1. The Prelude: Cleaning and Soaking We begin the toor dal recipe by washing the toor daal meticulously, changing the water several times until it runs clear. This ensures the removal of any impurities, setting the stage for a pure and flavorful dal. Allow the dal to soak in four cups of water for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing it to absorb the moisture and soften, preparing it for the cooking process....
Love a good Manhattan? This boozy classic goes all the way back to the 1870’s, likely invented at a club called The Manhattan Club in New York City. The perfect meld of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters at once became a classic: and it’s stood the test of time! It’s just as sophisticated to sip on a Manhattan today as it was a hundred years ago. Like any classic, it’s spawned lots of variations over the years....
I love your blog, as your cooking is so similar to my mom’s! I have grown up in an onion and garlic free UP household, and your recipes are like home food!! Aunty, quick question about this recipe. Should the atta be soft like roti atta or a little hard like poori atta? I used split moogdal. result was good. Do you use whole dal ( with the dark shell on ) or the Dhuli Urad Dal ( without the dark shell?...
Vegan white chocolate macadamia nut cookies When it comes to the best vegan cookies, my favorite recipes to make are chocolate cookies, brown butter chocolate chip cookies, and these vegan white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. If I could pick one kind of cookie to enjoy for the rest of my life, it would have to be one that combines white chocolate and macadamia nuts. This combination is truly in a class of its own and if I’m ever out and see this flavor combination on offer, you can bet your bottom dollar I’ll be indulging in one....
Love cooking seafood? Try my pan-seared orange roughy, baked sockeye salmon, and barramundi next. For those hectic weeknights when my family craves salmon but I’m short on time, I make my pan-seared salmon recipe. With simple seasonings, the fish’s natural flavor shines through. Searing it at high heat for a short time gives the outside a gorgeous crispy skin while keeping the center flaky and tender. Why I love this recipe Simple yet impressive....
Hi there! Are you a college student? Or know someone who is? If you’re looking for recipes for college students: we applaud you. Alex and I met in college. But we rarely got brave enough to cook! We cook all our meals together now, but back in our college years, we had no interest. BUT! We know how hard it is to cook with limited tools and a limited budget....
Whether you’re looking to eat more vegetables or eat plant based on the regular, vegan and vegetarian tacos are one of the most delicious ways to do it! The tortilla is the perfect canvas for vegetable deliciousness. You can go straight up authentic with Mexican flavors, or branch into a fusion taco with flavors taking cues from Thai or Korean elements. All of our 10 best vegetarian tacos below are not considered “authentic” or traditional tacos: they’re plays on the concept of delicious flavors and textures inside a tortilla....
Eggs for dinner? Absolutely. Eggs aren’t just for breakfast: they’re a fantastic healthy and inexpensive way to eat dinner! Around here, Alex and I eat breakfasts that are mainly plant based (vegan) so that we can save our eggs for dinner. With so many delicious egg recipes to choose from, we prefer to eat our eggs for dinner (aka, brinner). Here are our best egg recipes for dinner! And now: our best egg recipes for dinner!...
There are so many ways to use an Instant Pot! This tool is the very definition of the word multi-tasker. You can make soups, quinoa, oatmeal, eggs, spaghetti squash: you name it! All with this handy and relatively inexpensive tool. Move over, rice cookers! The Instant Pot has got you beat. Here’s a list of the best Instant Pot uses we’ve discovered, from pasta to sweet potatoes to quinoa! All of the recipes below we tested with our Instant Pot 6 Qt Pressure Cooker....
Got your hands on some smoked paprika? Because get ready, you’ve got so many delicious recipes in store! Alex and I have been cooking with smoked paprika for years, ever since I lived abroad in Spain (it’s essential in Spanish cooking). It’s got a subtle smoky flavor, and adds a hearty meatiness to vegetarian and plant based recipes. It’s such a versatile spice that we think smoked paprika deserves a spot in all spice cabinets around the globe!...
