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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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Hi Reader, Wishing you a great start of the weekend and month of February! Today I want to share these new posts and recipes published on the blog this week. I hope you will enjoy them. French Dinner Rolls Published on February 1, 2025 Get ready to bake up a batch of irresistible crusty French dinner rolls! These light, chewy and crusty rolls boast a perfectly crisp exterior, making them the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a...

Hi Reader, I hope you are enjoying the weekend. I want to share these delicious recipes with you. These have been published on the blog this week. Vegan Banana Muffins Published on January 24, 2025 Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these vegan banana muffins! Made with ripe bananas and creamy almond milk, these muffins are a delicious treat. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and those looking for plant-based alternatives. Enjoy these muffins for breakfast, a...

Hi Reader, I hope you are doing well and keeping warm in this chilly weather. Here are the new recipes I have posted this week. Hope you enjoy them! Gobi Paratha (Cauliflower stuffed flatbread) Published on January 22, 2025 This easy vegan Gobi Paratha recipe is classic Indian dish, offering a satisfying and comforting meal. Gobi parathas are stuffed with a flavorful spiced cauliflower filling, making them a perfect vegan breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Learn how to make these delicious...

Hi Reader, I hope you had a wonderful week and having a great weekend! Here are some delicious recipes published on the blog this week. Vegan Blueberry Muffins Air fryer banana muffins with no eggs are delicious and can be made with chocolate chips or walnuts and pecans. They are perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. I like to use silicone muffin molds (#ad) to make them many times instead of paper liners. How To Make Almond Milk Check out how to make homemade almond milk at home. It is a...

Hi Reader, I hope you are doing great and having a wonderful start of 2025. Here are the new recipes I want to share with you Indian Chickpea Flour Pancakes (Besan Chilla) Published on January 4, 2025 Besan chilla is a popular Indian savory pancake. It is vegan and gluten-free. Chickpeas flour or besan (#ad) can be found in Indian grocery stores or online. Buttermilk Dinner Rolls Published on January 6, 2025 Check out this easy recipe to make buttermilk bread in the bread machine. The post...

Hi Reader Hope you have been enjoying the holidays. I don't believe it is time to bid farewell to 2024 and also to make some New Year's resolutions :) But before that, some good food with friends and family on the New Year's Eve. Here are some of the easy recipes you can make to enjoy with your family. Hope you will like them! Appetizer Black eyed pea salad 7 layer dip Hummus Whole roasted cauliflower Broccoli cheese dip Mushroom turnovers Main course Black eyed peas curry Mixed vegetable...

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!...