’t clear, but most historians trace its roots to San Antonio, Texas....

Even better? Minimal prep time, just 5 ingredients, and it keeps well in the freezer for easy snacking for weeks (or so we think…good luck keeping it around that long!). Let’s make candy, friends! Inspiration This 5-ingredient Snickers Chocolate Bark is inspired by our 5-Ingredient Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Truffles and That Health Junkie‘s seriously amazing Date Bark, which circled the internet this summer. Oh, and Snickers bars…and every other chocolate + peanut butter treat out there....

Made with 8 simple ingredients, this lightly sweetened, tangy dressing is perfect for adding to salads, bowls, rice, and beyond. Just 1 blender and 10 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done! Inspiration Though not common in Japan (source), carrot ginger dressing can be found at some Japanese-American restaurants in the US. It’s unclear from our research how or where it originated, but some of the ingredients (such as rice vinegar and sesame oil) are common in Japanese cuisine....

Chilli Chicken – Crispy + Spicy Creating this recipe was tricky because there are just so many interpretations of Chili Chicken. Is it supposed to be vibrant and saucy with multi-colored bell peppers? Or dark soy-tinted and thick? In Houston, there aren’t too many Indo-Chinese/Hakka restaurants, and the ones I tried missed the mark on the distinct, smoky flavor I remember from Pakistan. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox....

Wait. You already knew that, too (obviously). Hmph. Well, then you won’t be surprised that I’m sharing a recipe for chocolate granola! Besides, who doesn’t want a (healthier) version of Cocoa Puffs in their life? This chocolate granola is inspired by one I tried recently by Purely Elizabeth. I demolished the whole bag in a matter of days and knew I wanted to create a version for the blog. This recipe is simple, requiring just 9 ingredients and roughly 30 minutes to make!...

This nutty and refreshing drink is also easy to make, requiring just 3 ingredients! Let’s do this! Origins of Black Sesame Seeds Black sesame seeds have been a popular ingredient in Asian cooking for centuries. You’ll find them sprinkled on rice (so beautiful!), in Korean rice cakes, and in Chinese rice balls called tang yuan (source). They’re also used in a Cantonese dessert soup made with rice, sugar, and water (source)....

Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes required for this creamy, sweet treat! It’s also the perfect base for a scoop of protein powder or some salty chocolate granola. Time to get your snack on, friends! Let us show you how it’s done! To get this smoothie going, you’ll need just a handful of simple ingredients! Frozen raspberries and banana create the creamy, tart-sweet base, while dairy-free yogurt and cashew butter add richness....

Have a head of cauliflower laying around that you just haven’t used yet? (Guilty!) This creamy plant-based and gluten-free side is the solution! Just 10 ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done! What is Au Gratin? Gratin, also called au gratin, is a French cooking technique that involves creating a delicious browned crust over a dish (source). While the topping is usually made with breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg, and/or butter, the following is a plant-based and gluten-free version....

All that stands between you and this vegan + gluten-free loaf are 7 ingredients and a little bit of time. It’s the perfect weekend activity, and there’s nothing better than starting the work week with a fresh loaf of bread! Let’s bake! How to Make Artisan-Style Gluten-Free Bread This gluten-free artisan-style bread begins like a traditional bread recipe: with activating the yeast in warm sugar water, giving it a classic taste and beautiful rise....

This Gujarati snack is best enjoyed during the rainy season with sliced onions and fried green chilies on the side and of course a hot cup of tea. This makes a truly delicious appetizer for small get-together, party or any occasion in between. Gujarati Moong Dal Vada Recipe This moong dal vada is so popular all over Gujarat, especially in Ahmedabad. You will see many street vendors selling them. They give you the hot, fried dalwada wrapped into the newspaper....

Chicken 65 This isn’t your classic Hyderabadi Chicken 65. If you’re craving the traditional version, my friend (and Tea for Turmeric’s very own) Asiya shares her mom’s Chicken 65 recipe, which I’ve tried and loved. This version is more restaurant-style in look, feel, and taste. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Think fried chicken coated in a bold, tangy, lip-smacking sauce, infused with the distinct flavor of curry leaves....

Have you tried using it yet? It may seem intimidating at first, but once you do it once, it’s like second nature. Ever since discovering the magic of aquafaba, I’ve saved every drop of chickpea brine from my canned chickpeas to put to good use in recipes like THESE aquafaba macaroons! Let’s do this! This recipe is simple, requiring just 6 ingredients. Plus, from start to finish, it requires about 45 minutes....

The whole procedure is divided into parts – Make soft, spongy, moist brown sugar cupcakesThen filled with sweet, creamy butterscotch sauceFrosted with vanilla buttercream frostingAgain drizzled more butterscotch sauce on top. In short, the BEST, DELICIOUS eggless butterscotch cupcakes. Recently one of my readers have asked me to make the dessert with butterscotch flavor. So here I am with cupcake recipe. Since my childhood I always liked the butterscotch flavor and I still like....

I have just the cocktail for you. It’s one that John made me a few weeks back on a random Saturday afternoon at the request of “something grapefruity and lime-ish,” and I’ve been pining after it ever since. Freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, two types of booze, and a touch of tonic water for a bubbly effect. Mmm, bubbles. Simple cocktail perfection is what I like to call it....

You may find it in many restaurant menus. I have eaten them many times, they are crispy from outside while melt in your mouth from inside. At many places they stuff a cheese cube in the center, so when eaten hot you will experience the gooey, melty cheesy taste. Today I am sharing the restaurant style recipe of hara bhara kabab minus the cheese. The name says ‘hara bhara’ because we are using few green vegetables mainly spinach and green peas....

It’s a crowd-pleasing drink perfect for holiday entertaining, chilly days, and celebrating apple season. Did we mention it’s SO easy?! Just 4 ingredients, 1 pot, and 20 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Spiced Apple Cider This EASY spiced apple cider begins with your choice of apple juice or cold-pressed apple cider. While apple juice is easier to find, it usually doesn’t have the same rich apple flavor you’ll find with cider....

The Humble Lentil There’s a proverb in urdu/hindi, “ghar ki murghi, dal barabar”, which loosely translates (i.e. i’m butchering) to “chicken is equivalent to lentils if it’s made in your own home.” Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! The essence of the saying is similar to the famous idiom, “the grass is greener on the other side.” (The inability to value what’s ours seems to be a universal affliction....