With the holiday season in full swing, you must be up to your ears right now in cookies and treats. As much as I’m enjoying them too, it’s nice to have healthy meals sprinkled in there. Your body just feels so much better when you do! At this time of year, what better way to do that than with a big bowl of soup? This gluten-free, low carb clam chowder recipe is my latest favorite....
This low carb keto cream cheese frosting recipe was originally created for making keto carrot cake, my all-time favorite spring dessert. And I’m so glad I did, because I’ve found so many delicious ways to use this sugar-free cream cheese frosting since then. Pairing beautifully with so many different desserts, it works equally well as a keto icing recipe (that you spread) and a low carb frosting (that you pipe)....
This low carb keto pumpkin cheesecake is a fall-focused spin on my classic sugar-free cheesecake. It has all the sweetness and creamy filling, plus the added rich flavor of pumpkin and warm spices. It’s a dessert so impressive, nobody will guess it’s a sugar-free pumpkin cheesecake! If you love pumpkin everything this time of year, be sure to check out my keto pumpkin roll, healthy keto pumpkin spice latte, or low carb keto pumpkin cookies....
Indians make plenty of dishes with raw green mangoes when they are in season. Apart from this mango rice, Mango Pickle, Mango Dal, Mango Chutney, Aam panna are some of the many ways to use green unripe mangoes. Mango Rice Mango rice is a popular summer dish commonly made in the Southern Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is a dish made primarily with rice, green unripe sour mangoes, herbs and spices....
This fresh mango salsa recipe is the ultimate combo of sweet with heat! Skip the store-bought varieties and make your own with this easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients — it has all the fresh, fruity flavor of mango salad, but with a zesty twist. What Is Mango Salsa? Mango salsa has all the zesty flavor of traditional fresh tomato salsa, but is chopped (instead of pureed) and incorporates ripe, juicy mangoes for a touch of sweetness....
Take your leftover meatloaf to another level with my easy Meatloaf Sandwich recipe! Meatloaf sandwiches are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for using up leftover meatloaf. Serve it for lunch or dinner in just 30 minutes! What to Do with Leftover Meatloaf This is not your typical cold meatloaf sandwich, but instead a melty, heavenly, warm sandwich you will love! My meatloaf sandwich recipe is full of flavor and hits the spot every time....
Made with bell peppers of all colors, fresh herbs, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta, every bite tastes of warm, sunny moments. Eating it never fails to brighten my mood. Protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas make it a hearty vegetarian main, or you can serve it as an easy side with chicken, fish, or shrimp. Or, even pair it with Grilled Halloumi Cheese! This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a recipe I usually save for summer, but I caught myself craving it incessantly earlier this week....
Individual cheesecakes are deliciously rich, tasty, and oh so adorable. Plus, you get bite-size treats without having to make a full sized cheesecake. Mini Cheesecakes These adorable bite-sized treats are made in mini-muffin pans. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and any time you need a quick and easy treat that everyone is sure to love. These mini cheesecake bites can be made in a variety of flavors. Cherry, strawberry, blueberry, Oreo, and pumpkin are just a few of my favorites....
Looking for a healthy smoothie that tastes delicious? You’ve come to the right place! This Mixed Fruit Smoothie is perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a 3pm pick-me-up. You’d never guess from the colour, but this mixed berry smoothie has hidden greens packed inside and is great way to ease into the world of green smoothies! Smoothies are a great way to pack in more fruit and vegetables into your daily diet, and this mixed fruit smoothie will have you well on your way to reaching your daily serves....
Plus, most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry. These no bake cookies are quick, easy, and deliciously addictive. Easy No Bake Cookies These no bake cookies are one of the very first cookies I made growing up and they’re still one of my all-time favorites. The peanut butter and cocoa powder make for a deliciously fudgy combo. And let’s face it… who can resist peanut butter and chocolate!...
There are many kinds of vegetarian biryani made. Most of them use vegetables & are one pot dishes. Since this paneer biryani is dum cooked, it turns out to be extremely flavorful & delicious. Paneer turns out super flavorful and remains soft as it is dum cooked. Vegetable biryani is one of the most made in my home as it is super quick to make. Sometimes I also add some paneer to the veggie biryani....
Like most other kids, mine too love anything with cheese. These cheese balls, cheese sandwich, pizza & Garlic cheese toast were their all-time favorites. Ever since they tasted this paneer cheese toast they are much in love with these and is their new super favorite. These not only make a great evening snack but also go so well in a meal with some warm comforting soup & veggie salad. Here are some soups you may pair if making these for a meal....
About Paneer Lababdar Paneer is the Indian name for non-melting Indian cheese and lababdar means a strong desire for something and surrender to it. Probably here it means a desire to indulge in the dish. So Paneer lababdar is a dish that you will desire to indulge in! A little research helped me figure out this. There are numerous popular Paneer recipes made in the households and restaurants. Paneer butter masala, paneer makhani, malai kofta are some of them....
In India we make halwa with a lot of things like vegetables, fruits, flour and even with nuts. Carrot halwa, atta halwa, suji halwa, moong dal halwa and badam halwa are some of the most popular varieties. Papaya halwa is not so common but you will get to see this made in many South Indian homes, especially those growing papaya in their backyard. My mom would make this on occasions with both ripe and raw papaya....
When you taste a bite of this potato leek soup, first you’ll be struck by how rich and thick it is (like my favorite Vegan Potato Soup). Then, however, something will change. Flavors of dill, capers, and chives hit your taste buds and convince you that this soup must be pure bright sunshine served in a bowl. Another curve ball: this decadently textured potato leek soup recipe contains no heavy cream or milk and is vegan (!...
About Mint Rice This South Indian style mint rice is always a winner for its simplicity, taste and refreshing aroma. Both these recipes are a great way to use up any fresh mint leaves left behind in your refrigerator. Since mint leaves are the star in this pudina rice recipe, I have not used any other veggies. But if you prefer, you can add some mixed vegetables like potatoes, peas, carrots and beans....
It’s a universal fact that anything pizza related is a winner, so it’s no wonder these Puff Pastry Pizza Pinwheels are a crowd favourite whenever they are on offer. These fully loaded cheesy puff pastry pizza scrolls are full of flavour and truly effortless to prepare. Pinwheels are fun to make and fun to eat. Plus we all love bite sized food! Feel free to play around with your favourite pizza toppings!...
I made these similar to this Nankhatai and they taste very delicious. These are not 100% healthy as there is sugar used in it. If making them for toddlers or kids, do use organic sugar or jaggery. There is about 1 tsp sugar and 1.25 tsp ghee in each biscuit. I have used ghee and it can be replaced with unsalted butter. More Ragi RecipesRagi ladooEggless ragi cakeRagi coconut cookies...
It’s so close I can taste it! Christmas Eve supper (or Christmas day lunch/dinner for whoever celebrates it on the 25th)! Family at the table, waiting to devour all of these amazing, delicious dishes. And then, at midnight, we gather around the tree to open the gifts! Isn’t that the best day ever?!? Yes it is! Yes it is! So what are you cooking for the big day? I’m still working on my menu but I know I’m making my traditional Christmas turkey (I hope my in-laws are not sick of turkey because of Thanksgiving!...
For many recipes on the blog, I try to think of something new to try or create. But sometimes, there are super easy healthy recipes I’ve been making for years and keep coming back to, again and again. They’re usually the simpler ones, which is a good thing! This roasted broccoli and cauliflower recipe with parmesan and garlic is the perfect example. For anyone struggling to incorporate more vegetables into your diet — or maybe struggling to get your kids to eat theirs?...
