Hands up if you love cauliflower! (All hands raise, over here.) This vegetable has star status among veggies these days: because there are endless creative ways to use it. Make it into tacos, use it as a plant based stand-in buffalo wings, or hide it in vegan alfredo sauce. Here’s our new favorite way to use these tasty florets: in a cauliflower stir fry! Fry it until lightly charred and tender, then add bell peppers and a punchy stir fry sauce....

If the cost of deli meat makes you shudder, have no fear! The budget-friendly solution is to learn how to make it yourself using this homemade pastrami recipe. All you need is corned beef, a spice rub, and a slow cooker. Our household typically makes turkey pastrami, but this classic version is always a hit, especially during the holiday season! Why this recipe works Making this may look intimidating, but it’s actually relatively hands-off and yields perfect results....

I have been longing to make mushroom pulao for a very long time and finally, I’ve done it. In the beginning I was a bit concerned about mushrooms getting overcooked , but the dish just turned out to be perfect. Yield: 4 Easy Mushroom Pulao Print An easy one pot meal for vegetarians. Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Ingredients 2 cups basmati rice 300g button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 green cardamom pods, crushed 4 cloves 1 dried bay leaf 1 small onion, chopped 1 large green chili, slit 1/2 tsp garlic paste ½ tsp ginger paste 2tbsp ghee 2 cups water 1/4 cup yogurt 1/4 cup coriander and mint leaves Coriander leaves, to garnish Salt to taste Toasted cashewnuts, to garnish (optional) Instructions Heat ghee in a deep bottomed pan or casserole....

If you’ve had a Reuben sandwich, you know that creamy, savory sauce that makes you unable to stop inhaling it? Yes, that’s Russian dressing. It’s very easy to make at home, and a slather of it makes any sandwich undeniably delicious. It’s made of mayonnaise, ketchup, and a few other key tangy and savory ingredients that work together to make it altogether addicting. Alex and I have a vegetarian Reuben sandwich recipe that features it, and our new favorite is our Coleslaw & Swiss Reuben....

When it comes to healthy snacks, some of our favorites include granola bars, veggie chips, and for something a little sweet and tart, we love homemade fruit leather. Why you’ll love this fruit leather recipe Uses real whole fruit. You only get 100% fruit in them with no artificial flavors, sugar, colorings, or preservatives (which cannot be said for store-bought ones!). Healthy. Like tanghulu, it’s low in fat and naturally sweetened, it’s a low-calorie way to satisfy the sweet tooth....

Craving more gluten-free desserts? Try my sticky date pudding, gluten free blueberry cobbler, and almond flour cake next. Nothing is quite as impressive as a molten chocolate lava cake, especially when it’s made from scratch. From the outside, it looks like a moist, albeit simple chocolate cake, but when you dig deeper, it releases a pool of melted chocolate that’ll instantly captivate everyone you share it with! Why I love this recipe Uses 9 pantry staples....

It’s often that Alex and I are stumped when we first think of finger foods to serve for a party. So over the years, we’ve developed a crutch: goat cheese crostini. This appetizer idea could not be easier: honestly, it’s more an idea than a recipe. Bake up some homemade crostini, top with goat cheese and honey, and you’ve got the most delicious sweet and savory taste treat. The flavor of soft goat cheese is so perfect in itself that you don’t need any other seasoning....

Step 1: Preparing the Dough To begin making cocktail samosas, start by preparing the dough. You’ll need all-purpose flour, salt, carom seeds, and oil. Combine the flour, salt, and carom seeds in a mixing bowl, then gradually add the oil while mixing the ingredients together. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and firm, then cover it and let it rest for about 30 minutes. This step ensures that the dough is pliable and easy to work with when shaping the samosas....

Need a killer appetizer or side dish? Enter: Grilled Bread! There’s nothing quite like bread for soaking up the charred, smoky flavor of the grill. This recipe works two different ways: first, you can use it as a base for a summertime bruschetta or fancy toast. Or, make it as grilled garlic bread: a delicious side dish that’s fantastic for any summer meal! Here’s how to make it: both ways!...

fantastic recipe I appreciate you sharing. And the video really helped me understand. I hope my muthia cooks as well as yours does. I had never made this before. Simply easy and delicious! It’s delicious eaten with cilantro or tamarind chutney, or ketchup. Thanks. MANJULAJI! Muthia is looking very interesting. Thanks for sharing such a yummy recipe. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing Dear Manjula aunty, Thank you for this great recipe i really like your recipe Amazing recipe....

