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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Coconut tilapia curry
While living in Toronto, I was spoilt with some really good Thai restaurants. However, there isn't a Thai restaurant near us that truly wows us. So, trial and error has…
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How about a vitamin-rich salad that transports you to a land of sunshine and warmth? Citrus fruits are a source of vitamin C, folate, potassium, and calcium. And I've also…
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Val Papdi – Flat Broad Beans
This Indian winter vegetable is long, flat with a slight curve. The pods are smooth, thick, and pale green, tapering at both ends. Each pod contains 2-4 seeds that are…
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Butter Chicken
Finger-licking Butter Chicken! The quintessential Indian dish that is found in New York, London, Sydney and often times, the smallest of Indian restaurants in points in between. Originating in the…
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Burmese Khao Suey
A curried noodle soup in an aromatic coconut milk broth combined with chicken, and varied condiments make for one hearty and comforting meal! If there's one food the kids want…
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Delicious, easy Mussels
This mussels recipe is an all time favorite. When you have guests over, it's a quick, delicious and elegant-looking dish that's inexpensive to serve up. Add in a side of…
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Vegan African Chickpea, Spinach, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
This chickpea, spinach and sweet-potato stew is a soothing, African-inspired, gluten-free and vegan dish that is oh so delicious and comforting served with plain white rice! Seasoned with spices and…
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Slow roasted pork butt with spicy mustard sauce
Our friend, Prem, is passionate about cooking. And the love and the intensity that goes into every recipe is evidenced in the flavors of everything he cooks. From finding the…
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Moong dal Kichdi
Comfort food! We're in quarantine unfortunately, and my mind immediately went to the foods my mom would make to help our bodies heal and to boost immunity. Kichdi, a rice…
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Wonton pork tacos
I made these Wonton Pork Taco recipes for a party and the guests loved it! Great appetizer for a party or even an option for dinner Give it a shot…
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Goan Shrimp Curry
Curry and rice are Goan meal staples. Every summer when we visited our grandparents in Goa, we feasted on fresh fish. My parents would make a trip to the marketplace…
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Char Siu (Chinese Barbequed Pork)
Nail Chinese BBQ pork with this recipe! My kids love going to a local Chinese dive because of the barbeque pork fried rice. They could eat that for lunch and…
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Spicy Korean Tofu (Air-fryer/Ninja Foodi/Stove-top)
This spicy, gochujang tofu recipe will have you craving for more. Not only is it flavorful, combine that with brown rice, steamed vegetables like broccoli or bok choy, and you…
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Chocolate Oatmeal energy balls
Clean, healthy and simple! Set aside a bag of chips and keep this handy in your fridge for a snack. I usually struggle to stock healthy snacks because the kids…
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Pea Pulav (Basmati Rice)
No Indian meal is complete without the fragrant Basmati rice. And, in our house, no birthday or celebration was complete without my mom's flavorful pea pulav - an aromatic dish…
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Chai (Tea)
Chai....a staple of Indian homes. I didn't really drink tea while growing up. Unlike Nilesh, who comes from a family that doesn't get moving until they've had at least two…
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Chocolate Smoothie (Oats, Blueberries, Banana)
Healthy, filling, satisfying start to the day! No time for a sit-down breakfast but want something that's healthy and keeps you satiated for a few hours? This perfect combination of…
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Peach oatmeal
Peaches are an excellent low-calorie snack that combined with oatmeal and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, makes a delicious healthy breakfast. And why a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg?…
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Mango Pineapple chia seed pudding
This easy make-ahead recipe is a clean, dairy-free, filling breakfast. Chia seeds are considered a superfood because they pack a nutritional punch with very few calories. So, go-ahead and make…
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Mexican Chorizo
Chorizo brings back memories of Goa. Goa was where we spent our summer holidays with our grandparents and uncle. The best part was the food....farm-fresh eggs, chicken, and lots and…
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Apple-pie oatmeal
Oatmeal - one of the best choices for breakfast! It is supposed to help with weight loss, manage your cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, and lower blood sugar…
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Kulfi – A rich, Indian ice-cream
Nothing entices kids more than the sound of the ice-cream truck on a hot summer day. In India, that sound was the ringing of a bell, as the kulfi cart…
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Very Berry Chocolate Smoothie
Almonds + Berries + Chocolate = Loads of Antioxidants! And kids just love any chocolate drink. So, motivate yourself and the kids to get moving and then come back for…
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Cinnamon Cake Bites
A quick and easy dessert for a weekday or a nice breakfast option with coffee! While nothing beats baking a cake from scratch, unfortunately, lack of time on a week…
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Apple Pie Smoothie
Apple pie, anyone?? How about apples and cinnamon for breakfast? This smoothie is a rif on a smoothie I came across in Mens Health magazine. We loved the flavor of…
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Acai-Blueberry Bowl
Acai berry bowls continue to be the Instagram rage and I just had to check it out when I saw a Acai Puree packet at Trader Joe's. The acai (ah-sigh-EE)…
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Hakka Noodles
Ever so often I crave Indo-Chinese food. More often than not, after a late night at work, my friends and I would grab Indian-style Chinese food from one of the…
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Peanut Butter – Dragon Fruit Smoothie
The Pretty-in-Pink Smoothie gets it's vibrant color from Dragon Fruit. This tropical fruit has a subtle sweet flavor that can be described as a cross between a pear, kiwi and…
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Goan Beef Curry (Ninja Foodi / Stove Top / Pressure Cooker)
Every Sunday morning after 6:30am mass, we'd go to see Nana and Papa (my maternal grandparents) who lived close to the church. The best part was the breakfast that followed…
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Almond Date Bars
Healthy, nutritious, simple, clean ingredients! With the kids always on the run with school and sports, it's good to have healthy snack options on hand. I love Larabars and this…
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Cilantro Lime rice
The best rice ever for a Mexican meal. Easy and quick to make, you'll be saying good-bye to Chipotle with this rice. I've made this with brown and white rice,…
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SANTA FE Chicken (crock pot/ Ninja Foodi/ Instant pot)
At the end of a busy work day, I am usually too drained to cook a meal. Given that we try to eat low sodium, healthy meals, I'm constantly trying…
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Apple Cinnamon pancakes
Pancakes are a kid breakfast favorite. But given how much the kids love it, adding in fruits and limiting the sugary syrup make for a healthy breakfast option. I couldn't…
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Pork Carnitas
Who doesn't love Mexican food? Make a big batch of pork carnitas and I can freeze some for when we're in a hurry. I'll use the rest in a burrito…
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Pesto Cavatappi (Noodles & Company copycat)
We happened to stop at Noodles & Company for lunch with friends and Sophia ordered Pesto Cavatappi. She loved it so much, that we had to try and replicate it…
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Beetroot cutlets (Tikkis)
When my dad mentioned he tried to eat beets daily, I googled the health benefits and found there is an impressive amount of goodness packed into that little vegetable. They…
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Watermelon Salad
This watermelon salad is the perfect way to cool yourself on a hot summer day. The combination of watermelon, feta cheese, mint and lime juice looks lovely on the table…
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