🔥 Smoky. Spicy. Comforting.My take on Baingan Bharta—a North Indian classic where roasted eggplant gets mashed and simmered with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and warm spices. The result? A rich, smoky…
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The Ultimate Creamy Dal Makhani (Without the Guilt!) If you love a rich, creamy, and deeply comforting bowl of Dal Makhani but want to keep things on the healthier side,…
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As someone who’s always looking to streamline weeknight meals, meal prepping is a game-changer. Marinating chicken, soaking and cooking beans, and prepping vegetables ahead of time allow me to quickly…
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If there’s one dish that always steals the show at gatherings, it’s my friend Prafulla's bold, flavorful, and perfectly broiled salmon. Whether served on toast, crackers, over a salad, or…
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If you’ve never had Potato Chops, you’re in for a delicious surprise! These golden, crispy patties are stuffed with a spiced meat filling, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried to perfection.…
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For as long as we can remember, Sunday lunches were always special when we were growing up. And that's something we have tried to do with our kids. We usually…
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Easy weeknight recipe. Looking to elevate your weeknight dinner with bold flavors? This spiced chicken thigh recipe with vibrant chimichurri sauce delivers the perfect combination of heat, crunch, and herby…
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Stir up nostalgia with this simple but so flavorful chicken stew. Growing up, my dad always brought home a live chicken that my mom would cull at home. I remember…
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An Indian lamb curry that you will make over and over again. It is to die for! Rogan josh is a traditional dish from the Kashmir region of India, with…
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Introducing a tantalizing Chinese delicacy: boneless spare ribs. Succulent strips of pork marinated in a symphony of flavors, boasting a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Marinate it the night…
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20 minutes and dinner is on the table. Experience the explosive flavors of our firecracker ground chicken—tender, spicy, and perfectly balanced. With a blend of garlic, hot sauce, tangy vinegar…
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On St. Patty's day, why go with boiled cabbage?Bursting with the freshness of cabbage and an aromatic blend of just a couple of spices, this South Indian delicacy is sure…
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Here's a simple recipe for Aloo Masala, which is often used as a filling for masala dosas. A dosa is a popular South Indian savory crepe made from fermented rice…
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Roasted cauliflower with harissa is a vibrant Mediterranean dish that combines tender cauliflower florets with the bold flavors of Moroccan harissa sauce. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, achieving a…
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During December 2023, our three-day stay in Cairo involved indulging in a variety of delightful, traditional Egyptian cuisines. Despite battling jet lag, our perpetual hunger found solace in the delightful…
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Turai, also known as ridge gourd or Chinese gourd, is a long, cylindrical vegetable with a green, ridged skin. It is commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisines and has…
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If we step into Noodles & Company, a local noodle restaurant, we know one kid will always order the spicy Korean noodles. Surprisingly, this dish is so easy to whip…
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An Indian street food that is perfect as a snack, or a side. It's also a healthy appetizer, full of protein and is low fat. It's always been a hit…
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Parathas are griddle fried, Indian flatbreads. These unleavened breads are easy to make and are a favorite in our home. Made with whole wheat, water, and ghee/olive oil for a…
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Pronounced pa-ra-thas, these delicious, healthy, flaky, unleavened Indian flatbreads, are made with whole wheat flour. These are best enjoyed warm with curries, lentils or vegetable dishes. They are also a…
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Delicious, succulent meatballs that are smothered with a sauce that is sweet and tangy make for a side dish, appetizer or main dish. Serve with a side of vegetable fried…
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Vegan, and deliciously flavorful, this tofu bowl is worth skipping takeout for. Servings: 4 bowls Ingredients 14 ounce package extra firm tofu 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil Marinade: 1/2 cup tamari (or soy sauce…
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These fish tacos are the best. Easy to make, fresh, and flavorful with smoky, spicy white fish, crunchy cabbage, pineapple salsa, and the best creamy fish taco sauce! It takes…
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Washington DC has some great restaurants but it almost seems like if you don't make a reservation, you are out of luck. Having been told our wait times were closer…
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Daikon also known as the Japanese radish, is a root vegetable. Grown throughout East and South Asian countries, it’s nutritious, crunchy, refreshing and can take on different flavors depending on…
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Hands down the juiciest turkey meatballs you can make. The secret to the moistness in these meatballs is a combination of yogurt, zucchini and bread. Try these, and you will…
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Sweet, sour, spicy come together for a delicious flavor profile in this Korean Ground Turkey recipe. This dish has become a comfort food for the kids. Combine it with a…
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A simple, healthy dish made with cluster beans or gawar phali as it's commonly known in India. Cluster Beans are a legume, also known as gavar, gawar, or guvar beans,…
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This past summer, we stopped by Abu Dhabi enroute to India. It was a few days of beautiful sights and the most delicious middle eastern food. The Za'atar on tender…
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Why get take out when you can quickly dish up a quintessential Chinese takeout dish in minutes? This one-pan, 30-minutes dish is loaded with tender broccoli and nutrition-packed beef cooked…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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