Recipes Archives - Spice Spice Baby (2024)

Zesty Edamame Bhel

By Kanchan Koya | Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 17 May, 2024 | 1

Growing up in India, one of my favorite things to eat was bhel. Bhel is Indian street food that you commonly enjoy off the carts by the street. My mom would warn me not to eat off the carts (she was worried I would get a stomach bug) but I did anyway because bhel fromRead more

Spiced Up Dark Leafy Greens

By Kanchan Koya | Health Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes, Sides, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 3 May, 2024 | 1

When it comes to improving our health, one of the simplest yet highly impactful actions we can take starting today is to eat more fruits and vegetables.All vegetables of all colors carry unique gifts in terms of health enhancing micronutrients but it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that dark leafy greens are veg VIPsRead more

Spiced Chickpea Fattoush Salad

By Kanchan Koya | Mains, Recipes | 0 comment | 11 April, 2024 | 0

This post is sponsored by Little Leaf Farms but all opinions are my own We’re spicing up the classic fattoush salad with smoked paprika and turmeric laced chickpeas and a sumac herb vinaigrette because more antioxidants, more flavor and a total party in the mouth I love using Little Leaf Farms crunchy, locally and sustainablyRead more

Cumin Scented Creamy Black Bean Soup

By Kanchan Koya | Mains, Recipes, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 28 February, 2024 | 3

We recently lost my father in law, Ismail to a long, heartbreaking battle with Parkinson’s disease. It’s safe to say that my love for cooking and my self-taught culinary ‘expertise’ was deeply influenced by Ismail who was a brilliant, classically trained chef in his own right. I am committed to keeping his memory alive forRead more

Sauteed Spiced Mushrooms

By Kanchan Koya | Recipes | 0 comment | 21 November, 2023 | 11

I recentlyshared some simple, spiced, sauteed mushrooms on my Instagram stories and so many of you wanted the recipe so despite it being a no recipe recipe, here we are! Daily intake of mushrooms is associated with a lower cancer risk. They are also great for our gut microbiome and our immune systemandRead more

Speedy Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

By Kanchan Koya | Recipes | 0 comment | 21 November, 2023 | 8

It’s Thanksgiving! And soup season! And this soup is everything you need this week and beyond. It’s luxuriously creamy without heavy cream, complexly flavorful with warming, aromatic, antioxidant rich spices and super good for your body, mind and soul. I hope you dig it. Happy Thanksgiving! Speedy Spiced Butternut Squash Soup RECIPE YieldservesRead more

Chana Masala Tacos

By Kanchan Koya | Recipes | 0 comment | 1 November, 2023 | 8

This post is sponsored by Spindrift which pairs beautifully with these comforting, delectable tacos. Check out Spindrift’s vibrant flavors here. Chana Masala Tacos because I was craving a Taste of Home. Home is India. Home is Brooklyn. So a Taste Of Home naturally combines flavors from both my homes. Home is a feeling whereRead more

Aloo Muttar (or Potato and Peas)

By Kanchan Koya | Recipes | 0 comment | 10 June, 2023 | 8

Aloo Muttar or potato and peas is a dish I grew up eating in India and it’s easy to whip up and totally delicious. If you’re on social media you are likely no stranger to the nutrition wars and frankly, misinformation that is making so many folks feel overwhelmed and confused about what to eatRead more

Golden Potato Leek Soup

By Kanchan Koya | Recipes | 0 comment | 30 March, 2023 | 7

Welcome to a new series where I spice up the classics for greater health benefits and flavor. I love a good, comforting bowl of potato leek soup but I wanted to up the ante. I layered in anti-inflammatory turmeric, black pepper to add a nice bite, but also to improve the bioavailability of the turmericRead more

Turmeric Lemon Garlicky Quinoa

By Kanchan Koya | Recipes | 0 comment | 16 January, 2023 | 8

Quinoa is an ancient superfood or technically a super‘seed’ classified as a whole grain. It’s been cultivated for 5000 years across the Andean region of South America. It has complete plant protein (all 9 essential amino acids), fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients making it a nutrition powerhouse. Unfortunately many people think it’s bla and stayRead more