Vaishali Honawar

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 “ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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– […]