Indian food is the orange lipstick of International cuisine.

It’s exotic, it
makes a statement and if you haven’t found your groove, it can be
downright intimidating! From curry to chai tea, tikka masala to naan,
we’re proving just how easy homemade Indian can be with these 21
recipes to show you the way!

1. Quick Vegan Chana Masala: A lazy girl’s guide to a classic,

vegetarian curry. This one makes great leftovers! (via Cookie + Kate)
2. Lamb Madras: This is a rich curry with a classic blend of toasty
Indian spices, from turmeric to fennel to cloves and coriander. Buy the
spices, thank us later. (via Hari Ghotra)

3. Creamy Saag Paneer: Today is the day you learn how to make
homemade cheese. Or you can buy the paneer from the store and we
won’t tell on you. Fresh Indian cheese is melted with garlicky spinach
for a rich and cozy bowl of yum. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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4. Indian Roasted Chickpeas: Humble, little ol’ chickpeas become a
crowd-pleasing snack with these crunchy bite-sized flavor bombs. (via
A Spicy Perspective)
5. Sweet Potato Samosas With Mango Chutney: This recipe uses
sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes for an extra somethin’
special. Homemade mango chutney puts the finishing touch on a
crowd-pleasing app or a delicious weeknight dinner just for you. (via
Culinary Ginger)

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6. Quinoa Cauliflower Biryani: This gluten-free and vegan pick packs a
bundle of flavor. Using quinoa in place of rice, it has extra protein
oomph, too. (via Vegan Richa)

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7. Oven Baked Garlic Naan: Create this quintessential Indian bread at
home with a few simple ingredients and a super hot oven. (via My
Southern Flavours)

8. Moong Sprouts Masala Vadai: These addictive fritters are crunchy

on the outside and soft on the inside. They’re kid-friendly and great as
a snack or appetizer. (via Cooks Joy)

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9. Sweet + Sour Coriander Chutney: This versatile Indian condiment is
the perfect compliment to any of the above or below dishes, and it’s a
much more wholesome alternative to store-bought sauces or spreads.
(via Cook With Manali)

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10. Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower With Mint Chutney: This
whole roasted cauliflower is the perfect centerpiece for a vegetarian
dinner party. Feel free to experiment with the spice blend and impress
your guests with something completely unique. (via My New Roots)

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11. Butter Cookies With Cashews + Almonds: For a bite of something
sweet, try your hand at these crisp and crunchy Indian cookies.
Perfect with a cup of chai! (via Cook With Manali)

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12. Indian Spiced Veggie Burgers: Spice up dinner tonight with an
exotic twist on the classic veggie burger, brought to you by Shilpi
Gupta, one of our own fabulous contributors! (via Brit + Co)

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13. Spicy Egg Curry: Make this simple, spicy egg curry for brunch this
weekend. You won’t regret it. (via Messy Kitchen Stories)

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14. Indian Lamb Karahi: If you ever wondered how Indian restaurants
achieve that silky, luscious red curry, this recipe unfolds the mystery.
(via Chef de Home)

15. Paneer Tikka Masala: Bite into this creamy, dreamy vegetarian
take on the classic Chicken Tikka Masala. Serve hot with butter and
naan. (via Cook With Manali)

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16. Roasted Curry Cauliflower: This is a simple roasted veggie recipe
that will make the house smell wonderful. Toss leftovers on your salad
for a healthy take-along lunch. (via Vegan Dad)

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17. Curry Grilled Vegetables With Chick Peas and Creamy Polenta: A
delightful diversion from pasta or rice, polenta makes a creamy base
for a wholesome mix of veggies and chick peas. (via Naturally Ella)

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18. Mango Lassi: For those not well-versed in Indian cuisine, lassi is a
creamy, refreshing yogurt drink popular in Northern India. Thick,
creamy and refreshing with a burst of mango and a hint of cardamom,
this mango lassi is exactly what you want right now. (via Easy Yummy
Cookery)

19. Rice Kheer: Not your average rice pudding, this recipe is studded
with raisins and nuts for a decadent bowl of happiness. (via UK Rasoi)

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20. Curried Cauliflower Soup: Creamy, vegan cauliflower soup is
nourishing and comforting. Try it paired with PJs and a rainy day. (via
Cookie + Kate)

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21. Masala Chai Tea: A soothing cup of chai tea is the best way to
end an Indian feast. Brew up this recipe and see what we mean! (via
The Kitchn)
Ever tried to recreate your favorite Indian dish at home? Give one
(or all) of these a try and let us know what you think!
Chelsea Wagner
Chelsea is a 20-something lady who spends the better part of her
waking hours thinking about food. Favorite things include yoga, spicy
food and nature walks. Find her (mostly) healthy (mostly) vegan
recipes at Eat With Chelsea.

