One Green Planet | Vaishali Honawar | Activity https://www.onegreenplanet.org/members/vaishalihonawar_ogpblogger/activity/ Activity feed for Vaishali Honawar. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:04:00 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 eec23eb35b7b1757e8d89f22a3f5bc46 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481035782 Tue, 29 May 2018 14:10:16 -0400 0 ad9f8a41d37c126a24ff3bbad6d2bdcc Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481049494 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:08:33 -0400 Pretzels may or may not make you thirsty, but the idea of a twisted, chubby, salty cloud of dough baked to golden perfection is enough to make just about anyone hungry. Sourdough Starter INGREDIENTS:

2 cups […]

]]> 0 ba1722a57270fc066f5a8c15791597cf Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481075454 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:45:46 -0500 I am a big fan of the spud, probably the biggest. I could eat potatoes morning, evening, night and in my sleep, if that were possible. And the spud must love me too, because when he hugs my hips he just doesn’t l […]

]]> 0 8a0fb095f3aff46beee47a99bdffe518 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481072334 Thu, 08 May 2014 15:52:14 -0400 Dill and rice are a winning flavor combination, and the nutty brown rice is a perfect foil for the assertive dill. To bring these two delicious ingredients together, I made a dressing that would combine some […]

]]> 0 c6e1ac4d184793097f4eee753e199c41 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481072321 Fri, 02 May 2014 15:52:04 -0400 This silky mango curry is a delicious memory of growing up in India’s sultry summers.

Each year, when May rolls around, Indian markets are overwhelmed with a flood of mangoes, lovingly referred to here as the “ […]

]]> 0 87dc48d3e367c7c9605d19d59bd3acaf Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481072331 Fri, 02 May 2014 15:51:05 -0400 I have been dreaming of an asparagus pizza for months now, and I’d been dreaming of a potato pizza for even longer. Why not combine the two, I thought. I love the idea of potatoes on pizza — in fact, there isn […]

]]> 0 c7a407765fc85ed51a2e61f817c622e5 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481049479 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:58:09 -0500 Rosemary and sage add a punchy, savory deliciousness that works alongside the creamy-sweet flavors of this quiche.

This quiche crust is made with whole-wheat pastry flour and oat flour. There is also a couple […]

]]> 0 13586dd3e6dc278d644e3a17a4cc5bd4 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481048684 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:50:05 -0500 In this recipe, I used sweet potatoes instead of potatoes because the former is less starchy and far more nutritious. To add to the healthfulness, I threw in handfuls of kale. And then, to accompany these patties, […]

]]> 0 ce6980dd5d120124b4cdc1155b09b780 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481049067 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:07:49 -0500 The buckwheat gives these waffles a darker color and the brown rice flour makes them crispy. Some oat flour, which always adds a fresh, clean taste and lots of healthy goodness, also goes in. The waffles will […]

]]> 0 7c5aa89dfb15107bd8444a711d225f18 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481048677 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:54:45 -0500 I made this bundt cake part whole-wheat and the rich goodness of the pumpkin added in it could pass for health food. Well, almost.

I ground up the chai spices myself simply because the flavor is much better […]

]]> 0 b641b60b62c8117dc02b466c59c82707 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481049498 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:15:08 -0500 These bolillos are not only delicious, being crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, but they are really cute to look at too. Bolillos are famously used to make tortas, or sandwiches, sold all […]

]]> 0 c4bd1c3a8da32e010617543b2bda2240 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/whole-wheat-pumpkin-chocolate-brownies-vegan/ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:02:29 -0500 Your kids – or your neighbors’– would love you with all their hearts if you were to feed them these brownies, but they are very adult-friendly too. In fact, they would make perfect Thanksgiving treats. For a fun v […]

]]> 0 93bb2d52751dfd787e7288fa5e88ac08 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/lemon-poppy-seed-bundt-cake-vegan/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:49:37 -0500 A plump, golden Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake with a Lemon Glaze is what I have for you today.

After all these years of baking vegan cakes and cupcakes, I am still amazed at how easy it is to eliminate animal […]

]]> 0 71190ae18a41a12848ae1be701a935c8 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/healthy-banana-walnut-bundt-cake-vegan/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:32:13 -0500 Thumbnail

Yes. I just used the word “healthy” to describe cake, and if you don’t believe me, read on.

