Prep Time : 10 mins Black eyed pea/cowpeas – 1 cup Finely chopped onions – 1 cup Finely chopped tomatoes -1 cup Ginger finely chopped -1 tsp Garlic finely chopped – 3 cloves Salt as required Spice Powder Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – ½ tsp (or as required) Cumin seeds/jeera powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 2 tsp Garam masala powder – 1 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp I am sending this recipe to Srivalli who is hosting My Legume Love Affair-18 th helping – event originated by Susan Meet you all again with more interesting tips and recipes, until then it is adieu from Padhu....

Prep Time : 10 mins Bread slices – 6 (fresh) Pizza sauce as needed Onion – 1 small Red bell pepper – 1/4 cup finely chopped Green bell pepper – 1/4 cup finely chopped Yellow bell pepper – 1/4 cup finely chopped Tomato – 1 small (seeded) Grated cheese – as needed Salt to taste Pepper powder as needed Butter for greasing Method Note – You can make this with seasonings and fillings of your choice....

Chocolate lovers will go gaga for these tasty Brownie Cookies – the texture of a brownie in a cute cookie! For more chocolate dreams come true try Moist Sour Cream Chocolate Cake and EASY Chocolate Covered Oreos. What is a Brookie? A “brookie” is a mix of a brownie and a cookie all in one, and I can tell you right now that they are amazing! Sometimes that sweet tooth hits and you can’t quite decide if you want a brownie or a cookie....

If you’re not a fan of cabbage, cabbage steaks might just change your mind! They don’t have the bite of raw cabbage, nor are they bland like boiled or steamed cabbage. Instead, they’re caramelized and deeply flavourful, perfect for pairing with any main dish. I also love that you can jazz up cabbage steaks with all kinds of spices and herbs to match whatever you’re pairing them with. Below, I share an all-purpose seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, and a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness, but there are so many options!...

Capsicum Gravy-Capsicum Masala For Rice-Chapati-Pulaos -Andhra Style Serves: 3 Ingredients needed Capsicum/Bell Pepper – 3 cups chopped or 3 medium size Tomato – 2 cups chopped Onion – 1 cup chopped Salt to taste Spice Powder Coriander powder – 1 tsp Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp For grinding (masala paste for the curry) Grated Coconut – 1/3 cup Ginger – 2 inch piece Green chillies – 2 Garlic – 3 cloves For the seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Preparation Method Read More

Prep Time : 15 mins Carrots -250 grams (1/4 kg) Milk -3/4 cup (boiled) Sugar – 1/4 cup Cashew nuts -5-6 Raisins 6-8 Cardamom -3 Ghee -2 tbsp Method Enjoy your holidays. Meet you all again in 2010 with a sweet dish. Read More

Capsicum Dosa (kids recipe) Prep time – under 20 mins Cook time – under 20 mins Serves -1-2 Ingredients needed Thick spongy dosas -3 Onion -2 Tomato -2 Green chilli – 1 finely chopped (optional) Ginger – a small bit finely chopped Capsicum – 1 medium Red chilli powder – 3/4 -1 tsp Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Kitchen king masala or garam masala powder – 1/4 tsp Salt as required Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp Preparation Cut dosa into small pieces and keep it aside....

Chocolate and Peppermint Goodness! We are obsessed with this Christmas trifle because we LOVE beautiful layered desserts! Today’s Christmas trifle is not only delicious, but it’s also fun to make and looks beautiful! With the layers of chocolate cake pieces, Oreos, and peppermint cheesecake filling, it’s hard not to love it! This trifle requires a few simple steps, but the result is a show-stopper perfect during the holidays (especially Christmas). For a similar twist try our Peppermint Brownie Trifle....

Creative Ways to serve idli for kids Some creative ways to make kids eat healthy food. Do you know that idli is one of the best breakfast in the world. It is healthy as it is fermented and steam cooked. You can mix tomato chutney in a little idli batter and make red/pink idlis. Mix green chutney to a little batter ( mint,coriander chutney) to make green idlys. Kids love anything colorful and different....

After making this cornbread stuffing, I am NEVER going back to the boxed stuff. Not only did I love it, but the non-vegans in my family devoured it too—let me tell you, this stuffing went FAST. Whether you call it cornbread dressing or stuffing, it’s going to be a hit! With sage, celery, onions, garlic, and thyme, every bite of this cornbread stuffing is packed with flavour. But, of course, the star of the show is the cornbread itself....

