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Origin of Fesenjān Fesenjān (also called fesenjoon) is an Iranian stew traditionally made with meat, pomegranate molasses or paste, and walnuts. It’s believed that during the Sassanian empire (224 -651 AD), it was served to celebrate the new year. Our version is not traditional, but is our plant-based take made with similar ingredients and flavors, such as walnuts and pomegranate molasses. You can find a more traditional recipe from Rozina’s Persian Kitchen....

Origins of Polenta While polenta is commonly known today as a corn-based product, that wasn’t always the case. The word “polenta” comes from the Latin word “puls,” which is a porridge made from a grain called farro. It was a staple food for ancient peoples living in Italy, and other grains were used to make this porridge-style dish as well. At that time, corn was not yet grown in the region....

❤️ You’ll Love This Eggless Chocolate Cake There is nothing like a decadent piece of chocolate cake covered in ganache frosting, is there? And this isn’t just any eggless chocolate cake. This is the only chocolate cake you need in your recipe box! This is the version that I’ve tested and re-tested and perfected. Everyone always loves it (read in the comments below) and I think you’ll find it to be the best out there too!...

This mango cheesecake has nice dominant flavor of mangoes. It is perfect dessert for mango season. In this hot weather everyone likes cold dessert. It is little time consuming process. But all the effort is worth when you enjoy it with your family. This is no bake mango cheesecake. Of course no one likes to turn on the oven in this summer season. This vegetarian mango cheesecake recipe made without eggs and gelatin....

❤️ You’ll Love This Eggless Oatmeal Cookies Egg-Free Cookies: Trust me!! You can make classic cookies just like your grandma made without eggs and that is without compromising the flavor and texture. You’ll love all the texture in these egg-free oatmeal cookies. Taste: Sweet, buttery with juicy raisins in every bite and with a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Texture: Thick cookies with slightly crisp around the edges, soft and chewy in the center....

Inspired by one of our favorite meals at Prasad (a dreamy Portland, OR cafe), this 5-ingredient, 5-minute, 1-bowl tahini sauce does exactly that! What is Tahini? Tahini is made by grinding sesame seeds into a smooth paste. Sometimes the sesame seeds are hulled, sometimes they’re left unhulled; sometimes roasted, sometimes raw. Origin of Tahini Tahini is an Arabic name for ground sesame seeds. However, its origins are thought to have been in Persia, where it was called “ardeh....

This Asian-inspired take is super fresh, crunchy, savory, a little spicy, and full of ginger and sesame flavor. Plus, so EASY — just 10 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 10 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done! Recipe Inspiration This smashed cucumber salad is similar to pai huang gua, a Chinese cucumber salad featuring a garlicky sesame-soy-vinegar dressing and chili crisp and/or chili oil topping. Our inspired version is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, swaps the chili oil for chili flakes, and also draws influence from Japanese cuisine with the inclusion of pickled ginger for a sweet, tangy addition....

This gobi matar is semi-dry sabzi recipe. Gobi and matar are cooked in tomato puree with spices. While the cooking process, gobi will absorb all the flavors and will become so succulent and tasty. This sabzi is made with very minimal and basic ingredients that you will find very easily in your pantry. If you translate it in english, Gobi = Cauliflower and Matar = Green peas. So it is also called cauliflower peas masala....

Let us show you how this magical dip is made! This recipe is a fusion of cuisines and recipes, blending the concept of hummus* with the flavor of green curry*. *Note: You can learn about the origins of these individual dishes at the above links. How to Make Green Pea Curry Hummus This recipe is simple to make, requiring just 30 minutes to prepare. We sautéed shallot and garlic in olive oil to provide a more subtle flavor than raw garlic and onion....

Shall we? The inspiration for this recipe came from Jamaican jerk chicken. It’s been so long since I’ve had that dish, but I’ve always been drawn to smoky, spicy, earthy foods. Jerk seasoning fits all of those categories. Origin of Jamaican Jerk Cooking When referring to Jamaican cuisine, “jerk” refers to a style of cooking that involves marinating vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish and cooking it over pimento wood. It’s thought that this cooking style originated in the 17th century from formerly enslaved individuals known as Maroons....

