Rajma is a North Indian kidney-bean curry that is usually eaten with white rice. Rajma is one of those dishes I make when I’ve run out of fresh veggies or don’t feel like cutting a bunch of veggies. It’s quick and easy yet nutritious and delicious all at the same time. If you are like me and always have a few non-perishable goods on hand like a selection of canned beans and tomato sauce, rajma will become one of those go-to meals to make in an instant.
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Category Archives: Dairy free recipes
Lemonade Syrup
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.🍋🍋
I got a bunch of lemons from Elaine whom I met through my other friend Rose. Elaine had buckets and buckets of lemons – literally buckets of lemons to give away. I met Elaine recently to pick up over 200 lemons – did I count them? Yes! In fact I counted 275 lemons to be exact. Continue reading Lemonade Syrup
Carrots and Butternut Squash Soup with Rosemary
Carrots & Butternut Squash Soup with Rosemary:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of cut butternut squash. About 4 cups.
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 Rosemary sprigs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 carton vegetable broth or 5 cups broth
Deep Dark Gingerbread Cake
It was a cold wet February afternoon when I was craving a deep dark gingerbread cake. Dark as dark can be, almost glistening black in color, super moist and intensely gingery is the type of gingerbread cake I wanted on this wet and cold afternoon.
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Mom’s Potato Curry
This variation of Indian spiced potatoes is my all time favorite. I think that’s because it is what I grew up with. Any time Mom made potatoes this is what she made. A nostalgic recipe that brings back happy childhood memories.
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Vegetarian Ragù
Ragù by definition is a thick Italian meat-based pasta sauce. In this recipe however I made a vegetarian version with mushrooms, bell peppers, eggplant, onions and garlic.
Fresh Homemade Pasta
This is an awesome recipe that I got from my friend Rose who actually got this recipe first hand from a local chef in Tuscany, Italy.
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Artichoke & Spinach Soup
This is an awesome soup that is refreshing, flavorful, super healthy, and very light. Artichokes give this soup a distinct flavor that comes through, and spinach adds extra nutrients and colour. All you need is herbs such as thyme and oregano and a squeeze of lemon juice, and this soup will transport you to the Mediterranean. Here is the recipe.
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Cauliflower & Sugar Snap Peas in Curried Coconut Broth
Cauliflower & Sugar Snap Peas in Curried Coconut Broth with Braised Tofu
makes 4 servings
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Mom’s Butter Sautéed Tomato and Onions on Toast
This delicious tomato and onion dish can be made at any time of year for a feel good comforting snack or lunch time treat.
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