When it comes to healthy eating, the first thing that pops up in my mind is obviously lentils, legumes and pulses. There’s nothing I love more than indulging in a healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on the taste. Moreover, I love to cook with legumes and pulses – they taste absolutely delicious. Best of all, there’s no chopping involved. There are a few varieties of chickpeas, and the black or brown variety that makes for the core ingredient in this recipe is highly nutritious as well as delicious....

The iconic Indian flatbreads or naans have been cooking in the tandoors of Indian restaurants for years. The stuffed variation is undoubtedly an ingenious addition to the amazing line up of different varieties of these fluffy Indian breads. Keema naan. Classic flatbreads or naan stuffed with spiced minced or ground meat. Naan is super delicious, and the best way to spice up delicious naan is actually with minced or ground meat....

Need more keto pantry staples? Try my powdered sugar substitute, keto maple syrup, and keto honey next. Brown sugar is essential in baking. It gives cookies their soft centers, and it adds moisture to breakfast breads and cakes. But what about low carb baking? You need brown sugar in that, too! That’s why I decided to make a brown sugar substitute. It has the same texture and flavor as traditional brown sugar–sans the spike in blood sugar levels....

Need more keto appetizer recipes? Try my keto deviled eggs, keto buffalo chicken dip, or keto stuffed mushrooms next. Some of my friends are keto, and some are not. So, to avoid confrontation, I like to make only keto appetizers when I’m hosting. That means they better be REALLY good. Que, my keto jalapeño poppers. To make them, I start with plump peppers, then de-seed and stuff them to the brim with garlicky cream cheese....

Ready for more keto side dishes? Try my keto mac and cheese, keto green bean casserole, and keto potato salad next. Craving the cozy comfort of a heaping bowl of mashed potatoes? My low-carb mashed potatoes are the answer! And before we get into it, yes, I realize this is a bit of an oxymoron as there are no potatoes in the recipe. There ARE, however, heaps of butter, heavy cream, and tender rutabaga that look, taste, and feel like regular mashed potatoes…just with none of the carbs....

Keto popcorn When it comes to salty keto snacks, my favorite recipes to make are tortilla chips, crackers, and this keto popcorn. To this day, I will wholeheartedly admit that I’m a savory snacker. I’ll always take a bag of chips over any dessert any day, and that’s not an exaggeration. Growing up, my mom would give me cheese and crackers for dessert (this was my choice!) and when I first moved out of home, my cupboards were filled with every cracker, potato chip, and pretzel variety you could think of!...

Keto Red Velvet Cake When it comes to fabulous keto desserts, my favorite recipes to make are chocolate cheesecake, chocolate pudding cake, and this easy red velvet cake. With more and more of us choosing to stay home and entertain, I’ve been to my fair share of dinner parties recently. I’m always the first one to put my hand up for dessert duty. While I usually make brownies or a fancy cheesecake, I’ve recently been loving making a fancy cake....

These golden-brown, flaky crackers are known for their irresistible crispiness and rich flavour, making them a favorite among snack lovers of all ages. Made from a simple dough of all-purpose flour, ghee (clarified butter), and spices, Khasta Mathri is deep-fried to perfection, resulting in a crunchy texture and aromatic taste. Khasta Mathri for Festive Season Crunchy Texture: Khasta Mathri’s signature feature is its crunchy and flaky texture, which provides a delightful snacking experience with every bite....

Love lemon candy or lemon pie? Then the Lemon Drop is your cocktail soulmate! It might look sugary, but its sweet tart flavor is perfectly balanced. There’s just the right zip from the lemon, complimented by a subtle zing from orange liqueur. Take a sip and you’ll raise your eyebrows in appreciation (at least, we did). A crunchy sugar rim adds just the right finishing touch. Here’s how to make this famous vodka cocktail!...

Want more seafood recipes? Try my pan-seared monkfish, baked sockeye salmon, or seafood boil next. Whenever my family and I go out for Italian, I judge the quality of the restaurant by how they make their linguine with clams. That’s because it’s so simple that it’s easy to overcomplicate. In truth, its delicate flavor comes down to a small handful of basic ingredients, and the preparation couldn’t be more straightforward....

