When the sun refuses to get kinder, heavy, stomach-weighing meals are the first thing to lose their appeal. Nothing is more charming in this garmi than bowls of chilled juicy produce. Greens with bright dressings instantly chase away the summer somnolence.
We continue unveiling a series of exceptional recipes using avocados.
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
From simple home-cooked meals to exotic sushi and indulgent pizzas, celebrities like Rakul Singh, Karishma Tanna, Tara Sutaria, Avneet Kaur are sharing their favourite food cravings, offering a glimpse into their culinary preferences.
Cook your summer weather sabzis before the season goes.
'Control your A, B, C and D.' 'A is A1C, keep your A1C below 7 per cent.' 'B is blood pressure, so keep your blood pressure at 130/ 80 or at least below 140/ 90.' 'C is cholesterol. The bad cholesterol is the LDL cholesterol, and it should be kept below 100, preferably below 70 or 50.' 'D is discipline like diet, exercise, sleep, no smoking, etc.' 'People with diabetes who follow A, B, C and D can live up to even 100 years of age without any complications.'
Joe Root anchored England's chase with an unbeaten 99 as the hosts defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series in Cardiff on Thursday.
Monsoon is the breeding season for fish and shellfish, making them more susceptible to contamination, warns Zamurrud Patel, chief dietitian, Gleneagles Hospital. Instead, include freshly cooked chicken, eggs or pulses in your meals to meet your daily protein requirements.
Pop avocadoes into a dessert and it provides a richness you've never sampled before.
Divya Nair shares the recipe for the perfectly-cooked salmon to be served with imperfect-looking mushroom pt and mashed potatoes, cooked with lots of love.
The sunny sweetness of mango is married with a diced apple and a buttery avocado, around which a seaweed nori crisp is wrapped to produce a starter. Very snackable!
An avocado is an excellent ingredient for a classy, palate-altering sorbet, had in between courses to change the taste in one's mouth.
This zesty salad offers a burst of sunshine in every bite... It combines grapefruit and orange segments with creamy yoghurt, spiced walnuts, mint and is a refreshing way to fuel your day.
Avocado wedges are fried like tempura and given a punchy, chaat-style dressing with yoghurt, chutney and spices.
In the latest advisory, rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna explains what young children should eat to support healthy growth and development.
This pasta dish consists of a feta-broccoli stuffed pasta -- choose your shape -- that has an unusual avocado yeast sauce dribbled over it. It is served up with a dollop of pumpkin foam, a thin avocado wafer and a drizzle of truffle oil.
San Francisco is a coastal megacity yet at times it can feel like a foggy hill station full of picturesque views, recalls Dinesh Raheja after visiting one of America's prettiest cities.
Dr Amreen Sheikh, chief dietician at KIMS Hospital, recommends a list of healthy fat alternatives that you can have instead of cheese without compromising on nutrition.
Plenty of sweet peppers are available this season. Deepa Mehrotra combines them with homemade paneer and air-fryer grilled zucchini & broccoli for a delicious salad.
This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.
It's a dip that's tasty, packs a crunch and brims with powerful nutrients.
Priya Palan, a dietician at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, recommends a list of protein-rich vegetarian sources you can easily include in your diet.
Tribal food is more than sustenance -- it is memory, medicine, history and community.
On World Hypertension Day, Dr Anup Taksande, clinical director-cardiology and cardiac interventions at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, explains why you must think twice before reaching out for that pack of chips, sugar-free cereals or instant noodles.
Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.
Ricky Ponting praises Prabhsimran Singh's mother for a home-cooked meal for Punjab Kings, hoping it sparks a winning run ahead of their clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Whip up a refreshing Greek Salad in just 5 minutes! Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, olives, red onions, and creamy feta. Light, healthy, and full of flavour.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
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This Valentine's Day, put together a 10/10 meal with just the right liquor, be it a wine or a malt.
Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Fast, finger lickin' good, let this pasta salad, overflowing with veggies, brighten up your table and takes only 10 minutes to assemble, promises Mayur Sanap.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
Pears with roasted turnips does make an unusual, yummy soup.
Plenty of sweet peppers are available this season. Deepa Mehrotra combines them with homemade paneer and air-fryer grilled zucchini & broccoli for a delicious salad.
How the world dines on Christmas.
