Recipes Archives - blended eats

no-fail banana bundt cake

reneealvi@gmail.com December 11, 2020 0 Comments

This no-fail banana bundt cake is so amazingly versatile, and never fails to turn out delicious and moist every time. This is truly the only recipe you will ever need for making banana cake, muffins or loaf! I came across a recipe a few years ago: The photo they show doesn't do it justice, but it is an outstanding recipe for a banana bundt cake, and my inspiration for this recipe. Over the years...

Savoury Cauliflower Potato Pancakes

reneealvi@gmail.com November 6, 2020 0 Comments

These savoury cauliflower potato pancakes are crispy and delicious. The Indian spices give them a complex flavour. These could easily be served at any meal. They will disappear very quickly!! I am now back to work, so finding the time to experiment in the kitchen takes a bit more effort. I find myself dreaming about new recipes now...so much more efficient! Morphing my Barbequed Cauliflower and...

Barbequed Cauliflower and Potato Bhaaji

reneealvi@gmail.com October 30, 2020 0 Comments

This barbequed cauliflower and potato bhaaji can be made on the stovetop as well, but the barbeque flavour mixed with the Indian spices, takes it to a whole new level. Barbequed cauliflower and potato bhaaji is a family favourite. It was born out of blending family and cookbook recipes, tweaked, and then tweaked some more. Cauliflower bhaaji is traditionally made on the stovetop. Our family...

Beet Root Bhaaji

reneealvi@gmail.com October 20, 2020 0 Comments

This simple and quick beet root bhaaji is an excellent way to use up those beets from the garden! A sweet and spicy vegetarian Indian side dish that will add some colour to your table. How to use up those beets! Fall is without a doubt my favourite time of year. The beautiful colours, reuniting with the sweaters that have been patiently waiting in my closet, sitting in front of the fireplace...

Banana Walnut Pancakes

reneealvi@gmail.com October 14, 2020 0 Comments

These moist and fluffy banana walnut pancakes are a great way to start your day. If you are pressed for time, you can skip the caramelized bananas on top, but I wouldn't recommend it! Pancakes on a weekday? Yes! If there is any silver lining surrounding a global pandemic, perhaps it is the time to enjoy breakfast at home more often... Pancakes are usually reserved for weekends, or special...

Mom’s Pumpkin Muffins

reneealvi@gmail.com October 6, 2020 0 Comments

Pumpkin season has arrived!! These pumpkin muffins are moist, fluffy, and so quick to make! This is based on my Mom's pumpkin muffin recipe that she used to make for us, a little healthier, but just as tasty! When I was a kid, it was my Grandma that did most of the notable baking that the whole family looked forward to; scones, apple pie, cheesecake, all those great classics. My Mom...

Mexican Taco Keema

reneealvi@gmail.com September 29, 2020 0 Comments

This Mexican Taco Keema recipe combines Indian and Mexican spices for a perfect ground meat to serve for taco night! What is Mexican Keema? We really do blend flavours in our house. This recipe is one of our weekly staples that exemplifies that perfectly. Keema is defined as minced meat, in Indian cooking. We make keema with ground chicken or turkey, various indian spices, and (much to my son's...

Garlic Zucchini Raita

reneealvi@gmail.com September 22, 2020 0 Comments

This Garlic Zucchini Raita is a yogurt based side dish with a strong garlic flavour that is typically served with Indian dishes to offset the spicy heat of curries. Fall in Saskatchewan brings an onslaught of free and unsolicited zucchini dropped off on your door step from friends and family. I never want it to go to waste, and this raita will help to use some of that zucchini in a very...

Eggplant Bhaaji with Tomato and Garlic

reneealvi@gmail.com August 28, 2020 0 Comments

Eggplant Bhaaji with Tomato and Garlic is a quick and flavourful vegetarian side dish that is simple to prepare and goes well with most Indian dishes! What is Eggplant Bhaaji? In Indian cooking, bhaaji is really any cooked vegetable, but is often described as a vegetable fried in batter. That is not the case with this eggplant bhaaji recipe, everything is done in one pot on the stovetop....