Meet the cousin of green beans, the super long snake beans, also known as Chinese long beans or yard long beans (in English), and valli payar or achinga payar (in Malayalam). Any other names? There can be no denying that these beans sautéed with ground turmeric and garlic has mouth-watering taste. Plus, the addition of crunchy coconut slices raises it to a whole new level. No wonder this stir fry dish is my obsession at the moment....

Have you been looking for the perfect cookie recipe apt for this time of the year? Well, here’s one of my all-time favorites using simple ingredients but with an extra dose of deliciousness. M & M cookies loaded with your favorite M & Ms. Don’t you love the multitude of colors and extra addition of chocolate in these cookies? Super yum! Start with beating together butter and sugar. Make sure butter is at room temperature and has no added salt....

Colorful look of the Dish attracts everybody…. Great Recipe to try out Hello Manjula Aunty. Kal mera mummy apni saheliyon ke saath picnic jaa rahi hai. She asked me to make masala mathri for her friends as well, as this is her favorite. So I have made and told my mom that when her friends ask her “How did you make it” ask them to google search for “Masala Mathri Manjula’s kitchen”....

Step 1: Soaking the Peas To begin with this matar chaat recipe, the first step is to soak the dried yellow peas overnight or for at least 8 hours. Soaking helps to soften the peas, making them easier to cook and digest. It also reduces the cooking time significantly, ensuring that your chaat is ready in no time. Step 2: Cooking the Peas Once the peas are soaked, drain the water and rinse them thoroughly....

If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans. This week, we’re learning all about milanesa, then we’re making mouthwatering birria for birria pizzas, followed by cube steak, air fryer chicken thighs, and crispy stuffed eggplant! What’s in this meal plan 5 dinner recipes 1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe Recipe tips + optional side dishes A printable grocery list...

The minty mojito is one of top favorite classic cocktails of all time. But when it comes to entertaining, have you ever tried to shake up more than 2 drinks, one after another? It takes far too long to make them to order. So enter: this mojito pitcher recipe! We created this big batch cocktail for an outdoor dinner party, and it’s infinitely more fun to party with one of these in hand....

Are you making Nicoise salad and need a killer dressing? Here’s our favorite way to top this classic French salad: with zingy and bright lemon vinaigrette! This vinaigrette is full of beautiful fresh flavor. This simple dressing highlights the best of all the components of Nicoise salad without sticking out: it’s the perfect complement. Ingredients for Nicoise salad dressing This Nicoise salad dressing is brilliantly simple. Our rendition of this classic salad was inspired by a recipe by Julia Child....

Apple crisp or apple crumble? For us, it’s this perfect Apple Crumble recipe! No need to find that recipe card Grandma scribbled down: this one is just as classic. Golden, crunchy brown sugar crumbles top a sweet tart filling of warm spiced fruit, seasoned with cinnamon, allspice and ginger. Bake this one on repeat all fall and winter, and you’ll never tire of it. It’s sublime as is, but with a scoop of melty vanilla ice cream: it’s heaven....

Frequently asked questions More creamy cocktails Love creamy cocktails? Here are a few more that might strike your fancy: The concept sounds baffling until you try it. Then you realize the genius of it: the creamy, cool milk against the spice of the brandy and the nuance of vanilla extract. Alex and I are cocktail experts and certified mixologists, and from the first sip, we were sold. It’s just as good as bourbon milk punch if you don’t have brandy on hand....

Eh ’em. Calling all lovers of thick, pillowy pizza crust! This epic homemade pan pizza tastes just like the thick crust pizza from your favorite pizzeria. The smell wafting from the oven is enough to make you visibly drool (we did!). Cooking in a cast iron skillet makes the crust crispy on the outside and soft on the inside: and the cheese goes all the way to the edges. These supreme-style toppings with gooey cheese and garlicky tomato sauce…well, it’s true perfection....