Ever since we made the first simple prototype of cucumber sushi 119 blog years ago (that’s 3 years in normal human time), I’ve been itching to make a more substantial version of them. Don’t get be wrong, the originals are really good. As a snack. Or side dish. Or lunch. But they’re really just vegetables wrapped up in more vegetables, and I wanted something with enough protein and gumption to make it a legitimate meal....
Pita bread + (plant-based) bratwurst sausages = the best darn pita pocket-filled recipe you’ll ever try. Something about a good old pitawurst recipe just hits the spot. And that’s especially the case when using your very own homemade sauerkraut (wink wink). Today we’re whipping up these little pita-wrapped pockets of flavor, starting with sautéed green pepper and onion, followed by your favorite vegetarian sausage and a heaping cup of ‘kraut....
CAN I SKIP SOAKING Moong DAL? always soak moon dal till it comes to the soft press stage. CAN I MAKE THANJAVUR STYLE vendaya keerai THENGAI CURRY? in that case, skip onion and garlic. You can also pulse coconut and cumin seeds. Tips to note for no bitter fenugreek leaves stir fry Avoid fine chopping as leaves might turn bitter Roughly chop and prepare poriyal immediately Using small onion gives a slight sweetness to the curry A pinch of jaggery /sugar helps with taste and color VARIATION FOR keerai PARUPPU CURRY You can skip onion and garlic Almond flour or crushed peanuts can be used instead of coconut You can use cooked chana dal instead if moong dal You can use Green chilli or chilli powder PORIYAL RECIPE COLLECTION IN TMF Ingredients Water to soak 1 teaspoon urad dal 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 red chilli 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Curry leaves few...
So the other night I had an encounter with a person. I will name no names. What was interesting about this encounter was that I had previously written a blog post about her. Well, mostly about me, but she was in it. It was bound to happen, really. My words caught up with me. Well, here’s what happened. The original blog post was about karaoke and how I am a microphone hog....
I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to share the recipe for Green Beans and Bacon with you! This simple yet special side dish has been a staple on my family’s table for as long as I’ve been alive. My Mom makes it for every major holiday — Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving — plus it makes an appearance often in the summertime when green beans are at their freshest....
The Origin of Their Classically Orange Color We believe carrots were first grown in Afghanistan over 1,000 years ago, and were then typically yellow or purple. So why are most carrots orange today? We could discuss the beta-carotene content, but that isn’t the real reason for today’s color. The truth is that the color is the result of a 17th-century Dutch patriot agriculturist. He cross-bred all manner of carrots until he developed a cultivar with a distinctive orange color as orange was, and is the Dutch national color....
Corn likely originated in Mexico about 10,000 years ago as a much smaller plant than it is today. But early native Americans learned how to pick specific kernels to replant, so that the size of the plant and yield of the crops increased. Today the United states grows over 13 billion bushels of corn a year. Over 5 billion are used as animal feed and over 5 billion to produce ethanol (mainly for gasoline)....
So you’re having a dinner party, outdoor barbecue, or girl’s night. Part of the group eats vegetarian diets, and the rest don’t. What do you serve? I always find the easiest way to please a crowd of mixed eaters is to offer vegetarian options that are so jam-packed with flavor that the meat eaters won’t even miss the animal protein! To help you do this for your next gathering, I’ve compiled a list of all my favorite vegetarian recipes that have also got the stamp of approval from my guests....
What is red wine vinegar? Red wine vinegar is made my further fermenting red wine past the point of alcohol and into acetic acid. If you’ve tasted red wine before, you know the flavor is strong and robust. Red wine vinegar obviously carries a lot of that fruity flavor but adds in the tang and acidity that comes with being vinegar. What is red wine vinegar used for? Much like a nice red wine pairs well with a hearty meal, red wine vinegar is often paired with the same....
Air Fryer is becoming my favorite, and I am so much enjoying the recipes I have created with it. These Air fryer Cucumber Chips are amazingly crisp and are oozing with savory and tangy flavors. Frying the cucumbers in air fryer with just a hint of oil and spices is a perfect way to create a low calorie appetizer. This recipe of air fried cucumber chips is so simple and needs pantry ingredients....
