Chicken with lemon-caper sauce
A healthy dish that comes together in a flash for a weeknight dinner but with its restaurant- quality look and flavors it's perfect for when guests stop by. The tart,…
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Kheema (Mince) – ground turkey, beef or chicken
Kheema is a staple Indian dish and just so versatile. Nilesh, as a bachelor, made a huge pot of kheema and had it with pasta, with chapatis, or rice..he almost…
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Lentils with spinach – dal palak
This nutritional lentil dish packs an additional punch thanks to the addition of spinach. It's vegetarian, gluten free and low fat giving you all the benefits of lentils (good protein,…
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Air fryer spicy peanuts
Looking for a quick snack, air fryer roasted peanuts come to the rescue. These roasted peanuts typically accompanied a drinking session, a nice accompaniment to a cold glass of beer…
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No-bake easy Chocolate Cheesecake with orange liqueur
This Father's day turned out to be an unusually special one. My dad is visiting from India (the first time we have him here for Father's day), my mum's cousin…
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German Apple Pancakes
We stayed over at our friend Prafulla's house one weekend and awoke to this delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen. Cinnamon, apples....was that really apple pie for breakfast?? Instead we…
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Dragon Fruit Bowl
For those hot summer days, here's something to cool you down. Dragon fruit aka pitaya is a superfruit native to Central America. It is a fantastic source of fiber, magnesium…
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Barbecue pulled pork – slow cooker/ Ninja Foodi /oven
Pulled pork simmered in a tangy, sweet and spicy sauce bringing back memories of a roadtrip down to Texas where we had the most delicious and moist pulled pork -…
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Mango Chia Seed Pudding
If you love mango and tropical flavors, this chia pudding is for you. A combination of coconut milk, combined with chia seeds and mango pulp, makes for a delicious pudding…
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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
This deliciously sinful, chocolate chia seed pudding is for when those chocolate cravings hit or if you want dessert for breakfast without feeling guilty. This calls for only 5 ingredients…
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Matcha Chia Seed Pudding
Sophie loves her matcha boba tea and was very happy when we made a matcha Chia seed pudding. Not only did the matcha powder give it it's beautiful green color,…
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Chia seeds pudding
Something I always struggle with is what to eat as a snack or have ready for breakfast for the kids to grab quickly before school. This chia seed pudding fits…
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Mushroom, Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas
When you want a healthy and yet quick meal or a snack on-the-go, these quesadillas are a great option. A mix of spinach, corn, mushrooms, black beans, onions, and creamy…
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Tuvar Dal (Pigeon-Pea lentils)
While growing up, dal, or lentils, was a staple part of a meal. Tuvar dal, moong daal, chana dal, it didn't matter. There were so many different recipes, and all…
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Mango Pineapple Salsa
Sweet, tangy, healthy, fresh mango, pineapple salsa will have you dreaming of the tropics with a single bite. This salsa is the perfect make-ahead appetizer or a topping for fish,…
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Sesame Garlic Bok Choy
A delicious, crisp vegetable that comes together in minutes. Bok Choy, a Chinese cabbage, can be braised, stir-fried or roasted. You can eat all of it, which reduces prep work.…
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Blueberry Oat Vegan Smoothie
You are guaranteed to be pleasantly surprised with this oat-filled smoothie. Raw oats are safe to eat. They aid weight-loss and improve heart and gut health. It makes a smoothie…
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Mediterranean Chickpea and eggplant
The Mediterranean diet focuses heavily on nuts, fish, fruits and vegetables resulting in lower inflammation and better heart health. When we visited Greece, we enjoyed the salads, vegetarian dishes and…
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Healthy Almond, Peanut-butter Chocolate Bars
A no-bake, vegan and gluten-free snack that is full of protein, and healthy fat. Have one of these as a snack, for breakfast, after a workout , or when you…
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Salmon with Tamarind- Mushroom- Red Pepper Sauce
This aromatic, sweet and tangy sauce complements salmon. Not only is it a healthy, quick and easy dinner option, it is an elegant meal for when you have company. Serves:4…
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Thai yellow curry
