For a fun brunch idea with friends, save this recipe for a TOAST-ally cool idea. I generally don’t use precise ingredients but start with sliced crusty bread (I prefer sourdough). Take about 1 cup of non-dairy milk and add vanilla, cinnamon, and a little nutmeg. Dip the bread in the milk mixture until it’s soaked […]
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Today’s brunch is in honor of my lovely mother –a simple Gujarati dish called bataka poha (potatoes & flattened rice), hot steaming spicy chai, and delicious mango. My mother is a simple, no-nonsense woman. She’s hard-working and selfless, but also warm and comforting. She is truly the best person in the world. I’ve included the
These rainbow waffles are a huge hit with my young nieces, and I love that they are all natural and healthy. Note: I wanted pastel colors so I added water, but you can use undiluted vegetable/fruit juice for more vibrant colors. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Bisquick or your favorite pancake mix ½ cup oat flour 1
ACAI (“I see”) this bowl and all I want to do is smile and dig in. The bottom layer is a beautiful strawberry, blueberry, and acai smoothie (sorry you can’t really see it for the toppings but it’s really a beautiful purple color), and topped with granola, fresh fruit (blueberries and bananas), almond nut butter,
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It’s time to make some savory waffles, Indian style. Full ingredients are in the caption, but start by shredding your cucumbers and then salting it to remove the excess water. Mix your flours together and then add the spices and veggies. Add the yogurt and lightly toss. Then add water as needed. I always finish
Here’s an EARful for you, this breakfast/snack dish is as basic and desi as they come, but oh is it a-MAIZE-ing! I make this in the summer with fresh corn (sometimes fresh grilled corn), and I know friends who make it yearlong with frozen corn. INGREDIENTS 3 cup corn kernels 2 tsp salt (to taste) ¾ to 1 cup milk 1
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on a quiet weekend morning after a hectic work week, sometimes I want a little something special but have little energy to create something from scratch. That’s when these semi-homemade cinnamon crescent rolls were invented! These are super simple and taste homey with minimal time and effort. My husband enjoys his with a latte and
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Brunch is always a good idea, and this skillet is a great idea! It’s a family favorite and inspired by a favorite dish at our favorite brunch restaurant. I used frozen hash brown potatoes but you can grate your own potatoes as well. I’ve made a Jain version of this before by substituting cauliflower for
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Khichyu aka papdi no loth aka saju is basically spiced and steamed rice flour, but oh is it delicious! Every Gujarati family has its own recipe – I put cilantro and ground green chilies into my dough which gives it this beautiful green color and a very fresh flavor. It’s typically enjoyed with a drizzle
The secret to AVO great day is starting it off with a smart, healthy breakfast. The basics of an avocado toast are a crunchy toasted bread (my preference is sourdough or a whole grain hearty bread like Dave’s Killer Bread) and avocado mash (avocado, salt, lime juice). The ways to oomph up the toast are
