These puff pastry jalapeño poppers are a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Baked to perfection with a flaky and crispy outside and a spicy, creamy, and cheesy deliciousness inside. An absolute winner!!! Love your appetizers hot and spicy? I have just the recipe for you. Here I have combined the classic flavors of jalapeño poppers...
Appetizers, Snacks & Sides
Wholewheat Garlic Knots (Vegan)
Baked to perfection, these garlic knots are wholesome, healthy, and bursting with tons of fresh garlic and parsley flavor. Enjoy as a vegan guilt-free snack or pair with soup for a hearty meal!!! If you love garlic and bread like me, then you are in for a tasty treat. As you might have noticed, I...
Vegan Sriracha Cauliflower Bites
These insanely delicious and crispy cauliflower bites are easy to whip up and can be relished guilt-free. Enjoy it as an appetizer or with rice or noodles for a scrumptious vegan meal!!! Being a vegetarian, I am always looking for creative yet delicious ways to feed my kids the vegetables they are not crazy about....
Cherry Tomato & Rosemary Focaccia
This focaccia bread is baked to perfection, and is topped with cherry tomatoes, rosemary, and some flaky salt for a blast of flavor in every bite!!! Is there anything more magical than the aroma of a freshly baked bread, more so when it's focaccia? This Italian flatbread is made with flour, yeast, olive oil, flaky...
Paneer Bruschetta
The classic Italian antipasto (appetizer) with an Indian spin! This fusion recipe with bright fresh flavors from paneer, tomato, herbs, and lemon is wonderfully spiced. It's super delicious and ultra-light!!! Nothing quite beats fresh and flavorful bruschetta to start off your meal. It's the perfect appetizer while you wait for your main course. This Italian...
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Make perfectly creamy, fluffy, and flavored to perfection garlic mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot. This lighter version is made indulgently creamy with buttermilk and just a tad butter for a truly magical holiday side and beyond!!! Thanksgiving dinner without mashed potatoes is unimaginable. It's the quintessential holiday side that's loved by all ages. It's...
Baked Bhakarwadi
Baked to perfection spicy, crunchy, and oh so addictive Bhakarwadis! Enjoy these bite-sized irresistible snacks guilt-free with a good strong cuppa!!! Bhakarwadi is a super popular Maharashtrian and Gujarati tea-time accompaniment. It's a crunchy and savory pinwheel-shaped snack with a spicy, tangy, and sweet coconut base spicy filling. Hard to believe, but I had never...
Baked Achari Mathri | Masala Mathri | Spiced Indian Crackers
Perfectly baked and spiced crispy mathris! Make these unbelievably delicious whole wheat crackers this festive season and savor them guilt-free with a hot cup of tea or coffee. A vegan recipe!!! Sweets and savory snacks are an indispensable part of Indian festivities. My mom used to make mathris every Diwali/Holi. We used to devour it...
Sookha Kaala Chana | Black Chickpeas (Dry)
Sookha kala chana is a deliciously spiced dry preparation which is popularly made for kanjak puja during Navratri. This high protein no onion no garlic dish can be enjoyed year-round as well, as a chaat, salad, or a side with poori or paratha. A vegan recipe!!! Sookhe kaale chane is something we enjoy all through...
Farali Apple Potato Tikki | Farali Patties
Farali apple tikki is an ideal light meal option during navratri fasting. With slightly sweet and savory notes, this one wins your hearts with its simplicity and flavors!!! Think Navratri fasting, think sabudana khichdi, kuttu puri, sabudana vada. Though super yummy, they all are loaded with carbs. I try to maintain a balance and eat...
