Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
There's something about the combination of earthy roasted beets and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes that just feels like home. Toss in some peppery greens, a handful of crunchy walnuts, and…
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Baingan Bharta Recipe: Smoky Indian Eggplant Delight
🔥 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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Guilt-Free Dal Makhani Made Easy
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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Grilled Chipotle Chicken Breast – Smoky, Spicy, Perfect for Meal Prep
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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Flavor-Packed Sweet and Spicy Salmon Recipe
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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Mince Potato Chops
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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Easy Goan Shrimp Pulao
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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Spiced Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri
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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Stewed Chicken
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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Rogan Josh (Indian lamb curry)
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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Asian boneless pork ribs
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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Firecracker ground chicken
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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South Indian Cabbage (stir fry with coconut)
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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Potato (aloo masala) for Dosa (savory crepes)
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
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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Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)
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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Ridged Gourd (turai) vegetable
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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Spicy n Quick Korean Noodles
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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Green Peas (vatana) chaat
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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Cooking hack: Tips for soft parathas
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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Parathas – Indian unleavened flatbreads
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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Hawaiian Meatballs
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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Tofu bowls
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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Baja Fish tacos
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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Butternut Squash Mash (Bharta)
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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Korean shrimp and daikon stirfry
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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Juicy, lean Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
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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Korean Ground Turkey
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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Cluster beans (gawar)
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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Mediterranean Flatbread (Za’atar flatbread)
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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Broccoli Beef
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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