☘☘Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘☘
In the spirit of sharing something green for St. Patrick’s Day I thought I would share this quinoa pilaf recipe with good for you leafy greens.
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Swiss Chard and Paneer Curry
Swiss Chard and Paneer Curry
Ingredients:
- 3 bunches of Swiss chard – about 6-8 cups finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves finely crushed
- 1 tbsp ginger paste or shredded fresh ginger
- 1 block paneer or tofu cut into small chunks
- 1 green chili – seeds removed and cut length wise
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder or paprika
- Cilantro for garnish
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Oil
Savory French Toast
If you are willing to give savory French toast a try – here is a simple recipe the way my Mom used to make it when I was growing up.
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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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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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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
Usha’s Chai Spice Blend
Indian chai is the perfect aromatic and warming tea drink to give you a little pick me up. Chai is made by brewing black tea with milk, sugar, and spices. In the Western region of India in Gujarat, chai is made with a chai spice blend. This chai spice blend can have anywhere from three spices to more than five spices. The most common spices in a chai spice blend are cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper. These spices create a warming, soothing effect, and also act as a natural digestive aid.
Carrots, Leeks and Butternut Squash Soup
What makes this soup so flavorful are leeks, sweet carrots and butternut squash all cooked into a creamy broth. These three vegetables are so good together that the soup requires not much else. Just salt and pepper. Try it!
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Swiss Chard Enchiladas
Delicious enchiladas packed with nutrient dense Swiss chard served with a tangy tomatillo sauce – this is one scrumptious enchilada.
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Zucchini Lemon Soup
This light and delicious zucchini soup has fresh lemon flavor and lots of vegetables. The entire family devoured this zucchini soup, I mean having two bowls each and cleaned the pot out completely. They loved it😋. I hope you will too.
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