Hitesh loves beets, the rest of us don’t. He loves bitter veggies, the rest of us don’t. Hitesh’s birthday seemed like the perfect opportunity to make all the veggies that he loves that the rest of don’t care for much.
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Potato Leek Soup with Herb Flavored Sea Salt & Truffle Oil
Here is a recipe for a very yummy, creamy potato leek soup with the added flavor of lavender and herb sea salt.
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Winter Vegetable Pasta Primavera
When we are craving a delectable vegetarian pasta and in the mood to make it at home, I love to make it with winter vegetables just like at our local Italian restaurant.
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Mom’s Fenugreek, Spinach and Potato Curry
Fenugreek otherwise known as Methi in Hindi is extremely healthy for you. The tender leaves are used in many Indian dishes and are cooked just as you would any greens such as spinach or chard.
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Lemongrass, Mint and Basil Infused Vegetable Curry
With loads of vegetables seasoned with herbs, curry powder, coconut milk and lemongrass, this butternut squash recipe makes a giant pot of stew like curry.
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Kale Pasta
This is a simple pasta dish that is easy to make with good for you kale and the most delicious and healthy of results.
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Cream of Celery Soup
Cream of celery soup with creamy hazelnuts? Yup, that’s what makes this soup so yummy and unique. I had this delicious celery soup at my friend Shalini’s home when we met for lunch one afternoon. Creamy celery soup accompanied with a faro salad, roasted Brussels sprouts on pita bread with mint chutney, along with fresh fruit and a cheese board – this lunch was wholesome, nutritious, and packed with flavor. Continue reading Cream of Celery Soup
Broccoli Pepper Stir Fry Peanut Butter Noodles
To celebrate Lunar New Year here is a quick and easy stir fry noodle recipe that I have been making for years.
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Valentine’s Day Stay at Home Vegetarian Family Dinner 2018
❤️💞💖💓💗 Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️💞💖💓💗!
Every year a few days before Valentine’s Day my twins ask me this question “What special menu are you planning for Valentine’s Day?” I don’t know why but the question always catches me off guard, because Valentine’s Day usually falls on a week day and I assume that everyone just wants to get on with their homework and studying and relaxing after a long day at work. Every year I ask the kids if they want to celebrate Valentine’s day on the weekend when it is more relaxed, but I get the same answer every time “No. Valentine’s Day is on February 14th, why can’t we have a special dinner on this day? Maybe even a dessert or something?” Continue reading Valentine’s Day Stay at Home Vegetarian Family Dinner 2018
Cardamom & Saffron Dark Chocolate Nut Bark
Want to make a chocolate bark that looks positively gourmet with an exotic twist to boot? Try making these dark chocolate disks with an assortment of roasted nuts all flavored with cardamom and spice. This recipe is the easiest sweet treat to make with the most decadent of results. I posted a similar dark chocolate recipe with dried apricots and candied ginger a while back Dark Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bark with Apricots and Candied Ginger. In this variation I’ve added a wider variety of roasted nuts along with sweet cardamom, saffron, and smoky maple syrup. Continue reading Cardamom & Saffron Dark Chocolate Nut Bark