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About Aloo Methi Aloo methi is a North Indian dish of stir fried potatoes with fenugreek leaves, whole and ground spices. Aloo is the Hindi word for “potatoes” and methi is the word for “Fenugreek leaves”. These faintly bitter tasting leafy greens have a unique aroma and tons of health benefits. This dish of starchy potatoes together with the immune boosting and health-giving leafy greens is simply delicious, aromatic and is sure to please even the picky eaters....

For more Red White and Blue inspiration, check out my American Flag Cake, Patriotic Red Velvet Cupcakes and Berry Pavlova. Homemade Berry Pie is Summer Comfort Food! Happy 4th of July! I got way too excited making this American Flag Pie, aka Stars and Stripes Pie, aka Old Glory Pie, aka Patriotic Pie. Whatever you call it, it is a fun dessert to serve for summer patriotic celebrations, like today (Fourth of July), Memorial Day and Flag Day....

Joy is not exactly the first emotion that strikes on a Monday morning. Today, however, I say we take 30 seconds to set the Monday-morning blues aside and focus on one thing that makes us do a happy dance. For me, it’s the return of asparagus that’s making my soul sing this Monday morning. Whether we’re keeping it simple with Roasted Asparagus or Grilled Asparagus, using it to top this Easy Asparagus Tart, or busting out the good stuff for Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, I try to take as much advantage of its preciously short season as I can....

Aaaand I’m back! Had to take a little blog break to tend to some pressing matters, aka go have a baby, but I’m feeling great (despite the lack of sleep) and ready to resume all foodie affairs. The good news is that my mom is visiting and I get to pick her brain and watch her make family recipes so I can recreate them to share with you. And on the spotlight today is a Portuguese/Brazilian classic: Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá....

Even vegetables deserve to get dressed up once in a while. While I’ll never turn down a platter of simply seasoned Roasted Broccoli or Grilled Asparagus, it’s fun to throw in a bit of a show off like these baked acorn squash slices. Brushed with butter and maple syrup and sprinkled with brown sugar, pecans, and spices, this baked acorn squash slices recipe is the perfect way to sneak something sweet but still healthy-ish (like Roasted Carrots) onto your dinner spread that perfectly complements the savory dishes on your menu....

This post is sponsored by Whiskware. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! I LOVE keto pepperoni chips! Let me tell you why these crunchy baked pepperoni chips are a must. Let’s see. They are made with ONE INGREDIENT! Yes. One. (It’s pepperoni! ;)). They are DELICIOUS. I don’t know about you, but I want my snacks to be as tasty as possible....

This post shows you how easy it is to cook okra perfectly without getting slimy. About Bhindi Masala ‘Bhindi’ is a Hindi term for ‘Okra’ & ‘Masala’ here is an Indian curry base made with onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. So ‘Bhindi Masala’ means okra cooked in a spicy onion tomato masala. Made with everyday ingredients, this simple bhindi masala is extremely easy to cook. It is a common everyday side dish made in many Indian homes & restaurants....

Like many foods that sting our taste buds but pack a ton of nutrients, this vegetable with a scaly green exterior is great for controlling blood sugar levels naturally. Since very long, karela has been used traditionally for various medicinal purposes. If you’re looking for ways to add karela to your diet, this bitter gourd curry is a good starting point. About Bitter Gourd Curry Bitter gourd curry, more commonly known as Karela sabzi in India, is a semi-dry side dish where sliced or chopped bitter gourd is cooked with onions and ground spices....

The recipe I am sharing yields a dessert that is neither too light nor too heavy and is apt to serve as a after meal dessert. Similar bread dessert from hyderabadi cuisine is this shahi tukda recipe. Bread halwa is simple to make and can be done under 20 to 25 mins. It goes great as a after meal dessert in all seasons – summer or winters. This can also be slightly chilled and served....

