This Torai ki sabji with patra can be served with Roti or Paratha. Since all this Recipe’s ingredients are plant-based, it is also naturally a vegan dish. There are two primary components of this Gujarati subji Patra Alu Wadi, or Patra in Gujarati, is a traditional Maharashtrian-Gujarati snack or appetizer recipe made with colocasia (taro) leaves. These leaves are layered with a spicy, tangy, and sweet Gram flour paste and then rolled into a log, steamed, and sliced into thin pinwheels (Vadis)....

Hermit Cookies I am forever trying new cookie recipes. They don’t all make the cut as awesome new cookies that I am excited to share with you, but these cookies? Hermit Cookies make the cut. The abundance of chewy nuts and raisins may not thrill everyone, but I’m telling you, they’ve been a hit with us and with the friends who have shared them. As evidenced by these Butter Tart Squares, Stuffed Apples, and Orange Spice Oatmeal Cookies, nuts and raisins make for some of the best desserts, don’t they?...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been making coconut candy bars at Christmas time. I drizzle them with chocolate and chill them in cupcake liners to bring to holiday parties or stuff into goodie bags. The most common thing I hear from folks who try them is that they taste just like Almond Joy candy bars, but better. Homemade Almond Joy While I was pondering a sweet to make for Easter, I remembered these coconut treats and decided to see if I could add an almond to each candy and make them even closer to the original....

Each bite is a delight and will leave you wanting more. This recipe is a great way to enjoy Chalupa Supreme from Taco Bell in the comfort of your own home. Give it a try and experience the deliciousness for yourself! What is Chalupa? A chalupa is a specialty dish of south-central Mexico. Traditional chalupas are small, thick, boat-shaped fried dough topped only with Salsa, cheese, and shredded lettuce. It is made out of flour dough and a thicker kind of shell that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside....

I’ll admit that, with this combination, I was hoping for a drink that tasted like Fresca. This soda tastes nothing like Fresca, but it was delicious nonetheless. A few months ago, I stumbled on the idea of making soda at home. I was surprised how incredibly easy it was and I’ve made this a couple times now. Try making Homemade Lemon Lime Soda for a refreshing treat.

I picked up the sparkling mineral water, but then forgot all about making the soda until yesterday. My middle son wasn’t feeling well and he asked if I could get him some 7-up. I had exactly zero interest in going to the store. So, I was thrilled to remember that I had some sparkling water in the fridge just waiting to be used. Making this was easy and it tasted great....

Homemade Magic Shell is so easy to make. (You only need TWO ingredients!) Once you’ve tried it, I can pretty much guarantee that you’ll never even consider buying it again. After you’ve had a chance to try the magic shell, I want to introduce you to one of my favorite winter treats. These are sweet, juicy chocolate orange bites of bright citrus flavor and I can not get enough of them....

Learn how to freeze green beans from the store, farmer’s market, or your own garden so that you can preserve their freshness and nutrients and enjoy them all year round! Green beans are a wonderfully delicious, nutritious and versatile kitchen staple. For those reasons I grow them every year in my garden. But as everyone knows, fresh green beans don’t last long in the fridge. Whether you grow your own green beans and have more than you know what to do with or whether you find a great deal on them at the grocery store or farmer’s market, learning how to blanch and freeze green beans is the perfect way to use a bulk supply of beans to your advantage....

Did you know pecans are native to North America? They start showing up at the beginning of fall, which is why they are a very popular nut during Thanksgiving. In fact, apple pies, pecan pie recipes, and pumpkin pie are the most popular during this time of year. If you’ve never tried this pie, you absolutely must try this classic recipe at least once. It is a sweet pie made with brown sugar, corn syrup, or golden syrup and lots of pecans....

I had my eye on the KitchenAid Stand Mixer from ages, but I kept procrastinating on getting it because I wasn’t sure whether I could justify the counter space. Because this isn’t the kind of gadget you can put in the cabinet & remove when in use. It’s too heavy for that. But now that I finally took the plunge & got it, I felt like I should have gotten it AGES ago, because it’s SO worth it....

