Chickpea Pilaf is a light, fragrant rice dish. It is a delightful combination of lightly spiced rice and protein-rich, buttery chickpeas. Serve it as a one-pot meal on a busy day or as a side dish for a more elaborate meal. The dish itself is vegan and pairs well with riatas (yogurt dip), kabobs, chutneys, …
Candied orange slices or any citrus for that matter is an easy treat to make. These make elegant garnishes for desserts and drinks and lovely additions to cakes, cookies, and bread. It takes only 3 ingredients to make it and tastes much better than the store-bought ones. Vegan Candied orange slices are a treat and …
Ribollita is a hearty vegetable soup made with cannellini beans, greens, and a variety of vegetables. Serve over crusty bread, and add a generous drop of pesto or a sprinkling of parmesan or drizzle olive oil to top off. A hearty bowl of soup is the perfect meal to look forward to on a cold …
These garlic mashed potatoes are luscious, creamy, and smooth. All the garlic goodness without the dairy. The flavors are intensified when you take the diary out of the equation. Try for yourself and see! Vegan There is something very earthy and comforting in potatoes. I love them in curries, with rice, roasted, stuffed in flatbreads, …
Pumpkin Halva is a fudge-like dessert made with yellow pumpkins and jaggery (unrefined evaporated cane juice). This south Indian version uses flour as a thickener and is a dairy-free sweet treat. Halva or halwa is a popular sweet all over India. In the north is it usually made with vegetables/fruits, dairy and sugar while most …
This squash and tofu curry balances the Thai spices and the fall flavors perfectly. Red curry paste has the right amount of spice to balance the sweet flavors of coconut milk and butternut squash. Vegan Fall is when the new crop of winter squash begin to arrive in the market. These are the ripe fruit …
Grilled corn and fresh veggies make this salsa brim with summer flavors. It is easy to make and healthy. Here is a lovely side dish that anyone can enjoy.
This small batch pineapple Jam recipe is made with just 4 ingredients, and 2 of them are optional! No pectin, preservatives or chemicals needed and what is more, it is ready in under 30 minutes.
Vishu Katta is a breakfast cake made with coconut and rice. Rice is cooked with coconut milk until thick and cooled in molds. These are later sliced and served with sweet jaggery syrup or a savory sides.
Simit is a popular ring shaped Turkish bread. A touch of molasses and coating of seeds gives it its characteristic crust and taste. A wonderful breakfast bread or snack.