The Belly Rules The Mind

We are all busy and looking for new easy meals to prepare for our family. Quick and Convenient has become the modern mantra for preparing food and while we would like to have something quick, we also want to ensure we are eating healthy. This Asian Quinoa Salad with Sesame Ginger-Garlic Dressing using Dorot Gardens Crushed Ginger & Crushed Garlic makes for a protein-packed, no-cook meal the whole family will enjoy!...

Hi folks, Anvita back again. Before we dive into the post, I have a story to tell. For the last 40 minutes, I have been so confused about what to write for this post. I was staring blank at the screen trying to figure out the right title for this post but I was just never convinced with anything. Finally, I just got on the phone with Soniya and we thought the title of this post should be ‘Non-Traditional Baingan Bhaja Sticks’....

Creamed Spinach Stuffed Butternut Squash I actually bought the spinach and butternut with the intention of making my hubby some Creamed Spinach and Mushy Butternut. Yes the kind you get here in almost every restaurant. Only I didn’t get around to making it. So here I have all these veggies in my refrigerator that I need to use up. This Creamed Spinach Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe has been on my list for a while now....

Easy Crepes These Easy Crepes are so buttery and delicious, my kids couldn’t get enough of it. If you not crazy about crepes you can try my Crumpet recipe. Well we call pancakes, crumpets here in SA. I know that people are offended when we call some of our dishes what they supposedly shouldn’t be called. I have no idea why some of our South African food has the names they have....

Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe The vodka was left out. I added more chilli because we love chilli. However, you can use your discretion here. This pasta is so delicious. But it is full of cream and it has some parmesan cheese. As you can see I have that bowl of salad in the background, thats probably going to be my dinner. I am being so good and so proud of my discipline....

An oh-so-simple and delicious recipe of Healthy Vegan Banana Bread. A great way to sneak in those overripe bananas. Made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened, no-refined sugar added. Perfectly moist and full of flavor. Vegan. Hello everyone, hope you are enjoying summer as much as I am. Summer is going well here. Lot of exciting stuff happening behind the scenes of TBRTM. Not ready to disclose it all yet, you will find out in the up coming posts....

Friends, it’s exactly 6 weeks today that we came to Germany. We can barely wait to get out of our service apartment and move into our house. So glad I carried my Instant Pot with us in our air allowance or else I would have gone crazy. My kitchen literally has my Instant Pot, my air frier and a couple pans, those are my cooking buddies. So for 6 weeks now I have been using my Instant Pot to make all kinds of curries, pastas, spaghetti, puddings, jam, rice, beans and now even salads :)...

Do check out the instant pot video below Instant Pot Vegan Vermicelli Bowl - Semiya Upma / Vermicelli Upma is a quick breakfast that can be made in a jiffy in the morning. It is so delicious and perfect for mornings. I usually pack it in my kids lunchbox and they love it! It makes for a wholesome meal perfect for a filling breakfast or a lunch. So now that the schools have started and I and my boys are slowly getting into our daily routine....

My husband could literally eat a whole tart at one sitting if I give him half the chance…Lol! Peppermint Crisp Tart We love it because it is such a simple dessert to make with just 4 ingredients, how much easier can it get. The other bonus is that you don’t have to bake it. Pop everything into a dish and refrigerate it for a few hours. I usually make this Peppermint Tart in a rectangular dish and cut them up into squares when I’m ready to serve....

There’s no way a mum can abandon ship for a whole day, unless you are one of the few lucky ones. My hubby put meat on the braai and that was the sum of his cooking. I made all the delicious salads, including this Roasted Broccoli, Feta and Cranberry Salad. It tastes amazing with the most delicious, creamy dressing. We love our salad with roasted broccoli, it seems like a lot of effort but it’s really quick and easy....

Simple Lamb Chops Chutney Tomato Chutney A Tomato Chutney is made from tomatoes, onion, chilli and a hint of spice. It is a very basic kind of tomato sauce and you can add just about anything you like to the sauce. Usually it’s sausages, eggs, meatballs, paneer; the list is endless. I cook this Simple Lamb Chops Chutney just the way my mum cooked it. Her dish was very simple, she used just a few ingredients but it always tasted out of this world....

At The Belly Rules the Mind, we believe we need to sometimes give in to our desires of eating something soft, sweet and chewy. My kids love cookies, and I am always looking at options to make them at home vs buying the store-bought ones. These No-Egg cookies are perfect for those who can’t choose between their love for the rich tanginess of cream cheese and the timeless allure of chocolate chips....

South African Slap Chips If you don’t know what Slap Chips is then you can’t be South African. These are chips that are slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are also slightly thicker than french fries. They are not quite french fries but I would think quite close. Both are made with potatoes and both are fried. Give it a good sprinkle of salt and vinegar (which is the key to getting them all soft and floppy) and add whatever else you please....

It is super moist, delicious and decadent, it’s the only chocolate cake you ever need. Super Moist Chocolate Sheet Cake This is a perfect example of how buttermilk gives your cake that melt-in-your-mouth texture. Sour Cream works just as well, I have tried them both and the results are exactly the same. My sister got this recipe from a friend many years ago. I think it was quite a mission getting it so I hope I’m not getting into trouble sharing it…some people are quite secretive about their recipes....

Just like every Mumbaikar, I grew up eating this sandwich and it’s one of my favorite street foods from Mumbai. I can never get bored of it. No trip to Mumbai is complete without enjoying this street side sandwich. After several attempts of trying to make my homemade sandwich taste just like the one you get back home, I can safely say I have mastered this recipe and I can proudly share it with you....

Baked Beans with Sausages I think it’s a Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner kind of meal. It’s good for anytime of the day, at least in my books it is. It has been a while since I made some because I struggle to find good sausages in Johannesburg. I prefer the spicy ones and so far I have always been disappointed. For me it is all about quality and I don’t mind paying a little more if it meets my standards....

I promise you trying to promote yourself on social media is exhausting enough, it is emotionally draining. I always wondered if I was cut out for this world of social media and I must admit it doesn’t make me happy of late. I’m just tired of the facade that everyone puts up and all the perfection they try to portray. I wish our world was as perfect as social media portrays it to be....

We always have bananas in our home and sometimes they don’t get eaten soon enough. Today it came in good use for this Chocolate Banana Bread. Chocolate Banana Bread The one thing I love about Banana Bread is how easy it is to make. There really is no fuss about making one. I used a slightly different technique for this Chocolate Banana Bread today. Usually I’m the kind that loves dumping everything in one bowl....

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Crispy Lavash bread chips are your dip’s new best friend. Lavash bread chips can handle scooping up creamy hummus or other thick dips. A little crunchy and super flavorful, they are super easy to make. This recipe is a perfect snack to share with your friends and family. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! This recipe was originally published in April 2018 and has been update to include Air Fryer instructions, videos and pictures....