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One particular evening when John was still the manager at our apartment building in downtown Portland, we got spicy tofu pad Thai and veggie spring rolls and ate it out of brown boxes with chopsticks on the floor of a vacant suite on the top floor of our building. With sniffling noses and full bellies we looked out over downtown through the 20-foot windows and felt terribly blessed by the way our lives were turning out, even if just for shelter, marriage, and Thai takeout....

This nourishing 7-ingredient bone broth tonic requires just 1 pot and 5 minutes to prepare. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of Bone Broth It may be all the rage these days, but bone broth isn’t a new concept! Its origins trace as far back as 2,500 years ago where it was used in Chinese medicine for supporting kidney and digestive health. Since then, bone broth has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes around the world....

It’s quick & easy to prepare and the perfect salty side to enjoy with all your favorite savory and creamy mains (salmon, stew, and beyond!). With just 25 minutes and 4 ingredients required, you are mere moments away from perfect broccoli! Let’s do this! How to Roast Broccoli Friends, this is not your average roasted broccoli recipe! It’s better! And we have a few tricks to share with you: First, cut the broccoli into small florets to maximize the amount of seasoning and caramelization on each bite....

In northern parts of India, it is called halwa. While in the western part of India, it is called pineapple sheera. While in south India, it is called pineapple kesari. Different names, same method and taste. The basic sooji halwa aka sheera is the most popular sweet recipe in India. Today I am sharing the variation of it using pineapple in it. Most of the ingredients and procedure will be same as basic sheera recipe....

Plump, flaky, steamy and just begging to be sandwiched with butter and devoured alongside every holiday dish known to man. Things are about to get serious. Origins of Biscuits Soft, flaky biscuits are believed to be a pre-Civil War Southern creation. And because flour was expensive back then, they were enjoyed as a special treat on Sundays. The concept may have been inspired by British biscuits which were more like a thin cookie or cracker....

Not only is this bowl incredibly tasty and vibrant, but it’s simple to make and meal-prep friendly too! Just 10 ingredients required to put some rainbows in our bowls! How to Make Rainbow Veggie Edamame Bowls These bowls start with cooking brown rice for a filling base packed with fiber and nutrients like selenium, phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamin B3. Next, we sauté sliced mushrooms in toasted sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to infuse them with flavor in a super simple way!...

This salad is the perfect balance of bright, tangy, and savory. It’s delicious served with pasta or fish, and it requires just 10 ingredients, 15 minutes, and 1 bowl. Let’s snap to it! How to Make Snap Pea Salad This recipe starts with a simple, lemony, mustard-infused dressing that contrasts beautifully with the crunchy, subtly sweet snap peas. It has waves of flavor from fresh garlic, salt, pepper, and shallot with maple syrup to provide a little sweet balance and olive oil for richness....

PLUS, it’s naturally sweetened and made with just 6 simple ingredients. What are you waiting for? Let’s get these drinks going! This sparkling mocktail begins with a base of mango (for body + natural sweetness), orange (for big citrus vibes), and lime (for brightness). We add just enough maple syrup to sweeten without overpowering and blend it up with water into a sweet, zesty concentrate. To the concentrate, we add a strong brewed hibiscus tea made with dried hibiscus flowers steeped in boiling water for 15 minutes....

Friends, it’s now your turn to be swept off your feet. Just 20 minutes stand between you and this show-stopping, sweet + spicy watermelon salad that’s so hydrating, fresh, and perfect for summer. Let us show you how it’s done! The base of this AMAZING salad is crunchy cucumber and sweet watermelon with bites of avocado and cherry tomatoes. Fruit salad? Veggie salad? It’s a whatever-you-want-it-to-be salad! It all gets tossed together with the spicy element: Calabrian peppers!...

Yes, dreams do come true in the form of this sweet potato casserole remake. Fair warning, if you make these for your friends, your friends will tell their friends about how great of a cook you are, and you will inevitably make more friends because of these potatoes. These are the potential consequences, should you choose to proceed. If yes, let us show you how it’s done! Here’s the deal....