This cake is whole wheat– it’s made with whole-wheat pastry flour and wheat germ, both of which are great for you. […]

]]> 0 477732007544475303db6d79cc368190 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/delicious-low-fat-cucumber-cake-vegan/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:12:50 -0500 The cake is delicious. The jaggery gave it a deep richness, and the cardamom was just perfect with the cucumber. If you can’t find jaggery, feel free to substitute with brown sugar. The result won’t be exactly the […]

]]> 0 b792deea5944c5a2dd2543431cf6628e Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/chocolate-oreo-cake-vegan/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:34:28 -0500 Thumbnail

We all can agree that Oreos aren’t health food,  but it would have to be a true killjoy for those who do not enjoy eating one every now and then. And the holidays are a perfect excuse. My Chocolate Oreo Cake […]

]]> 0 6c605c5d7d78afdb86df06c0b59ff198 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/how-to-make-fluffy-multigrain-rolls/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:17:00 -0500 Thumbnail
These rolls combine the healthful goodness of wheat flour, oat flour, spelt flour, and sorghum or jowar flour, but the best thing about them is that they are rather easy to make. In fact, a little too easy. As I […]

]]> 0 f55883195a6c20dfddd3378dbcc5d7b4 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/butternut-squash-muffins-vegan/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:16:26 -0500 These Butternut Squash Muffins are great breakfast material. Or pre-breakfast material, or even brunch material. They are made with whole wheat, include a veggie, and pack a protein punch with the tofu. How much m […]

]]> 0 ab3c5854ce61fb6015bf5fbd9c6b2e70 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/banana-cake-with-peanut-butter-frosting/ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 20:32:39 -0500 This version of an Elvis cake– a wholesome but melt-in-the-mouth tender banana cake with a peanut-butter frosting– is nowhere near as fattening or scary. In fact, it’s a pretty low-on-guilt cake, especially if yo […]

]]> 0 aa1583cbff351a32a922a07d07ff92c5 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/indian-tikka-masala-pot-pie/ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 21:48:23 -0500 Thumbnail

Elegant yet quirky, my Tikka Masala Pot Pie is perfect eats to warm up your tummy on a frigid Fall evening. And I can’t think of a better dish to inject more fun into Thanksgiving dinner.

I love pot pies– […]

]]> 0 04ac423e40ff162daeb53538b5548955 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/butternut-squash-risotto/ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:59:51 -0500 Risotto is one of my favorite dishes from Italian cuisine and it goes down swimmingly in our rice-loving home. Butternut squash makes the risotto extra special, adding a deep, rich sweetness highlighted by the wa […]

]]> 0 75d7952965ad227b393f8d22a62de161 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/cornbread-stuffing-with-bell-peppers/ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:58:21 -0500 Thumbnail

This cornbread stuffing comes alive with red, green and yellow peppers and once again woven through with the magic of perennial herbs.

INGREDIENTS:

1 recipe Southern Cornbread, cut into 1/2-inch […]

]]> 0 7d649ede44cce07f678fa861642bb14e Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/strawberry-pie-vegan/ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:19:47 -0500 Thumbnail

The crust for today’s pie is made entirely with Earth Balance and as you can see it is very flaky and quite beautiful. Use any butter substitute you can find that has a butter-like consistency. Because I like […]

]]> 0 490f131813d83364585b68df474376eb Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/creamy-pumpkin-and-spinach-lasagna-vegan/ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:39:55 -0500 This lasagna is an extraordinarily healthy indulgence. A single serving packs nearly 11 grams of protein, more than 8 grams of dietary fiber, and more than 400 percent of your daily requirement for Vitamin A. […]

]]> 0 f06f958a215c662fcbf4eaf06bddd959 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/maple-drunk-vegan-apple-pie/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:19:23 -0500 Thumbnail

An apple pie is fairly easy to adapt to a vegan kitchen While many recipes, including this one which I adapted from the Joy of Cooking, tout the flavor that butter brings to the crust, traditional recipes have […]

]]> 0 65a27d445ea3ec9ec2aea7471f60da1a Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/homemade-whole-wheat-maple-oatmeal-bread/ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:29:39 -0500 Thumbnail

This sun-kissed Maple Oatmeal Bread is so light and fluffy, you might have to fight an urge to cuddle it when it comes out of the oven. Or to gobble it all down in one sitting.

