VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE Soup is probably not an option that we instantly pick for a hot summer night..... .......Nonetheless, soup is still very comforting and easy to pull together when you want something light for dinner on sweltering days. This soup is just perfect for summer; it is comforting, extremely easy to prepare, and… Continue reading Asparagus Zucchini soup
Great with any protein or potato as well VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE Citrus flavors are very appetizing and here is a dish where a combination of Lemon juice and orange peel gives it a beautiful aroma and a tangy taste. Protein is best absorbed by the body when it is combined with Calcium. This is something… Continue reading Lemon Pepper Tofu
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, NUT-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE I cannot believe the last time I posted something was before Summer… WOW ! Summer literally flew by and we were so busy. Travels, teen activities, college preps….. we did 'em all! Now that we are back in school, I am all set with my new schedule. School, work, more teen… Continue reading Summer just flew by + tomato bath recipe (comfort food)
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, NUT-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE OPTION Lovely Spring has come. The cool breezes, beautiful blossoms, and chirping of birds. I truly enjoy spring beyond the fresh weather it brings. Spring is also perfect for picnics. So let's start to explore food ideas for those fun days in the park. One dish that lends itself well to… Continue reading Pesto Pasta salad
MAGGI Lovers - try this twist! VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, NUT-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE OPTION One very popular quick-fix food growing up was MAGGI 2-minute noodles. To be completely honest, MAGGI did taste awesome. Little did we know about MSG, etc. 🤷🏻♀️ 😇 The texture and the crinkled look of the noodles was very unique to those times and… Continue reading Ramen noodle soup
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE As we go through the last few days of Winter weather that is refusing to leave us and we enjoy the beautiful Spring breeze, my appetite always go towards soups, whether it be flavorful broths or robust, creamy soup. Today, my mood was to make a rich, creamy soup. Delicious soups… Continue reading Creamy mushroom and orzo soup
with Broccolli, carrots and mushrooms VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE Recently, I saw a vegan Instagram buddy of mine post a gorgeous video of sweet potato noodles. The noodles were flat, glassy, and almost transparent. The video showed the noodles oozing with goodness and slipping between chopsticks. I was drooling all over just watching the video,… Continue reading Silky Sweet Potato noodles tossed in a sesame dressing
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, NUT-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE Cauliflower Manchurian was a hot favorite appetizer at Chinese restaurants while growing up in India. I truly don’t know if such a dish actually exists in China 🤷🏻♀️ This dish takes florets of cauliflower; coats it with aromatics such as onions, garlic and fresh green chillies; dredges it in corn flour… Continue reading Baked Cauliflower n Broccoli manchurian in sauce
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, NUT-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE Here is an easy appetizer which is also a crowd pleaser. We love mushrooms in our house. Use good hardy mushrooms such as cremini or baby Bellas. You could also do this recipe with large portobello mushrooms and serve it as a side. This dish is cheesy and full of flavor,… Continue reading VEGAN Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE Our Thanksgiving or ‘friendsgiving' (as we celebrate it with friends) is always a big feast hosted in our home. The spread is completely vegetarian mostly vegan infact! One of the appetizers I prepared from scratch this year was chickpea kabobs. Chickpea is one of the tastiest dried beans. It is super… Continue reading Chickpea kabobs – grilled, baked and pan-fried