Here’s a drink that screams spooky fun: the Halloween Margarita! It might look scary, but it tastes like a dream, made with a spiced apple cider syrup, fresh lime and tequila. It’s tangy and a little sweet, balancing the lime and tequila perfectly. Make it as a single drink, or whip up a pitcher for a party! The glass garnishes take it over the top, like DIY black colored sugar, blood oranges, and a few spiders (of course!...

Need more Japanese appetizers? Try my beef negimaki, kani salad, tuna tartare, and chicken yakitori next. Ready to up your Japanese fakeout game? Make my version of harumaki. Also known as Japanese spring rolls, they consist of savory-seasoned ground pork and tender veggies wrapped in thin spring roll wrappers and lightly fried until crackling crisp and golden brown. While not the authentic Japanese recipe (I suggest checking out Just One Cookbook’s Harumaki for that!...

Baked Crispy Lentils (Moong Dal) A crunchy snack that can be stored for weeks for any time snacking, these lentils are utterly delicious. Traditionally, these goodies are made with split green gram that are yellow in color, and are the skinless, split version of green gram. When baked, the soft lentils get a crunchy texture, and are totally customisable with your favorite seasoning. This recipe is a time saver when making homemade snacks that tend to come with too much mess and too much work....

Once you’ve tried this French herb blend, you’ll want a sprinkle on everything. Try this homemade herbes de Provence! This seasoning blend with herbs found in the Provence region of France is perfect for sprinkling on fish, veggies or stews. It adds adds an herby intrigue that’s irresistible! Alex and I instantly fell in love the first time we used it. It’s a fun project to make at home, and it makes beautiful gifts too....

Want more dessert for breakfast recipes? Check out my protein cinnamon rolls, healthy breakfast muffins, and breakfast bars next. Did anyone else grow up as cereal kids? I sure did. Cereal was a pantry staple in my household, and Cookie Crisp was our unanimous favorite. In an effort to re-create my favorite childhood recipes, I decided to make my favorite cereal, but with healthy, good-for-you ingredients I feel good about sharing with my family....

Long grain basmati rice is perfect for serving with curry or grain bowls. But what’s the best way to cook it? Alex and I have stumbled on the perfect way: it’s called the pasta method for cooking rice. Wait, pasta? We’re cooking rice here, right? We promise: your basmati rice will come out perfectly. And brown rice cooks in almost half the time! Ready for all our secrets? Let’s go....

Want to make the perfect fried egg? Cooking eggs is a skill that many home cooks have never mastered. But you’re in luck! All you need are a few quick pointers and you’ll be making diner-style fried eggs like a pro. There are 4 ways to fry an egg: sunny side up, over easy, over medium, and over hard. (Honestly, we didn’t know the exact differences until recently!) Here we’ll show you how to cook each one of them to perfection....

Recipes with lemon zest Lemon zest adds a fresh zing to any recipe: but there are really no substitutes! You’ve got to use the real thing. Here are a few lemon recipes that call for it: Here’s the thing: the best way to do it is not with a zester at all. Ready to get zesting? This method yields fine zest for using in recipes.*Want to zest a lemon for a cocktail garnish?...

I know, spending hours in the kitchen cooking dinner after a long day at work is totally exhausting. So, how about a magical appliance that can cook dinner for you with a little prep in the morning? Yes, I’m talking about your favorite slow cooker. Its unbelievably good “set and forget” feature helps you create an amazing dinner for your family with little effort. Before you slow cook Here are some tips and tricks to create incredibly flavorful lamb shank curry....

Ahh, the perfect soft boiled egg. Smooth and glossy on the outside, golden and jammy on the inside. This illusive state of the egg can be difficult to perfect. But here’s a trick that works every time: Instant Pot soft boiled eggs! If you’ve got a pressure cooker, it’s absolutely worth trying out soft boiled eggs. Alex and I love making them to top our ramen, or to serve with toast and coffee as a fancy breakfast....