Playful Cooking

This Easy Palak Paneer Recipe is a simple Indian vegetarian curry made with soft paneer cubes simmered in a smooth, vibrant spinach gravy. Fresh spinach is quickly blanched, blended into a silky puree, and cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, green chili and everyday Indian spices. The curry is finished with garam masala for a warm,...

This easy Soya Chunk Curry is a hearty, flavorful Indian vegetarian curry made with protein-rich soya chunks simmered in a mildly spiced onion, ginger, garlic, and tomato gravy. Finished with a sprinkle of garam masala, this comforting curry is perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with steamed rice, jeera rice, roti, naan, or...

This Blueberry Almond Cake with Lemon is the kind of simple homemade dessert that feels special without requiring much effort. Made in just one bowl, this tender 8-inch round cake combines juicy blueberries, nutty almond flour, all-purpose flour, fresh lemon juice, and plenty of lemon zest for a bright, fresh flavor. The almond flour gives...

This high protein pasta salad is colorful, hearty, fresh, and so refreshing. Made with protein pasta, crispy roasted chickpeas, roasted zucchini, sweet peppers, fresh basil, and a warm garlic lemon dressing, it is the kind of pasta salad that works just as well for lunch as it does for a summer dinner. And if you...

These easy baked chicken meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with warm spices. Made with ground chicken, almond flour, egg, garlic, and simple pantry spices, they come together quickly and bake in the oven instead of being fried. Once baked, the chicken meatballs are finished in a skillet with toasted walnuts, fresh cilantro, and honey....