Over the summer I began to reflect on this. John and I have lived in three cities in the nearly three years we’ve been married and have moved nearly twice that amount in the meantime. While that has allowed us to latch onto and let go of several new friends in our life, it’s left me with an almost eerie sense of not knowing who my community is at any given time and where I belong....

Laura’s family has always had homemade pizza on Sunday nights – a tradition she loved then resented after she couldn’t participate. She and I both searched for gluten-free crust alternatives but always ended up with doughy, bean-flavored, less-than-memorable results. Then Laura had the brilliant idea to try her mom’s traditional crust recipe, only subbing in a gluten free flour blend in place of all purpose to keep it allergen-free. The result – oh man – no joke, the best gluten free pizza crust I’ve ever had....

What Is Handvo? Handvo is a traditional savory cake from the Indian state of Gujarat. It’s typically made from a batter consisting of rice, lentils, spices, and vegetables, which is fermented overnight and then baked into a cake-like form. The batter often includes vegetables like bottle gourd, spinach, or carrots, adding both flavor and nutrition. Handvo is known for its unique texture, with crispy edges and a soft, fluffy interior. It’s enjoyed as a snack or light meal, often served with peanut oil, chutney, or yogurt....

Last week I put out a little SOS vote on Instagram asking what flavor I should make: chocolate or banana cream pie. A ton of you banana lovers spoke up, but you couldn’t drown out the cries of the chocolate lovers. So, chocolate it was! But not to worry because I also made a banana version that’s coming soon as well! Everybody wins. First, chocolate. This recipe is simple to make and requires just 7 ingredients....

Bonus? These Florentines are vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, AND require just 8 ingredients, including nutrient-packed whole grains and seeds! What are you waiting for!? Let’s make life-changing Florentines! These caramelly cookies start with, well…the caramel! But there’s no candy thermometer or complicated methods here. Just combine vegan butter (or coconut oil), coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan, whisking until it achieves a thick, caramel-like consistency. Next, we blend up a mix of nutrient-packed whole grains and seeds (pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and rolled oats or sunflower seeds)....

This veg hot and sour soup recipe is fusion indo-chinese recipe. This soup tastes same as Indo-chinese restaurant one. Serve this as a starter as this soup cannot be paired with bread or other dish. During the winter season, I make this soup very often. As this is hubby’s favorite soup recipe. I and hubby prefer different kind of soups. I like smooth and puree kind soups like palak soup, spring onion soup....

This plant-based version is incredibly comforting and delicious. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make with a little help from the Instant Pot. History of Black Eyed Peas & Greens Black eyed peas (also called cowpeas) are native to West Africa. And they’ve been enjoyed for centuries as a symbol of good luck for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Black eyed peas have been grown in the Southern US since at least the 18th century....

This recipe is simple, requiring just 10 ingredients and simple methods. I relied on canned lentils (don’t judge) to save time and dishes! Feel free to do the same and proceed to act like you made everything from scratch (I won’t tell). The base for this loaf is cooked sweet potatoes, mushrooms, lentils, nuts (we went for walnuts and pecans), and fresh thyme. Tomato paste adds moisture and hearty flavor, coconut aminos or Worcestershire add that “umami” effect, and salt and pepper help round everything out....

Just 3 ingredients required for this magical vegan whipped cream! Let us show you how it’s done. How to Make Vegan Cashew Whipped Cream Now, before our friends with coconut allergies get too excited, we’re still working on a solution for you. This vegan whipped cream relies on the magic of refined coconut oil to create a fluffy texture without any coconut taste. We blend up the refined coconut oil with soaked cashews and water to create a smooth and creamy mixture....

❤️ You’ll This Masala Peanuts Recipe Traditionally, peanuts are coated with thick spiced besan paste and then deep-fried until crisp and golden brown. Alternatively, you can bake in the oven or use an air fryer. Tea-time snack: Do you need something to munch on with your evening tea or coffee? Try this healthy snack and you’ll be hooked. Instead of deep frying, we are making these masala peanuts in air fryer....

