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👨‍🍳 Cooking

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What is Deglazing and How to Do it (with Recipes)

Deglazing is a cooking technique that helps brings the flavors back in the dish. The principle is simple: Pour a liquid back into your pan after caramelizing any ingredients. This helps get the good bits that stuck to the pan back into the sauce.

January 29, 2025

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Paneer Substitutes on a kitchen countertop: seitan, tofu, and cashew cheeses.

How to replace Paneer: Best Vegan Substitutes to Paneer

Paneer is a classic ingredient in Indian cuisine. I’ve tried several vegan alternatives, and I can say that tofu is the best substitute! It's just as versatile, has a similar texture, and will make any paneer dish vegan! For soy-free options, seitan and cashew cheeses will do.

October 25, 2024

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Tempering: The Secret to Indian Cooking

Tempering is an Indian cooking technique where whole seeds and spices are cooked in oil. This process releases the essential oils from the spices, enhancing their flavors. Although tempering is simple, if not done carefully, you risk burning the spices.

October 19, 2024

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🥕 Recipes

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Homemade Creamy Leek Samosas (from scratch!)

These Leek Fondue Samosas are the perfect representation of my cuisine, French and Asian. They’re rich in flavor with a hint of Indian spices. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, they make the perfect starter or shared dish!

February 7, 2025

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Spicy Red Cabbage and Potatoes Wraps

The crunchiness of red cabbage in a comforting wrap make this a perfect winter meal. It's simple too make, and I like to make them a bit spicy, but that's up to you!

February 3, 2025

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A plate of doner tofu served with a red cabbage, carrots and gree salad. A white creamy garlic sauce is poured all over.

Healthy Döner Tofu Salad (or wraps)

Inspired by a TikTok video, I loved the idea of peeling tofu to create a Döner-style texture. I added my own blend of spices and served it with a red cabbage salad and a creamy garlic sauce. It's fresh, easy to make, and incredibly satisfying. The crunch of red cabbage and carrots pairs perfectly with the tangy yogurt sauce and crispy pan-fried tofu.

January 31, 2025

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🐖 Going Vegan

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Can You Be Vegan Without Eating Plant-Based?

People often confuse a plant-based diet with veganism, thinking being vegan only means not eating animal products. Veganism is more than that. Sometimes, vegans take actions in everyday life and yet eat animal products for other reasons.

June 22, 2024

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Breaking Up with Parmesan: A Risotto Story

Have you ever loved someone so much that even when it hurt, you stayed? That's how I feel about Parmesan; our relationship is through Risotto, and it's time to end it. 💔

May 13, 2024

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A girl being bloating after eating a vegan diet. She's holding her belly with her hands.

Avoid Bloating as a Vegan: Easy Steps

Are you going vegan and feeling bloated? Is your stomach hurting and you release more gas than you are used to? It’s completely normal. Increasing your fiber intake provokes it. you can ease the bloating by following these few tips and still keeping your guts healthy and eating fibers!

April 6, 2024

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