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Dark Chocolate Tahini Cookies – Vegan, Gluten Free

By Shazia
September 29th, 2018

One bowl, handful of ingredients and few minutes of preparation is all you will need to make these irresistible and delicious chocolate chip tahini cookies from KaleJunkie. They are so so easy to make and are perfect for breakfast, dessert or as afternoon snack when cravings hit. I substituted egg with Flax egg to make […]

Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cake – Paleo and Gluten Free

By Shazia
August 20th, 2018

I have baked many chocolate cakes, and this one has to be on my top three best cakes list. It is Paleo, Gluten Free, healthy enough to be added to occasional breakfast treat with coffee/tea , processed sugar and flour free BUT it tastes exactly (if not better) than those cakes loaded with sugar and […]

Tuna Salad

By Shazia
July 25th, 2018

And we’re back after what appears to be the longest break in the history of this blog. While this break wasn’t planned, it gave me an opportunity to experiment with a variety of new/ healthy dishes. I cannot wait to share all my delicious kitchen experiments with you. The first time I made this Tuna […]

Shakshuka with Kale and Chickpeas

By Shazia
June 5th, 2018

Whenever I don’t feel like eating salad, I make Shakshuka for a warm and filling meal. Its very easy to make and not to forget, very nutritious. It tastes so indulgent, yet so humble loaded with all the veggies. There are plenty of ways to deck up your shakshuka, this is a slightly different version […]

Tuna Kabobs

By Shazia
April 4th, 2018

I am always looking for ways to add variety to our meals. Like me, if you are not a fan of Tuna salad or if you are bored of eating it regularly, you will definitely love these kabobs. No fuss, delicious and incredibly nutritious, these Tuna kabobs are perfect for a quick weekday meal or […]

Tahini Brownie Bites – Raw, Vegan & Gluten Free

By Shazia
March 19th, 2018

If you love chocolates and are always wary of nutrient contents in store bought chocolate products, these brownie bites/balls are here for you. I personally love the taste of real chocolate that is not made with plenty of added sugars and is not cloying. These brownie bites are mildly sweetened with medjool dates (low GI) […]

Superfood Chia Pudding in Edible Mocha Brownie Bowl – Raw, Vegan & Gluten Free

By Shazia
March 7th, 2018

What is better than Chia Pudding…? Superfood Chia Pudding in an Edible Mocha Brownie Bowl!! A brownie bowl, which is made with nuts, dates, dark chocolate, espresso, coconut oil, and is free of processed sugar. The pudding is made by mixing chia seeds with nut mylk, maca powder, pepitas, cinnamon, sea salt and lightly sweetened with […]

Baked Lentil Meatballs (Spicy) – Vegan and Gluten Free

By Shazia
February 23rd, 2018

Lentils are my favorite source of vegan protein. In addition to being a great source of fiber, vitamins, proteins and other nutrients, they taste delicious and can be cooked in so many ways. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with these lentil fritters/balls that can be served as an appetizer with a side of sauce or can […]

Mixed Veg Curry in Coconut Gravy

By Shazia
February 7th, 2018

Happy New year, friends! First of all, I am very sorry for going MIA. I got so occupied with holidays and a long overdue vacation to India that everything else got sidelined. Now that that’s out of the way, I’m ready to share some finger licking delicious and nutritious recipes that are easy to make […]

Chocolate Chip Cookies – Paleo & Gluten Free

By Shazia
December 22nd, 2017

I made these cookies initially because they were crazy simple and too good to be true but as soon as I had one, I couldn’t stop eating. They were so delicious and not cloying at all, I have made at-least 3 batches in the past two weeks for friends and family and everyone has been […]

Sautéed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic Today, I'd like to share with you all the recipe for sauteed calamari with garlic and parsley. To say that this recipe is totally surprising is an understatement. I am all about quick and easy cooking and this is exactly what you need for a quick and fancy dinner. This dish takes less than five minutes to cook, including the preparation. Serve the Calamari with some crusty bread/ sliced baguette…
Socca Recently, I was introduced to Socca (a kind of Italian pancake/ flat bread) by my friend - Sachin. Socca is delicious and ridiculously easy to make with a handful of common ingredients. The recipe comes from Sachin, the head chef, I enjoyed being the Sous Chef for a change :). Socca is high in protein, low in carbs, is gluten free and vegan - in short, it is a perfect allergy free flat bread. Socca…
Warm Apple Cider – For… When you feel that first crisp breeze, you know that summer is gone and fall is on the horizon. There are plenty of events such as Labor Day, the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, the changing color of leaves and that first overwhelming urge to wear a sweater and scarf, that officially mark the arrival of fall. Even though summer is my favorite season, fall has its own…
Bikini Burgers Lately, I have been on a veggie burger experimentation spree - burger that will not require you to take hours of nap after eating and is easy (easy equals to less than 30 minutes preparation and cooking time, and not involving any fancy ingredients) to cook on week nights. In my quest to find the perfect veggie burger, I came up with quite a few recipes that perfectly hit the nail…
Egg Curry Growing up, curry with parantha/ chapati for dinner was normally a daily affair. I always took the food for granted until I started grad school and was on my own for meals. The fact that my mom raised the bar super high, by cooking delicious curries from scratch, it was a challenge to eat anything that wasn't close to mom cooked food. In the beginning, I tried to survive on frozen…