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The book is called Modern Rapunzel by Jeanne Powers. The cover looks a little bizarre and out of touch, but don’t let that fool you. It boasts a ton of information about women’s health and natural beauty, especially for hair and skin (my top two concerns when it comes to aging gracefully – fingers crossed as 30 approaches). In the book, Jeanne shares about a time when she got very sick and suffered from hair loss as a result, and she nursed herself back to health with natural remedies, including carrot juice....

Not only is this recipe incredibly flavorful, colorful, and satisfying, but it also requires just 10 basic ingredients! Let me show you how it’s done. The base for this recipe is raw cashews blended into a meal with arrowroot starch. For spices we went for sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and curry powder. And this combination coats the cauliflower “steaks” in the most beautiful, bright-orange way! Before dipping our “steaks” in the crust mixture, we must steam the cauliflower until it’s just barely tender, but not quite cooked....

For making this coffee milkshake, I have used instant coffee and added directly into the blender. This way I can make it within 5 minutes. If not using instant coffee then you can use coffee decoction using freshly ground coffee beans and hot water. Let this decoction cool down completely before using into cold coffee recipe. As the name says, cold coffee with ice cream, I have added scoops of ice cream into the blender as well as on top at the time of serving....

It’s almost too good to be true, but you better believe it! Let’s make strawberry milkshakes! How to Make a Strawberry Milkshake Without Ice Cream If you don’t have ice cream at the moment, or you’re trying to keep things naturally sweetened or avoid some of the unrecognizable ingredients in store-bought products, we have just the solution for your craving: a strawberry milkshake made without ice cream! It features fresh sliced strawberries for BIG strawberry flavor, maple syrup to keep it naturally sweetened, and vanilla extract for vanilla ice cream vibes....

Smoky spices marry perfectly with kidney and black beans and sweet potatoes. It’s hearty, warming, and incredibly comforting. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of Chili While many think chili 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....

We had a lovely market near our apartment at the time that had this creamy, dairy-free red sauce called romesco. I was shocked. I’d never seen something so beautiful that tasted so creamy and wonderful that didn’t have dairy! I had to investigate. Origin of Romesco Sauce Like many foods, it’s unclear where exactly romesco was first created. But the version that most resembles those seen today is believed to have originated in Spain in the 16th century....

The base for this 5-ingredient caramel is coconut cream, dates, and arrowroot starch, which are blended until creamy and smooth. This makes up the liquid ingredients, which are added to a bit of coconut sugar and cooked until glossy and just bubbly. The whole process for this naturally sweetened sauce takes just 10-15 minutes! And bam – it’s ready to go. While it’s perfect right out of the saucepan, it also stores well in the refrigerator, where it takes on a slightly lighter color and is super tasty by the spoonful as a midday treat....

Different restaurants and stalls give this falooda different names on their menu like royal falooda, shahi falooda, or falooda ice cream, etc. It is also spelled as faluda. ❤️ What Is Falooda? Falooda is adopted (or derived) from the Persian dessert ‘faloodeh’. Falooda recipe is more popular in South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, etc. You’ll find many street stalls selling falooda all over India, especially in Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi....

These grain-free burrito bowls have our hearts. They’re relatively quick and easy to make, require 10 ingredients you likely have on hand right now, and are incredibly satisfying and versatile. Shall we? Origins of Burritos It’s not clear when or who invented the burrito, but there are several theories that place its roots in Mexican cuisine. The concept seems to have later been introduced to the US around the 1950s and has since boomed in popularity and taken on many forms....

Believe it or not, it was inspired by one we tried in an airport! Of all the places to glean inspiration from… But no matter the source, the end result is far more delicious than the original we tried (not to brag, but for real), and it’s insanely easy to make! Shall we? This 30-minute recipe starts with a base of greens, cooked lentils, red grapes, and the star of the show: curry roasted cauliflower....

Making homemade sprouts are very easy and you do not need any sprouting kit or sprout maker. You will see the easy method with no fancy equipment. As you know that sprouts are full of nutrients and give many health benefits. I am not going into details of this, because that list is long. But in short, one should include this in their healthy diet. I usually make moong sprouts for salad and curries....

❤️ About This Kadai Masala Recipe Aromatic spice blend Simple and Quick to make Requires only 10 minutes of active time. More flavorful than garam masala Lends a unique flavor to the kadai dishes Versatile: This kadai masala can be used in simple dry sabzi or gravy dishes. 🧾Ingredient Notes Cumin seeds: gives a warm and earthy flavor Fennel seeds: gives light, sweet taste Green cardamoms: give a zesty citrus flavor that is sweet and spicy at the same time....

This Gujarati delicacy can be enjoyed as a snack, breakfast, or as a side with your festive or elaborated meal. Is It Khaman Or Khaman Dhokla? If you ask any Gujarati person or If you visit Gujarat then you’ll never hear the term ‘khaman dhokla’. Globally, this khaman recipe is known as khaman dhokla recipe. But actually, khaman and dhokla are two different dishes. So the next question is,...

Isn’t that how it goes? OK, I know it’s ice cream, but lasagna ranks up there for me on levels of food excitement. Shall we make yet another healthy, vegan, gluten free version (e.g. – Eggplant Roll Ups, Zucchini Lasagna, Spaghetti Squash Bake)? Yes, I think we shall. 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!...

Vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet. And they are at their freshest, tastiest and most nutritious when they are in season and locally grown. I usually buy my vegetables from local farmer’s market. But I can’t find few Indian vegetables there, so I buy them from Indian grocery stores. I highly recommend to buy and eat organic vegetables, if possible. Eating more fresh vegetables is one of the simplest choices you can make to improve your overall health....

In marathi language it is called methi chi bhaji. Every household has their own version of making this methi bhaji. People make many variations by adding peanuts, coconut, moong dal, potato, onion or besan. Many times I do make methi moong dal sabji, I will share that recipe sometime. At home I make this sabji by adding some onion along with methi leaves. For spicy taste, I have added green chilies and very very little red chili powder....

This recipe will give you the perfectly sweet, rich, fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth kind of moong dal halwa. Patience and tips shared in this recipe result in the best-tasting halwa. ❤️About This Moong Dal Halwa Recipe As being a rich and heavy dessert, this moong dal halwa is usually made on special occasions, wedding functions or festivals like Diwali, Rakshabandhan, Holi, etc. It is mostly prepared during the winter months as it is believed that halwa keeps your body warm and protects you from the effect of cold....

What are Moroccan Spices? Some of the spices common in Moroccan cuisine are cinnamon, cumin, ginger, paprika, saffron, and turmeric. A blend called Ras El Hanout is also commonly used in Moroccan cooking. It includes spices such as anise, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, and peppers. (source) Find more info on how Moroccan spices are used here. And learn more about the history of Ras El Hanout, as well as a traditional recipe for this vibrant spice blend here....

Most of the smoothies I’ve made in the past have contained some form of whey protein powder or yogurt, making them a no-go for me while I’m on my dairy-free test run. This recipe was an experiment of sorts. One recent morning I fumbled around the kitchen in my jammers to see if I could get a creamy texture without any dairy and it was a total score. I think the jammies helped....

I thought it wasn’t possible to make crispy tofu without baking it for at least 30-40 minutes. But, I was wrong. One night when I was super hungry and desperate for dinner fast, I tried this new-and-improved method and it worked so well I’ve since used this one exclusively! It’s that good. I don’t know why I didn’t think of this sooner. Plus, it easily carves 5-10 minutes off of the original method and includes the opportunity to add more seasonings....