Even if you are a fan of cooked or classic grilled peaches, you must try these easy air fryer grilled peaches that gather in no time. With just 4 ingredients, you can have this summer dessert that tastes sweet and tart and is soft and gooey within and mild charred from the exterior. Drizzled with maple syrup, pink salt, pistachios and a dollop of vanilla, these summer peaches look so vibrant and addictive!...
Ammini Kozhukattai | Mani Kozhukattai is a tasty after school snack or light dinner prepared with Kozhukattai dough. It is also prepared with leftover Kozhukattai dough on special days. I have used store brought rice flour which makes it easy. Almost every year, Ammini Kozhukattai will be prepared on Vinayaka Chaturthi/ ganesh chadurthi / varalakshmi Pooja as an evening snack. Amma generally prepares some for prasadam, and some for us to eat....
I know these scones might not look like much. But I am obsessed with them. And basically all scones, frankly. I was one of those people who said they didn’t like scones. Well, that was because I had never had one done properly. Scones must be crusty and flaky on the outside, while tender and buttery on the inside. And I promise they aren’t as tricky as you would think!...
One ingredient banana ice cream is a treat for all ice cream lovers. Without any milk this ice cream is a delight. Few grinding, freezing tada creamy, yummy - ice cream treat is ready. Perfect way to make kids enjoy banana in the form of a tasty frozen dessert. Summer was at its peak this year but I escaped (may be should I say escaped US summer). Two weeks back my husband got a box of ice cream from “Braums” thats when I realized I didn’t prepare Ice cream this time....
I will be the first to admit that I am not a great pie maker. I do enough to justgetby. I have tried time and time again to get a pretty crust with just the right amount of thumb squishing to no avail. And do NOT even get me started on lattice crust. It might possibly be my arch nemesis. Anyhow I decided not to let any of these things deter me today, because APPARENTLY it’s national Pi Day on Saturday (3/14) and I could not let a science holiday pass by without trying my hardest to turn it into a food holiday....
Ginger Snap Crinkle Cookies I teamed up with my friends at Simply Organic to bring you this delicious ginger snap crinkle cookies recipe that you’re going to be obsessed with this holiday season. Ginger snaps are a nostalgic cookie that is so perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. This cookie screams Christmas and I am here for it. Gluten-Free Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies This gluten-free recipe for sandwich cookies is the perfect recipe to add to your holiday cookie rotation....
This whole weekend was a bit of a blur. Easy Boston Cream Pie in a Jar RecipeHow to Make Boston Cream Pie in a Jar:Get the Recipe Not the college weekend or spring break type of blur…grow up, y’all. The kind of adult-blur where you are driving to and from sports games for your kids, trying to catch up on stuff like laundry, cleaning and filing away receipts and expenses....
WHY Broccoli curry? For a healthy and tasty lunch/dinner- Broccoli stir fry with besan is perfect. It tastes good as a side dish with variety rice or with rice accompaniment CAN I ADD Broccoli THICK STEM? No, for faster cooking I would recommend skipping the thick stem. CAN I CUT Broccoli INTO BIG FLORETS? yes in that case sprinkle water and cook for longer time. SHOULD I WASH Broccoli IN HOT WATER?...
I think I have said this before here, but cheesecake is my most favorite thing. Well, I mean, my most favorite dessert. Ok, fine, my most favorite thing. Anyway, since making cheesecake ISN’T my most favorite, I have had to simplify the process. Survival of the fittest and all that. So these bars are not only cheesecake. I’ve managed to include some of my other favorite things in here too, resulting in a simple, yet still over-the-top dessert....
Ingredients 7 slices Garlic Bread 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 3 big pieces of Garlic, Finely chopped 3/4 cup Red Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar Required Salt 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil How to make bruschetta with step-by-step pictures Add olive oil to the pan and heat on medium flame, when the oil turns hot add garlic and saute till they turn golden brown Furthermore, add grape tomatoes and saute for one minute add salt and mix well; turn off the stove finally, add oil and balsamic vinegar; mix well and rest for at least 2 hours Before serving, give the tomato mixture a good stir, and spoon generously over the slices of Garlic bread and enjoy if you are serving for guests I would suggest serving the bread and tomato mixture separately
