We use this potato and chickpea curry as a filling for any Indian flatbread such as paratha, or sometimes, I even put it in tortillas and make a wrap out of it. To make it fully vegan, just use water or veggie stock instead of chicken stock, and sugar instead of honey! You can also […]
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
We absolutely love this vegetable, especially as a topping for when we have congee. The 2 together are a match made in heaven!! Recipe for Congee here-https://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2019/01/19/instant-pot-chicken-congee/ Ingredients: 1 lb gai lan, rinsed and drained 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp soy […]
Beef, Onion, and Pepper Quesadillas
Ingredients: 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 large onion, sliced ¼ tsp sugar ½ tsp kosher sea salt ¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp smoked paprika 2 minced garlic cloves 1 green pepper, sliced 2 cups shredded leftover roast 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 6-8 large tortillas Instructions: 1.) Heat oil in large skillet. 2.) […]
Lemon Lentils And Rice
Lemon lentils and rice Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 onion, diced ¼ tsp sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup finely diced carrot 1 bay leaf 1 tsp lemon pepper ½ tsp thyme 1 ½ tsp kosher sea salt 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups jasmine rice 4 cups […]
Red Rice
Ingredients: -2 tbsp of unsalted butter -I onion diced -2 garlic cloves minced -1 bay leaf -1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes or one chili, diced -2 teaspoons of sea salt -1 teaspoon of cumin (optional) – 2 cups of Jasmine rice – 4 cups of chicken stock – 1/4 cup of tomato paste Here […]
Koshari (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
This dish is one of my go to meatless dishes that I grew up with. We also usually had it for Easter on Good Friday. Rice mixed with green lentils, served with caramalized onions (the best part), and topped off with a spicy tangy tomato sauce! Traditionally, the onions are deep fried until crispy. But I […]
Simple Roasted Asparagus
Simple Roasted Asparagus I love asparagus, and I love how simple it is to prepare. Just roast them on a baking sheet, and 7-10 minutes later, it’s a perfect veggie side dish to go with just about any meat, poultry or fish. Ingredients: 1 Bunch Asparagus, washed and trimmed Olive Oil Salt and pepper Directions: […]
Jamaican Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
I love Jamaican Chicken Curry! So I thought, why not do a version without the chicken, since I always forget to etiher take out the chicken from the freezer to defrost, or I don’t have time to pick it up. I love butternut squash because it’s so hearty, and it’s also so healthy. That, along with […]