Mumbai Recipes

This healthy Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers in Tomato Sauce is the perfect Italian Meal and with only 215 calories per serving, it's a meal you can feel good about. A couple of weeks ago, the local beach fire pits opened up for the season and we had the best beach picnic with friends. We were in charge of dessert, I brought a blueberry pie, and they were in charge of dinner and brought the most amazing spicy Italian sausages. Since we were cooking over an open fire pit, we weren't able to make the traditional sausage and peppers. Instead, they brought spaghetti sauce and cheese and we couldn't have been happier. Since then I have been thinking of this meal and how to recreate a healthier version at home. After seeing some slow cooker sausage and peppers recipes, I decided that was the best way to create a super flavorful sauce without having to stand by the stove all day. Although I love turkey sausage, sometimes it isn't quite as flavorful as its high-fat counterpa

If you want an easy vegetarian meal for meal prep, lunch, or dinner - I've got you covered. These easy Teriyaki Vegetable Brown Rice Bowls are easy to make, full of flavor, and packed with healthy ingredients. And if you must, you can always serve them with some Baked Teriyaki Chicken or Teriyaki Flank Steak . Who out there is guilty of reading labels on lots of food but skips over the condiments? It's easy to think that ketchup and mustard don't count, or barbecue sauce and the like. But in reality, there are calories and sugar and sodium in lots of condiments, so it's worth the read. All that is to say that I, too, admit I love the sweet, sticky, store-bought condiments, especially teriyaki sauce. But when I look at the label, I always cringe when I see that the second ingredient is sugar or corn syrup. Corn syrup? Who knew right? (Really makes you wonder what else is lurking on those nutrition labels in your fridge right now...) Luckily after doing some research

When I first moved to Southern California, of course I was excited, but I was also a little apprehensive. Any move to anywhere would be like that I think. I had lots of questions, but of course, at the top of my list was "Where will we eat?" Now, I'm happy to say that, overall, I have pretty much fallen in love with living in Southern California. The weather is amazing, there is so much to do, the produce and food scene turned out to be incredible, but I still felt as though we are missing one thing — good ole East-Coast-style Chinese food. Though there are some incredibly delicious restaurants just about everywhere you look, but I just can't seem to find a restaurant that can satisfy my Chinese food cravings. Out here Panda Express seems to be the reigning king for American style Chinese food and in my eyes, it can't even compete with my beloved New England Chinese restaurants. The dish I probably miss the most is a good pork fried rice, so of course, I just m

This healthy Pesto Spaghetti Squash makes an easy dinner that's is packed with protein, veggies, and quick homemade basil pesto. It's good for you, low carb, and can be easily adapted for Whole30 and Paleo diets. Sometimes the very best recipes are ones that happen completely by accident and necessity. This is one of those recipes. Originally I was planning on making a creamy basil spaghetti squash dish, which I probably will still make eventually, but I realized I had completely forgotten the cream element of the sauce. Staring at the ingredients and determined to make something for dinner, I immediately thought of pesto. Not only is pesto the perfect vehicle for all the basil, but it's also something I absolutely love with spaghetti squash. It mimics some of my favorite pasta dishes and the pesto and slightly sweet spaghetti squash are made for each other.  Then to pack in even more flavor into this pesto spaghetti squash, I added some browned lean turkey sausage. The

This healthy Pesto Spaghetti Squash makes an easy dinner that's is packed with protein, veggies, and quick homemade basil pesto. It's good for you, low carb, and can be easily adapted for Whole30 and Paleo diets. Sometimes the very best recipes are ones that happen completely by accident and necessity. This is one of those recipes. Originally I was planning on making a creamy basil spaghetti squash dish, which I probably will still make eventually, but I realized I had completely forgotten the cream element of the sauce. Staring at the ingredients and determined to make something for dinner, I immediately thought of pesto. Not only is pesto the perfect vehicle for all the basil, but it's also something I absolutely love with spaghetti squash. It mimics some of my favorite pasta dishes and the pesto and slightly sweet spaghetti squash are made for each other.  Then to pack in even more flavor into this pesto spaghetti squash, I added some browned lean turkey sausage. The

Applesauce muffins made with rolled oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar are a hearty, whole-grain muffin. They are perfect for a quick breakfast, on the go snack, or even dessert in our house. Apple lovers will also want to try this easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal and Slow Cooker Apple Crisp . My kids will eat almost anything in muffin form, so healthy muffins are part of our weekly routine. Lately one of our favorites has been these easy applesauce muffins that are filled with apple flavor.  They have lots of apple flavor, aren't overly sweet, and are delicious in the morning with some almond butter or cream cheese. Using applesauce in muffins is actually a pretty genius trick. The applesauce does two things. First, it adds lots of natural sweetness. This means we don't have to add as much sugar as a standard muffin. Secondly, it helps keep the muffins nice and moist without needing lots of oil or butter. Unsweetened applesauce is often used as an oil replacement in healthy

