Satisfy your wicked chocolate cake cravings with the bestest, moistest and easiest one-minute chocolate mug cake ever. “So, what did you make for me, mommy?”. That is how the little guy greets me as he charges in through the door every afternoon after school. His eyes light up if there’s anything with chocolate (and also…
Chicken Pulao {Indian Chicken Pilaf}
A delicious, easy to make one-pot rice and chicken dish mildly spiced with Indian flavors, the chicken pulao makes for an enticing complete meal on its own. I absolutely love the concept of one-pot meal recipes. Why wouldn’t anyone? For starters, it means less cleanup and that’s a relief for the cook! There are any…
Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes
Inspired by the classic dessert cake, you can enjoy these healthier whole-wheat pancakes topped with a juicy, caramelized pineapple any time of the day. This recipe for pineapple upside-down pancakes uses Greek yogurt to keep them fluffy and soft. I’ve been trying to up my breakfast game for a while now. Especially during the weekends. Then…
Indian-Style Roast Chicken With Green Chutney Sauce
Juicy, golden oven-roasted chicken has all the delicious flavors of an Indian green chutney. The pan juices are then turned into an elegant, silky gravy to serve with the chicken. The flavors are fresh, tangy, creamy and perfectly spicy! Roast chicken is always a welcome sight. It is the perfect weeknight dinner. You toss chicken…
Besan Ka Halwa
This soft, spoonable halwa made with gluten-free chickpea flour or besan is a delicious and easy Indian sweet treat. This moreish halwa redolent with fragrant ghee, saffron, nuts and dry fruits is perfect for celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat. I love all kinds of halwa. The vast repertoire of this soft…
Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake With Rich Chocolate Ganache
An absolute chocoholic’s delight, this deliciously moist and fudgy chocolate bundt cake’s secret ingredient is sour cream. Topped with a silky smooth dark chocolate ganache, this is THE chocolate cake recipe that you must save to make again and again! For a long time, I was not a fan of chocolate. While kids my age…
Chicken Malai Kebab Naan Wraps
That’s a wrap! Juicy, succulent grilled chicken bites coated with a creamy and herby marinade are tucked into soft naan breads, topped with chutneys and enjoyed as a delicious wrap. Wraps are the exotic cousins of the more popular sandwich or burger. Some sort of protein and vegetables topped with condiments and wrapped in some kind of flat…
Orange Strawberry Falooda
In a modern spin on the traditional falooda, fresh strawberry syrup and sweet-tangy orange jelly are layered with the usual suspects like pearly basil seeds, thin vermicelli and ice cream to make a luscious and enticing dessert. Presenting, the orange-strawberry falooda; the perfect sweet treat to welcome spring into our midst! The weather has been…
Semolina Porridge, Fruit & Nut Breakfast Bowl
Need breakfast inspiration? Whip up a delicious and healthy bowl of semolina porridge topped with your favorite fresh fruits, nuts and a drizzle of berry sauce. Make food beautiful! I love breakfast. I also hate waking up early. So you see how I’ve got a problem on my hands. I am a night owl, and always…
Super Crunchy Oat Crusted Chicken Strips
Love super crispy chicken strips? Me too! Now you can make them at home easily with this no-fail recipe. These tender strips of crunchy oatmeal crusted chicken will disappear from the table in no time! Any time we go out to eat and ask Boy what he wants, there’s only one answer – chicken strips!…
Godhumai Paal Kozhukattai {Wheat Flour Dumplings In A Jaggery & Coconut Milk Pudding}
Tiny wheat flour dumplings are cooked in a combination of milk and coconut milk; flavored with saffron, cardamom and lightly sweetened with jaggery. A delicious, nourishing and comforting sweet treat for any time. Can be made fully vegan too. Paal kozhukattai remains one of our favorite comfort foods ever. Traditionally made with soft rice flour…
Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Rice & Beans
This deliciously juicy Caribbean jerk chicken starts off with a spicy jerk marinade with a hint of sweetness. Paired with a quick side of rice cooked in the marinade along with hearty black beans, it makes for an amazing meal! Well, hello there! I’m gonna take you to the Caribbean today. No, no, don’t pack…
