A delicious springtime pasta made with spring time veggies, fresh herbs and a touch of cream, this pasta is springy delicious đđđżđșđ·!
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Bay Leaf Cardamom Vegetable Daal
Think Asian flavors like coconut milk and Siracha combined with North Indian flavors such as bay leaves and cardamom pods, combined with South Indian flavors such as mustard seeds and cumin seeds – this is a dish that combines all these flavors into one delectable lentil stew.  Ladled over steaming white rice with a squeeze of limejuice, this rather eclectic lentil daal is delicious and filling. Continue reading Bay Leaf Cardamom Vegetable Daal
Indian Masala Buns
I think itâs this crazy cold rainy weather we have been having this winter that has me craving spicy buns. I don’t recall such a rainy and cold winter in years. This weather has me craving bread, rolls, and things that make us feel warm and toasty.  So I thought I would give making Indian buns a go and looked up a bunch of recipes and this one from yummytummyaarthi.com looked so easy to make with step-by-step instructions that I just had to make them right away! The only ingredient I didnât have was yeast, which I promptly went and bought.
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Twins Celebrating 17 Birthday Menu
Anyone who tells you how fun it is to have twins, let me tell you speaking from one who has twins, it’s not as fun as it seems. And I should know, I have twins and an older child, and now that my older one is and adult and the twins are teens, I can honestly say that it was easier to deal with a single child than with twin teens. They can’t agree on anything – and I mean anything! They bicker non-stop. They have their own set of friends with no overlap whatsoever. They have two unique interests and hobbies. They hate that they share a birthday – I mean seriously? I tell them “You are twins! Hello! That’s what twins means, you share a birthday?” Continue reading Twins Celebrating 17 Birthday Menu
Stuffed Eggplant with Spicy Almond Meal
Stuffed eggplant is a popular Indian curry with many variations. I am mostly familiar with two versions of stuffed eggplants – one is my Mom-in-law’s recipe which involves stuffing eggplants with chickpea flour and spices, the other is a South Indian Tamil version in which eggplants are stuffed with lentils, shredded coconut and spices. In this new recipe however I thought I would stuff the eggplants with a spicy almond meal and I tell you folks, this has to be the easiest and my new favorite stuffed eggplant curry!
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Caramelized Onion and Baby Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
Caramelized onions and gooey cheese are awesome together any way you look at it, and when stuffed inside pasta shells? They taste positively outstanding đđ!Â
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Veggie Stuffed Chile Rellenos
Here is a recipe for the lightest most delectable and healthy chile rellenos you will ever have. I know I know, healthy and chile rellenos don’t usually go in the same sentence, but trust me here, these chile rellenos are amazingy delicious and healthy too!
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Roasted Veggie Enchiladas
For my roasted veggie enchiladas I roasted a ton of veggies! 1 head of cauliflower florets, 2 large bell peppers, a bunch of radish, lots of carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, some fingerling potatoes, and onions. Phew! That’s a lot of veggies!! The best part? These enchiladas taste amazing! Continue reading Roasted Veggie Enchiladas
Eggplant Parmesan & the Dinner Request That Nudged Me to Make It
Eggplant Parmesan is such an indulgent Italian dish that I always order it at restaurants. Deep fried breaded eggplant patties baked with gooey cheese and marinara sauce, what’s not to like with this combination? It hits the fried food craving, cheese craving, and Italian food craving, all in one dish.
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Pakoras are all you need. Lakshmi’s Veggie Pakoras
Pakoras are deep fried Indian fritters made with chickpea flour and vegetables. Some of the best pakoras I’ve had are made by my friend Lakshmi. She makes the most delicious pakoras I have ever tasted.
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