Rice is one of the easiest foods you can make in just 20 minutes. The best part, give it a few additions and it can be a meal on its own. Some of the rice recipes I have on this blog are from the simplest such as steamed basmati rice to elaborate chicken biryani. There is really so much you can do with rice! Why make this rice? A simple and easy recipe that gets done in just 20 minutes....

So the Autumn equinox has come and gone and it is officially Fall. I’m not going to pretend like I remembered on my own that it was the equinox, my Instagram feed was flooded with celebratory photos featuring apples and pumpkin and tricolor maple leaves galore so by the 9th or 10th image I caught on to the theme. Besides the surplus of pumpkin flavored baked goods making an appearance in my kitchen and the candied pecan scented candle I’ve nearly burned to the ground in the past week, I’ve been indulging in a plethora of comfort foods....

Instant Pot Bharwa Karela | Stuffed Karela recipe – A Unique Vegan Indian dish with such lovely flavor that will make even Bitter Karela taste scrumptious. I am a big fan of Karela recipe. I know many of you will think – “seriously…. Karela Dish?! Yes, Karela!! I love Karela Sabzi in any style like Kaju karela, Karela Ka Bharwa, Karela curry, Crispy Karela. Today, I am sharing Bharwa Karela in curry style....

Want all the best saucy, delectable Instant Pot dishes? Then you’ll definitely want to make these ASAP: Instant Pot Chili, Instant Pot Beef Tips, and Instant Pot Chicken Breast and Gravy. Your response from the Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef is one such recipe. You all enjoyed the dish so much (especially the sauce!) that I decided it was worth a repeat, except this time I made it even faster by cooking it in the Instant Pot and doubling the sauce because that was your favorite part!...

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is officially wrapping up now and it is time detox the diet and eat some healthy meal. After eating those calorie-filled Thanksgiving meals (I love those!), I have been craving something healthy yet delicious meal like this Vegan Sweet Potato spinach chickpea curry! Sweet Potatoes are everywhere in grocery stores. My family loves sweet potatoes. We eat sweet potatoes at least 3 to 4 times a week in different forms, in Soups, stews, curry or Just steam them and eat with different toppings....

This Jerk Chicken Kabobs recipe is a fun and tasty variation on traditional Jamaican jerk chicken. These jerk chicken skewers feature succulent spicy chicken marinated in jerk seasonings and grilled with sweet pineapple and bell peppers. Feel free to customize these skewers by adding your favorite veggies! A fun twist on traditional Jamaican jerk chicken, these Jerk Chicken Kabobs are easy to make and are absolutely delicious! What is Jerk Chicken?...

I set the finished pot of stock in the refrigerator to cool overnight and the fragrance that greeted me when I opened the door the following morning was almost unbelievable. My entire kitchen smelled like fresh corn while I was transferring it into jars. This goes beyond “better than store bought.” If it were possibly to buy something this amazing from the store, I’d be all over it. However, since this isn’t something that can be bought, I’ll be making corn stock every chance I get....

These days, making homemade bread has become a necessity. Some people have been making bread because local bakeries are closed while others are making bread to stay on the budget. The one bread that has been very popular with my visitors is the no-knead bread. While I love making and kneading my bread, summer is a difficult time for bread making. The kneading in particular. So this collection of no-knead bread recipes is always high on my list....

These Korean BBQ Chicken skewers are easy to throw together with simply pantry ingredients, which means I can minimize my time outside and maximize my time outdoors. Bonus? This recipe easily doubles to feed a crowd — just be sure to serve with extra napkins! Why this Recipe Works This recipe just works! Here’s why: Simple ingredients — Even if you don’t have some of the spices and condiments now, once you buy them, you’ll a) use them for many recipes to come and b) wonder why you never had these pantry staples before!...

Craving more condiments like this one? Check out my popular posts for Easy Garlic Aioli, Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce, and Dallas BBQ Sauce. Recipe Ingredients Butter – use real butter, not margarine for best flavor. Heavy cream – you need full fat, heavy cream (not milk) to get this sauce nice and creamy without any added thickening agents. Garlic – so much flavor here! Lemon – the zip and zest of the whole recipe....