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They contain both fruit and vegetables. 2. They’re hot pink. 3. They require just 1 bowl to make! Let’s do this! These cupcakes – aren’t they just the prettiest? They are super moist and include both beet purée and strawberries for a fresh, nutritious (and colorful) touch. Plus, they come together in less than 1 hour and only require 1 bowl (in true minimalist style)! And that frosting gets it gorgeous hue thanks to a little beet purée infusion....

It’s a show-stopping side inspired by Ottolenghi. Perfect for the holiday table, but also easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Just 30 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done! This VIBRANT cauliflower salad begins with roasting cauliflower with red onion for sweetness and olive oil for richness. While salt adds flavor, ground cumin and cardamom bring a Middle Eastern-inspired flair. After roasting the veggies until tender with crispy edges, we season with lemon zest and juice for brightness and maple syrup for sweetness....

A) You get hungry all over again looking at the photos.B) You pawn leftovers off on neighbors because the temptation is too much to handle.C) You drop a piece on the table while cleaning up and eat it with your hands. #truestoryD) You simply cannot wait to share it. This recipe satisfies all of the above. Who’s ready for some (vegan, gluten-free) cheesecake!? After having such great success with my No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes, I couldn’t shake the thought that it was the cocoa butter in the dark chocolate that helped the cheesecakes firm up and hold their shape so well even unrefrigerated (a complaint I had with my earliest prototype – still delicious, just a little soft)....

ChocolatyHazelnuttyVeganGluten-Free1 Bowl The obsession is real. This recipe was inspired by my Best Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes, and my love for Nutella. I mean who doesn’t love Nutella? Even Rhonda loves Nutella. Get on board people. While there isn’t any Nutella actually in the cake, it has all of the essential components: Creaminess, chocolaty-ness, and loads of roasted hazelnuts! And to keep things simple, it all comes together in 1 BOWL....

If you’re like us and are always in need of a snack but don’t like what most airports and convenience stores have to offer, make your own! We like to take this trail mix on adventures and find that it is perfect for fueling us between meals. Plus, it’s made with just 3 ingredients and only requires 20 minutes and 1 pan! To begin, toast raw cashews in the oven until they are golden brown and fragrant....

Variations for stuffing: The simple and quick stuffing version where boiled potatoes are mashed and added few spices. That’s it, the stuffing is ready.Add a teaspoon of anardana powder, it tastes too good.You can also add a teaspoon of kasoori methi.Instead of amchur powder, you can use lemon juice.You can add a tablespoon of mango pickle (achaar) masala to the stuffing.This variation is my mom’s: Saute onion, green chili, ginger garlic paste in oil....

❤️ You’ll Love This Apple Baked Oatmeal Easy to Prepare: You’ll need just one bowl to make the batter. Simply mix everything, pour into the pan, and bake. Simple, right? A hearty and chewy texture thanks to the old-fashioned rolled oats. With tender, soft apples, chewy, tart cranberries, and a crunch of walnuts in every bite. Just a hint of sweetness from maple syrup (not sweet like dessert at all). The right amount of warm cinnamon flavor....

Pakistani Tea Every household is different, but the daily cup of chai the average Pakistani family drinks bears little resemblance to the chai tea latte you find at your local coffee shop. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! As cliché as it sounds, chai is more than a drink. It’s a daily ritual that infuses calm and a heightened sense of the moment....

What is Basundi? Basundi is an Indian sweet that popular in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka states. It is made by reducing the milk on low flame till half the quantity and sweetened with sugar, flavored with cardamom, saffron and garnished with lots of chopped nuts. Even though it falls in the ‘dessert’ category, it is usually served along with meal (feast thali) and eaten warm with puri. Basundi puri is the best combo you’ll ever try....

❤️ You’ll Love This Beetroot Raita Recipe Taste & Flavor: A slightly sweet taste with earthy flavor from beetroot A sweet taste goes well with a slight sourness of the yogurt. Refreshing and cooling to your body. Soothing to your palate when served with spicy biryani or rice. Perfect for party or get-to-gather: This raita has a pink-ish tinge and so it looks eye-catching. This makes a perfect centerpiece dish when serving guests....

