It hit me one day that if you make the strawberries into a compote first, it will intensify the “jam-like” flavors and send this 7-ingredient PB&J smoothie over the top. Hunch: correct. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of PB&J It’s thought that the first peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipe was printed in a 1901 Boston Cooking School magazine. That version was made with handmade peanut butter (called peanut paste) and currant or crab-apple jelly....

A few years ago, I published a baked-only version of Seekh Kebab. Since then I’ve discovered – 1. There’s a way to make them even more tender and flavorful, and 2. I much prefer them pan-fried rather than baked. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Recently, after making Seekh Kebab from Dishoom’s cookbook, I realized I liked several aspects of their recipe more than my old recipe....

❤️You’ll Love This Spinach Sabzi Recipe Because Healthy: Because it is a healthy, hearty and super satisfying dry veggie preparation, you can add this to your weekly menu. Plus, this is a great way to add some more iron to your diet. Comforting: Whenever we Indians add potato to any dish, it becomes comforting. Potato is so versatile that it can be paired with any vegetable like aloo beans, aloo bhindi, aloo capsicum, aloo methi, and the list will go on....

❤️ You’ll Love This Paneer Pakora Recipe Better than restaurants: In my opinion, this paneer pakora tastes 1000 times better than any Indian restaurant. Most of the time, I find them super mild and bland in taste. But my recipe makes it super flavorful as it calls for marinated paneer. Texture: Outside layer is crispy (when served hot or warm) with soft, melt-in-your-mouth kind, succulent paneer in the center. A snack or appetizer: It makes a great snack for rainy days in the monsoon season or wintery cold weather with a cup of tea or coffee....

❤️ You’ll Love Ricotta Peas Pasta Recipe It requires 10 ingredients only. All of them are easily available in your grocery store. It comes together in 20 minutes only. You need to cook pasta and sauce side-by-side, combine both and it’s ready. This makes a light vegetarian dinner. Pair it with some salad and comfy, hearty meal is on the table. Peas and ricotta combo make very satisfying pasta sauce. The addition of lemon juice and lemon zest makes the whole dish lemony with perfect tang....

❤️ You’ll Love This Plain Raita Recipe Super easy to make: Whisk yogurt with spices and add tempering of green chili, curry leaves on top. Quick to make: It takes only 5 minutes. No chopping is required. Simple Recipe: Only 8 ingredients are required to make this plain raita recipe. Perfect for busy weekdays: I do love my cucumber raita, onion tomato raita, mint raita but those require some prep work like chopping the veggies....

This recipe came together on a whim one night when using up odds and ends from the week. I was hungry and needed something fast for dinner (hence the 30 minutes). The first step is rinsing and cooking your red lentils, which I recommend doing in a separate pan. Red lentils cook really quickly (less than 10 minutes in my experience), and benefit from cooking separately versus in the pot with the rest of the curry....

It’s not only tasty, it’s also easy to make, requiring just 30 minutes and simple methods. The base is hearty portobello mushrooms in a balsamic-lime marinade seasoned with smoky spices. You can cook them either in the oven or on the grill, which makes them great for taking along to BBQs and dinner parties alike. The “stuffing” is comprised of cooked quinoa, black beans, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and cabbage seasoned with salt, lime, and smoky spices....

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Crispy TofuRainbow Spring RollsBanh Mi Spring Rolls Are you really surprised that I now have a quinoa version? I didn’t think so. Origins of Fresh Spring Rolls Fresh spring rolls (also known as gỏi cuốn or summer rolls) are a common Vietnamese dish, but the concept is believed to have originated in China. It’s thought that they may be a modification from Chinese egg rolls, but with Vietnamese flavors....

It’s inspired by a soup we had at a vegan cafe in Iceland called Kaffi Vinyl. It reminded me so much of romesco sauce, which finds its roots in Spanish cooking. Romesco* is traditionally made with almonds (or other nuts), peppers and/or tomatoes, garlic, and red wine vinegar. As you can imagine, my mind was spinning with ideas on how to recreate this soup once we got home, and the final result totally blew me away....

