Jump to recipe We love Pasta dishes where all the food groups are combined. This dish is one such preparation. Whole wheat fusilli is combined with kale and carrots in a smooth creamy sauce. Perfumed with freshly chopped mint leaves. Spice it up with a habenaro or keep it simple. This dish can be enjoyed… Continue reading Minty, spicy and creamy Fusilli pasta with Kale and Carrots
Category: Italian
Brown rice, chickpea and spinach risotto in InstantPot
Jump to Recipe After all the Holiday cooking, whether entertaining or not, January seems to be the month for a culinary ‘reboot’ a.k.a get back to some simple, wholesome, homely meals. Continuing on the same theme, today's recipe is a fusion rice dish combining Italian with Indian seasonings. Risotto is a creamy rice dish from… Continue reading Brown rice, chickpea and spinach risotto in InstantPot
Humble Mac n Cheese tweaked for the Holidays
Jump to recipe Mac n Cheese is a comfort food essentially combining pasta and cheese sauce. It is easy food for toddlers and has been a staple go-to food because of its simplicity and neutral appeal. But the pasta is all white carbs and does not add much nutrition. By picking a wholegrain pasta and… Continue reading Humble Mac n Cheese tweaked for the Holidays
Holiday hosting with roasted vegetable Lasagna
Jump to recipe This is probably one of my longer posts with a lot more pictures and description than usual. I wanted to take the time to elaborate the techniques used in this dish. Lasagna is a dish which takes time to put together but once done, it can provide 10-15 servings. So this dish… Continue reading Holiday hosting with roasted vegetable Lasagna
Risotto Cakes with salvaged over cooked rice
Jump to recipe This dish will be a great addition to your hors d'oeuvres offering while entertaining guests or can serve as a weekend snack at home. This will not qualify for a simple quickie dish but with a little extra work, it provides a very appealing appetizer to serve for the Holidays or any… Continue reading Risotto Cakes with salvaged over cooked rice
Pizza 2 ways – Spinach + Feta and Pesto + Tofu
Jump to recipe Kids always like pizza, but the delivery ones are loaded with cheese which makes it a ‘fat explosion’ for adults. With the advent of readymade pizza crust, making pizza at home is a huge time-saver and a healthy alternative. In recent times supermarkets have choices for different pizza crust types and we… Continue reading Pizza 2 ways – Spinach + Feta and Pesto + Tofu
Spicy Sweet Potato pasta with Curried Broccoli and Green Beans
Jump to recipe Oven roasting vegetables at high temperature brings out the natural sweetness and adds a delicious crunch while retaining the natural crunch of the vegetables. Broccoli and Green Beans hold up to this high heat roasting. Pick any 2 vegetables of your choice – butternut squash, zucchini, sweet potato etc. all work well… Continue reading Spicy Sweet Potato pasta with Curried Broccoli and Green Beans