Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blog
Keeping a jar of homemade basil pesto within reach has its own perks. While it feels yummy to this Italian sauce by the spoonful, it can also turn any dish into a culinary beauty. Toss it with pasta, slather it on sandwiches or simply serve it as a dip with crackers, basil pesto comes out as clear winner. Though I stuck to the classic recipe, you may switch the Parmesan with creamier ricotta cheese [Read more…]
As the weather turns cruel this summer, it’s time to close your eyes and picture yourself somewhere cool and soothing while sipping in cantaloupe yogurt smoothie. This smoothie will not only refuel you but also loads you with Vitamin A, beta-carotene, potassium and antioxidants; thanks to the cantaloupe in it. And the yogurt and natural sweetness from the honey makes sure that it doesn’t load you with unnecessary calories. [Read more…]
There’s so much you can do with quesadilla! Simply experiment with the filling and you are ready to surprise the taste buds with new flavors every time. You may use one of my previous recipe and jazz it up using your own imagination to create a whole new dish just like me. A fiery touch of jalapeno pepper to make this simple Mexican treat sizzle! [Read more…]
Though a Japanese Culinary masterpiece, the raw aspect of sushi might not appeal many. But imagination and right choice of ingredients can make sushi taste like never before. Take a cue from this recipe. It’s basically a PB&J sandwich disguised as ‘sushi’ to ensure that you enjoy the best of both the dishes. The classic combination of nutty peanut butter and sweet jelly always makes my kids happy. [Read more…]
Make the most of spring produce with potato and corn chowder and satisfy your soul with its sweet, rustic flavors. It is thick and creamy just like any other chowder but features a pleasant crunch of the veggies which adds a character to this soup. Being careful about my health, I opted for skimmed milk to keep it low in calories and hence heart-friendly. [Read more…]
Avocado is my new found love and its yummy creaminess is not the only reason behind it. Avocado is great for your waistline by lowering the belly fat and keeps you skin radiant, all at once. What more would a woman want? So here I’m making an open-faced sandwich topped with nothing else but AVOCADO! [Read more…]
Few weeks ago, I had tried my hands on spinach and mushroom lasagna roll-ups with lip-smacking results. So here I’m back to the kitchen to make them again for my kids. Though many of you might miss the earthy tone of the mushrooms, but its absence cut down the cooking time by over 10 minutes – a perfect recipe for busy moms and dads. [Read more…]
Savory and fresh, this veggie flatbread pizza is an ideal snack for your family when you are on a lookout for a quick and yummy dish. Slathered with tangy pizza sauce and loaded with veggies, this pizza is a healthy treat for my kids. So be creative and experiment with several veggies [Read more…]
Who needs eggs when you can actually pleasure your palate with egg-like flavors with spiced tofu scramble? The secret to this wonderful vegan ‘egg’ scramble lies in the use of black salt which blends with tofu to replicate the actual flavor of egg. A dash of spices add a hint of golden hue to the tofu scramble and make it taste exotic at the same time. [Read more…]
Chickpea flour crepes are liked by people of every nation. Whether laced with herbs for the French flavors and pepped up with exotic spices to suit Indian taste buds, these chickpea flours are meant to impress. So, when I decided to make its Indian version for breakfast, the yummy contrast of crispy edges and soft center pleased everyone. I jazzed them up with a dash of chilies though made sure to serve with yogurt dip in order to tame down the heat slightly, [Read more…]