When you have left over dosa batter and it is meatless Monday, why not make this vegetarian omelette, Uttapa. Growing up in a Gujarati family, the food we ate were flavors passed down from generations. A favorite dish of mine is Uttapa, a rice and gram lentil batter mixed with onions, tomatoes, chilis, and cilantro served…
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Vegetarian Thai Red Curry
When you have plenty of vegetables in the refrigerator, some red curry paste, and its also meatless Thursday, then why not make Vegetarian Thai Red Curry. My favorite thing about this recipe is that you can use any vegetable you like. I usually make this recipe with whatever random vegetables I may have in the fridge….
Mattar Paneer
When you feel like making Punjabi cuisine and craving something creamy, then why not make Mattar Paneer. Mattar paneer is a creamy north Indian dish that is made with peas, cheese, tomatoes, and spices. This easy recipe is quick to make, especially when you are tired after a long day at work. I enjoy this dish…
Vegetarian Green Curry
When you just took a trip to the Auckland Food show and were introduced to Quorn; the meatless meat, then why not add some more veggies and make a Vegetarian Green Curry Served with Coconut rice! My husband and I went the the Auckland Food show where we got to try a variety of new…
Vegetarian Enchilada/Lasagna
When you want to make enchiladas but you don’t have any large tortillas and the supermarket ran out as well, although you did find some small tortillas in the pantry, so you decided to turn it into a Vegetarian Enchilada/Lasagna. It was another meatless Thursday and we wanted enchiladas for dinner, since the store ran…
Italian Pasta Salad
When you are having a family BBQ and the menu consists of only meat, so decide to throw in some kind of vegetables in the mix, then why not make this Italian Pasta Salad. I make this pasta salad every time I visit my father because it is one his favorite sides to eat. He…
Kadoo (Pumpkin Curry)
When you have left over pumpkin, you just came back from a Fijian holiday, and are craving some authentic Fijian food, then why not post an Instagram story asking your community how Kadoo (Pumpkin Curry) is made. Back when I lived in California my dad, a Indian clothing store owner, always brought home some Kaddo,…
Dosa Batter (the Indian crepe)
When you are feeling adventurist, plan on cooking South Indian food because your diet typically consists of rice, lentil, and stew, then why not make some Dosa batter (the Indian crepe) This batter recipe is not for the faint hearted. The very first time I tried to make this batter, it did not ferment so the texture…
Potato and Leek Soup
When you have just fell down a flight of stairs, have heaps of bruises, you want something to make you whole again, the why not make this vitamin K rich, Potato and Leek Soup. Leeks and potatoes are a good source of vitamin K, and as a nurse vitamin K help with clotting and when…
Mushroom Bolognese
When they say laughter is the best medicine but you would rather eat instead, then why not try this Mushroom Bolognese. This is a classic meatless dish is something I make when I am feeling hungry and and need of some comfort. When there is pasta, there is satisfaction; when there is satisfaction there is…