Lately, I’ve revisited a smoothie that used to be my absolute favorite: peanut butter, banana, and berry. But instead of peanut butter, I’ve been opting for peanut butter protein powder and choosing wild blueberries for my fruit. The combination is seriously dreamy and I’m hooked! Let us show you how easy (and delicious) it is. This 5-ingredient, 5-minute, 1-blender smoothie starts with frozen banana for a creamy, sweet base with plenty of healthy carbs and wild blueberries for a serious dose of antioxidants....

❤️About This Cabbage Sabzi Recipe Gujarati Style: This is my mom’s recipe and I grew up eating this cabbage shaak at least once a week. In the Gujarati language, it is called kobi bateta nu shaak or Kobi nu shaak. If you translate it into English then kobi=cabbage, vatana=green peas, bateta=potatoes and shaak=sabzi or dry vegetable dish. Scalable: You can double, triple the recipe as per your requirement. 🧾Ingredient Notes Cabbage: It is a kind of vegetable that cooks very quickly....

Chakli and its variations: Every region in India has its own way of making chakli.Maharashtra: It is called chakli and made with all purpose flour or wheat flour or besan. It is little similar to the one I have shared today.Gujarat: It is called Chakri. Made with atta and addition of sesame seeds and red chili powder makes it tastier.South India: It is called murukku or murukulu or jantikalu. It is made from rice flour or sometimes with urad dal (that is soaked and ground into paste)....

We’re settled into our new place in Portland (I’ll be sure to post pictures on Instagram soon!), and getting back into our groove. It’s always amazing to me how much a move can disrupt life. A two-week break becomes a month and before I realize it, I haven’t properly exercised in weeks, reach for takeout at every turn, and my email is overflowing. It’s moments like these when I realize I’m more of a control freak than I’d like to admit....

It is a popular North Indian breakfast that you find in many restaurants and street stalls all over India. Today I am sharing a Delhi street-style chole bhature recipe. ❤️ About This Chole Bhature Recipe Chole = chickpea curryBhature = deep-fried leavened bread Every restaurant, dhaba or street stall vendors (depending on the region) have their version of making chole bhature (especially chickpea curry). So there is not one traditional recipe....

I’ve wanted to recreate a “frappe” or frappuccino at home for a while now since I had a full on obsession with them when they came out in like 2004. But after learning that they had enough calories to sink a boat I strayed back to my americano. Whew, muffin top averted. If you’ve never had cold brew coffee you should. The way I make it you grind bold coffee, put it in a large bowl with water, then slide it in the fridge overnight....

So it was only a matter of time before I fused my favorite new snack with my favorite dark chocolate! These cups are a match made in heaven. Let me show you how! This recipe is easy, requiring just 5 ingredients! The base is this simple vegan dark chocolate made with cocoa butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and cocoa (or cacao) powder. Swoon. And the filling is my 1-ingredient coconut butter!...

What is Keema? Keema, or spiced minced/ground meat, is a staple food in the Indian Subcontinent. Being Pakistani and Punjabi, I’ve grown up on ground beef and it’s one of my favorite meats. The techniques and spices used in South Asian cooking elevate ground meat and give it an irresistible depth. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! This is a basic keema recipe, and by basic I mean it’s foundational and essential for any home cook....

Sweet Jaggery Rice (Gur Wale Chawal) Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Every year, my lovely friends Asiya (Chocolate & Chillies), Henna (Chai & Churros), and Sarah (Flour & Spice Blog) host a virtual potluck called Eid Eats. This year, I went traditional. And by traditional, I mean super, next-level, ask-your-grandmother-what-it-is traditional. (For more traditional recipes check out my 25+ Traditional Pakistani Dishes Recipe Collection)....

To ensure smoky, salty, sweet flavor, we infused the tempeh with lots of tamari, liquid smoke, black pepper, maple syrup, and a dash of cayenne for a bit of heat. Once baked, you have tender bacon strips with crisp edges and major flavor ready for brunch, scrambles, sandwiches, and beyond! Just 8 ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done. Origin of Tempeh Fun fact: Tempeh originated in Central or East Java, Indonesia, sometime around 1800 (source)....