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Skip to Recipe There’s a new culinary trend taking the world by storm — food bowls. What initially appeared to be a “fleeting fashionable trend”, because of social media has over the years become a permanent and popular restaurant menu item. But what defines a food bowl? As the name suggests, it is a dish in which ingredients of different colors, flavors, and textures are served in a bowl to create a complete and balanced meal. To summarise, it is a feast for both the palate and the eyes combined in one bowl. Asian-inspired rice bowl that is loaded with tender salmon coated in a sticky-sweet Teriyaki glaze, fluffy rice and crunchy, vibrant veggies for a satisfying meal. Reasons to Love this Recipe WHOLESOME: Salmon is a good source of high-quality protein, the fresh vegetables provide nutrients, rice provides carbs and avocado adds in healthy fats. In short, this bowl is full of nutr

Skip to Recipe Winter mornings are bleak and harsh. Opening my eyes to a room that is dark as a dungeon and a sky as grey as mountain rock, is enough to make me curl back into the blanket. It is only a good breakfast that motivates me and makes me practically jump out of bed in excitement. There is a special place in my heart for muffins. That being said, I am not talking about the overly sweet ones. I am talking about muffins that are filled with wholesome ingredients and keep me fuelled for a long time without derailing my diet. Fluffy and moist, these Cranberry Orange Muffins are bursting with flavor in each bite and are sure to please everyone. Make a batch of these and enjoy a healthy breakfast throughout the week and don't forget to freeze an extra batch, so you can enjoy a quick treat any time you’re craving the flavors of the season! I love to keep these muffins in my breakfast rotation along with thes

Skip to Recipe January is the bleakest of all months, all the glitz and glimmer of Christmas is over, giving way to the doldrums of midwinter. The season brings along the natural force of slowing down and resting, and we as humans also want to slow down and hibernate, seeking out warmth and comfort. I believe it is the perfect time of the year to embrace a slower pace of life and work with the natural energy of the season, rather than against it. Just like the way of living, the food that my souls yearns for is distinctively different from that in the summer, and my only goal is to keep my belly satiated rather than to experience a new culinary feat. For times like these, this Classic Italian Minestrone Soup is my reliable companion. This Italian Minestrone Soup boasts hearty vegetables and pasta in a tomato broth and finished off with Parmesan cheese. Serve this with some crusty bread and call it a day! WHAT IS A MINESTRON

Skip to Recipe Welcome back! Hopefully, you enjoyed the holiday season with your family and friends and indulged in all the festive food without worrying too much about calories. It is time to gear up for this new year with energy, zest, and a happy body. Winter is a difficult time to eat healthy, thanks to all of those desserts even post the holidays. So here is a recipe that would ease your way back into the reset routine while satisfying your sweet cravings. These Healthy No-Bake Brownies have a luscious fudgy texture, intense chocolate flavour and taste sinfully decadent. They’re everything a traditional brownie should be, except they are healthier and don’t require to be baked. Plus, they are naturally gluten free, refined sugar-free and vegan. The perfect treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day! If you are looking for more such Healthy Treats, you can try these: Salte

Skip to Recipe The holiday season is a time for indulging in scrumptious meals with friends and family. But once Christmas is over, you might find yourself surrounded by mountains of leftovers. If you do not want to have the same meals for the next few days, and looking for creative ways to minimise those delicious festive morsels you are in the right place. These Turkey Cranberry Sliders capture the flavor of holiday leftovers and will keep the festive spirit going. Tangy homemade cranberry sauce, sliced turkey breast, melty white cheddar cheese tucked into soft Dinner rolls, and then baked until golden brown. An appetizer that will be gobbled up in no time! Can you make these Sliders ahead of Time? If you are making these for a crowd, assemble the sliders, cover and refrigerate overnight. Then, the next day allow the sliders to sit at room temperature, brush the tops with butter before baking them in the oven. If

Skip to Recipe Christmas doesn't feel quite as holly and jolly without festive drinks.If you’ve got friends coming over this holiday season, the last thing you want to be worrying about is what they’ll all like to drink! This Cranberry & Orange Holiday Punch gets everyone into the Christmas spirit (without literally the spirits) and is an instant hit at holiday gatherings every single time. Made with a combination of cranberry juice, apple juice, and orange juice and infused with all the warm mulling spices, this drink has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Make a big batch of this Cranberry and Orange Punch along with Homemade Hot Chocolate and Hot Spiced Apple Cider for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and get the party started! Can you make this Holiday Punch Ahead of Time? You can definitely make this punch ahead of time — so that you have the time to focus on ever

Skip to Recipe In the month of December, a magical transformation takes place, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. The twinkling lights that adorns homes and streets are not only decorations; they are beacons of light and hope. But what lies at the heart of this festive season is the joy of giving-Whether it is a thoughtful gift wrapped in festive paper or the time that we spent with our loved ones. For me, when it comes to gifting, a jar of homemade cookies always goes down a treat as an edible Christmas gift! Because nothing is more thoughtful and heartfelt than a homemade present! These Dark Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread Cookies will be your new go-to holiday cookie this season. Classic, buttery, melt-in your-mouth cookies that are loaded with pistachios and dipped in dark chocolate! So much decadence in one cookie! With their signature crumbly texture and beautiful buttery flavour, these Chocolate Pistac