Mumbai Recipes

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pasta with fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese is one of those perfect quick and easy dinners that comes together in less than 20 minutes but makes you feel like a restaurant chef. If you are a Brussels sprouts lover, this dish is a must make.  Two of my favorite ingredients, bacon and Brussels sprouts , all wrapped up in one hearty pasta dish - yum! I originally saw this recipe in the New York Times and couldn't wait to try it. It seemed like the perfect comforting dish to start the week and give us something to look forward to after a long Monday. To lighten things up, I decided to use less pasta as the original recipe used a pretty large serving. Another trick to keeping pasta dishes light is to use lots of veggies, that way no one misses the extra pasta.  I also swapped in some center cut bacon instead of pancetta and made sure to drain off most of the fat. Lastly, I  added vegetable broth to create more of a sauce, since I left out some of the b

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pasta with fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese is one of those perfect quick and easy dinners that comes together in less than 20 minutes but makes you feel like a restaurant chef. If you are a Brussels sprouts lover, this dish is a must make.  Two of my favorite ingredients, bacon and Brussels sprouts , all wrapped up in one hearty pasta dish - yum! I originally saw this recipe in the New York Times and couldn't wait to try it. It seemed like the perfect comforting dish to start the week and give us something to look forward to after a long Monday. To lighten things up, I decided to use less pasta as the original recipe used a pretty large serving. Another trick to keeping pasta dishes light is to use lots of veggies, that way no one misses the extra pasta.  I also swapped in some center cut bacon instead of pancetta and made sure to drain off most of the fat. Lastly, I  added vegetable broth to create more of a sauce, since I left out some of the b

Never dread meal planning again! Our easy to use meal planning system makes healthy eating and meal planning stress free and delicious. It also makes an amazing gift! "Slender Kitchen Meal Plans are the easiest and most affordable way to cook healthy meals for your family. Hands down, this was a game changer for us." - Sarah G.  If you met me five years ago, I seriously hated meal planning. Working full time, totally over-scheduled, and stressed out - meal planning took too long and was a huge headache. And therefore our meal situation – it was a hot mess. I cooked the same things over and over again, ordered take-out too often, wasted so much food, and felt guilty about how I was feeding my family. It just wasn’t working. It was time to make a change. That’s when I discovered meal planning. It changed everything. And now I want to help you do the same thing. We handle the meal planning and make healthy eating easy. Stop wasting time: Delicious, hand picked recipes

Never dread meal planning again! Our easy to use meal planning system makes healthy eating and meal planning stress free and delicious. It also makes an amazing gift! "Slender Kitchen Meal Plans are the easiest and most affordable way to cook healthy meals for your family. Hands down, this was a game changer for us." - Sarah G.  If you met me five years ago, I seriously hated meal planning. Working full time, totally over-scheduled, and stressed out - meal planning took too long and was a huge headache. And therefore our meal situation – it was a hot mess. I cooked the same things over and over again, ordered take-out too often, wasted so much food, and felt guilty about how I was feeding my family. It just wasn’t working. It was time to make a change. That’s when I discovered meal planning. It changed everything. And now I want to help you do the same thing. We handle the meal planning and make healthy eating easy. Stop wasting time: Delicious, hand picked recipes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread that's made with good for you ingredients but still tastes indulgent, delicious, and has all the pumpkin flavor you want this time of year. You can also enjoy pumpkin season with these Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal . It took me quite a long time to come around to pumpkin. I was never much of a pumpkin pie fan and even though I like pumpkin more than I ever have, I am still not a die-hard pumpkin spice fan. However, one major exception to that is pumpkin bread. That I can get behind every time and it's one of my favorite things to eat this time of year. I love the notes of cinnamon and nutmeg and the subtle pumpkin flavor that comes through in every bite. However my bakery obsession definitely packs in the calories, so lately I have been experimenting with making my own lighter version at home. I started with one of my favorite healthy banana bread recipes since, in my opinion, good banana bread and good pumpkin bread are not

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread that's made with good for you ingredients but still tastes indulgent, delicious, and has all the pumpkin flavor you want this time of year. You can also enjoy pumpkin season with these Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal . It took me quite a long time to come around to pumpkin. I was never much of a pumpkin pie fan and even though I like pumpkin more than I ever have, I am still not a die-hard pumpkin spice fan. However, one major exception to that is pumpkin bread. That I can get behind every time and it's one of my favorite things to eat this time of year. I love the notes of cinnamon and nutmeg and the subtle pumpkin flavor that comes through in every bite. However my bakery obsession definitely packs in the calories, so lately I have been experimenting with making my own lighter version at home. I started with one of my favorite healthy banana bread recipes since, in my opinion, good banana bread and good pumpkin bread are not

If I had to choose one vegetable to eat every day for the rest of my life, I'd have to say broccoli would rank right up there. Perhaps even as the number-one vegetable in my life. And, what's not to like? It's tasty, good for you, and easy to cook in a variety of ways. Although I admit, once upon a time, it wasn't my favorite vegetable. Well, it was my favorite to try to sneak to the dog when no one was looking (he wouldn't eat it, either). But I just wouldn't even give it a chance. I don't know if I just inherently distrusted any healthy foods or someone told me it was gross, so I believed them without even trying it myself...who knows. I think my longest span of not letting broccoli even touch my lips was two years. Then, one day, I'm eyeing my then-boyfriend's mixed veggie and shrimp stir fry and he tells me if I want to take a bite, I have to take the broccoli too. So I did, and...well, you can guess the rest! One of my favorite ways to cook

