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So a new week starts from tomorrow, and more than anything, what worries every busy woman like me is what to cook for my family so that despite a busy weekday schedule there is healthy homemade dinner on the table. And so you asked me to come up with a menu plan for all three meals which are doable, especially for those who have a very busy schedule. So, in this weekly Indian menu plan I have added ideas where you can do some batch cooking and repurpose one dish for a meal sometime during the week....

If you’ve been craving a hearty, flavorful dish, look no further than Veg Kurma. This South Indian Veg Kurma is a creamy, nutritious, and easy-to-make vegetable curry. Packed with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, it’s a delightful dish that satisfies both the palate and the soul. In this blog post, I’ll share with you step-by-step method on how to make a delicious and healthy Vegetable Kurma right in your own kitchen....

I’ve been making this simple Italian chicken skillet dinner since back when I lived in a small one-bedroom apartment in Washington, D.C. I’ve got a house in N.C. now with a bigger kitchen, but I’m still making many of the same dishes that I started with. Like this Italian chicken and chickpeas dish that’s adapted from Cooking Light. It’s easy, flavorful and gives me big Italian flavors with light and healthy ingredients that don’t weigh me down....

Turns out it was a hit. My kids LOVED it. It was quick and easy (and so was the cleanup!) It was a fun twist on our usual Papa John’s order of pepperoni (half with pepperoncinis.) Ingredients that normally freak them out (like pesto and ricotta) were in such small quantities that they loved them, more like accents than the stars of the show. It was a major winner in every way....

Ingredients and Equipment Needed Stock pot Olive oil Ground turkey – For best flavor and texture, use ground turkey (which includes dark and light meat and has a little more flavor). If desired, you can use ground turkey breast, just be aware that it tends to be more more dry and not as flavorful. I’m sure it would be equally delicious with ground beef or shredded chicken, so feel free to experiment!...

Winters are a perfect time to enjoy hot and warming drinks. Kashmiri kahwa is a traditional tea. It is a great drink to sip on winter days. Spices in kahwa are warming in nature and it tastes excellent. Kashmiri cuisine is known for its simplicity and richness of flavours. The use of spices makes it easily digestible and gives complexity of flavours. During the freezing cold season in winters, Kashmiri people keep sipping this hot beverage frequently....

4.58 12 Published Jul 24, 2016, Updated May 14, 2021 Every time I think about these bars I think about one of two things. The first is how good they are and the second is that “Lime in the Coconut” song from the 70’s. It’s actually called Coconut and it’s by Harry Nilsson. I only know this because I just found it Apple Music and listened to it multiple times… send help....

If you are looking for more ways to enjoy inexpensive and nutritious lentils, make sure to check out my 1-Pot Lentil Bolognese, Vegan Lentil Soup and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. Each bowl of this lentil chili is packed with protein and fiber thanks to the mix of lentils, black beans, vegetables and walnuts. And did I mention it’s crazy delicious!? The best part? This simple lentil chili can easily be made on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker....

Ingredients Needed Cream Cheese – I prefer to use full fat cream cheese in recipes like this, but reduced fat should also work. I would however avoid fat free cream cheese. Heavy Whipping Cream – it’s important that you grab cream labeled “heavy” because the higher fat percentage is going to help stabilize the finished mixture. Powdered Sugar Vanilla – feel free to add other flavorings, my favorite is the addition of almond extracts, which I almost always add when I frost white or yellow cakes!...

5 32 Published Dec 13, 2022, Updated Nov 05, 2024 They’re made with less oats than my typical overnight oats recipes and low calorie ingredients such as unsweetened almond milk, fat-free yogurt, fresh berries and stevia. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Super quick and easy to make. You only need 6 main ingredients! Under 200 calories per serving! Gluten-free, low-sugar and can easily be made vegan. Perfect for meal prep and busy, on-the-go mornings....

