Mumbai Recipes

Slow Cooker Madras Curry Lentils with hearty lentils, potatoes, and spinach all cooked in coconut milk and Indian spices is a warm, comforting dish that you will make again and again. As much as I love to cook, I can't possibly cook all my meals, all the time (well, I mean, I could I suppose but then I'd honestly do nothing else). I've been known to eat out from time to time, of course. And, I also like to eat store-bought, pre-made meals as well. I am picky about the ones I choose though, and I try to find meals made with as many real ingredients and as little of the processed stuff as possible. All that being said, the inspiration for today's recipe came from one of my favorite store-bought lunches: Tasty Bite Madras Lentils . They are an Indian lentil dish made with a curry of tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices. While I am a fan of the store bought-version, I always prefer to make things at home when I can, when I have time to figure them out. It's a fun game

Slow Cooker Madras Curry Lentils with hearty lentils, potatoes, and spinach all cooked in coconut milk and Indian spices is a warm, comforting dish that you will make again and again. As much as I love to cook, I can't possibly cook all my meals, all the time (well, I mean, I could I suppose but then I'd honestly do nothing else). I've been known to eat out from time to time, of course. And, I also like to eat store-bought, pre-made meals as well. I am picky about the ones I choose though, and I try to find meals made with as many real ingredients and as little of the processed stuff as possible. All that being said, the inspiration for today's recipe came from one of my favorite store-bought lunches: Tasty Bite Madras Lentils . They are an Indian lentil dish made with a curry of tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices. While I am a fan of the store bought-version, I always prefer to make things at home when I can, when I have time to figure them out. It's a fun game

The classic Wedge Salad made healthier with a lightened-up homemade blue cheese dressing made with Stonyfield Yogurt . This post is brought to you by Stonyfield but all opinions are 100% mine. There are two types of salads in the world - the ones that are actually good for you and the ones are seriously indulgent and just happen to have some vegetables. For the longest time, I classified the wedge salad as the latter. Super delicious but not winning any contests when it comes to nutritional content. That all changes today. Using organic Stonyfield yogurt as the base for a healthier blue cheese dressing and pairing it with turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and lettuce - you can make a healthier version of this classic steakhouse salad that still tastes incredible. Now to be fair, I still used iceberg lettuce for this salad. It’s just hard to pass up the super crispy Iceberg wedge. But if you wanted to amp up the nutrients and health factor, you could reach for something lik

What's that you say? Creamy coconut basil sauce spiked with lime and a touch of spice? I think I'm in love. Given my deep and unabiding obsession with the mixture of basil and coconut, I would (and do!) eat this sauce on almost anything — noodles, brown rice, quinoa, veggies, and especially this slow cooker chicken breast. Why? Well, for starters, the flavors in the sauce deepen as they cook and chicken just happens to be the perfect vehicle to absorb and capture all that flavor. Plus, there is only about 10 minutes of prep time on your part and then all the actual magic happens in the slow cooker, while you're off doing other fun things. How can I customize this Crockpot Coconut Basil Chicken? Depending on your preferences, there are a few tweaks you can make to the sauce to make it exactly what your craving. If you love Thai curry, consider adding some green curry paste. If you like a sweeter sauce, add some brown sugar or honey. Love cilantro? Add some fresh cil

The classic Wedge Salad made healthier with a lightened-up homemade blue cheese dressing made with Stonyfield Yogurt . This post is brought to you by Stonyfield but all opinions are 100% mine. There are two types of salads in the world - the ones that are actually good for you and the ones are seriously indulgent and just happen to have some vegetables. For the longest time, I classified the wedge salad as the latter. Super delicious but not winning any contests when it comes to nutritional content. That all changes today. Using organic Stonyfield yogurt as the base for a healthier blue cheese dressing and pairing it with turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and lettuce - you can make a healthier version of this classic steakhouse salad that still tastes incredible. Now to be fair, I still used iceberg lettuce for this salad. It’s just hard to pass up the super crispy Iceberg wedge. But if you wanted to amp up the nutrients and health factor, you could reach for something lik

What's that you say? Creamy coconut basil sauce spiked with lime and a touch of spice? I think I'm in love. Given my deep and unabiding obsession with the mixture of basil and coconut, I would (and do!) eat this sauce on almost anything — noodles, brown rice, quinoa, veggies, and especially this slow cooker chicken breast. Why? Well, for starters, the flavors in the sauce deepen as they cook and chicken just happens to be the perfect vehicle to absorb and capture all that flavor. Plus, there is only about 10 minutes of prep time on your part and then all the actual magic happens in the slow cooker, while you're off doing other fun things. How can I customize this Crockpot Coconut Basil Chicken? Depending on your preferences, there are a few tweaks you can make to the sauce to make it exactly what your craving. If you love Thai curry, consider adding some green curry paste. If you like a sweeter sauce, add some brown sugar or honey. Love cilantro? Add some fresh cil

Show of hands: How many of you live with a hardcore meat eater? Yeah, I didn't think I was alone in this. Lately I have been trying to incorporate more vegetarian and vegan meals into our rotation. But, as you can imagine, I have a problem when it comes to the carnivore I live with. Even if I bulk up vegetarian meals with pasta or grains, I still usually get a sideways stare and slew of questions around whether or not this is all we are eating?! However, given my innate stubborn streak, I can’t just throw in the towel. ( Although truth be told there is always a rotisserie chicken close by in case I fail. Real life.) So imagine my surprise when this simple slow cooker lentil meal passed the test recently. I was shocked. Just a simple meal of soup, salad, and bread — that's all it took after all the tons of meals I've tried? Well, okay then! I think the secret though is that this soup is incredibly hearty. The more delicious and filling your meatless meal, the more likely

