Availability: On their website, CostCo, Central Market, Whole Foods What We Like: Super clean, natural ingredients and no artificial preservatives. Use of avocado oil and apple cider vinegar as the base is brilliant. The jalapeno taste is fresh and unmistakable. The sauce is so versatile you can literally use it on or with anything -ContinueContinue reading “Cien Chiles Sauce – The Jalapeno”
Category Archives: Vegetables
Fig Jalapeno Festive Salad
Whether you are feeding 2 or 20, this is an easy salad to put together. Its delicious and nutritious without being overwhelming. Here is the basic recipe along with some ideas for variations and ingredient swaps. Teach your kids to make this and they will thank you ……. at some point in life. Cooking Time:ContinueContinue reading “Fig Jalapeno Festive Salad”
Jackson Sweet Potato Chips
Availability: On their website, Amazon, stores such as CostCo & Whole Foods What We Like: Only 3 ingredients. Sweet potatoes, avocado oil, sea salt. Seriously…that’s it! Avocado oil is non-inflammatory and a better option for your health compared to some other oils. This is clean eating. Anytime I have a craving to eat something saltyContinueContinue reading “Jackson Sweet Potato Chips”
Tandoori Bowl & Wraps
Bowl or wrap? Why not both? The building blocks for are inspired by Tandoori Indian flavors, and can be served with rice in a bowl, or with roti or naan wrap. Either way, the flavor and nutrition quotient is through the roof! Cut paneer into small cubes and boil in salted water for about 5ContinueContinue reading “Tandoori Bowl & Wraps”
Crispy Okra – Baked
I love okra in all it forms but this is my favorite preparation. Crispy, nutty and lightly spicy, it’s a perfect side dish. You can flavor it in many different ways – Southwestern spice blend, any Indian spice blend, Asian spice blend and so on. In this recipe I used Tava Fry masala for seasoning,ContinueContinue reading “Crispy Okra – Baked”
Moroccan Buddha Bowl
Recipe Courtesy: Pallavee Amdekar Delicately spiced with quintessential Moroccan flavors, this bowl is a complete meal that satisfies the palate and the eyes. Marinate chicken with cumin powder, harissa, paprika, turmeric, lemon/lime juice for couple of hours. Heat oil in a griddle pan and cook chicken on both sides for 6-7 minutes each till itContinueContinue reading “Moroccan Buddha Bowl”
Ultimate Superfood Pancakes
Moringa & matcha make these pancakes incredibly nutritious, impart a beautiful green color. Both these ingredients are highly potent, with a strong taste and smell. So the trick is to use in the right proportions & mask with other healthy ingredients in a balanced fashion. Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstickContinueContinue reading “Ultimate Superfood Pancakes”
Mint Julep Lemonade
This is a perfect summer drink! Enjoy it virgin or with a dash of vodka for a refreshing cocktail. Since you can make a big batch in advance, its perfect for summer parties. Kids and adults can both enjoy their own versions. Prepare mint syrup as follows and let it cool to room temperature beforeContinueContinue reading “Mint Julep Lemonade”
Chocolate-Banana-Avocado Pudding
This quick pudding takes just minutes to whip up. Banana, avocado, walnuts and almond milk mixed with Breakfast Essentials. That’s it! To a Vitamix or Blendtec, add 2 medium sized ripe bananas sliced, 1 ripe avocado chopped, 3/4 to 1 cup milk and 2 packets of Breakfast Essentials rich milk chocolate powder. Start with 1/2ContinueContinue reading “Chocolate-Banana-Avocado Pudding”
Serrano Pepper Chutney
Wet chutneys are a way of preserving food for a few weeks. They are very versatile when it comes to usage, and add a ton of flavor to food. Pair them as an accompaniment with plain steamed rice and flat breads. Or, use them as flavorings in other recipes. The possibilities are endless! The serranoContinueContinue reading “Serrano Pepper Chutney”