If I had to choose one vegetable to eat every day for the rest of my life, I'd have to say broccoli would rank right up there. Perhaps even as the number-one vegetable in my life. And, what's not to like? It's tasty, good for you, and easy to cook in a variety of ways. Although I admit, once upon a time, it wasn't my favorite vegetable. Well, it was my favorite to try to sneak to the dog when no one was looking (he wouldn't eat it, either). But I just wouldn't even give it a chance. I don't know if I just inherently distrusted any healthy foods or someone told me it was gross, so I believed them without even trying it myself...who knows. I think my longest span of not letting broccoli even touch my lips was two years. Then, one day, I'm eyeing my then-boyfriend's mixed veggie and shrimp stir fry and he tells me if I want to take a bite, I have to take the broccoli too. So I did, and...well, you can guess the rest! One of my favorite ways to cook

This healthy sheet pan sausage with acorn squash, chicken sausage, bell peppers, and onions is quick and easy to toss together and cooks up on a single sheet pan. Perfect as a meal on its own or served with a nice green salad, brown rice, or some creamy polenta .  Busy weeks call for sheet pan dinners and this new recipe with chicken sausage and acorn squash is on repeat in our house. First of all, it has the whole family eating acorn squash. Something about the crispy browned edges and melted Parmesan cheese has turned my normally squash averse family into fans of this tasty veggie. Secondly, it's all made on one single sheet pan. That's a weeknight dream since it means easy cleanup. Lastly, this meal is so versatile. Try it with different flavors of sausage, swap in some different veggies, add new spices, and there are endless meal options. If I haven't fully convinced you to try this one pan sausage and squash recipe, I have one more tidbit that should push you over t

This healthy sheet pan sausage with acorn squash, chicken sausage, bell peppers, and onions is quick and easy to toss together and cooks up on a single sheet pan. Perfect as a meal on its own or served with a nice green salad, brown rice, or some creamy polenta .  Busy weeks call for sheet pan dinners and this new recipe with chicken sausage and acorn squash is on repeat in our house. First of all, it has the whole family eating acorn squash. Something about the crispy browned edges and melted Parmesan cheese has turned my normally squash averse family into fans of this tasty veggie. Secondly, it's all made on one single sheet pan. That's a weeknight dream since it means easy cleanup. Lastly, this meal is so versatile. Try it with different flavors of sausage, swap in some different veggies, add new spices, and there are endless meal options. If I haven't fully convinced you to try this one pan sausage and squash recipe, I have one more tidbit that should push you over t

Roasted Brussels Sprouts drizzled with honey mustard sauce is a simple side dish that elevates any meal. These deliciously browned and crispy sprouts quickly become the star of any meal and can be paired with almost any main dish you like.  I will take a big bowl of crispy, almost burnt, nicely caramelized Brussels sprouts any night of the week. They are a favorite side dish, snack, or salad topper and I make them almost once a week. My usual go-to is simple salt and pepper or balsamic vinegar , but lately, I have been mixing things up with this simple honey mustard sauce that's drizzled on top just after roasting. The sweet and salty combo is perfect in my opinion and we were eating these right off the baking sheet. How to roast Brussels sprouts so they are brown and crispy? One of the most common reasons that people don't enjoy Brussels sprouts is that they aren't preparing them correctly. No one wants soggy, mushy, or bland Brussels sprouts. To bring out the most f

Roasted Brussels Sprouts drizzled with honey mustard sauce is a simple side dish that elevates any meal. These deliciously browned and crispy sprouts quickly become the star of any meal and can be paired with almost any main dish you like.  I will take a big bowl of crispy, almost burnt, nicely caramelized Brussels sprouts any night of the week. They are a favorite side dish, snack, or salad topper and I make them almost once a week. My usual go-to is simple salt and pepper or balsamic vinegar , but lately, I have been mixing things up with this simple honey mustard sauce that's drizzled on top just after roasting. The sweet and salty combo is perfect in my opinion and we were eating these right off the baking sheet. How to roast Brussels sprouts so they are brown and crispy? One of the most common reasons that people don't enjoy Brussels sprouts is that they aren't preparing them correctly. No one wants soggy, mushy, or bland Brussels sprouts. To bring out the most f

If cranberry sauce isn't your thing, you've got to give this Cranberry Apple Sauce a try. It's less tart than traditional cranberry sauce and adding the apples means you don't need as much sugar. Serve it alongside your Thanksgiving turkey or add it to almost any protein for a delicious meal. It also makes a delicious and healthy snack on its own and is delicious on oatmeal and yogurt. We even had it on a bowl of vanilla ice cream last week and it was seriously delicious.  The other reason I love this recipe is that when I ask people why they don't' like cranberry sauce, the most common answer is that it is just too tart. This solves that issue and year after year is one of the most requested recipes on our holiday table. It always gets gobbled up, plus since it tastes good with so many dishes, the leftovers won't go to waste.  Looking for more holiday side dish ideas? Check out this guide to the best holiday vegetable side dishes . How to Make Apple C

If cranberry sauce isn't your thing, you've got to give this Cranberry Apple Sauce a try. It's less tart than traditional cranberry sauce and adding the apples means you don't need as much sugar. Serve it alongside your Thanksgiving turkey or add it to almost any protein for a delicious meal. It also makes a delicious and healthy snack on its own and is delicious on oatmeal and yogurt. We even had it on a bowl of vanilla ice cream last week and it was seriously delicious.  The other reason I love this recipe is that when I ask people why they don't' like cranberry sauce, the most common answer is that it is just too tart. This solves that issue and year after year is one of the most requested recipes on our holiday table. It always gets gobbled up, plus since it tastes good with so many dishes, the leftovers won't go to waste.  Looking for more holiday side dish ideas? Check out this guide to the best holiday vegetable side dishes . How to Make Apple C