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If I had to change my name to a food that I’ve been eating a lot of lately, I might have to call myself Spicy Beans 😉 But seriously, since embarking on the 95% plant-based challenge this year, I find myself going back to the good ol’ humble legume everytime I’m looking for something satiatingRead more

My good friend’s mom is South African and I was recently chatting with her about spices. She was sharing the most glorious stories of her childhood in South Africa – the spice markets and the curries! Then she mentioned the Durban curry that uses many spices I am familiar with but in unique combinations andRead more

Combining two of my Indian favs – lentils + spinach – into one heart and soul warming bowl One of my instagram followers sent me a message the other day asking me if I had a good recipe for daal paalak. Daal (lentils) and paalak (spinach) are two of my simple yet tasty Indian favoritesRead more

When it comes to weight loss, there are unfortunately more fad diets than there are real and sustainable results to show for them. There is one diet (or lifestyle, rather) that consistently emerges victorious in the weight-loss and, super importantly, weight-loss maintenance spheres and that, my friends, is the Mediterranean diet (health and science nerds,Read more

If chana masala and saag paneer had a baby, this would be it. Let me explain. Chana masala, also called chole, is an Indian chickpea curry loved by peeps all over the world. Saag paneer is a spinach and cheese preparation on every Indian restaurant’s menu. It’s delicious but often cream-laden and heavy. Not exactlyRead more

Let’s be honest. For many kids and adults, kale is, literally and figuratively, a tough one to swallow. Meanwhile, study after study shows that green vegetables are nutritional superheroes. A 2015 study linked consumption of 1-2 servings of green leafy veggies per day to substantially improved cognitive abilities. Another study demonstrated that a chemical compound,Read more

A common misconception is that enjoying the health benefits of spices means eating curry. The truth is that, as much as I love a good curry, these traditional recipes are not the only vehicles for spice. Simple dishes that we all enjoy on a regular basis can be ideal canvases for spices. Some out-of-the-box thinkingRead more

Nothing beats a one pot dinner on a busy weeknight and this creamy, nutmeg-infused broccoli and chicken pasta bake is just that. I stuck to the classic elements of your typical, comforting pasta bake but elevated the nutritional content by swapping in whole wheat pasta and adding protein-rich chicken (can be omitted for a vegetarianRead more

Potatoes are arguably the most misunderstood vegetable around. Often dismissed as fattening and nutrition-less, the humble spud, that fed our ancestors for centuries, frequently finds itself relegated to the kitchen corner for an emergency meal, or worse, to start sprouting and be tossed in the trash. If you’ve been following my musings on all things food andRead more

Find me a kid who doesn’t love a meatball and I’ll find you a mum who couldn’t use more sleep. Meatballs are a beautiful culinary invention – crowd pleasers and deliciously perfect for the family table. They are also a fun canvas for additions and improvisations. My recent love affair with star anise got meRead more