Vegetable soup is one of my favorite to start the year off. Try these three soups that are filled with vegetables in each of them: Minestrone Soup, Beef Barley Soup or Classic Italian Wedding Soup. Vegetable Detox Soup This healthy and delicious Detox Vegetable Soup is just what you need to start the year off right. It’s the perfect way to help you get back on track if you’ve been indulging in too many sweets during the holidays....
High Protein Bread (Oat Sandwich Rolls) There’s nothing more convenient than making a sandwich when you need something portable to enjoy on the go. But to make a sandwich that will really fill you up, it should be high in protein, anywhere from 15 to 30 grams, because protein is one of the key nutrients that keeps you fuller for longer. Great for breakfast or lunch! Oven or air fryer!...
French Onion Soup French onion soup is one of my favorite soups, it’s comforting and filling, perfect for lunch or dinner as a main with a salad, or serve it as a first course. Making it from scratch is great for weekend cooking, leftover broth can be reheated for the week. We love going to our neighborhood restaurant for French onion soup, but it’s far from light. I wanted to recreate their soup at home so I could enjoy it more often but with fewer calories....
Forget about yeast for this recipe. But if you are one of the lucky ones that has found yeast here are a few of my favorite homemade bread recipes like grandma’s perfect homemade bread recipe, focaccia bread recipe or this miracle no knead bread. Buttery Beer Bread I am so excited to share this irresistible buttery beer bread with you! It is so easy to make and no need to have yeast....
The right syrup can make all the difference in your pancake and waffle experience. You have to try these other awesome syrups, Buttermilk, Strawberry and Cinnamon! The Best Maple Syrup Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. I can literally get excited going to bed thinking about how when I get up in the morning, I get to eat breakfast! Breakfast is so versatile, it can be quick and easy, or complex....
When it comes to holiday baking, nothing says love like homemade. Some of our other favorite cookies are Homemade Butter Cookies and Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Shortbread Cookies. Milano Cookies from Scratch When it comes to store bought, packaged cookies, Pepperidge Farms makes some of my favorites. Like their wonderful milano cookies that have a light, buttery crunch and a snap from a good amount of dark chocolate in the center....
The thick, consistency of this filling combined with the soft cherries makes this taste absolutely divine. I love trying out all different types of pies at this time of year. Here are some of my favorites apple, rhubarb, and chocolate! What Makes this Filling THE Best? There is something about making pies that’s so soothing to me. It brings me back to my childhood! I remember trying different pies at all sorts of family events, fairs, and holiday get-togethers!...
Have a hankering for more comforting fried dough? Try this Easy Beignets Recipe, or these delicious and tender Apple Fritters. You can even skip the fair and make your very own homemade Funnel Cake! Homemade Donuts Recipe Do you prefer baked donuts or fried donuts? I do love both but I think I love fried yeasted donuts just a little bit more. If you’re a tiny bit afraid of frying like I used to be, my biggest tip is to invest in a thermometer!...
One of the best benefits of living in New York City is you get to taste food from around the world. Indian food is one of my favorites. Aloo Gobi is a low point vegetarian stew typically served with basmati rice and roti. This can be a main dish or a side dish, as a side dish it would feed 6. It even got two thumbs up from hubbie who is not as experimental....
The instant pot has changed cooking. I love it! It can make so many foods so much easier to cook from Hard Boiled Eggs, to Perfect Rice to Roasted Chicken. Instant Pot Black Beans This really takes no effort at all. The instant pot does all the work and the result is worth it. These taste so much better than the canned version and give an extra fresh flair to what ever you use them in....
I just love making bread at home! Yeasted breads used to intimidate me, but after lots of practice I have all the tips you will need to have the confidence to tackle any bread recipe. If you still feel like making a few no-yeast bread recipes first, then you’ve got to try this easy Beer Bread, this yummy No Yeast Flatbread, and Soda Bread. Artisan Italian Bread If you love getting your hands in some dough, this Italian bread recipe is for you!...
This is vegan. Just had to mention that shocking fact as this is by far one of the creamiest, richest, most delicious dishes I have ever tasted. Having recently posted the Gujarati-inspired African dish Hot and Sour Tamarind Cassava, I have decided to share a little more of these rare combinations with you. Note: I’m currently considering coining this sort of food under the term ‘Gujafrican’ cuisine- pretty accurate if you ask me....
As most of you know from this post, we have been remodeling our new Long Island home for the past year, if not longer. We have gotten a lot done, and even as I share these photos there has already been a lot more progress, but we still have quite a bit of work to do before we move in. I know it will all be worth it in the end, I just can’t wait to start cooking in my new kitchen!...
2010 was such a fantastic year for KO Rasoi and I think the recipes which attracted the most attention from you guys deserve to be featured again. The spotlight will be shone on the most viewed and searched for recipes on KO Rasoi last year. Collecting this data gave me such an insight into what you’ve been looking for and what whets your appetite. It also taught me a few things about myself, mostly that I’m a cheesecake freak and have no self control....
Lasagna Soup We love traditional lasagna, lasagna rolls ups, and now, soup! It’s SO darn good and family friendly, my kids love it! The dollop of ricotta on top really makes it. I used chicken sausage which gave it such great flavor. I’ve included stove top, Instant Pot and Slow Cooker directions. Some of my favorite soups are those that are adapted from classic meals. A few examples of this: Stuffed Pepper Soup, Baked Potato Soup, Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup, and in my cookbook I have a delicious recipe for stuffed cabbage soup....
Cauliflower Gratin Thanksgiving is at my Mom’s house this year. She makes the turkey, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes and we all bring the rest. I always bring a vegetable or two and some appetizers, my cousin brings dessert and my sister in law usually brings a salad. Some other Thanksgiving side dishes I love to bring are Brussels Sprouts Gratin, Green Bean Salad and Sweet Potatoes Brulee. Last year I made a cauliflower gratin that was a lot more complicated than this, but I wanted to test out an easier version knowing many of you will be looking for easy sides....
Baked Eggplant Parmesan What is eggplant parmesan? Traditionally eggplant parmesan is breaded eggplant that is fried them topped with sauce and cheese before baking. I made this lighter low-carb version by roasting the eggplant in the oven instead and skipping the breadcrumbs altogether. It’s delicious and perfect to make ahead and freeze or send to a friend in need! This is the way my Mom always made Eggplant Parmesan, and I always preferred it this way over the deep fried breaded version....
Mac and Cheese cups are not only quick and easy to serve fresh, but they are also very simple to make ahead and transport to an event. These are stress free and simple for guests to pick up and enjoy! They are always a huge hit and are the first tray to be empty from any gathering because they are so kid friendly and popular. Everyone will go crazy over these delicious mac and cheese cups!...
When it’s cold or rainy outside, I love a hot bowl of Ramen Noodles. Today I’m sharing one of my ramen noodles recipes with a Mexican twist. Mexican Ramen Noodles are cooked in enchilada sauce and vegetable broth. It’s packed with flavor. Additionally, for this recipe I don’t use the cheap packet of ramen noodles with terrible ingredients, instead, I love using Ocean’s Halo Organic Ramen Noodles which are just three ingredients and clean....
Mini Pecan Phyllo Tarts A slice of traditional pecan pie can set you back about 480 calories! These mini Mini Pecan Phyllo Tarts, are only 68 calories each, the perfect bite sized treat. I’ve lightened up so many Thanksgiving favorites, from cranberry sauce, stuffing, pumpkin pie and lots of Thanksgiving leftover ideas. Pecan pie has been requested quite a bit, so when I stumbled on these mini pecan tarts, I thought I would try them with some minor tweaks....
