Recipes

Here is a simple guide on how to cook short grain brown rice on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, and the slow cooker. Serve the rice with my butternut squash curry, roasted Asian chicken thighs, or paneer tikka masala!  Although I grew up on jasmine rice, I have learned to enjoy eating brown rice because it contains more fiber and other nutrients than white rice. In particular, I like short grain brown rice because of its chewy, toothsome texture.  Often times, I cook a large batch of short grain brown rice on the weekends. Then, I refrigerate the rice...

Nothing says December like gingerbread. I love those spicy scents as they fill up the kitchen. If you do too, chances are good that you will enjoy the flavors in my vegan holiday gingerbread pear crumble. Photo by Kate Lewis If you need to make a holiday dessert but don’t want to spend all day baking, this is the recipe for you.  The chopped pears are spiced up and covered with a gingerbread crumble. It’s so easy you can put all the kids to work on it while you relax a bit. What If I Don’t Like Pears? You could use...

Sweet potatoes may be synonymous with Thanksgiving, but they’re still in season all winter long—and these delicious holiday sweet potato recipes prove they should stay on your table through the New Year too. From updated takes on sweet potato casserole to more inventive uses (including sweet potato latkes and sweet potato biscuits), these dishes will give you something to celebrate. Related Reading: What Is the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams? And don’t worry, we didn’t forget about sweet potato pie. 1. Sweet Potato Biscuits Start your meal off right with these biscuits that incorporate a cup of mashed sweet potato—a...

Desi-liciously spiced with layers of fragrant basmati rice, grilled peppers and flaky masala haddock fillets, cooked in a tomatoey sauce infused with cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, and saffron to create a biryani recipe that’ll knock your socks off! Indeed, it’s royal-looking yet easy to pull off. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t super excited to share my desi-licious South Asian fish biryani.  Isn’t it perfect to start holiday celebrations?  This biryani recipe is such an elegant (and tasty!) creation – perfect for a large party or special, cozy family dinner. It also doesn’t require overnight soaking of any kind and is exquisitely seasoned! Just...

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are only 3 simple ingredients and are so crispy! Naturally gluten free, vegan, paleo & whole30 too! PIN Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Oh hi it’s just me again, making more air fryer recipes. Are you already bored from the air fryer brussels sprouts, air fryer falafel and air fryer buffalo cauliflower? I hope not because I feel like I am just getting started with my air fryer obsession. IT’S JUST SO GOOD. Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes I just LOVE me some sweet potatoes. They are so versatile, easy to cook, AND can...