Growing up, my mom would cook traditional Gujarati Indian meals for dinner 3-4 times a week. That meal generally consisted of a variation of the following components: Curried Vegetables Cooked Lentils (dry or in the form of a soup) Roti (whole wheat tortilla) Rice Salad Yogurt Looking at this list, I’m thankful to my mom…
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse (vegan, gluten-free)
If there is one dessert that could bring me to my knees, it is Dark Chocolate Mousse. The smooth, creamy, silky texture, combined with a rich dark chocolate flavor takes my mind to a place where nothing else matters. Whenever we go out for dinner, I almost always ask for the dessert menu, knowing that…
Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream (vegan, gluten-free)
Bananas….Peanut Butter… And that’s it. Yes, that’s all you need to make this delicious, healthy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream. No ice cream maker, no heavy cream, and no added sugar. This recipe is not only gluten-free, but also vegan. Have I convinced you to try it out yet? This recipe was the result of…
Garlic, Olive Oil, & Herb Spaghetti (gluten-free, vegan)
It’s no secret that I love garlic. It is one of my favorite ingredients, and in my opinion, there are very few dishes that are not enhanced by the addition of some freshly minced garlic. With this dish, I really wanted the flavor of garlic to come through, so I kept the recipe quite simple….
Mother’s Day Eggless French Toast (vegan option, contains dairy)
Nothing says Mother’s Day like sleeping in and breakfast in bed! If your kids are like mine, they wake up at dawn, are full of energy and ready to start the day. Although this early rising motivates me to go workout each day at 5:30am, while my husband watches the kids before work, it’s always…
Chunky Tomato Salsa (vegan, gluten-free)
I have to start off by apologizing for not posting this recipe sooner, since so many of you have for it in the past. Here it is just in time for Cinco de Mayo – my Mom’s Famous Chunky Tomato Salsa! Also, especially for Cinco de Mayo, I’ve prepared two menus for you at the end of the…
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (vegan, gluten-free)
With Cinco de Mayo coming up, everyone needs a few great, fresh salsa recipes to have at hand to serve with a side of chips, and to compliment other traditional Mexican dishes! If you haven’t planned your meal yet, don’t worry, because I have two great menus for you to choose from for Cinco de Mayo that…
Sweet & Sour Tofu with Vegetables (vegan, gluten-free) – Guest Post for The Picky Eater
First off, thanks to Anjali, from The Picky Eater blog for inviting me to be her guest blogger last week! I have been a follower of the Picky Eater Blog for a while, and was thrilled to be able to do a guest post over at her site! When I first had the pleasure of connecting…
Coconut Chia Pudding with Fresh Fruit (vegan, gluten-free)
I was first introduced to Chia Seeds by my brother a few years ago. He brought them by the house and was trying to convince my parents to soak and eat a spoonful everyday for health benefits. My mom looked at them and initially thought they were Basil Seeds (otherwise known to us as Tukmaria). Growing…
Blueberry Banana Breakfast Cookies (vegan, gluten-free)
I never thought I would consider giving my kids cookies for breakfast! That is however, before I developed my version of the perfect breakfast cookie, which is nutritious, filling and delicious. It’s great for mornings when you just don’t have the time. There are many days when I am rushing through the morning with my…
Avocado, Cherry Tomato Toast (vegan, gluten-free option)
This is simplicity at it’s best! A delicious spread… Melted on whole-grain crunchy toast… Topped with creamy, buttery, green avocado slices… Layered with sweet, juicy red cherry tomato halves… Enhanced with a sprinkle of Sriracha salt (or sea salt) and freshly ground black pepper… and there you have it – simple, easy to make, and…
Sriracha Salt (vegan, gluten-free)
When you think of a versatile hot sauce that is deliciously addictive, one word comes to mind… Sriracha! It’s one of the most popular hot sauces out there. I frequently use a few drops to many food items to add that extra spicy kick, such as pizza, soups, sandwiches, popcorn, any Thai or Chinese dish, sushi, breakfast potatoes, etc…
Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream (vegan, gluten-free)
I FINALLY got around to making one of the things I’ve been wanting to try for a few years now… Coconut Whipped Cream! Don’t ask why it took so long, especially knowing how easy it was to make. All I can say is that I’ve been missing out on this goodness. My husband and I…
Green Lentil Hummus (vegan, gluten-free)
I know what you’re thinking… it’s just another hummus recipe. What’s so special about this one? Just about everything! The rich flavor and smooth, creamy texture leaves you wanting to finish it all in one sitting! I could easily eat this hummus right out of the bowl with a spoon. This recipe was inspired by…
Four Bean, Quinoa, & Veggie Tacos (vegan, gluten-free)
When you have a physician husband, on occasion you have to take care of the kids all day and night by yourself. When I know he’s on call, I don’t expect him to be home and therefore, I try to make sure dinner is ready and the kitchen is clean early on, so I can…
Vegan Creamy Mushroom Alfredo w/ Spaghetti Squash and Noodles (vegan, gluten-free) – Guest Post From Veggies Don’t Bite
Today I’m thrilled to have an amazing guest blogger, Sophia from Veggies Don’t Bite, share this wonderful Vegan recipe with us! I had the pleasure of meeting Sophia a few months ago at one of my 5:45AM workout sessions. We started chatting after class and I found that not only does she have an amazing…
Guest Post for Chai Mommas – Valentine’s Day 3-Course Meal!
Check out my Guest Post on a 3-Course Valentine’s Day Menu over at Chai Mommas! I had the pleasure of meeting Puja, one of the mothers over at Chai Mommas, a few months ago at a dinner party through mutual friends! When she asked me if I would like to do a Guest Post for…
Curried Opo Squash (vegan, gluten-free)
My absolute FAVORITE way to use opo squash is in this traditional curried Indian dish (you may have heard me mention it before)! It’s healthy, very tasty, and sort of a one-pot recipe since it’s all cooked in my pressure cooker! You can probably call this dish one of my go-to quick meals to make…
Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, & Mint Salad (gluten-free, contains dairy)
It’s not often that you find yourself only going back for more…and more…and more….salad at a potluck or party, especially when there are so many other appetizing dishes around (unless of course you are trying to be healthy and salad is the only healthy dish there)! Well this is that one salad I could not…
Vegan Chocolate Fudge! (vegan, gluten-free)
If you’re looking at the recipe title and asking “vegan…I’m not vegan, so why should I try out this recipe?” Let me tell you why, because it’s hands down one of the best tasting fudge I’ve had! In college, fudge was sort of my go-to quick dessert or treat to make for people’s birthdays or…
Best of 2013 – Top 10 Recipe Posts on Vegetarian Gastronomy!
Here it is…The Best of 2013! The top 10 most visited recipe posts on Vegetarian Gastronomy (via Google Analytics)! In the spirit of the New Year, it’s a great time to reflect on 2013! I’ve had many memorable milestones and things I’m thankful for. I thought I’d share a few of them with you…
Thai Flat Rice Noodles w/ Broccoli, Asparagus, & Mushrooms (vegan, gluten-free)
One of my favorite dishes to order at Thai restaurants is their spicy rice noodle dish! And for some reason, I love eating the shape of flat rice noodles, so this is my version of the recipe. The sauce for this recipe is comprised of the same sauce ingredients I use to make Thai Basil Eggplant…
How To De-seed a Pomegranate (fast, easy, & mess-free)
When my husband and I first moved into our current house 2 years ago, we decided to plant some fruit trees! Having come from families who grow fruits and vegetables in their backyard, we know how delicious home-grown produce is and the excitement of picking them as you need. My parents grow all kinds of…
Broccoli Pesto (gluten-free, contains dairy)
My 16 month old daughter who once was a great eater, has recently been refusing to eat most things I put in front of her! I’ve tried everything…her past favorites and new dishes, but nothing! Having gone through it all with my 3 1/2 year old son, I know it’s a phase that I’m going…