What to make with coconut oil? There are so many tasty recipes to make with this cooking oil, both sweet and savory! This versatile oil is an especially great substitute for butter to make dairy free and vegan baked goods. But it’s not just for that: coconut oil is great for sauteing, cooking, and savory recipes like soups, stews and more. Really, there’s nothing coconut oil can’t do! Here’s a collection of our best coconut oil recipes, from sweet to savory!...
Making a Mexican-style dinner and looking for some sides? Try these Mexican style side dishes, inspired by the best of Latin flavors! These recipes honor the great tradition of Mexican cuisine, and highlight this incredibly rich culinary experience. Some are more traditional, others are free-form interpretations on a theme. From bean dip to Spanish rice to Mexican slaw, there are loads of options to pair with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more....
Are you a mushroom lover? Mushrooms bring incredible flavor to any dish: they’re filled with umami, the fifth flavor that’s meaty and savory. Actually a fungus, not a vegetable, mushrooms may help with heart health and disease prevention. But the best reason to eat them: they’re darn delicious. Take it from me, a previous mushroom hater: once I opened my mind to the juicy portobello: I never went back. Here’s a list of the most delicious mushroom recipes!...
Are you overwhelmed by what healthy food to cook but don’t know where to start? Alex and I were there too! Over the last 10 years, we’ve invested a huge amount of time and energy into a system of eating healthy that actually works. Since then, we’ve written the cookbook Pretty Simple Cooking, named one of the best healthy cookbooks of 2018 and best vegetarian cookbooks. We’ve cooked everywhere from our home kitchen to the TODAY Show with the message that healthy eating can be “pretty simple”....
Why you’ll love this recipe Baking banana muffins has never been this easy. All you need are a couple of overripe bananas and a few baking staples. If you’ve tried our 3 ingredient or 4 ingredient banana bread recipes, you’ll know we can work magic with a few ingredients. These muffins are no different. Easy and quick. Made with just four simple ingredients and baked in 20 minutes, these muffins are ready in less than 30 minutes....
Looking for more ice cream recipes? Try brownie ice cream, chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, and rolled ice cream. This ice cream is what I call kid and adult-approved. Not only is it fun for kids, but it’s genuinely a delicious frozen dessert. It’s just as easy to make as regular ice cream, but boy does it look impressive. Why I love this recipe Quick and easy. The instructions are easy to follow, and you can prepare them in less than an hour....
Need more no-bake cookie recipes? Try my no-bake chocolate chip cookies, fudge cookies, and coconut snowball cookies next. When I need a quick and colorful dessert for unicorn birthday parties (which, surprisingly, doesn’t happen often), I make my unicorn sugar cookies. Made with four simple ingredients, they’re the perfect balance of chewy yet cakey, with a sweet maple flavor and, of course, sprinkles! Why I love this recipe A no-bake recipe....
Need more savory sauce recipes? Try my Pomodoro sauce, sugo, cottage cheese alfredo, and eel sauce next. In my house, we’re pretty generous when it comes to sauces. When I need a sauce that’s miles above the rest, I make my sundried tomato pesto. Also known as pesto rosso, I use oil-packed sundried tomatoes instead of basil to make a savory, aromatic sauce that’s layered with flavor. It’s so easy and so good, I’d honestly eat it with a spoon!...
Need a great sauce to liven up your meal? Here are our essential sauces for the home cook! The list below includes the best pasta sauce recipes, dipping sauces, marinades, and drizzles for salmon, chicken, tacos, and more. From light and creamy to rich buttery to tomato-based, there’s something for every type of meal in this list. Ready to get started? And now…50 essential sauces! More ideas by category Didn’t find what you were looking for?...
Love unique cheesecake recipes? Try my cheesecake cake, cheesecake bites, and biscoff cheesecake next. If you want to spruce up your basic cupcake, why not try my cheesecake cupcakes? They are pretty much your standard baked cheesecake but instead of baking it as a whole, you bake them as little cupcakes. It’s one of my favorite desserts to make for parties or when I want to treat my family to something a little fancy....
