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Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Bars
I am a huge fan of lemon desserts. Something about the tart and sweet combo makes me swoon. I was craving my Vegan Lemon Ricotta Cookies, but I didn’t have any vegan ricotta in the house. Needless to say the craving was real. After searching for eggless recipes, I found two, one from Nora Cooks, and another from Minimalist Baker. I sort of mashed the two of them into one recipe based off of ingredients I had and the result was pretty great! I feel like the filling alone would be good on anything. It might be put to use on pancakes or crepes for that yummy sour zing! Method…
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Gluten Free and Vegan Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Pancakes are everyones favorite weekend breakfast. My favorite pancakes in the world are the limited edition Cinn-a-Stack pancakes from IHOP. I get so sad when they disappear off the menu. The cinnamon topping is so tasty and I could probably eat it separately in a bowl. For the purposes of the recipe I put it in a squirt bottle to get that signature swirl, but honestly you could just spread it over a cooked pancake with the back of a spoon to double down on that lovely velvety, sticky, sweet cinnamon flavor. Method The methodology is the same as regular pancakes. The kicker is that I make it with gluten…
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Spicy and Sweet Tofu
Tofu is every vegetarian/vegan’s big hurdle. It can be bland and everyone tells you “it tastes great if you cook it right”. I’ll tell ya what… I didn’t think that rule applied to me. I was so so wrong. My dad was looking for better ways to get more protein and we bit the bullet and tried a bunch of tofu recipes. I made this tofu as a side dish that can be combined with a bunch of different things. You can eat it mixed into some rice, you can have it as a side with a serving of noodles, you can stir in some vegetables and make it a…
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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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Masala Popcorn
Popcorn is a sacred tradition in my house. There is one version that is my go-to in a pinch, and one for when I have some time to sit and prepare. This recipe is for my super quick popcorn fix. I typically reserve this popcorn for when my sister has decided on an impromptu movie and she’s already reaching for the remote. The spice mix is very simple and utilizes a lot of Indian spices. I also go heavy handed with the sugar rather than the salt and it might seems counterintuitive but trust me on the sugar ration. it is definitely correct. I also decided to go ahead and…
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Vegan Creamy Garlic Pasta
Earlier in the week, I showed y’all how to make marinara sauce, what happens when you’re all out though?! No worries I am here to save you with my easy vegan pantry pasta! This pasta combines a lot of ingredients you probably already have around your house. You don’t really need to have anything else besides some sort of fat (in my case I used Country Crock Plant Butter), a few veggies, garlic, chili flake, nutritional yeast and cashews. The sauce is essentially constructed with the help of pasta water! I am trying to add more vegan and gluten-free elements to my diet. Pantry pasta can be riffed on in…
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Callin’ Code Red Chili: Spicy Vegan Chili WITH BEANS
Y’all I am reveling in my full Texas vibes right now. Yes, I know true Texans never put beans in their chili, but when you’re vegetarian or vegan you will find any opportunity to sneak in some extra protein and nutrients. My dad tries his best to maintain a low carb diet. He was frustrated of feeling like he only ate the same 5-6 dishes on repeat. So, he tasked me with making a high protein, fiery as hell dish that would make him feel full and maybe sweat a bit. The spicy peppers and ghost pepper flakes are completely optional! Feel free to sub out a pepper of your…
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Bataka (Bateta) Vada
Bataka Vada is my dad’s favorite desi fried food. This with fruit salad is every Gujarati dad’s dream for lunch. It is probably the one food that they could eat in every meal of the day. My masi has the best recipe for these (shout out to Rita Masi!) but when she is not here us amateurs have to fend for ourselves. This recipe turned out delicious and we made Vada Pav the next day to close out our wonderful cholesterol filled weekend. Next time there is a rainstorm, hunker down and make some Bataka Vada. Ingredients: 3 Russet potatoes, peeled and boiled 1 cup frozen green garlic 1/2 c.…
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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!
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Chana Masala
Chana Masala is the king of meal prep dishes for me. I feel like I can use it up in pretty much anything! Similar to the Chickpea Tinga Tacos, you can use this in Samosa Chaat or a pita pocket the next day, even just plain with rice is delicious! This is actually quite easy to make, however it does take a little while to make the gravy. The gravy is super freezer-friendly so I recommend making a huge batch of the gravy and freezing it! Even better, this dish is vegan and gluten-free! The gravy would be great with any types of veggies or protein. This is one of…
