If there is one food Chef Palak doesn’t get sick of, it’s FALAFEL! For those that haven’t had it before, it’s a Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas or fava beans, spices and herbs. There are several variations of this dish but most of the recipes use these key ingredients in varying portions: Chickpeas: Only…
Category: Entrees
Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
I’ve been wanting to add more plant based meals to my diet, but eating the usual salad or noodles can get boring quickly. This salad is a fun way to switch things up by incorporating Thai flavors with freshly chopped vegetables, chewy noodles and creamy peanut dressing. I’m a visual eater and try to make…
Kala Chana
Looking back, it’s easy to see why our mom made this dish often. It is a super filling and healthy vegetarian dinner that’s quick to prepare! If you’ve never had kala chana, they are also known as black chickpeas. They are denser and nuttier than the more well known garbanzo beans. While they do soften…
Sausage & Peppers
As we were eating our way through Italy, I distinctly remember my first time trying a pasta dish with red sauce. I was surprised with how light and flavorful the red sauce was, it never over powered the dish and I could taste the freshness of the tomatoes and herbs. I never knew it was…
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Hi friends it’s Palak here! My husband Neil has always been big into grilling and smoking meats, and this recipe is a result of one of his experiments. The marinade only uses a few ingredients and you likely already have them on hand. Although it only uses a few ingredients it packs a robust flavor…
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
This is a go to healthy lunch prep for me! I’ve been making it for years and have had plenty of time to perfect this recipe. It’s easy to make and I’ve been able to flex it to accommodate the wideeeeeeeeeee variety of diets I’ve followed (Paleo, Keto, Whole30 to name a few). You can…
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Let’s be real – planning a meal, getting groceries, cooking and then doing a pile of dishes can be overwhelming and time consuming. We all need some express meals for those busy days when we’re working late, trying to make it to a gym class or just plain tired. We wanted to see what others…
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani translates to “buttery lentils” and it originated from the Punjab region of India but is now a staple across the country. It is a rich vegetarian dish made from whole black lentils, red kidney beans, butter and cream and can be served as a main meal or used as an accompaniment. Traditionally this…
Palak Paneer
If you’ve ever been to an Indian restaurant, chances are you’ve seen Palak Paneer on the menu (and have hopefully tried it)! Palak means spinach in Hindi and also happens to be my sister/co-blogger/besties name. Palak Paneer is a North Indian dish that is made of blanched spinach and a ricotta like cheese called paneer….
Chole Chana
If you have an Instant Pot you probably fall into one of two camps. You love it, and exchange stories of how you can make dishes in just minutes or you’re overwhelmed by learning how to use it and have stuffed it in the back of your already overflowing pantry. Lisa and I are in…