My teacher hippie friend Heather and I – who has the most voluminous messy blonde hair you’ll ever hate not having – met at a summer camp in Northern California in 2006 when she took the job as a stand-in lifeguard and I was a 9- and 10-year-old girls counselor. It was her first day and I hated seeing her so alone not knowing anyone, so I walked over and introduced myself....
My body misses the 24-hour veggie stream it usually receives when I’m home and in control of my diet. So when we got back from our respective trips last week, the first thing I added to our meal plan was a big Mexican-inspired salad. So healthy, filling, and fresh – just what we both needed. We have a pretty standard taco salad we like to eat that includes black beans, guacamole, greens, tomato, onion, lime juice and salsa....
Try these 1-bowl, 10-minute snack bites made with all of my favorite ingredients! Think tahini, coconut butter, cacao nibs, almonds, and dates. Serious yum. Let’s do this! The dense, little snack bites are inspired by Lee from America‘s Coconut Fat Balls, which I tried recently and really enjoyed. I have since been modifying the recipe and came up with an inspired version of my own, which incorporates almond flour for firmer texture, tahini for nuttiness, and protein powder for a bit more staying power....
This creamy, spicy, smoky soup is plant-based, gluten-free, and the perfect companion for sandwiches and salads! Just 10 ingredients and 1 pot required. Let’s get spicy! How to Make Spicy Tomato Soup First, we start our soup with the tried-and-true trio: onions, carrots, and celery! We sauté them in a little olive oil to begin adding savory and sweet goodness to the dish. Next, we add our chipotle peppers in adobo....
Grab your blender and 9 ingredients (mostly pantry staples) and let’s do this! This dressing is as simple as blending and enjoying! Mango is the sweet creamy base, a mix of white wine vinegar and lime juice give it bright + tropical notes, and avocado oil adds a flavor-neutral richness. The remaining ingredients include maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness, sea salt for overall flavor, turmeric for its vibrant yellow color and anti-inflammatory benefits, and chili powder for a subtly smoky kick!...
Today we’re sharing our quick, go-to recipe that produces sriracha that tastes just like the real thing in 15 minutes! No fermenting required and BIG spicy flavor! Your stir fries are never going to be the same. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of Sriracha Sriracha is a spicy condiment originating in a city called Si Racha in Thailand. It’s believed to have been created out of the desire to have a sauce that went well with any Thai dish....
You’ll Love This Cookies Taste: packed with peanut butter flavor Buttery with a perfect balance of sweet and salty taste. Texture: Crisp around the edges, soft and chewy in the center. You can make it crispy all the way through if baked for a little longer. These cookies are ULTRA-easy to make with easy-to-find ingredients. Scalable: Make a double/triple batch and freeze the cookie dough. Bake fresh as you crave. These make a great after-school snack with a glass of milk....
About This Recipe In Gujarati, “Farsi” means flaky (khasta), which describes the texture of this puri. The flakiness comes from the ghee added to the dough. While it’s similar in taste to Punjabi mathri, the texture is different, with Farsi Puri having a more flaky texture. Farsi Puri is a must in every Gujarati household during Diwali and is always on top of the list of Diwali snacks. Though these farsi puris are high in calories due to the ghee and deep frying, it’s okay to indulge during festive times like Diwali....
Bonus? It’s (ridiculously) quick and easy with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done! What is Mezcal? Mezcal is a liquor made from agave. It has a smoky flavor that comes from roasting the agave heart underground for several days. It’s then crushed or mashed, fermented, and the liquid is distilled twice, creating the final product. In Mexico, mezcal is typically consumed straight rather than in a cocktail....
Cauliflower florets are tossed in a spicy, gingery sauce then baked until crispy in the oven. Perfect for enjoying as a snack or side or serving with grains and veggies for a flavorful meal. Just 10 ingredients required and naturally vegan and gluten-free. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of General Tso’s Cauliflower General Tso’s cauliflower is a plant-based adaptation of General Tso’s chicken, which is believed to have been created around the 1950s by a chef named Peng Chang-kuei....
When crafting this delectable display, we made sure to hit all the marks (salty, sweet, savory, and spicy!) while keeping it super versatile and approachable. It’s the MB way! This charcuterie board is plant-based but is sure to stun (and stuff) any eater you might invite. Just a few simple steps required to make this board of gastronomic goodness. Let us show you how it’s done! What is a Charcuterie Board?...
You will also learn all the tips for success. Keep reading I will show you the different ways to use it! What Is Ghee? Ghee is a form of clarified butter made by simmering butter until all the water is evaporated and milk solids are allowed to caramelize in the butterfat. That pure fat is strained out and is known as ghee. Ghee is entirely fat that has a beautiful golden-yellow color with a sweet, nutty aroma and flavor....
I’m showing you how to make a simple, minimal ingredient version with my own twist. Let’s get started! This 7-ingredient rice starts with making a green “broth” by blending cilantro, jalapeño pepper, water (or broth), and salt until smooth. Spirulina is a stealthy optional ingredient added for extra green color without affecting the flavor. You’ll rinse your rice and set aside before heating a large pot or skillet over medium heat....
❤️ You’ll Love This Karanji Because Karanji recipe requires 8 ingredients only. All of them are basic and easily available in the Indian pantry. This is the authentic recipe where the stuffing is made with dry (desiccated) coconut. I know karanji making process is time-consuming because the shaping part takes some time. But the time is totally worth it when your family loves it. The step-by-step photos will help beginners like you....
I call this mint sherbet or pudina sherbet just because this is not the plain mint juice but it has few Indian spices as well. During the summer season, you need to stay hydrated well. Along with the hydration, you need something that will cool your body heat. For this purpose, this juice is the perfect beverage for that. Other cooling beverages – roohafza milkshake // pudina chaas // watermelon mint juice // aam panna....
❤️ You’ll Love This Orange Muffins Recipe Egg-free (Vegan): These orange muffins are made without eggs. Plus, these can be made vegan by using vegan chocolate chips. Quick & Easy: You’ll need 10 ingredients (plus salt) and the batter comes together in just 10 minutes if you have zested and juiced oranges ahead of time. Taste & Texture: They are sweet with a bright citrus flavor and the taste of chocolate in every bite....
I had one of those days recently when I was making these granola bars, partially because of my three failed attempts at this recipe! Yes, three. Who fails at granola bars? I do. I desperately wanted to make baked granola bars. Doesn’t it just sound dreamy? Well, you know what happens when you bake granola bars (at least in my experience)? They become dry and crumbly, and you’re left with a big pan of granola – not what I’m going for....
One such request came recently from a mother hoping to recreate the veggie beet burger a local restaurant serves that her daughter just happens to love. All other searches for “beet black bean burger” left her a little overwhelmed at the extensive ingredient lists and time commitments. Minimalist Baker to the rescue. This recipe is easy to master, nutritious, flavorful, and most importantly, simple. Just 10 ingredients and roughly 1 hour required (less depending on cooking method)....
At home we love pani puri so much that I make it often during the summer. But now it is little chilly here, we cannot enjoy the chilled pani puri at max. So during winter time I make this hot/warm version of pani puri with ragda. For the first time I heard of this idea of having warm stuffing with chilled pani, I was like No way I would try this combination....
❤️About This Onion Raita Recipe In this onion raita, I have roasted the whole onion on the open flame just like we do for the baingan bharta. By doing so, the onion gets cooked slightly, becomes juicy and more flavorful. Also, no more strong raw onion smell or taste left, this is the best thing. No spice powders added: If you know most Indian raita recipes have roasted cumin powder, chili powder, etc added....
