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Desserts

Eggless Gulab Jamun Cake

 

 Gulab jamun is possibly the most loved Indian dessert. They are deep fried dumplings, made of milk powder, and soaked in rose water and cardamom flavored sugar syrup.  My mom makes the best gulab jamuns in the world! They are so soft and sweet and just melt in your mouth. I have […]

Desserts

Chai Spiced Apple Cake (Vegan)

 

 Ok, so here in Arizona it does not feel like it yet, but its officially Fall! So, to celebrate the changing weather and to feel the warmth and fuzziness, I present to you Vegan Chai Spiced Apple Cake. This cake has the spices that go in a hot cup of […]

Soups, Salads & Sides

Sweet Potato and Halloumi Salad

 

 This is one of my favorite salads to eat as a meal. The colors and flavors of this salad are just amazing- sweetness from the sweet potatoes, freshness from the tomatoes, creaminess from the halloumi cheese and avocadoes all comes together perfectly with a spicy olive oil and lime dressing. […]

Appetizers & Snacks

Roasted Harissa Potatoes

 

 Take your game day snacks to the next level by serving these spicy Roasted Harissa Potatoes.  Easy 4 ingredient potatoes that can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. What is Harissa? Harissa is a spicy chili paste that originated in North Africa.  It can be used as […]

Truffle Mushroom Risotto
Instant Pot Recipes

Truffle Mushroom Risotto

 

 Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. It is a dish that is associated with a fancy meal at a high end restaurant but is really so quick and easy to prepare at home. We make risotto a few different ways, changing up the mixings and seasonings, but this Truffle […]

eggless sticky toffee date cake
Desserts

Eggless Sticky Toffee Date Cake

 

 Stunning and Heavenly are the two words I will use to describe this Eggless Sticky Toffee Date cake to you.  The credit for this cake goes to my friend Ruchi Garg Kalra.  Ruchi posted a recipe for Sticky Toffee Date Cake and it immediately struck a chord with me.  Sticky […]

Desserts

Vegan Chocolate Cake with ganache

 

 This Vegan Chocolate cake with ganache is the simplest chocolate cake you will ever make! I started making this cake about 10 years ago and it’s the only chocolate cake I make now. Yes, its vegan but very delicious. This cake is also called Depression Cake, as the recipe is […]

Main Dishes

Ratatouille

 

 Ratatouille is probably one of the most well- known vegetarian French dishes. It is a combination of vegetables simmered in tomato sauce with lots of herbs.I came across this recipe by Tasty a few months ago and made modifications to fit a 10 inch cast iron skillet and to our […]

Main Dishes

Tofu and Vegetable Stir fry

 

 Tofu and Vegetable Stir fry is our family’s favorite dinner. I make it once in 2-3 weeks for dinner and we have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. I love the look on my daughter’s face and the twinkle in her eyes when she asks me what’s for dinner […]