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Vatha Kuzhambu Kootu Podi curry - lunch combo Meal preparation Chop and keep, white pumpkin and brinjal ready if you are using frozen coconut, thaw them Keep rice Pressure cook dal Grind Saute channa dal, coriander seeds, and red chili till they turn golden brown. Cool and coarse grind for Brinjal podi curry Grind coconut, green chilli, and cumin seeds with water for Vellai Poosanikai kootu Lunch cooking For all detailed recipes with ingredients and instructions pls....

This Vegan Creamy Spinach Pasta Sauce is packed with flavor and protein. Made by blanching fresh spinach leaves, and blending them with garlic, the creamy sauce gets creaminess from coconut milk and olive oil. And all this can be made without cashews and cheese in just 15 minutes!! Such min prepping and simple ingredients. I loved the garlicky flavor with the combination of spinach. Not that I don’t like cheese, but I am always looking for ways to create healthy recipes....

Living in Europe means I miss out on a lot of the trends in America. Sure I know that unicorns and rainbow foods had their Instagram heydays, but then I go back and see that everyone is wearing things and listening to things and eating things and I don’t know what those things are! Last time I went back was over Christmas, and it was at a pizza shack where I learned of two very important new trends: HQ Trivia and egg roll in a bowl....

Pumpkin Seeds aka Pepita Some recipes call them pumpkin seeds and others refer to them as pepita seeds. Call them what you like, these little seeds pack some serious punch in the nutrition department. Just a handful added to your dish can give you some major health benefits: High in antioxidants like carotenoids and vitamin E One of the best natural sources for magnesium Great source for zinc and fiber SUPER easy to add to any dish...

From the left Maria, Ali, Me, Heidi, Jenny, Amanda, and Gina Hi friends! Popping in on this Saturday to share with you some trip pictures of a weekend in Seaside, Florida! Oh my word, y’all, what a darling place. I can NOT wait to take my family back for a vacation. Seaside is near Panama City in Florida (Between Panana City and Destin, actually), and it’s a planned community up in the panhandle....

A Cute and Simple Cupcake Recipe So the idea for these cupcakes was more about function than aesthetics. A Cute and Simple Cupcake RecipeThe Best Whoopie Pie Cupcake RecipeA Homemade Red Velvet FrostingHow to Make Whoopie Pie Cupcakes with Red Velvet Frosting:Get the Recipe It just so happens that they ended up being quite adorable! It’s like they are the yoga pants of cupcakes. Comfortable, practical and (if you choose the right pair) all around delightful....

If Chaffles are your thing, you will probably love my low carb Cloud Bread Recipe too! An Easy and Low Carb Chaffle Recipe! Oh don’t you worry…I’m not going all keto or low carb over here, but it is nice to have a fun option to switch up your everyday breakfast! Chaffles are easy enough for your kids to make on their own, so you can get them out the door with a high protein breakfast in the morning....

From brownies to cakes, cookies to bite sized treats, there’s something for every cookie dough lover to enjoy! (Clockwise from top left) Save You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ

If you are looking for a healthy fried food, you must try this collection of Air fryer Vegetarian Recipes. There is no version of fried food that can be really healthy and yield the same texture or flavor in less time, unless made using air fryer. Whether it’s a snack, side dish, dessert or a vegetable curry, you can air fry them in minutes with minimum prepping time. I am in so much awe of Air Fryer as it has considerably reduced my cooking time and I have been curating several recipes using it....

Soup, but make it refreshing! Tomato gazpacho does just that. It’s an authentic blended soup made of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, cucumbers, and tasty spices that fills you up but also cools you off. Yep, this soupy dish is served cold! Gazpacho is one of my favorites for enjoying on warm summer and fall evenings. This classic tomato recipe is perfect for when you’re in the mood for something light but still satisfying....

This green salad with avocado and mango has been with my family for years, so I thought I’d dig it out of the blog archives and give it a little revamping just in time for summer! It’s packed with fruits and veggies, nutritious avocado, antioxidant-rich mango, and has a sweet yet savory dressing. Basically…this salad has an identify crisis, but it’s a delicious crisis that I’ll be devouring all summer....

❤️ Why You’ll Love Barley Salad Healthy: This salad is loaded with veggies and healthy grains, and you will feel good about nourishing your body with this salad Delicious: I love anything with a Greek spin to it, and the mix of flavors in this Barley Salad is so flavorful and good 🍲 Ingredients Barley – Barley is high in fiber which can help with both your cholesterol and blood sugar levels....

Published 7/27/2019 Beer or Bubbly? How to Make a Beermosa Bluemoon Oberon Corona Spotted Cow Fun Beermosa Tricks! Add extra flavor and color to a beermosa by garnishing it with fresh herbs or fresh fruit like rosemary and an orange slice! YUM. Fancy up a beermosa by serving it in a pretty glass! You can for sure serve it in a pint glass, but serving it in a champagne flute or a stemless white wine glass really dresses it up!...

Heavy Cream is an important ingredient in several baking and cooking recipes. It does entice the taste of any dish, but that comes with high-calorie in each bite. If you are looking for a low calorie or a vegan substitute for the heavy cream or there is none left in the middle of making a recipe, this exhaustive list of best substitutes would work perfectly well for all types of recipes....

Last weekend I went on a trip. All the way to Seattle. In case you were wondering, that’s a 6 hour flight y’all. I could basically fly to England just as fast. Annnd airlines, nowadays, hold you hostage on with no food. So basically I was fighting the fear of starvation for 6 hours. But let’s backtrack a little. I was headed to Seattle for a BlogHer Food Conference. And to hang out with some really cool girls....

❤️ Why You’ll Love Braised Lamb Shanks Comforting: The warming spices on the slow-cooked meal paired with mashed potatoes make this dish the ultimate comfort food. Quick Prep: Prep these Braised Lamb Shanks in only 10 minutes and let your stove do the rest of the work. Impressive: There is something about serving lamb that makes your dish so elevated and this dish is the perfect recipe for a dinner party when you’re looking to impress (without all the work)....

I love butter pecan ice cream (not to mention, pecan pie), and I’ll use any excuse to incorporate those buttery, nutty flavors into an easy cookie recipe! Try my pecan praline cookies and these easy pecan pie bars, next. Why I Love These Butter Pecan Cookies Butter Pecan has to be one of my all-time favorite ice cream flavors. When I set out to translate that flavor into a cookie, I knew I needed to nail it....

Today is a special one. Obviously because I made cookie cups with frosting. We all know a frosted cookie is tough to beat. But mostly because there is a whole list of ladies who are celebrating our girl Bev’s very serious case of pregnancy. If you don’t know Bev, you must must must skeedaddle on over to her internet space and nose around for an hour or 3. You should also watch her “About Me” video....

Make sure to try my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies too! Carmelita Cookies Are The Ultimate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie! I made these cookies back in 2013, but I thought the pictures needed a little bit of a spruce up because they are AMAZING! They’re a soft, buttery oatmeal chocolate chip cookie with gooey layer of caramel baked inside! Carmelita Cookies Are The Ultimate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie!What Are Carmelitas?What Ingredients Do You Need?...

An Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread Appetizer Up until the last few years I had always felt a little intimidated about using yeast. I am not really sure why, because once I started I haven’t looked back! Especially when I am using Fleischmann’s® RapidRise™ Yeast…it literally takes almost all the wait-time out of the process. Of course, I am not home making homemade dinner rolls every night, but I feel like they are much more of an “option” than they have ever been…does that make sense?...