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Herbed Olive Pear Crinkle Cake

Herbed Olive & Pear Crinkle Cake

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Herbed Olive & Pear Crinkle Cake — featuring layers of crisp and flaky phyllo pastry, cheese, sweet peppers, and sliced pear, this is a stunning sweet-savory entrée! Drizzle with honey and topped with olives, orange zest, and mint, this crinkle cake is bright and refreshing while still being so satisfying! WATCH HOW TO MAKE HERBED OLIVE & PEAR CRINKLE CAKE: If you like this, please try my other recipes: Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Cheese Stuffed Tandoori Olives with Cranberry Sauce Strawberry Tiramisu Herbed Olive & Pear Crinkle Cake — featuring layers of crisp and flaky phyllo pastry, cheese, sweet peppers, and sliced pear, this is a stunning sweet-savory entrée! Drizzle with honey and topped with olives, orange zest, and mint, this crinkle cake is bright and refreshing while still being so satisfying! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and …

Veggie Makhani Shepherds Pie

Veggie Makhani Shepherd’s Pie

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This decadent Veggie Makhani Shepherd’s Pie has got to be my favorite holiday entree with an Indian twist! With layers of rice in a béchamel sauce, vegetables in a velvety makhani gravy, and spiced potatoes piped on top, this is the ultimate Indian-inspired take on shepherd’s pie! With warm and cozy flavors and a stunning presentation, this is a perfect centerpiece when hosting or as an elegant meal! WATCH HOW TO MAKE VEGGIE MAKHANI SHEPHERD’S PIE: We’ll start our rice and béchamel layer by boiling rice with whole spices until al dente. Then, create a roux with flour and butter and once it’s frothy add in milk and whisk vigorously to get this silky sauce! Fold in blanched spinach, herbs, spices, and give it a mix. Finish with your al dente rice, cheese, and our creamy first layer is ready! For our fire roasted makhani sauce, roast the tomatoes and red bell pepper until charred and blend all these veggies with cashews into a smooth puree! Transfer this to a pan and add in all …

Crispy Chickpea Loaded Baked Potatoes

Crispy Chickpea Baked Potatoes

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Crispy Chickpea Baked Potatoes — colorful and rich, these are the ultimate way to enjoy a fluffy baked potato! With crispy masala chickpeas, herbed yogurt, pickles, olives, and other toppings, I can’t get over how colorful, rich, and yet still light these are! I tried a similar dish called Kumpir in Turkey and this my version with a few Indian-inpsired twists! HOW TO MAKE CRISPY CHICKPEA LOADED BAKED POTATOES: We’ll start by poking holes into our potatoes and coating them with olive oil and salt before baking these until nice and golden brown. Then, we’ll make our crispy masala chickpeas! We’ll toss the chickpeas in olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, chaat masala, and salt. Bake these until crispy. And now it’s time to assemble! We’ll cut open our beautiful baked potatoes and gently mash the insides. Add in butter and cheese and mix to make these super fluffy and rich! We’ll add a drizzle of this silky herbed yogurt, pickled, olives, pickled red onions, beets, and another drizzle of that herbed yogurt! Top with our …

Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry

Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry

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Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry — with khatta-meeta paneer marinated in achari spices and a glossy honey top, this Indian-twist on the viral TikTok trend is nothing short of show stopping! Baked to flaky, golden-brown perfection, these aren’t going to last long! WATCH HOW TO MAKE ACHARI PANEER UPSIDE DOWN PUFF PASTRY: Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry — with khatta-meeta paneer marinated in achari spices and a glossy honey top, this Indian-twist on the viral TikTok trend is nothing short of show stopping! Baked to flaky, golden-brown perfection, these aren’t going to last long! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. < p style=”margin: 0; margin-bottom: 1.5em;”>I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Baked Puran Poli Rolls

Baked Puran Poli Rolls

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Puran Poli Rolls — a quick version of a classic recipe, roll your leftover rotis with a rich, fragrant filling made with chana dal, jaggery, saffron, cardamom, coconut, and nutmeg! Baked or airfried until golden brown and garnished with rose petals and edible gold foil, making homemade puran poli has never been this easy and elegant! WATCH HOW TO MAKE BAKED PURAN POLI ROLLS: Puran Poli Rolls — a quick version of a classic recipe, roll your leftover rotis with a rich, fragrant filling made with chana dal, jaggery, saffron, cardamom, coconut, and nutmeg! Baked or airfried until golden brown and garnished with rose petals and edible gold foil, making homemade puran poli has never been this easy and elegant! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on …

Banana Bread Bundt Cakes

Mini Banana Bread Bundt Cakes

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Banana Bread Bundt Cakes — soft and decadent, let’s give classic banana bread an adorable makeover! With a silky chocolate ganache and fresh fruits for a burst of freshness, these mini bundt cakes are a picture-perfect way to sweeten up brunch this Mother’s Day! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MINI BANANA BREAD BUNDT CAKES: Mini Banana Bread Bundt Cakes — soft and decadent, let’s give classic banana bread an adorable makeover! With a silky chocolate ganache and fresh fruits for a burst of freshness, these mini bundt cakes are a picture-perfect way to sweeten up brunch this Mother’s Day! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Veggie Finger Sandwiches Canapes

Veggie Finger Sandwiches – Canapes With Orange Honey

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Veggie Finger Sandwiches — with colorful veggies, yogurt-cream cheese spread, and zesty citrusy orange honey, these French Canape inspired finger sandwiches are the cutest, bite-sized appetizer. These baked sandwiches  feature colorful, crunchy veggies with bursts of sweetness from the orange honey for an appetizer that is both refreshing and eye-catching! Enjoy them with some Cantaloupe Agua Fresca. WATCH HOW TO MAKE VEGGIE FINGER SANDWICHES – CANAPES: Veggie Finger Sandwiches — with colorful veggies, yogurt-cream cheese spread, and zesty citrusy orange honey, these French Canape inspired finger sandwiches are the cutest, bite-sized appetizer. These baked sandwiches  feature colorful, crunchy veggies with bursts of sweetness from the orange-honey for an appetizer that is both refreshing and eye-catching! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with …

Mango Naan Pizza

Mango Naan Pizza – Two Ways

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This is one of my favorite simple dinners: naan pizzas! Using naan as a pizza base is a game changer, it makes this recipe super quick and hassle free! For a sweet and savory combo, I love pairing a pesto base with mango, onion, jalapeños, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. For a more classic version, layer marinara sauce with onions, peppers, and cheese. Top this off with a lightly dressed mango, baby-spinach and arugula salad for more body! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MANGO NAAN PIZZA – TWO WAYS: This is one of my favorite simple dinners: naan pizzas! Using naan as a pizza base is a game changer, it makes this recipe super quick and hassle free! For a sweet and savory combo, I love pairing a pesto base with mango, onion, jalapeños, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. For a more classic version, layer marinara sauce with onions, peppers, and cheese. Top this off with a lightly dressed mango, baby-spinach and arugula salad for more body! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE …