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Culinary Shades: Easy Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes!

Hi, I am Alpa. I am passionate about cooking and love to share easy, delicious, tried and tested recipes you can enjoy with your family and friends. Culinary Shades has a variety of vegan and vegetarian recipes made in the Instant Pot, air fryer, bread maker, and other modern kitchen appliances.

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Don't miss out: Delicious Labor Day recipes

Hi Reader Hope you are doing well. Are you looking for delicious and easy recipes to make for the Labor Day? Here are some of the easy recipes you can make for a party or potluck with your friends or enjoy with your family. Hope you will like them! Breakfast Cinnamon Rolls Bagels Chana Masala and Bhature (Indian) Appetizers Broccoli Cheese Dip Vegetarian 7-Layer Dip Lentil Fritters (Indian) Lunch Mixed vegetable casserole Pasta casserole Grilled paneer tikka (Indian) Dinner Vegan Thai curry...

Hi Reader, Tomorrow is Raksha Bandhan, an Indian festival to celebrate the sweet and noble bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie rakhi, kind of a wristband, on their brothers wrists. And the brothers vow to protect their sisters throughout their life. The sisters also receive a wonderful gift from their brothers. To all those who celebrate this festival, wish you a Happy Raksha Bandhan. I want to share these delicious Indian desserts that you can enjoy on this special day. These...

Hi Reader With Father's Day coming up on Sunday, June 1, it is a perfect time to honor and celebrate the amazing fathers in our lives! Dads have a profound impact on our lives. They are our role models, providers, and confidants, always there to lend a helping hand or offer words of wisdom. Let's take this occasion to celebrate the remarkable men who have shaped us into the individuals we are today. Here are some of the easy and delicious recipe ideas to help you make this day special for...

Hi Reader Are you looking for last minute ideas to make for the Memorial Day weekend? Here are some of the easy recipes you can make for a party or potluck with your friends or enjoy with your family. Hope you will like them! Lunch Mixed vegetable casserole Pasta casserole Grilled paneer tikka Dinner Vegan Thai curry Lo mein Vegan fried rice Side dishes Roasted pineapple Roasted mushrooms Garlic knots Dessert Banana split sundae Fruit cream Tiramisu Hope you have a wonderful day ahead!...

Hi All, Mother's Day is next Sunday, May 12. I want to share these exciting recipes with you. Hope you enjoy them. 18 Mother's Day Desserts Mom Will Love Published on May 2, 2024 Looking for desserts for Mother's Day? Check out these easy and delicious recipes which can be made in a matter of minutes. Your mom will enjoy every bite of them and it will indeed make her day memorable! Wow Mom This Mother's Day With These 8 Delicious Pasta Recipes Published on April 30, 2024 Mother's Day is a...

Hi Reader, Hope you are doing well. Today I want to share these delicious pasta recipes which are perfect for busy weeknights, weekends, or a gathering. Your family and friends will truly enjoy them. 8 Pasta Recipes You'll Want To Make Again And Again Published on April 12, 2024 Bonus: Have left over pasta sauce? We have you covered with tips from my new blog freezinghacks.com. Check out how to freeze pasta sauce, its easy, and avoids wastage. New from freezinghacks.com: Check out these new...

Hi Reader, Tomorrow is Holi festival. It is an Indian festival of of colors to celebrate spring, love, and life. Family and friends gather and apply colors on each other and also splash colored water. A celebration is incomplete without enjoying good food so I want to share these delicious recipes. Check out this Indian charcuterie board for ideas to serve during a get together. I have compiled this list to make it easy for you to plan your Holi party menu. Main course Paneer butter masala...

Hi Reader, Hope you are doing well. Finally, I have recovered and all set to make and share new recipes. Today, I want to share with you that over last 9 months I have been transitioning to freshly milled flour. I have been slowly replacing the store bought flour with freshly milled ones. My first step is Indian roti. I have experimented with different types of wheat berries and finally found the sweet spot which makes soft roti just like with store bought flour. Roti Dough With Fresh Milled...

Hi Reader, Hope you are doing well. Today I want to share this amazing recipe I made this week. Copycat Dave's Killer Bread (Bread Machine) Published on February 9, 2024 Craving that delicious, hearty Dave's Killer bread but do not want to go to the store? This copycat recipe brings the same nutritious and flavorful goodness using your bread machine. Packed with whole grains and seeds this copycat Dave's killer bread version is satisfying. Plus, using your bread machine makes the entire...

Hi Reader, Super Bowl is this Sunday and it is a great time to enjoy some good food with your family and friends. Check out this amazing collection of recipes. Super Bowl Food Ideas Hope you enjoy the recipes. Cheers Alpa https://culinaryshades.com If you want to support me you can buy me a coffee by clicking on the button below. Buy me a coffee