You will always find a can of chickpeas in my cupboard because they’re one of my many vegan pantry staples! They come in handy for all kinds of recipes, from veggie burgers to homemade hummus, providing boosts of protein and fiber in each bite. They’re the main source of protein in this vegan Italian Chickpea Soup, ensuring every batch is hearty, filling, and delicious! You’ll love its simplicity; the handful of vegetables and seasonings all cook together in one pot and fill the 30-minute soup with delectable Italian-inspired flavors....

I made a few changes to the viral salad recipe and I think you’re going to love it. I made it vegan by using Violife brand feta (or use my homemade vegan feta), added some fresh dill and extra chickpeas. Here are the ingredients you need for the life changing Jennifer Aniston salad: (Scroll down to the recipe card for the complete, printable recipe.) Bulgur – Bulgur is a cracked wheat grain that is full of nutrition and perfect for salads....

Khatti dal is light dal recipe from Indian cuisine. Many of my readers who are not Indian know it as Indian lentil curry. Most of Dal recipes from Indian cuisine take 25-30 minutes from start to finish. And, we all know Dal is one of most comforting and a staple dish from Indian cuisine. A mix of lentils, Indian spices and a tadka and you have got a delicious comforting pot of delicious dal is ready....

I almost always have a bag of frozen sweet potato fries in my freezer. You can certainly make your own fries, (everyone LOVES these ones, and I make them often) but for ease, and also because frozen fries, no matter what tricks you’ve found on Pinterest for homemade ones, generally always turn out much crispier. That’s especially important seeing as we’ll be piling things on top, here. I love Alexia fries, and if you can find sweet potato waffle fries, that’s even better....

There’s a lot of symbolism and just stuff involved with king cake, most notably the gold, green, and purple sprinkles and the plastic baby (I’ve heard the colors represent the three wise men and also that purple=justice, green=faith, gold=power; I’ve also heard that the three colors represent The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, so I just don’t know what’s true. Also, the finder of the plastic baby (which is Baby Jesus) gets to be the next Mardi Gras king or queen....

This fresh peas curry is best made with tender winter peas that are sweetest so make it while these are in season. I simply love green peas, and while we enjoy them in all seasons still I think we all agree that winter peas are tastiest. We simply can’t have enough of the peas dishes. In Hindi, peas are known as matar. So most of the pea dishes name start with matar....

Recently, I made a 2-week meal plan for a friend of mine who’s a single mom with a young kiddo. She needed quick dinners, meals that are pretty easy to make and simple to follow, as well as ones that are budget friendly and healthy. No, this is not a stretch. I quickly put some ideas and recipes and meal plan calendars together for her, and it reminded me that I have LONG wanted to do a round up similar to that....

Ingredient Notes Italian Sausage – You’ll need one pound of Italian sausage. You can find this in either links or bulk in your store’s meat department. If using links, you will need to remove the meat from the casings. Most Italian sausage is labeled either “sweet” or “hot” which basically just means spicy and not-spicy. I always grab the non-spicy “sweet” one, but feel free to use either! Bean With Bacon Soup –We’re talking good old condensed bean with bacon soup here....

This recipe of Mughlai paratha is different from other stuffed parathas. Traditional Mughlai paratha is deep-fried but I make it on a pan or griddle by applying less oil than what is used in deep frying. This paratha is also known by the name Moglai paratha in Kolkatta and Bangladesh. This paratha is stuffed with egg mixture spiced with chillies, herbs and seasoning. The end result is crispy and flaky paratha flatbread that is pan-fried using a bit of oil....

Mumbai Masala Pav is spicy and very filling street side food from Mumbai. Soft buttery pav bun is stuffed with spicy masala gravy slathered in a spicy masala and is served with a generous sprinkle of coriander leaves and fresh coconut. Extra toppings of cheese make it even more special. There are many versions of masala Pav, in some version a masala of onion, tomatoes, and capsicum is made for the stuffing of masala pav and in some versions, boiled potato is added to the masala it....

Earlier this week I shared my vegetarian meatballs made with grated zucchini, which is the first veggie meatball I ever made. And we adore them. But I like to experiment so those were followed not too long after by today’s recipe. Mushroom meatballs are everything you could want in a veggie-based meatball. They taste really meaty, are hearty and so satisfying, and they bake up golden brown and delicious. Gimme more meatballs!...

Looking for more easy pancake recipes? Check out my Vegan Protein Pancakes, Vegan Banana Pancakes, Chocolate Pancakes, and Blueberry Pancakes! Want a nourishing breakfast that tastes amazing AND will keep you full for hours? These easy Oat Flour Pancakes have you covered! They’re soft and fluffy, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and use fiber and protein-rich oat flour instead of all-purpose flour. The best part about using oat flour to make vegan pancakes is that they turn out just as pillowy, fluffy, and soft as the classic version....

To make the dough, you’ll need a pint of whole milk, some sugar, and some vegetable oil. Combine the milk, sugar, and oil In a large (at least 4-quart) pot or saucepan. Heat just to boiling, stirring occasionally, and then remove from heat. If you’ve got lots of ice handy, dump all that you have into a clean sink and then place the pan of scalded milk over the ice....

Smooth and fluffy dark chocolate mousse. Easy and delicious! Chocolate mousse is a dessert that is near and dear to my heart. My fondest memories of chocolate mousse is tied to a restaurant in Sri Lanka (that no longer exists unfortunately). They used to serve their chocolate mousse in a coffee cup, with a dollop of whipped cream. I’ve made loads of chocolate mousse recipes and variations over the years, and this is by far my favorite!...

The beauty of this recipe is that you don’t really even need a recipe! It’s SO flexible. I’ve listed 8-12 apples in the recipe, but really I just keep adding apples until I reach the “max fill” line on my pressure cooker. And I have a couple different sizes of pressure cookers, and I don’t really alter anything. I still fill it up to that max fill line every time....

4.5 48 Published Nov 11, 2023, Updated Apr 18, 2024 One serving of this protein pancake recipe makes 4-5 pancakes and has over 40 grams of protein! This means you get to eat a whole stack of pancakes without feeling weighed down and they’ll keep you full all morning long. Plus, they taste so darn delicious. They’re perfectly sweet, light and fluffy! I honestly can’t get over how good they are....

5 10 Published Sep 15, 2023, Updated Apr 24, 2024 This recipe is similar to my pumpkin smoothie bowl, but it’s thinner and sippable making it a great option for an on-the-go, protein-packed breakfast or quick post-workout snack. It legit tastes like pumpkin pie in liquid form, but is naturally sweetened only with banana. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie in liquid form!...

Hiya friends! How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun? Get your Christmas shopping done? I’m close to done after a morning spent running around on Saturday. The traffic, the lines, the loads of shopping bags - must be the holidays! One of my favorite holiday traditions though is going to the Magic of Christmas symphony orchestra performance each year with my husband. It’s our special date night out and it never fails to put me in the spirit....

Turn your day-old French croissants into deliciously flaky, crispy, buttery bread pudding! Recently, I shared my ultimate guide to making croissants at home. I shared all the tips and tricks I learned in the process of making perfect, classic croissants, and laid out step by step instructions as well. I went through MANY batches in the making of that post. Croissants that were otherwise perfectly delicious, but just didn’t make the cut for what I wanted....

Tequila and me, we weren’t always on friendly terms. I had a memorable encounter with the stuff, the really cheap kind, during a Caribbean cruise when I was too young to legally drink it here in the U.S. And it did not sit well. And for years, literally, years and years, I wouldn’t touch the stuff. Hated even the smell of it. Recently, my husband challenged me that I might, just maybe, be able to drink good tequila now that I’m older....