Moth beans are also known as matki, math, or moth dal. These are similar to whole green moong dal in terms of shape and size. But the color of matki is brownish yellow while moong beans are dark green. ❤️ You’ll Love This Moth Beans Recipe Made in instant pot: If you’ve planned early and have soaked the beans in advance, this moth dal get ready in under 30 minutes in instant pot with rice (using the pot-in-pot method)....

❤️ You’ll Love This Naan Recipe Super easy to make: The dough is made in a stand mixer (can be done by hand as well). Then the dough is proofed, rolled, and cooked. Super simple steps and you’ll have perfect homemade naan ready. Bubbly & fluffy like a pillow. Perfectly charred & crisp edges of those bubbles. Super soft. Not chewy (it has a light signature chewy texture but is not rubbery chewy)....

Oats have tendency to become slimy once they are cooked. So here sooji is added to prevent that. Also the oats will make the uttapam dense. So addition of pinch of baking soda is MUST. Soda will make it light and fluffy just like the regular uttapam. This is the instant oats uttapam, so no grinding, fermenting required. Just 20-30 minutes of soaking time will do the magic. Most of the time my family like to have uttapam as a dinner instead of breakfast....

This palak chaat recipe is healthy but not healthy!!! Fried spinach leaves are not ideal, but sure it is delicious and will give some needed nutrients. Here you can add chopped onion and tomato for some fresh flavors, though I have skipped it. “Chaat”!! This word is good enough to have the craving for it, no matter what kind of chaat it is. I am a huge fan of any kind of chaat recipe, so is my family....

Here I am sharing two methods: Why is it called bhurji? Bhurji means crumbled or scrambled. To make this dish, the paneer is not cut into cubes, but grated (or crumbled). Ingredients used for both bhurji verity are almost the same. A couple of more ingredients like cream, and whole spices are added while making paneer bhurji gravy. Adjust the amount of spices if making for kids (who don’t eat spicy food)....

2016 is nearly finished. Can we all agree it was a doozy? Let’s raise a glass to reining in the new year with a million possibilities ahead. I have the perfect drink for such an occasion. This cocktail is inspired by a mimosa served at one of our favorite brunch spots in Portland – Besaw’s. We love Sunday brunching, largely for the booze. This isn’t your average mimosa though. In place of traditional orange juice, we make a reduction/puree of cranberries, orange zest, and pears....

❤️ You’ll Love This Pomegranate Raita Perfect for party or get-to-gather: When this pomegranate raita is garnished with pomegranate arils along with fresh green cilantro, it looks eye-catching. This makes a perfect centerpiece dish when serving guests. Customizable: More sweet or more savory raita? Sweet version: If you prefer your pomegranate raita on the sweeter side then add some sugar to the yogurt and skip adding green chili, onion and cucumber....

❤️ You”ll Love This Roasted Tomato Soup Taste: It has natural sweetness from roasted, caramelized tomatoes with aromatic herby flavor from fresh basil and thyme. Texture: Super thick, rich, and smooth with amazing depth of flavors. Fresh produce: There is no canned product or dried herbs in this roasted tomato soup recipe. Instead, it calls for fresh produce like roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs like basil leaves and thyme....

It’s perfect for parties, picnics, meal prep, road trips, and everything in between! Just 15 minutes and a food processor or blender required. Let’s make hummus! This recipe is adapted from the Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus in our cookbook! We made a few modifications to ensure it works well with different types and brands of sun-dried tomatoes. There should be no obstacles when the hummus craving hits (hummus lovers, unite)!...

This recipe is inspired by the concept of refried beans, but the base is lentils instead of pinto beans and it’s faster and more flavorful! You can learn more about the origins of refried beans here. We tested this recipe with green, black, and canned lentils and they all worked well. For the sake of time and convenience, we recommend using canned lentils. However, if you’ve got the time, just about any lentil will do....