You've got to make these Jalapeno Cheddar Black Bean Burgers next time you are craving a burger. They are healthy, full of flavor, and have just the right amount of spice. Serve them alongside some Crispy Turnip Fries or Baked Potato Chips . What do you think of when you hear "veggie burger"? Do you envision some kind of cobbling together of veggie-like parts and pieces pressed together with some kind of soy product? If so, that makes sense, because those kinds of veggie burgers do exist, and they're probably what you're used to. Unfortunately, that's the way with a lot of store-bought, plant-based products. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I've microwaved myself a Boca burger now and then, and they are tasty for sure. But making your own (of anything, really), is always better. And easier than you think! Take, for example, these Jalapeno Cheddar Black Bean Burgers. These just may be my favorite veggie burgers I've ever made or eaten

Today's post is brought to you by Zatarain's® Garden District Kitchen Rice but all opinions are 100% mine and I only share products that I truly love and use in my kitchen. This healthy, filling, and good-for-you One Pot Cajun Chicken Burrito Bowl comes together in less than 20 minutes and tastes incredible. You're going to love it! Whether you make this for an easy weeknight meal or use it for meal prep, your tastebuds will be happy. With the school year in full swing, life is busy. Between homework, activities, and endless to-do lists, sometimes it feels like getting a nutritious meal on the table is impossible. That's why I am so excited for today's post. In less than 20 minutes, you can have a delicious meal on the table that's easy to prepare and is good for you. What's the secret? Using Zatarain's new Garden District Kitchen Rice mixes , it's easy to build a flavor packed meal that's healthy, hearty, and doesn't sacrifice taste. T

You'll never believe this Creamy Pesto Pasta with Zucchini is actually good for you with under 350 calories and it's loaded with veggies, too. We can't get enough pesto in our house and also constantly make this Pesto Chicken and Pesto Skewers . I have been using pesto  on everything lately. I mix it into my hummus, drizzle it on salads and sandwiches, scramble it into my morning eggs, and have been using it in all kinds of dinners like this creamy pasta dish. This pesto recipe is packed with flavor from the basil and garlic and is also much lighter than traditional pesto since it has much less oil. I used pine nuts, which are the most traditional, but any nut would work. Often I use almonds, pistachios, or walnuts since they are less expensive. The other thing that makes this dish different from your traditional pesto-and-pasta recipe is that I use zucchini noodles in addition to the pasta. In doing so, I've easily added more nutrition into the dish and eliminate

Show of hands: How many of you live with a hardcore meat eater? Yeah, I didn't think I was alone in this. Lately I have been trying to incorporate more vegetarian and vegan meals into our rotation. But, as you can imagine, I have a problem when it comes to the carnivore I live with. Even if I bulk up vegetarian meals with pasta or grains, I still usually get a sideways stare and slew of questions around whether or not this is all we are eating?! However, given my innate stubborn streak, I can’t just throw in the towel. ( Although truth be told there is always a rotisserie chicken close by in case I fail. Real life.) So imagine my surprise when this simple slow cooker lentil meal passed the test recently. I was shocked. Just a simple meal of soup, salad, and bread — that's all it took after all the tons of meals I've tried? Well, okay then! I think the secret though is that this soup is incredibly hearty. The more delicious and filling your meatless meal, the more likely

You've got to make these Jalapeno Cheddar Black Bean Burgers next time you are craving a burger. They are healthy, full of flavor, and have just the right amount of spice. Serve them alongside some Crispy Turnip Fries or Baked Potato Chips . What do you think of when you hear "veggie burger"? Do you envision some kind of cobbling together of veggie-like parts and pieces pressed together with some kind of soy product? If so, that makes sense, because those kinds of veggie burgers do exist, and they're probably what you're used to. Unfortunately, that's the way with a lot of store-bought, plant-based products. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I've microwaved myself a Boca burger now and then, and they are tasty for sure. But making your own (of anything, really), is always better. And easier than you think! Take, for example, these Jalapeno Cheddar Black Bean Burgers. These just may be my favorite veggie burgers I've ever made or eaten

Today’s post is brought to you by Zatarain’s® Garden District Kitchen Rice but all opinions are 100% mine and I only share products that I truly love and use in my kitchen. This healthy, filling, and good-for-you One Pot Cajun Chicken Burrito Bowl comes together in less than 20 minutes and tastes incredible. You’re going to love it! Whether you make this for an easy weeknight meal or use it for meal prep, your tastebuds will be happy. With the school year in full swing, life is busy. Between homework, activities, and endless to-do lists, sometimes it feels like getting a nutritious meal on the table is impossible. That’s why I am so excited for today’s post. In less than 20 minutes, you can have a delicious meal on the table that’s easy to prepare and is good for you. What’s the secret? Using Zatarain’s new Garden District Kitchen Rice mixes , it’s easy to build a flavor packed meal that’s healthy, hearty, and doesn’t sacrifice taste. Today I am going to share one of our family f

You'll never believe this Creamy Pesto Pasta with Zucchini is actually good for you with under 350 calories and it's loaded with veggies, too. We can't get enough pesto in our house and also constantly make this Pesto Chicken and Pesto Skewers . I have been using pesto  on everything lately. I mix it into my hummus, drizzle it on salads and sandwiches, scramble it into my morning eggs, and have been using it in all kinds of dinners like this creamy pasta dish. This pesto recipe is packed with flavor from the basil and garlic and is also much lighter than traditional pesto since it has much less oil. I used pine nuts, which are the most traditional, but any nut would work. Often I use almonds, pistachios, or walnuts since they are less expensive. The other thing that makes this dish different from your traditional pesto-and-pasta recipe is that I use zucchini noodles in addition to the pasta. In doing so, I've easily added more nutrition into the dish and eliminate