5 20 Published Feb 19, 2014, Updated Jun 17, 2024 So far I’ve found that LightLife’s Three Grain is the mildest and tastes the best to me. And, I’ve grown to really like it! So much so, I can now eat it plain on a salad or a hummus collard wrap or straight from the package (although that’s not my top choice). Tempeh is a great plant-based protein. It contains cooked soybeans (think edamame) that have been fermented, which binds the soybeans into a cake/patty....

Ingredient Notes Butter – for sautéing Celery – I realize it sounds like a strange thing in a burger, but trust! Apples – The original recipe calls for Granny Smith apples and I like to stick to that. Granny Smith are a more tart apple. You can substitute another variety of apple, and it would just add a little more sweetness, but still be delicious. Green Onions Ground turkey breast – Feel free to use lean ground turkey breast, or if you prefer, ground turkey (not 100% breast) works great, too....

4.54 106 Published Apr 15, 2024 What is Mexican Street Corn Salad? Mexican street corn salad (also called esquites) is basically an off-the-cob version of elote. And if you’re unfamiliar, elote is simply grilled sweet corn on the cob that is topped with a mixture of mayo, chili powder and cotija cheese. Esquites follows the same basic recipe but after grilling the corn, you cut the kernels off the cob and toss them with the typical toppings to create a salad/side dish that’s perfect for serving a crowd....

I love using my microwave as a way to save time in the kitchen and keep things simple. For instance, 10-minute microwave baked potatoes are on our almost weekly menu for an easy side dish that’s completely fuss-free. (Plus, they end up so tender and fluffy and perfect every time, why would I bother turning on the oven and spending an hour or more on them??) Today I’m sharing microwave spaghetti squash, which is a really easy way to cook spaghetti squash fast to have a low-carb delicious veggie option ready for dinner....

I LOVE October! For one – I love the weather. Two – it’s Halloween! Three – it’s the month of my husband’s birthday! We had a low-key celebration this weekend, with his favorite meal, but no cake. A birthday without cake is an abomination to me. Since he’s so busy these days, we decided to postpone the cake for another couple of months when he will hopefully have some breathing space....

Recently, I’ve been all about some nostalgic dishes. Maybe it’s wanting some comfort food amid the crazy times we’re living through. Maybe it’s the sense of being cozy inside during the cold winter months. And maybe it’s just missing being together with family that has me harkening back to some of these recipes. Which of course means I’m bringing the same dishes we have been enjoying to you! I shared chicken and dumplings and my easy chicken noodle soup....

Mushroom Makhana curry is a delicious and healthy recipe which is rich in nutrients. I further added palak/spinach to make it even healthier. So, if you are looking for a nutritious and tasty Indian meal option you can pair this curry with whole wheat flatbread/chapati or brown rice. It tastes good with Basmati rice or Paratha too. It’s really up to you how much healthier you want to make it and what is your taste preference....

Summer doesn’t get much better than this. Sweet, ripe blueberries, frozen pie and no ovens. Oh yes please. My main problem with this no bake frozen blueberry pie is trying not to eat all of the filling before I get it into the freezer. It starts with licking the spoon. Then I’m accidentally dropping a new spoon back into the batter so I can lick it again. Eventually I’m unashamedly licking every bit of remaining filling from the bowl (after reluctantly pouring it into the crust)....

So…after I send them outside to run up and down our driveway until the dogs next door have worked themselves into an obese beagle frenzy, they come inside and we listen to the Frozen soundtrack (because that is the one thing they don’t fight about, although they do fight about who gets the ice powers–my daughter is Elsa, and my son is the neighboring ice prince Schmelsa, who also happens to have a spunky red-headed younger sister....

Why should we make it? If you’re wondering why you should try your hand at these homemade battered onion rings, here are a few compelling reasons: Onion ring batter ingredients: These vegan onion rings batter is made of This combination creates a light, crispy coating that complements the onion’s natural sweetness. Tips to make the best onion rings: Variations: Making onion rings in advance: Yes, you can prepare the batter and slice the onions a day ahead....