Applesauce muffins made with rolled oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar are a hearty, whole-grain muffin. They are perfect for a quick breakfast, on the go snack, or even dessert in our house. Apple lovers will also want to try this easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal and Slow Cooker Apple Crisp . My kids will eat almost anything in muffin form, so healthy muffins are part of our weekly routine. Lately one of our favorites has been these easy applesauce muffins that are filled with apple flavor.  They have lots of apple flavor, aren't overly sweet, and are delicious in the morning with some almond butter or cream cheese. Using applesauce in muffins is actually a pretty genius trick. The applesauce does two things. First, it adds lots of natural sweetness. This means we don't have to add as much sugar as a standard muffin. Secondly, it helps keep the muffins nice and moist without needing lots of oil or butter. Unsweetened applesauce is often used as an oil replacement in healthy

Well, it's official — the cold weather is here to stay for a few months anyway. When that happens, I go on the hunt for great soup recipes. I'm always keeping a lookout for any warm, hearty, nutritious soup to warm us up from the inside out. I've also found that they are the perfect thing to have in the freezer when I want a snack or a quick warm meal. And it nearly always hits the spot. Normally at the beginning of the month, I like to pick a few soups to make in bulk that I can freeze in individual portions and then grab them at a moment’s notice. This month, I made a big batch of zero-point veggie soup and this delicious creamy mushroom soup. The best part? You'll never believe it is only 3 points a serving! So go ahead and make up a big batch of this soup or any of my other warm, comforting soups and eat right away, throughout the week, or pop in your freezer for quick meals or snacks.   How do you make Mushroom Soup? Making this Mushroom Soup could really

Easy quinoa with the flavors or cilantro and lime is my new favorite thing to make as a Mexican side dish or as the base for burrito bowls. The lime and cilantro add so much flavor to the quinoa and will have you going back for more. Serve it with some Baked Chicken Fajitas or Grilled Chicken Tacos . When I first moved to Los Angeles, Chipotle was the new kid on the block and my old roommate and I were more than happy to make it a regular part of our routine. We would venture over after a particularly long school day, split a burrito and a bag of chips with their infamous guacamole, and sometimes have a beer depending on how hard the day had been. Being broke first year teachers, it felt like such an escape to sit outside and decompress from the day. Plus since it totaled up to around $10, it fit perfectly into our budgets. Fast forward ten years and I still have the same fondness and love for Chipotle. As someone who isn't the biggest fan of fast food, I am constantly surprise

This crockpot Ropa Vieja is packed with flavor and couldn't be easier to make. The beef comes out fork tender with delicious Latin flavors. Take it in a Cuban direction with lots of green olives or go Mexican with some spicy chipotle salsa and tortillas.  I am a sucker for a good food story. Stone soup and similar stories get me pretty much every time. So when I began researching where the name Ropa Vieja came from (which literally means “old clothes” in Spanish), my heart melted when I read this story. According to the folklore I came across, the story goes something like this: " There was once a very poor man who wanted to plan a special meal for his family who was coming home from a long journey. With no food to be found in his home and no money to purchase food, he went to his closet and gathered some old clothes. He then began to cook these old clothes in a stew, pouring his love into the stew as he stirred and prepared for his family to return. When his family finally

Here's a little truth bomb for you: I honestly wasn't excited to try this recipe. A friend suggested it and after some pretty consistent prodding, I finally caved and decided to give it a try even though my husband isn't the biggest fan of pork tenderloin or peppers, so I knew I'd be the one to have to eat all the leftovers. That knowledge had me mentally prepared for him to reach for a bowl of cereal within 10 minutes of dinner starting, but couldn't have been more shocked at his reaction. Not only did he not reach for the cereal, but he ate all of it! In fact, we both loved it. I'd say that it is the combination of the sweet onion, bell peppers, garlic, and pepperoncinis that really add a ton flavor to the dish with just a hint of spice. Plus, the pork stays nice and tender since it cooks right in the chicken broth and the simple pan sauce brings everything together for one delicious meal. If you prefer not to eat pork, this recipe works great with chicke