This mild, yet complex Thai curry impresses with its pleasant and interesting flavors. When we have guests, Thai or Mexican dishes are usually our go-to. Quick, flavorful, and enjoyed by…
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Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
This is one of the easiest desserts you can make and I guarantee, it will be a hit. This super-simple, 4-ingredient peach cobbler is always polished off at parties. So…
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Jaya’s caramel sauce
Easy instructions for a clean-ingredient, simple yet finger-licking made-at-home caramel sauce. I have fond memories of my classmate Jaya - two braids with blue-ribbons - the school-house color. She was…
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Thai yellow curry paste
Made from scratch, this recipe beats canned curry pastes. When time is not of the essence, prepare this paste and then make a delicious Thai curry. Serve it over rice…
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Tropical Mango Boba Smoothie
Transport yourself to the tropics with a sweet, refreshing mango pineapple smoothie served over chewy boba pearls. Bubble tea originated in Taiwan, a concoction of tea with chewy tapioca balls…
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Vino Dosh – The Portuguese version of Pork Vindaloo
One of my favorite dishes - hot and spicy Vindaloo is a Goan dish that my mom made for parties, a special Sunday meal or festivals. The original Portuguese version…
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Chipotle Black Beans
To soak or not to soak? The kids want to take burritos to school and I don't have time to soak beans. Sure I can make it without beans but…
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No bake peanut butter cheesecake
We love desserts in this home. Chocolate is a favorite but just about anything goes. So, quick desserts are always welcome. Around Thanksgiving, Sean enthusiastically announced he was competing in…
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Mexican chicken casserole
How do I get easy, and healthy meals on the table on a weeknight? Mexican, Thai, Chinese are usually my go to dishes. This Mexican Chicken casserole dish is a…
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Sauteed Spinach with oranges and almonds
Sauteed spinach gets a nice twist with the addition of garlic, orange segments and almonds. Another easy, healthy, quick week night option that takes less than 10 minutes to get…
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Sauteed cabbage
My nana Helen had the simplest of vegetarian recipes but they were always absolutely delicious so much so that even as kids we enjoyed eating the vegetables she cooked. This…
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Sticky chicken thighs
Looking for quick dinner ideas? This sticky chicken thighs recipe is one of those. And because I make it in the Ninja Foodi (that has been such a time saver),…
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Energy Protein bars
I can't say enough good things about these bars. No syrups, artificial ingredients, or colors. Minimal, clean and good-for-you ingredients, and takes less than 10 minutes to pull together. We…
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Spicy Mustard Sauce
A delicious sauce to have on hand - on sandwiches, with roast meat, or just a dipping sauce. Ingredients 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup dark brown sugar2/3 cup Dijon…
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Pigs-in-a-blanket (Ninja Foodi / Air-fryer)
What to do when the kids come home starving? This is an easy, quick snack especially when made in the air-fryer. Be ready for it to be devoured within minutes…
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Blueberry pear smoothie
Smoothies are full of vitamins and minerals with a lot of flavor to jump-start your day. Not only is it nutrient-packed, it also keeps hunger pangs at bay, definitely a…
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Ginger, spinach and pear smoothie
How about a warming smoothie to get you through the winter? Green smoothies are one of the best ways to start your morning. It's nutrient dense and is an easy…
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Nana’s scrambled eggs – Bhurji
When we ask the kids if they want scrambled eggs, we have to be specific. Is it "milky-eggs" or "Indian-style"? The latter is how my mom made it for us…
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Healthy Chorizo Burrito Bowl
This Chorizo Burrito Bowl while packed with Mexican flavors, is a healthier than any version you'll get in a restaurant but still just as delicious! Not only is it healthy,…
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Black Beans
Tender, delicious black beans for just about any dish that calls for black beans like burritos, or a Burrito Bowl or Santa Fe Chicken. Yes, takes longer than beans from…
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Mexican pork stew
30 mins to get dinner on the table before ravenous kids burst through the door! All I had on hand was some pork in the fridge. A quick combination of…
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