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Desi Chex Mix
Chex Mix is one of those all time party snacks that become popular right around Christmas time. I’m not sure where the tradition really starts but I’m not complaining! Since I have been trying to eat less dairy and gluten I wanted to make a unique mix that is completely vegan and gluten-free. To achieve this, I utilized Rice Chex and Corn Chex. I wanted to make something that is a hybrid between the Classic Chex Mix you all know and love, and the cereal chevdo I grew up with. I kept the classic elements of the Worcestershire sauce and pretzels, and I added the Indian elements of traditional tempering…
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Jalapeño Cream Cheese Wontons
Wontons are a must, whenever my family makes Indochinese food. My little cousins now make an assembly line all the way down our island to make these little pockets of joy. The best thing about these is that they’re super freezer friendly! Just make a bunch, freeze them on a sheet tray, and then put them back in a Ziploc bag! You have them ready to go whenever you’re ready! You can easily make this with plain cream cheese for little kids, or add in more spices to change it up however you’d like. I have also seen people pipe peanut butter and chocolate to make dessert wontons. This recipe…
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Bruschetta
My mom is a bruschetta super fan, back in the day she had some at CPK (I know.) and it was a wrap. She asks for these every time we make pasta, it’s super quick and poppable as an appetizer and it’s great to make in advance! If you make the bruschetta topping in advance, drain the excess liquid before topping your crostini’s. I made this bruschetta with homemade baguettes from Binging with Babish. The recipe was super easy to follow and the end result was AMAZING! I can’t wait to make it again, it was so worth the wait. Definitely check out his page if you want to do…
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Spicy Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño poppers are every 90’s kid’s classic bowling alley snack. We used to get french fries, poppers, and pizza at birthday parties all the time. As I grew up I would always think about how I could update this snack to be more flavor friendly. Sunday Gameday’s are normally my chance to try out new appetizers on friends and family, so I decided to take the leap and make these! The crust came out so wonderfully crunchy and flavorful, the inside was piping hot and melty just how I was hoping for. Feel free to doctor up this recipe however you see fit it definitely is adjustable but this is…
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Trishna’s Crescent Pinwheels
One of my best friends, Trishna, brought this recipe with her to my birthday party a few years ago. Needless to say, it was a HIT! This is the ultimate game day recipe with so much versatility. You could easily make this sweet with peanut butter or chocolate spread. Similarly, you can go the savory route which is what I have done below. My family can eat these by the fistful so I definitely recommend making 3-4 trays worth! Experiment with different flavors if you want and a side of marinara sauce for dipping wouldn’t hurt either! Ingredients 1 can refridgerated crescent dough (I prefer Pillsbury) 4 oz. flavored cream…
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Lemon Raspberry Cream Cups
My fiancé got me The Great British Bake Off Big Book of Baking for my birthday and my cousins and siblings went through and marked all their favorite desserts. My cousin put two flags on this recipe, however I noticed that there wasn’t an eggless option for the lemon curd so I made a vegan version from @itdoesnttastelikechicken. It tasted AMAZING and I am so happy to have been introduced to this dessert. So the original dessert features a horn mold to get a cone shape from the puff pastry. After a sincere attempt and an EPIC FAIL I decided to pivot and turn the puff pastry into cups using…
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Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian
Want manchurian but don’t want to deep fry the cauliflower? I present to you Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian. This gravy is FIRE. I would highly recommend the same gravy for a variety of vegetables and protein. You could easily use this as an appetizer or as a side dish. We served these with vegan potstickers, vegetarian fried rice, and vegetable paneer stir fry. I hope you’ll try this recipe for a quick weeknight meal!