Plus, it’s super easy to make, requiring just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 6 ingredients. Let me show you how! Origins of Guacamole Guacamole is believed to have been invented by the Aztecs in Mexico prior to the 1500s (source). It spread in popularity throughout Mesoamerica thanks in part due to the health benefits of avocados (source). Guacamole is now a popular dip in many regions of the world and has been adapted with the addition of a variety of ingredients....

Start with a base of greens. We went with spring greens, but I also love spinach as a base, as well as thinly sliced kale, arugula, and romaine. Next comes any vegetable you have on hand. My go-to’s are finely shredded carrot, chopped tomatoes, and onion or shallot. But to make it a little more fancy, I also included pomegranate arils, cranberries, and pepitas. For even more texture and flavor, you could also consider adding things like my Easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese, Actually Crispy Baked Chickpeas or 5-Minute Macadamia Nut Cheese!...

Around our house we eat pizza at least once a week. And if something horrific happens midweek (say, we run out of Netflix shows), it’s pizza night on Wednesday, too. Because life is short and we love our pizza and we intend to eat it. Often. One of my greatest struggles since going completely dairy-free has been giving up my beloved veggie pie. I’m not even that big of a cheese fan, but pizza just wasn’t pizza if there wasn’t a thick layer of mozzarella and a little parmesan on top....

Bonus? It’s also SO easy to make, with simple methods, 1 bowl, and 9 ingredients. Preheat your oven. Let them eat cake! This cake could not be easier to make! Simply whisk, pour, bake, and enjoy your cake, for goodness sake! 😉 Okay, that’s all the Dr. Seuss we’ve got in us, friends. The secrets to this PERFECT gluten-free vanilla cake? Almond flour gives it a gorgeous crumb texture, potato starch keeps it light, and brown rice flour provides structure....

Add this EASY, versatile creamer to black tea for a quick chai latte, to a cup of coffee for a dirty chai, or to roasted dandelion root tea for a cozy, caffeine-free option. Let’s do this! Origins of Chai Masala chai is a creamy, spiced tea that’s most popular in India but is now enjoyed around the world. The spices used vary depending on the recipe, but common ones include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger....

Either way, my sweet tooth was always rewarded with a big hunk of chewy, peanut-y caramel-y goodness and my chocolate-loving palate couldn’t have been more pleased. Things haven’t changed much since then, only my palate is a touch more refined. These days I’m into healthier treats, for the sake of my teeth and my adversity to processed goods. So when considering how to veganize my all-time favorite candy bar and keep it simple, I had to get a little creative....

Have you made your menu yet? Do you have big plans? Are you doing something traditional (like eating Aunt Betty’s stuffing and playing cards with your grandpa), or something unconventional (like packing PB&Js and heading to the beach)? Tell me everything. I want to know! When considering what to share for Thanksgiving this year as an “entrée,” I struggled. So I went with my instincts and tried to think of something I would actually be excited to make and enjoy on the big day....

Need a bowl of soup? Pull up a chair. I’ve got just the thing. My bones crave warm things in colder months, especially hot soup and tea lattes. This recipe was inspired by a soup from one of our favorite lunch spots back in Kansas. It’s warm, brothy, rich from tomato sauce and fired roasted tomatoes, and chock full of hearty veggies like squash, onion, carrot and potatoes. White beans add even more fiber and protein for extra staying power and a buttery finish....

Friends, let’s make soup! This soup comes together in 1 pot in 30 minutes! Easy peasy. We start by sautéing garlic, shallot, ginger, and serrano pepper until tender. Then add carrots, which are the primary vegetable in this soup. However, you can also sub other seasonal vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, parsnips, or even pumpkin. Something hearty is preferred. Next comes vegetable broth and a little coconut milk for flavor and creaminess, along with the lentils for plenty of plant-based protein and fiber....