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25 of the Most Delicious Super Bowl Food

Ideas, According to Pinterest
Sally Jones · Jan 14, 2018
If you had to guess the Super Bowl food ideas that Pinterest peeps
are pinning most this week, what would you say? Chips and dip,
meatballs, sliders, chicken wings, and random clever football-shaped
foods for sure. What about actual *recipes* — wouldn’t you love to get
your hands on those? Well, you’re in luck! Pinterest has delved into
their state-of-the-art data center and dished on the goods. Turns out,
tater tots in all shapes, forms, and flavors are driving everyone pin-
happy, and that’s not all. Keep scrolling for the actual recipes that
Pinners across the globe will be making — and eating — this coming
game day. You’ll want to add these Super Bowl recipes to your inspo
boards ASAP!

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1. Sweet and Spicy Coca-Cola Chicken Wings: If there’s anything
more crowd-pleasing on game day than a giant platter of piping hot,
crispy chicken wings, we haven’t seen it yet. This barbecue sauce is
sweet and spicy, thanks to the secret ingredient: cola. (via Always
Order Dessert)

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2. Healthy Baked Broccoli Tots: This appetizer takes everyone’s
fave tater tots to a whole new level. They’re so easy to make, and
your guests will go absolutely nuts over them. (via Gimme Delicious)

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3. Super-Easy Bacon Cheddar Football Cheese Ball: When it
comes to game-day snackage, you can’t go wrong with something
cheesy. This football-shaped cheese ball is so adorable it serves as
both party food and table decor. (via Peas and Crayons)

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4. Loaded Tater Tot Skewers: Tater tot skewers are one of the
biggest food trends on Pinterest this week — and with good reason.
They’re crispy and crunchy delicious and *so* easy to eat while
mingling with friends and cheering on your team. (via Made With
Happy)

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5. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders: Homemade sliders are an easy —
and delicious — way to feed a crowd. This is one tray that’s
guaranteed to come back to the kitchen TOTALLY empty. (via Home.
Made. Interest.)

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6. Rainbow Veggie Dippers: Sure, you could just lay out a tray of
crudite and bowl of dipping sauce, but these single-serving shot
glasses really class up your Super Bowl food act. Better make a
bunch, because they’ll disappear as quickly as you can bring them
out. And Seinfeldian *double dipping* is totally encouraged! (via
Always Order Dessert)

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7. Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites: These spicy bites are meatless
and dairy-free, but sofull of buffalo-spice flavor. Prepare for the
onslaught, because everyone will want the recipe. (via Life Tastes
Good)

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8. Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Garlic Bread: Who doesn’t love cheesy
garlic bread? Better place a tray at each end of the table to avoid a
buffet line traffic jam when the crowd stampedes. (via Crunchy
Creamy Sweet)

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9. Party-Sized Jackfruit Nachos: A fruit that tastes like pulled pork?
Believe it! Make this one for your vegan peeps, and you’ll be
everyone’s BFF. (via Good Saint)

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10. Sweet Potato Tots: Everyone’s digging the tater tots trend. These
are extra healthy, thanks to the sweet potatoes, and there’s SOOO
much cheesy goodness in every bite. SWOON! (via Sweet As Honey)

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11. Baked Parmesan Hash Brown Cups: These hashies could not
be easier to make. The recipe calls for grating your own potatoes, but
you could just as easily use a bag of your fave go-to frozen grated
potatoes. Thanks to all the Parmesan cheese and Panko bread
crumbs, they’re guaranteed to be a crispy and crunchy delight. (via
Averie Cooks)

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12. Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips: Prep these the night before,
and spend the day watching the game with your family and friends.
The recipe calls for a food dehydrator, but you can make them in a
traditional oven or toaster oven and they’ll be equally delicious — and
healthy. (via Sugar-Free Mom)

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13. Chicken Fajita Queso Dip: This recipe starts with the traditional
queso recipe, then takes it up a notch with chicken and fajita
seasonings. Pro tip: You can jump-start yours using a store-bought
rotisserie chicken and no one will be the wiser. (via Inside BruCrew
Life)

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14. Pizza Roll Ups: These easy pizza appetizers call for just five
ingredients. Better double up this recipe, because when the scent of
fresh-baked pepperoni roll-ups hits the TV room, everyone’s going to
want one. (via Damn Delicious)