Whole-Wheat Maple Oatmeal […]

]]> 0 0dc67df762b26abba09280a84e590597 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-make-whole-wheat-sourdough-ciabatta-bread/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:35:18 -0500 Thumbnail

Sourdough, by the way, is perfect for health nuts because did you know that it actually lowers the glycemic index of breads? That’s right. So sourdough breads are perfect not just for the food lovers among us, […]

]]> 0 ad5be00f67ceb43188fa6d2734b4cb2e Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/caramelized-vegan-onion-tart-with-olives/ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:31:06 -0500 Thumbnail

I make the crust part-whole-wheat and it is golden with crispy edges and a slightly more bready and delicious middle. If you want a super-crispy crust, go with an all-purpose-flour-only crust. You can also use […]

]]> 0 8120bdbfeea2b368cda1a10112ce792e Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/vegan-spinach-chicken-curry/ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:16:33 -0400 Thumbnail

The best part about freeing this recipe from animal products is that you make what is a fairly healthy dish even far more healthier, because vegan chicken substitutes are of course cholesterol-free and usually […]

]]> 0 4fe6770c0ab96a28ed07ff1a9b93ff20 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/tofu-makhani/ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:15:01 -0400 Here’s a master recipe for a gravy you can use to make any kind of “makhani” dish. You can use this gravy with tofu, as I did, or even with meat substitutes and vegetables like mushrooms or eggplant. It is […]

]]> 0 a2f836e7bb549e1ab155c402448036aa Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/almond-halwa/ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:12:42 -0400 Badam Halwa, or Almond Halwa, is a rich, luscious treat that lends itself perfectly to very special occasions…like Diwali. But like the best dishes, it is also quite foolproof and requires just five ingredients […]

]]> 0 ac83ecb1cefc7dcdb0712afa4e665603 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/baby-lima-beans-and-oats-dosa/ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:11:14 -0400 Making dosas healthier or tastier is a bit like trying to gild a lily. Dosas are traditionally made with rice and lentils which are both terrifically healthy foods packed with fiber and protein, and you can just […]

]]> 0 90ec8f5df986f33f5752b8d1cd10e7c8 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/vegan-goan-beef-curry/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:36:08 -0400 This is a good dish to serve when you need to please different palates, including carnivorous ones. This is also a good dish to make the day before — the flavors meld and merge beautifully when the curry has time […]

]]> 0 d79e71240ec829afab91b63e30e9f31d Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/vegetable-biryani/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:28:37 -0400 Thumbnail

Biryani is a traditional Indian rice-based dish that is layered with rice, meat, and vegetables, and seasoned with spices. Here is a vegan version of a traditional dish that is sure to delight […]

]]> 0 38b076527de2ecaae4d6840e2fc162d6 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/asparagus-and-saffron-biryani/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:41:50 -0400 Thumbnail

Asparagus, besides being exquisitely delicious, also packs tons of healthy fiber, potassium, and folate, making it a heart star. And saffron, often called the most expensive of spices, but really not that […]

]]> 0 3fa48e8e2b86a3b12214191a616bc0cc Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/herb-roti/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:20:12 -0400 Thumbnail

This is a high-protein roti because I mixed up garbanzo bean flour, or besan, and whole-wheat flour to make the roti dough. I also threw in handfuls of mint, sage, and thyme, all finely chopped, along with […]

]]> 0 1932be1a42ba55ed7819f3cf1ddc79c3 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/foodandhealth/recipe-tofu-pakoras/ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:40:46 -0400 Thumbnail

Marrying together ingredients from different global cuisines makes for a great kitchen adventure. A hint of Mexican chipotle chili in a Moroccan chickpea stew. A spoonful of miso paste instead of cheese in an […]

]]> 0 d84c73c55791a7665a3f74c1bdca7fb9 Vaishali Honawar wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-mango-waffles-gluten-free-and-vegan/ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 02:58:57 -0400  

Here’s a decadent weekend-morning recipe that will not hug your waistline for eternity: gluten-free Mango Waffles.

When I make gluten-free baked goods, I stay away from those readymade flour mixes that te […]

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