What is Varan Bhaat? Varan means boiled or cooked dal (lentils) and bhaat means cooked or steamed rice. In short, it is dal chawal (or lentil rice) in simple language. Here toor dal (pigeon peas) is boiled along with salt, turmeric and jaggery in instant pot. Rice is also cooked in instant pot using the PIP (pot-in-pot) method. A simple tempering (tadka) is made from ghee, cumin seeds and hing that is added to boiled, mashed lentils....

Ta-da! This apple crisp is about as simple and basic as they come, and though it’s vegan and gluten-free it’s just as delicious as any traditional version I’ve tried. Armed with non-dairy butter (Earth Balance, how I love thee), it’s totally dairy-free. And thanks to almond meal, gluten-free oats, and a gluten-free flour blend, it’s also void of the glutens. Good riddance, food allergies. Good riddance. Wondering what it tastes like?...

An incredibly creamy and decadent coconut base is infused with cold brew coffee and cacao powder for the ultimate dreamy shake! Plus, just 7 ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done! What is Jamocha? Java + mocha = Jamocha! Java is another way of saying coffee and a mocha involves coffee + chocolate. So what’s a Jamocha shake, then? A coffee, coffee chocolate shake? Sounds about right! This bold, zippy, chocolaty shake is not to be missed, friends!...

Lemon curd is so delicious, but it’s so not vegan-friendly. So I set off to make my own inspired version. This 1-pot, 5-ingredient vegan lemon curd is like the real deal, and it’s delicious enough to eat right from the jar with a spoon – the sign of any good dessert. It’s also naturally sweetened and requires just 30 minutes hands-on prep time before going into the refrigerator to set and thicken....

It’s simple, savory, optionally gluten-free, and a delicious way to use up any veggies you have lingering around (who, us?). With just 10 ingredients required, we can’t wait for you to give it a try. Let’s make pasta! What is Pasta Primavera? Pasta primavera is a dish that consists of pasta and fresh vegetables. The stories of who invented it are varied, but all are centered around New York City....

Ganesh Mahotsav is celebrated for 10 days. And here I have compiled the list of 12 different types of modak recipes. So you can choose any of these verities to make. Modak is also known as modakam, kudumu, kudubu or kozhakkattai in other Indian languages. The most popular (classic) one is ukadiche modak and it is a must-have. But there are other fusions and semi-traditional verities of modak also made....

When melon season strikes, we love finding ways to use them as much as possible. Hence, these Citrus & Melon Spritzers! We tested both virgin and alcoholic versions and both were delicious, so they’re great for just about any occasion. Let’s do this! We chose honeydew melon for these 4-ingredient spritzers, but feel free to swap in whatever is seasonal and looks fresh! Melons are especially rich in potassium and vitamin C, and are also packed with nutrients such as folate, vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber....

Gobi is one of favorite vegetable and so I make many different dishes using this vegetable e.g. gobi matar, gobi capsicum, aloo gobi, gobi paratha etc. Many times if this vegetable in not season then you may find worms in it. I have shared the method of cleaning gobi in this recipe. So make sure to check the description of it. Step By Step Photo Instructions: Start by making paste....

If you’re anything like us, you’ll take the tofu with all the FLAVOR! And when it comes to flavor, this recipe delivers. As an added bonus, it’s simple to make and requires just 8 ingredients. What is Tofu? Tofu is a soy-based food that is made from curdling soy milk. It has a mild taste, making it perfect for soaking up flavor in a variety of dishes. It’s also rich in calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, protein, phosphorous, omega-3 fats, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1....

Among the saddest victims were Brussels sprouts and beets. What is it about these beautiful, delicious veggies that makes people use and abuse them? They are delicious. They are rich with nutrients. They deserve another chance. Friends, we must raise awareness. (Dramatic, I know. But in the name of veggies I go to great lengths.) I love roasting beets (I share my favorite way to eat them in our downloadable cookbook)....