Category: Special Diet

Quick Rice and Tomato side dish

Quick Rice and Tomato side dish

Living on a budget inspired me to come up with this super tasty and healthy side dish. Pairs beautifully with White Fish or grilled Pork Chop and Fresh Broccoli!

Herbed Fennel Salad

Herbed Fennel Salad

Sometimes a dish comes together just exactly as you’d hoped. This is one of those dishes. Crisp and sweet and savory and herbaceous, I served this alongside grilled lamb and it was perfection. You could serve this with some olives and crusty bread for a light lunch.

Springtime Zoodles and Noodles

Springtime Zoodles and Noodles

In the springtime we naturally want to shift to brighter, fresher and more vegetable forward eating. This dish uses zoodles plus spaghetti for a lighter but still satisfying pasta experience. Bonus – if you grow zucchini, here is another way to use up the bounty!

Zuccheroni – Vegan Pepperoni

Zuccheroni – Vegan Pepperoni

This started as a wild experiment for a family member who was trying to become a vegetarian. Made from thinly sliced zucchini “cured” in olive oil and spices, it can be served cold as antipasto, or baked onto a pizza.

Layered Pistachio Baklava

Layered Pistachio Baklava

Baklava was always the treat I bought or was gifted. I never attempted making it at home because it seemed like it would be an overly tedious task. Once you get into the rhythm of things though, the act of layering each sheet of phyllo and chopped nuts, becomes quite cathartic.

Spiced Carrots, Chickpeas, and Herbs

Spiced Carrots, Chickpeas, and Herbs

These golden brown carrots and chickpeas, paired with the punchy and tangy dressing, is something you’ll want to serve at every meal! Eat as an appetizer, side dish, or even main course.

Air-Fried Pumpkin Shakarparas

Air-Fried Pumpkin Shakarparas

Growing up in an Indian-American household, shakarparas are a staple cookie for the holidays. My family makes traditional shakarparas every year, and I wanted to give my own twist on it for the fall season. I used the original recipe and adapted it for the fall season by adding pumpkin and different spices.