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These chewy, flourless, spiced cookies are vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, wholesome, and SO delicious! Let’s bake, friends! When you have Chai-Spiced Nut Butter around, these cookies are about as EASY as it gets: stir, scoop, and bake! They might even win a world record for having the fewest wet ingredients: just nut butter + maple syrup. That’s it! The dry ingredients are almost as simple and filled with wholesome goodness: oats, chia seeds, and pecans....

The base and inspiration for this recipe is sweet potato noodles! I’ve only shared a few veggie noodle pastas on the blog (Carrot Noodle Chickpea Bolognese, Zucchini Pasta with Lentil Sauce and Noodle-Free Pad Thai). But, because it’s summer and I’ve found myself in an abundance of zucchini and potatoes, it seemed like the right time to share another “pasta-free” pasta dish! This recipe is easy to make, requiring just 8 ingredients and simple methods to prepare....

So what’s a cleansing girl to do when she has a mean ice cream craving? Make a super healthy substitute that’s perfectly acceptable in moderation. Still trying to get the whole ‘moderation’ part down, but I’ll give you an update after my next ice cream recipe (next week!). This recipe turned out far better than I expected, considering that it contains no dairy or refined sugar. Rich, full-fat coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk marry together to create a thick, creamy base....

This homemade chili powder takes just 15 minutes to make when using whole dried chiles, and just 5 minutes to make if using pre-ground chiles. And we must say, it’s so fresh and much better than store-bought, so there’s no going back! Let us show you how it’s done! Origin of Chili Powder Chili powder (also sometimes labeled “chili powder blend”) is a combination of dried chiles and other complementary spices....

❤️ You’ll Love This Instant Pot Pav Bhaji It is much faster to make compared to stovetop pav bhaji (authentic version). Even though making in instant pot, it tastes the same as Indian street vendor style. It is smooth, buttery, and heavenly delicious. And tastes even better with butter toasted soft ladi pav (buns). A quick meal on busy days (Only 30 mins required). Perfect for a crowd or get-to-gather. This pav bhaji recipe can be doubled or tripled to accommodate a large group of people....

Two kinds of restaurant style cashew curry What gives the Kaju Curry rich and creamy texture? First, gravy is cooked in the butter (of course the name of the dish is kaju butter masala). Second, the addition of heavy cream (malai) at the end. Step By Step Photo Instructions. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan and roast the cashews in it. Roast them with string continuously till it becomes nice golden brown....

There are many days, I have leftover dal sitting in my fridge and not in mood to reheat and finish with rice. So that time I do make this dal paratha and we both enjoys it. If you have less amount of leftover dal than mentioned in the ingredients list. No worries, use whatever you have and adjust the spices accordingly and use more water to knead the dough. You do not need the exact amount of leftover....

These chicken thighs are perfect for weeknights or meal prep yet elegant enough to be the centerpiece at a dinner party. Our favorite kind of recipe! Just 7 ingredients and 30 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs The first step in our journey to flavorful roasted chicken thighs is combining some dried herbs and spices! Italian herbs (basil and oregano) combine with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper for a perfectly balanced and super savory blend....

It is also known as magaj or magaz. ❤️About This Recipe Texture: It is a soft, melt-in-your-mouth kind yet it has a grainy, coarse texture throughout (thanks to the use of coarse besan).Taste & Flavor: It tastes nutty, and sweet just like besan barfi or besan ladoo and it is flavored with cardamom and nutmeg. Keep in mind, it has the same flavor as besan barfi but the texture is not smooth as mentioned above....

This new twist has all the snackable perfection you know and love about the classic but with an epic flavor duo: cherry + almond. Just 9 ingredients and 30 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done! This buckwheat granola starts with a sweet, rich, salty combination of maple syrup, almond butter, salt, and cinnamon. Then we add one of our two leading ladies: almond extract (round of applause)....

❤️ About This Methi Muthia Recipe Why is it called muthia? In the olden days, it is shaped using one fist and then steamed. In the Gujarati language, the fist is called muthi. Hence the name muthia. But nowadays, to make it look good and presentable, we shape into the cylindrical log shape and no more use a fist to shape them. Fenugreek leaves (methi) has a slightly bitter taste. And the muthia dough has a balance of sweet and tangy flavor....

This pudina pulao is very easy to make. I have pre-cooked plain rice. Cooked onion and mint puree with some whole spices and mixed it with cooked rice. If you have cooked rice ready then mint pulao can be ready in only 15 minutes. This recipe is my mom’s recipe. Mint (aka Pudina in Hindi) is very cooling and refreshing. In this summer season I have lots of mint growing up in our front garden....

The concept for this recipe came after a serious craving for no-bake cookies, and I decided to make a batch of my no-bake cookie bars and roll them into balls. After a taste, I decided they needed a bit more saltiness, so I dipped them in peanut butter. Enter thought: oh my goodness they need a PB center. The rest is history. Despite looking somewhat complex, this recipe is actually quite easy to make....

It’s perfect as a side with nearly any main and in wraps, bowls, and salads, or tossed with pasta. Let us show you how it’s done! How to Roast Eggplant Roasting is our go-to method for eggplant because it’s quick and easy, hands-off, and seriously delicious! The eggplant can be cut into cubes, quarter-moons, slices, and more. But our favorite? Cubes! Cubing the eggplant allows it to fit comfortably on just one baking sheet without crowding....

Hooray! Party in the mouth right here, right now. These waffles are my way of giving fall a big fat hug for arriving right on time. Or maybe fall is giving me a hug… either way, there’s a lot of hugging and waffle eating going on, and that’s OK with me. John and I have been coffee snobs ever since living in Portland and being exposed to the wonder that is medium-roasted coffee; as in coffee that hasn’t been roasted to a burnt crisp....

The crepes could also be filled with an endless variety of savory goodness, or you could take them to the sweet side with a fresh fruit filling — yum! Just 9 ingredients required for these super satisfying, fall-inspired crepes perfect for breakfast, brunch, a make-ahead snack or lunch, or even dinner. Let us show you how it’s done! What is Teff? Teff is that teeny tiny grain you see in the top left corner of the picture above....

Top 5 Tips to Make Sooji ka Halwa Sooji ka halwa is considered the one of the easiest of all Indian & Pakistani desserts. But when I first started cooking, I had no idea how to transform the packet of coarse, ivory-colored flour into the miraculous, tender mass of beads that is Sooji Ka Halwa. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week!...

Not to brag or anything, but this is totally happening (again), and it totally rules. Origins of lasagna Perhaps like many of you, we were under the impression that lasagna originated in Italy. Turns out, its origin history is more complicated! Some say the concept originated in ancient Greece where layered dough sheets (called laganon) were cut into strips and baked. Others claim it resembles a Roman dish recorded in a cookbook in the 1st century AD....

The kind that’s fresh, filling, and loaded with flavor. And that doesn’t make you feel like crap afterwards. Now that’s (healthy) livin’. I’ve made spring rolls before but never with such an abundance of flavorful components and herbs. 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....

Traditional South Indian Upma Recipe This authentic rava upma recipe is made from semolina (sooji or rava). And it has a light fluffy texture. It is usually served with chutney (mostly coconut chutney) and south Indian filter coffee. Or it can be enjoyed just plain or with a sprinkle of sev on top. The different verity of upma recipes Oats upma Quinoa upma Bread upma Semiya upma Aval upma (poha upma)Tomato upma Vegetable upmaIdli upmaDalia upma...