Summer squash and winter squash are tricky vegetables on keto because their carb counts vary so much. When it comes to carbs in acorn squash, is acorn squash keto approved? Let’s take a closer look at whether this veggie works for a low carb lifestyle, and ways to cut carbs more while keeping all the flavor. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

I make this paneer chana to a gravy consistency if eating at home. If making for lunch box, I make it a semi dry curry along with a vegetable salad to go with roti. Both ways it tastes good. I also make this restaurant style chana masala. You can also make this chana paneer recipe with crumbled panir or even skip paneer totally. You can also check this post on How to make paneer at home More paneer recipes, Methi paneerKadai paneer gravyDry kadai paneerPaneer makhaniPaneer butter masala...

If you know how to make cauliflower rice, the possibilities for what to do with it are endless. Today I bring you one of them: basic cauli rice with cheese sauce added… because I love this keto cheese sauce so much, using it in keto mac and cheese just made me want to find more ways to enjoy it. If you prefer cauli rice over florets, or just want a change of pace, this dish is for you....

This easy chicken florentine recipe makes a simple yet elegant dish for everything from entertaining to weeknight dinners. Best of all, florentine chicken comes together with basic ingredients you might already have on hand! It has all the flavors of my creamy chicken florentine soup, but cooked quickly in a skillet, much like Tuscan salmon or creamy mushroom chicken. It’s one of my favorite one pan meals and a total crowd pleaser....

During summer, we are meant to be in flip flops, eating easy skewer recipes like this one (or Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple), and wiping away the watermelon juice that’s running down our chins. These Greek chicken kabobs have pieces of juicy chicken flavored with an easy marinade and a colorful stack of veggies. They can be prepped ahead for a cookout or assembled at the last minute when you need to land a healthy meal on the table before hangry pandemonium sets in....

Just as often as I make creamy cucumber salad, I make this cucumber radish salad recipe with sour cream and dill. It’s a variation of the same wonderful summer side dish! Like many Russian salads I grew up with, we forego the greens for heartier veggies and creamy dressing. Cucumber and radish salad combines cool cucumbers, crunchy radishes, and a creamy sour cream dressing flavored with fresh lemon juice and aromatic dill....

This post is sponsored by Zwilling. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Creamy lemon parmesan chicken tastes so luxurious, yet it’s easy to prep and enjoy all week long! Whether you make it for a weeknight dinner, date night, or meal prep lunch, this lemon garlic parmesan chicken recipe is one you’ll want to bookmark for any occasion....

I find it hard to pick a favourite when it comes to breakfast food, BUT these crispy roasted breakfast potatoes are definitely up there. We were at a small town diner in Texas when I was first introduced to the humble breakfast potato. Up until then, I thought potato only had a place at breakfast in the form of a hash brown. But boy was I wrong. There’s so much to love about breakfast potatoes!...

Warmly spiced with cinnamon and cumin, sweetened with golden raisins, and protein-rich with chickpeas and juicy chicken, this healthy crockpot chicken recipe is comforting, filling, and addictive. It’s a fantastic, easy crockpot chicken recipe you should add to your menu this week. For me, however, it tastes something of more than warm spices: its flavor is one of warm welcome, hospitality, and a joyful night with new friends. Despite the fact that I haven’t been to Morocco (bucket list!...

I’m so excited about this keto egg drop soup recipe! I’ll show you exactly how to make egg drop soup in less than 10 minutes – it doesn’t get any easier. One of the (many) benefits of cooking and preparing your own meals is that you know exactly what is going into your meals. When you get food at restaurants? Who knows? My homemade egg drop soup is incredibly flavorful and has all of the traditional flavors, without any extra thickeners or questionable ingredients… much like keto ramen!...

This is inspired from the vegetarian Spaghetti Aglio Olio which I shared earlier. You can make variations to this by adding some mushrooms, shrimps or even shredded chicken. This recipe does not need any cheese, butter or sauce. While the pasta cooks, make the garlic chilli oil, scramble the eggs and then toss the boiled pasta. With in minutes, a delicious bowl of spaghetti aglio olio with egg is ready....