These bites look fancy, but they’re SO easy to make, giving you time for more appetizer recipes like our favorite Crock Pot Meatballs or Bacon Wrapped Smokies. We Love Cranberry + Brie! Brie, cranberry, and puff pastry are a match made in heaven. We love our go-to appetizers like our Grape Jelly Meatballs or these Spinach Puffs that everyone loves, but sometimes you just need something new. Here’s why we love them:...

We are always looking for simple and delicious appetizers and dips for parties. This one fits the bill along with our 7 Layer Bean Dip, Crockpot Buffalo Dip, and Spinach Artichoke Dip that are all party perfect! made in 1 minute! One of the recipes that has become an essential at many family gatherings is this Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip. We have it at so many family functions because it’s delicious and seriously takes one minute to make (and I’m not exaggerating!...

If you love this soup, you’ll also love our classic Chicken and Rice Soup and our Chicken and Rice Bake that are both just as comforting as this soup! Simple wild rice soup How can you go wrong with a soup recipe that has chicken broth, long grain and wild rice, chicken, carrots, almonds and half and half. What we loved most about this Wild Rice Soup (other than the flavor) is it’s simplicity....

After I posted a recipe for Buffalo cauliflower wings, so many readers asked me to share the recipe for the vegan ranch dressing I paired them with, and the answer was: I bought it at the store. (Yep, even food bloggers rely on those store-bought convenience items.) It turns out, you all really wanted a recipe for homemade vegan ranch dressing, so I rolled up my sleeves and got to work developing a creamy, tangy, dairy-free ranch dressing that was even better than my beloved brand of bottled dressing....

For more fun and festive cookies for Easter, try Easter Basket Cookie Cups, Easter Sugar Cookies, or Carrot Cake Cookies. Our Favorite Easter Cookies! We love our M&M Cookies. We change these cookies up to any holiday or season by changing out the M&Ms and chips, like we did for these Easter Cookies. We added the pastel M&Ms and white chocolate chips to make them perfect for Spring and Easter and EVERYONE loved the flavor!...

There are some main dishes that appear way fancier than they actually are, and this baked salmon is one of those! It’s nearly effortless to make. Similar to our Baked BBQ Chicken, you just marinate and bake! Easy, Healthy + Delicious If you’re looking for a lighter and healthier dinner idea, this baked salmon recipe is for you! Salmon has so many beneficial nutrients in it. It’s very high in protein, Omega-3 fatty acids (which help to lower blood pressure), and it may help reduce the risk of heart disease (all great things and more!...

Baked Spicy Mussels with Wine Sauce Recipe Summertime is almost here, which translates to a season full of adventures, longer days, and warmer weather!! Since summer and beach are synonymous for me so I’m going to share with you this absolutely delightful Easy Baked Spicy Mussels recipe, which transports me back to the white sands and turquoise waters beaches of the Caribbean. It’s no secret that I adore seafood! Fish, shrimp, oysters, mussels, crabs, lobster, you name it....

These banana crumb muffins are quick and easy to make. They are oh so moist and yummy. For more banana recipes we like, try Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread, and Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Who here loves bananas? It’s a fruit I buy at the store every week, because not only do I like it, but my kids LOVE it! Unfortunately, I feel like we have “off weeks” with the fruit and sometimes they don’t get eaten (I swear they’re all eaten in 2 days during the “on weeks”!...

Sweet Banana Waffles are a filling breakfast on their own. If you need a little more, they pair perfectly with a side of Scrambled Eggs and some Bacon Cooked in the Oven. Naturally Sweet! We LOVE breakfast food. We love it so much that on a weekly basis we serve up breakfast for dinner. With such busy mornings, and no time for elaborate meals, we have to whip up our favorites in the evening....

Cookie Time! Whip Up Our Simple Egg-Free Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies These Easy Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy, and they’re packed with the rich flavor of butterscotch and the comforting goodness of chocolate chips; plus, they’re Bakery-style BIG. My family loved them! With the first bite, there was an instant chorus of “Mmm’s” and “Wow’s” as they savored the perfect blend of butterscotch sweetness and chocolatey goodness. These cookies are not only easy to make but also suitable for various dietary preferences since they are egg-free....