Well, it's official — the cold weather is here to stay for a few months anyway. When that happens, I go on the hunt for great soup recipes. I'm always keeping a lookout for any warm, hearty, nutritious soup to warm us up from the inside out. I've also found that they are the perfect thing to have in the freezer when I want a snack or a quick warm meal. And it nearly always hits the spot. Normally at the beginning of the month, I like to pick a few soups to make in bulk that I can freeze in individual portions and then grab them at a moment’s notice. This month, I made a big batch of zero-point veggie soup and this delicious creamy mushroom soup. The best part? You'll never believe it is only 3 points a serving! So go ahead and make up a big batch of this soup or any of my other warm, comforting soups and eat right away, throughout the week, or pop in your freezer for quick meals or snacks.   How do you make Mushroom Soup? Making this Mushroom Soup could really

Easy quinoa with the flavors or cilantro and lime is my new favorite thing to make as a Mexican side dish or as the base for burrito bowls. The lime and cilantro add so much flavor to the quinoa and will have you going back for more. Serve it with some Baked Chicken Fajitas or Grilled Chicken Tacos . When I first moved to Los Angeles, Chipotle was the new kid on the block and my old roommate and I were more than happy to make it a regular part of our routine. We would venture over after a particularly long school day, split a burrito and a bag of chips with their infamous guacamole, and sometimes have a beer depending on how hard the day had been. Being broke first year teachers, it felt like such an escape to sit outside and decompress from the day. Plus since it totaled up to around $10, it fit perfectly into our budgets. Fast forward ten years and I still have the same fondness and love for Chipotle. As someone who isn't the biggest fan of fast food, I am constantly surprise

This crockpot Ropa Vieja is packed with flavor and couldn't be easier to make. The beef comes out fork tender with delicious Latin flavors. Take it in a Cuban direction with lots of green olives or go Mexican with some spicy chipotle salsa and tortillas.  I am a sucker for a good food story. Stone soup and similar stories get me pretty much every time. So when I began researching where the name Ropa Vieja came from (which literally means “old clothes” in Spanish), my heart melted when I read this story. According to the folklore I came across, the story goes something like this: " There was once a very poor man who wanted to plan a special meal for his family who was coming home from a long journey. With no food to be found in his home and no money to purchase food, he went to his closet and gathered some old clothes. He then began to cook these old clothes in a stew, pouring his love into the stew as he stirred and prepared for his family to return. When his family finally

Here's a little truth bomb for you: I honestly wasn't excited to try this recipe. A friend suggested it and after some pretty consistent prodding, I finally caved and decided to give it a try even though my husband isn't the biggest fan of pork tenderloin or peppers, so I knew I'd be the one to have to eat all the leftovers. That knowledge had me mentally prepared for him to reach for a bowl of cereal within 10 minutes of dinner starting, but couldn't have been more shocked at his reaction. Not only did he not reach for the cereal, but he ate all of it! In fact, we both loved it. I'd say that it is the combination of the sweet onion, bell peppers, garlic, and pepperoncinis that really add a ton flavor to the dish with just a hint of spice. Plus, the pork stays nice and tender since it cooks right in the chicken broth and the simple pan sauce brings everything together for one delicious meal. If you prefer not to eat pork, this recipe works great with chicke

These quick and easy Baked Chicken Fajitas are packed with veggies, all cooked in one pan, and ready in 30 minutes! Plus they are clean eating, low carb, gluten-free, and Whole30 friendly. Serve them with some Crockpot Pinto Beans or Mexican Cauliflower Rice . I love fajitas in almost any form but when I don't have time to cook them stove-top, I make this simple oven-baked version. They take a little longer but don't have as much active cooking time, which means I can get all sorts of things done in the kitchen while they cook. And truth be told, usually, to make it even easier, I pick up pre-sliced vegetables at the salad bar so all I have to do is mix up the seasoning and toss everything in a pan. It couldn't be easier and we seriously love these fajitas - maybe even more than the traditional version. Additionally, these baked chicken fajitas are perfect for meal prep if you like to prepare meals on the weekend. They actually taste better after a night in the fridge s

This healthy One Pan Teriyaki Chicken Thighs and Vegetables is made with a simple homemade teriyaki sauce, tender chicken thighs, and tons of veggies for a delicious dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes. I have a serious addiction to teriyaki sauce. For about three years immediately following college, my idea of making dinner was throwing rice and veggies in a bowl and covering it with a combination of store-bought teriyaki sauce and Sriracha. Sometimes there was also some rotisserie chicken if it was a special meal. However, as I get older, I have come to realize that there is a ton of high fructose corn syrup and unnecessary additives in most store-bought teriyaki sauce, so I prefer to make my own at home. It's still high in sodium from the soy sauce (kind of impossible to avoid in teriyaki sauce), but it is much lower in sugar and has no unnecessary extras. Plus with fresh ginger and garlic, I think it tastes even better than the store-bought stuff. One of my favorit