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Mattar Paneer

Mattar Paneer

In India, paneer is a widely consumed staple that replaces meat in the vegetarian diet that accounts for a good part of the country. It is a type of firm cottage cheese that would resemble ricotta and tofu if you had to marry the two. Read more…

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

Even though there are more recipes for chocolate chip cookies out there than stars, I didn’t think twice about making a post for this recipe. It’s based on a recipe given to me by my sister’s friend Colette when I was twelve years old, and Read more…

Pumpkin Yeast Bread

Pumpkin Yeast Bread

Making bread is my first answer to the question “what’s your favorite thing to bake?” Pumpkin isn’t among my favorite flavors, but I do enjoy it when it takes on the form of something edible. I tried a version of this recipe a while ago, Read more…

Old Fashioned Caramels

Old Fashioned Caramels

These old fashioned caramels are so good, you won’t believe you made them. They are rich, chewy and you will want to eat them forever. And while they take a little time to make, they are well worth the effort. If you are an avid Read more…

Ginger Bug – Want To Make Homemade Soda Pop?

Ginger Bug – Want To Make Homemade Soda Pop?

Ginger bug might be one of the culinary world’s best kept secrets. Holistic lifestyle enthusiasts who have not heard of it are also intrigued. It’s a fermented blend of ginger, sugar and water that carbonates your beverages. Additionally, your homemade soda is a lacto fermented Read more…

Basic Dal

Basic Dal

If you are cutting back on meat in your diet, you might want to start adding lentils to your repertoire of everyday meals. Studies have shown that this superfood prevents heart disease, diabetes and a number of cancers. Many vegetarians rely on this humble little Read more…

Home Canning Peaches

Home Canning Peaches

Like any fruit, peaches have to be ripe when you preserve them, but not too ripe.  If they are, they’ll fall apart and be mushy, so preserve them when they’re still slightly firm. Make the sugar syrup first.  This is a light one, but if Read more…

Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Cups

These are surprisingly easy to make, even though they might not look like it.  In fact, I think they’ll be one of the most rewarding candies you’ve ever made, and they will not last.  I promise.  There’s just no such thing as saying “the homemade Read more…