We love these skewers alongside a cold sesame noodle salad or stir-fry for a protein-packed, plant-based summer meal! Just 9 ingredients required for these super flavorful tofu skewers. Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Skewers We start this tofu party off by marinating cubes of tofu in a teriyaki-inspired sauce made with tamari (or soy sauce), coconut sugar, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil....

My Turkish Coffee Story If I could, I would travel to each country in the world and sip on their signature hot drinks. Matcha in Japan, mint tea in Morocco, pink chai in Kashmir. I wouldn’t want to do this in touristy cafés, but with some locals, friends I’ve made perhaps, the warmth of their hospitality included. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week!...

If you like and tolerate hot food then this recipe is for you. The gravy is made from lots of garlic with peanuts and sesame seeds. For the spicy taste red chili powder is added. You can adjust the chili powder as per your liking spiciness. There is a scientific reason behind combining garlic and peanuts in this gravy. Because of the garlic, gravy will become hot (not spicy). While addition of peanuts will cut down the hot flavor and will soothe your palate....

I know lauki is not favorite vegetable for many. So when you heard the name lauki soup, you may not want to give it a try in your kitchen. But let me clear it, this soup tastes really good with very less spices added. Trust me and give it a shot. Addition of coriander sprigs really adds good flavor to the soup. Please do not skip it. Also sauteeing coriander seeds at the beginning also adds more flavor....

I made a few slight adjustments, but they’re still just as simple and delicious as the original, only playing on the tart flavor of limes. The base is my favorite nut-oat crust that ends up tasting like a nutty graham cracker – I know, it’s magic. And the filling is a blend of soaked cashews, coconut cream, lime juice and zest, arrowroot for thickening, and maple syrup for sweetness. All in all, this recipe requires just 10 simple ingredients....

Well, my affection for this smoothie shop has grown even greater recently with the addition of their green smoothie line. No longer just fruit, they also pack a vegetable punch (ftw)! My absolute favorite green smoothie at the moment is their ‘Greens and Ginger’ smoothie. You guys, I’m straight up obsessed. I think you know where this is going. Let’s make a smoothie! This smoothie is a 1-blender situation, requiring only 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to prepare!...

❤️ You’ll Love Mango Popsicles Recipe Refreshing: The addition of mint leaves gives a super refreshing flavor. The flavor goes perfect with mangoes and coconut. Taste: It’s creamy, sweet, tropical-flavored and fruity refreshing Super easy to make: Just blend the ingredients, pour into the popsicle mold and freeze. This can’t be easier than this. Healthy: No refined sugar is added here to these mango popsicles. This is a healthier choice than having ice cream as a summer treat....

If you have cooked rice ready or using the leftover rice then it will take only 10 minutes. Because we are stir frying the ingredients one by one on high flame. So it shouldn’t take much cooking time. Here I have added red bell pepper along with mushrooms just because the red color will look good. Also it adds some flavor. You can use green or other colored pepper or you can skip it too....

Since this is mushroom manchurian dry recipe, this is usually served as a starter or snack. But I have seen one of my friends who likes to have it on side with noodles or rice. So it is personal preference. Mushrooms are my favorite and so this manchurian is. If you mushroom lover like me, I am sure you will like this. I have already mentioned in gobi manchurian dry recipe that to maintain their crispy texture, you need to let the sauce cool down for some time (approx 2 minutes)....

We were passing through a health food store, checking out their wares, when I spotted a Hail Merry almond butter tart on the top shelf. The tart and I locked eyes, and I immediately knew its destiny: my stomach. So I snatched one up and we promptly devoured it. This is my inspired version. This recipe is simple, requiring just 9 basic ingredients and 20 minutes to make! The chocolate date-nut crust is adapted from my No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes....