Dec 11, 2017 This post is sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada. Intentional nourishment is really needed as the weather gets worse and commitments amp up to a peak for the holidays. Otherwise, I find I get so engaged in work and Christmas activities that I subsist completely on sugar cookies, caffeine and fizzy cocktails for a month. Weekday meal planning only becomes more important to me when things get busier, as does keeping a thoughtfully-curated pantry, a stocked freezer and a crisper drawer populated by at least one leafy vegetable more than I think I’ll need....

Beans may be having a moment as an up-and-coming superfood, with multiple studies showing their efficacy in promoting weight loss, along with lowering the risk of heart disease and type II diabetes. But in the Mediterranean, we’ve been loving beans every which way for hundreds of years—from Egyptian Hummus to Italian Minestrone Soup and so many more. And bean recipes are a huge part of the Mediterranean diet. Not only are they tasty, but according to Health Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition: Focus on Beans in Cardiometabolic Diseases, a 2021 study posted by the National Institutes of Health, “Pulses, including all bean varieties, are rich in carbohydrate, resistant starch, fiber, potassium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, magnesium, and B-vitamins, contain almost no sodium or fat, and are an excellent source of protein, with 21–25% content by weight....

For brunch, I like to serve these with some sides and salads. Lots of ideas and tips in this post. And be sure to watch the video for how to make these healthy egg muffins (below.) One thing I’m thankful for is that my family is pretty big on savory breakfasts. They’ve never been into sugar-laden cereals etc. If it’s a leisurely weekend morning, you can bet we’ll be doing shakshuka (or green shakshuka); a fritatta with feta and spinach or smoked salmon and egg whites; or even a big Mediterranean brunch board with falafel and all sorts of other favorites....

This simple salad was inspired by a summer attempt to grow my own vegetables. I ended up with lots of new potatoes, so it felt only sensible to make some kind of potato salad but better. Enter my idea of a healthy potato salad, packed with potatoes, yes, but also loads of vegetables like kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, red cabbage, and more. The finishing touch is a lemony basil pesto dressing....

I have enjoyed cooking in the Instant Pot for the last few years. As much as I love making one-pot meals, dump-and-go desserts, and creamy breakfast dishes, I use my Instant Pot for a lot of meal preps too. Some of them are cooking the perfect Instant Pot Quinoa or Brown Rice. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!...

Once a week, I make a point of doing a quick fridge inventory. I try pull out any veggies or fresh ingredients that may be forgotten in the back of my drawers, then I might pair them with some protein to make a quick skillet or a sheet pan dinner. This simple exercise is how things like my sheet pan chicken, foil baked salmon, and today’s baked meatballs dinner came together....

PinJangiri recipe with step by step pictures. This jangiri recipe is from ammas old cookbook. Jangiri or Jhangiri is a very popular indian sweet prepared for Diwali or any other festive occasions. This comes out perfectly just like in mithai shops so do try and enjoy. About Jangri Jangri is a deep fried sugar coated traditional sweet made with urad dal. Traditionally a cloth with hole is used for piping jangiri into hot oil....

More Kootu, Curry Recipes Pin If you have any more questions about this Keerai Kootu Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Keerai Kootu Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions. 📖 Recipe Card Keerai Kootu Recipe Step by Step Serve hot!...

Fresh Coriander or Cilantro Unlike the name, this recipe does not use actual coriander seeds but green coriander leaves AKA Cilantro in the US. In India and Europe, Cilantro is commonly called Coriander. The best part of this recipe is that it uses cilantro stems, which many times are discarded. They are not only flavorful but also packed with nutrition. So next time you buy cilantro, remember to save all the stems for this soup!...

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Recipe with step by step pictures.I had some black poppy seeds so tried these cookies. If you like lemon flavour in your bakes then these cookies are just for you.The lemon flavour with a complementing crunch from the poppy seeds, its absolute pleasure to bite into these cookies.You can just make a ball flatten them and bake it too, but I love to cut out cookies though its time consuming 🙂 Other whole wheat cookies here Pin Other whole wheat bakes:...

Jan 20, 2023, Updated Jun 10, 2024 What Sauce Goes with Lobster Ravioli? This lobster-stuffed pasta comes in vacuum-sealed packaging at lots of mainstream grocery stores now (get it at Costco and Superstore in Canada, Trader Joe’s in the US). It is such a treat for lobster lovers. Adding lobster ravioli to your cart, though, begs the question – what is the best sauce to serve with lobster ravioli? This is it....

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Masala Milk is one of my favorite drinks as it is so soothing and tasty. I love to have it hot but it can be served chilled to as per your preference. Masala Milk is usually preferred during winter as the dry fruits and nuts keep the body warm. What is Masala Milk? Masala Milk is spiced milk made by simmering milk with nuts, aromatic spices powder along with sweetener and flavored with saffron, nutmeg....

Note: To cook this recipe on the stovetop, follow the recipe using a medium-sized pot. Instead of pressure cooking simply add an extra ½ cup of water along with the mushrooms and then cook covered on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are cooked through. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry Making mushroom masala in the Instant pot is such a hassle-free job that it has now become a weeknight staple....

Nombu Kanji is a very popular porridge made during Ramadan. It can be made using vegetables or meat. I have shared the vegetarian version of Ramzan Nombu Kanji here but you can very well replace vegetables with meat. What is Nombu Kanji? Ramadan is th month of fasting so people fast the whole day and have their meal only after sunset. Nombu Kanji is more like a soup or porridge made with rice, lentils, spices and other ingredients....

Ukkarai is a Chettinad special sweet made for Diwali.This ukkarai / okkarai is made even during Navratri and Karthigai Deepam in different parts of the city. I wanted to post this last Diwali itself but somehow got missed.Amma makes this ukkarai sweet often as its easy to make and healthy too as it uses very less ghee but ammas version is slightly different, so I referred my Chettinad cookbook for the method and used ammas measures....

Panjiri is a traditional sweet made with wheat flour,ghee, nuts and dry fruits. Panjiri is mild and a healthy sweet compared to the packed foods. This sweet is usually made during winter and special for Janmashtami. About Panjiri Panjiri a Punjabi special sweet, easy to make and tastes so good even with minimal ingredients. Panjiri is a traditional sweet made for Janmashtami. Panjiri is made by roasting whole wheat flour, nuts, dry fruits, phool makhana separately in ghee and mixing it together with sugar....

Pesarattu is a crepe made using green moong dal, raw rice batter along with spices. Pesarattu is a speciality from Andhra Cuisine. Pesarattu is served with ginger chutney also called as allam pachadi in hotels / restaurants there. Pesarattu served with rava upma is called Pesarattu Upma. Pesarattu is also popularly known as Green Moong Dosa or simply Moong Bean Crepes. About Pesarattu Pesarattu comes from 2 words Pesara + Attu....

PinPoori Masala is one of the popular combination in hotels / restaurants. Potato masala makes a great combination for poori and dosa too. This is explained with step by step pictures. Poori Masala is my favourite since childhood days and I remember ordering it everytime we visit hotel Annapoorna and now mittu takes after me. Poori Masala is loved by all ages starting from kids to elders. This Potato Masala can used as stuffing for masala dosa too or can be accompanied with poori,chapathi etc....

Jun 15, 2016, Updated Mar 10, 2024 One DELICIOUS Pork Curry Pork Vindaloo is a tangy South Indian curry made with vinegar, chili, and spices. Serve it with a fresh batch of my viral butter naan recipe and perhaps a batch of piping hot homemade potato samosas. This is a delicious Indian dinner everyone will swoon over. A typical vindaloo is screaming hot, but I tamed the flames with a recipe that is milder by reducing the chili and adding a bit of coconut milk....