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15. Carolina-Style BBQ Jackfruit Sliders With Avocado and Apple
Slaw: Another jackfruitmiracle, these vegan sliders are full of
mustardy-spicy goodness. They’re so lip-smacking, finger-licking
good, even the carnivores in the house will gobble them up. (via
Carrots and Flowers)

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16. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip: Nothing beats a slow cooker
recipe when you’re feeding a crowd. It will free you from spending time
in the kitchen when you’d rather be watching for flags on the play. (via
Gimme Some Oven)

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17. Ice Cream Football Sandwiches: It wouldn’t be a Super Bowl
party without some football-shaped foods, amiright? These cute ice
cream sammies are super easy to make and keep cold until the gang
is ready for them. (via The Celebration Shoppe)

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18. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Footballs: Nothing’s better than
cookie dough bites — unless it’s cookie dough bites shaped like little
footballs! These are seriously yummy and they travel well in the
cooler, making them perfect for a tailgate party. (via Life, Love and
Sugar)

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19. Individual 7-Layer Dips: Make every guest feel extra special by
presenting them with their very own seven-layer dip. Just make sure
to provide plenty of tortilla chips for dunking. (via Evolving Table)

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20. Orange Chicken Meatballs: Instead of ordering Chinese takeout
on game day, make these simple orange chicken meatballs. They’re
the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy that will keep your taste
buds engaged throughout the whole game. (via Bakers Royale)

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21. Waffled Pizza Fries: The best part about the Super Bowl is that
you can finally make the snacks you’ve only ever let yourself dream
about. Case in point are these waffled pizza fries, equal parts crispy,
gooey, and oozing with flavor. (via Real Food by Dad)

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22. Mini Chicken Tostadas: Imagine the perfect bite of nachos. Each
of these mini chicken tostadas reaches that Platonic ideal of balanced
flavors and textures. (via Pinch and Swirl)

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23. Crispy Buffalo Brussels Sprouts: Forget tortilla chips —
Brussels sprouts can get just as crispy and satisfying. Top them with
buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese, and plenty of parsley for a
snack your guests won’t soon forget. (via Yes to Yolks)

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24. Mini Taco Bowls: Crispy, cheesy, and creamy, these taco bowls
will be a hit at any party. They’re particularly delish on game day,
when you can pop a couple alongside a cold sip of beer. (via Bakers
Royale)

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25. Chicken Skewer Nachos: It can be hard to find indulgent low-
carb party recipes, but this one certainly fits the bill. Chips are
swapped with chicken skewers for a snack that’s high-protein, fun,
and most importantly, delicious. (via Real Food by Dad)
Want to keep up with the latest Pinterest food trends? Follow us
on Pinterest for more.
(Additional reporting by Justina Huddleston)
Sally Jones
Sally Jones is a writer and editor living in New York City. She has
worked at many websites including iVillage, Ladies Home Journal,
More, Parenting, Cosmopolitan, The Knot and YourTango, in jobs
ranging from editor to COO. Renovation and interior design are her
unhealthy obsessions hobbies. She has renovated every home she's
lived in, including the rentals, and like... whoa, who does that? You
can catch her at her blog Renov8or.

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10 Delicious Ways to Serve Tacos at Your
Wedding
Maggie McCracken · Apr 12, 2017
Weddings are pretty awesome already, but with tacos in the picture,
they’re even better. Serving the traditional Mexican dish at weddings
is a *major* trend right now (according to our friends over at
Pinterest), and we couldn’t be happier about it. But there’s more to it
than your standard taco bar — you can even consider incorporating
the dish into your wedding dessert. Say what?! Yep, read on to
discover 10 creative taco-inspired ways to up your wedding food
game.

1. Gourmet Fixin’s: When you’re doing something semi-casual like a

taco bar at your wedding, you want to keep things elegant. To achieve

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this effect, spring for gourmet toppings that are a step above pico de
gallo and guacamole. Pickled red cabbage, duck confit, and smoked
salmon are a few of our favorite ideas. (via Wedding Chicks)

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2. Taco Shooters:How cute are these tiny taco shooters? They sit
atop a slice of fresh lime, and are accompanied by everyone’s favorite
wedding drink: tequila. (via Style Me Pretty)

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3. Taco Bar: Of course, it’s definitely a good idea to make as big a
spectacle as possible of your food. This full-blown taco bar adds to the
decor of your event, while giving your guests the opportunity to pick
and choose their toppings for themselves. (via Wedding Forward)

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4. Salsa Magic: When you set up your taco bar, give some thought to
the salsas you’ll serve. Much like your fixin’s, these should be elegant
and gourmet to add an otherwise upscale feel. (via Wedding Forward)

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5. Taco Bowls: While you’re at it, place some bowls near the taco bar
and let your guests help themselves. This will be ideal for healthy
dieters who don’t want a tortilla, and can feature all manner of yummy
ingredients, including ground meat, avocado, and seared corn. (via
Damn Delicious)

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6. Tortilla Chips: Is there an elegant, stylish way to serve tortilla
chips? Why yes, yes there it — this cute wooden basket is case in
point. (via Style Me Pretty)

7. Cilantro, Lime, and Onion Salsa: While we *totally* love good old-
fashioned salsa, we’re also intrigued by the combo of cilantro, lime,
and onions. Bonus points for the cute chalkboard sign labels. (via
Brides)

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8. Putting It All Together: This elegant spread is EXACTLY what you
want your taco bar to feature. From rice and beans to fresh lime,
lettuce, salsas, and other snacks, there are plenty of options for
guests to choose from. (via Wedding Forward)

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9. Taco Cake: Of course, there are other ways to include a taco
theme in your special day. This cake will be a *total* scene-stealer.
(via Studio DIY)

10. Taco Cookies: Not sure you want to commit to a taco wedding
cake, but still want some creative themed desserts? These sugar
cookies are PERFECT. They’re made with ingredients you can easily
pick up at your local grocery store, including brownie bites, red M&Ms,
sugar cookie dough, food coloring, and shredded coconut. (via DIY
Weddings Mag)
Follow us on Pinterest for more food trends and creative
wedding inspo!
Maggie McCracken
Maggie McCracken is a freelance writer, blogger and aspiring digital
nomad. She writes primarily about food, travel, yoga and healthy
living, and she has a background in health and science journalism.

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INFOGRAPHIC: 13 Common Cooking
Mistakes You Probably Don’t Realize
You’re Making
Maggie McCracken · Apr 7, 2017
When it comes to cooking, even those who think they know what
they’re doing in the kitchen probably have a lot to learn. Recipes for
newbie chefs can certainly get you started, but what about those little
tips and tricks that ONLY come with time and experience? Whether
you’re making easy one-pot dinner recipes or Julia Child-worthy
French recipes, there are some basics that you *need* to know in
order to make a truly spectacular meal. And unfortunately, there are
some mistakes you’re probably unwittingly making. Luckily, this
infographic can help you nip those in the bud!

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Who would’ve known that cutting your veggies with a butterknife is an
absolute no-no? Some of these things aren’t exactly second nature,
so it can help to write down little reminders for yourself about the
mistakes you’re most guilty of making.
Also, a little meal prep can go a long way. Only by knowing what you
want to eat for dinner ahead of time can you be let your meat warm up
to room temperature. In other cases, you’re going to have to choose
between price and flavor — for example, the cost of fresh herbs is
undoubtedly steeper than that of dried ones (unless, of course, you
grow your own!). Happy cooking!
Follow us on Pinterest for more cooking hacks, recipes ideas,
and food trends!
(Infographic courtesy of Quid Corner)
Maggie McCracken
Maggie McCracken is a freelance writer, blogger and aspiring digital
nomad. She writes primarily about food, travel, yoga and healthy
living, and she has a background in health and science journalism.
You can read more of her work on her lifestyle and travel blog, The
Olive Branch.

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16 of the Best Vegan Snacks to Buy at
Costco, IKEA, Trader Joe’s, and Whole
Foods
Justina Huddleston · Apr 4, 2017
It’s no secret that vegan food has come a long way since the days when tofu
had to serve as a substitute for basically everything. Now we have aquafaba
to help veganize almost anything, and recipes for homemade vegan cheese
are everywhere. It’s easy to get your hands on vegan soul food, and most
people know that when you say you’re vegan, it doesn’t mean that you eat fish
(fish is still a meat, people!). Best of all, eating vegan doesn’t mean you have
to spend hours in the kitchen or searching for niche ingredients at specialty
stores across town. Whether you’re buying in bulk at Costco or picking up a
quick bite at Whole Foods, these 16 easy-to-find snacks will make you happy
to be eating vegan.

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COSTCO

1. Made in Nature Figgy Pops Tart Cherry Fig Supersnacks ($30): Stock
up on this healthy snack at Costco. A two-pack of these superfood bites made
with figs, dates, cherries, and other nutritious ingredients will keep you going
for months.

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