When the temps start to rise, there’s nothing like a quick and cool dessert to round off a meal. Not that I need any excuse to make desserts, but doesn’t this bowl just scream “Spring”?!! I may have let out a little scream of glee when I started spotting this season’s strawberries. In Texas, we…
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Before you read any further, please take a minute to go through this article on how to make perfectly boiled eggs every single time. Seriously, it is very simple but extremely useful, trust me. I use this boil-steep-peel routine every time I make boiled eggs and they come out perfect. Perfectly boiled eggs are the…
Jalapeno Cheddar Muffins
Every once in a while, I bake a batch of savory whole wheat muffins studded with whatever vegetables I happen to have in my refrigerator that day. We have them with our evening tea and eat them at breakfast. As I write this, I also realize that I’ve never shared the recipe with you. My…
Yogurt, Berry And Granola Parfait
Last week, I introduced you to these new granola bars that can be baked at home with minimum fuss. While I loved the granola as such, I also wanted to use it in other creative, yet easy and healthy ways. And what better than parfait? Parfait was traditionally used to refer to a layered frozen…
Great Indian Breakfast – Rava Idli And Tiffin Sambar
In my opinion, nothing beats a sumptuous, filling and healthy Indian breakfast. It’s the perfect start to a busy day. We truly believe in the adage, “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper”. This is supposed to help with your body’s metabolism and is quite beneficial if followed correctly….
Caramelized Banana Crepes
If you have been following me on Facebook or Twitter, you would have noticed that I am busy writing for some awesome magazines and creating recipes. I just feel lucky many folks are noticing my blog and recipes and when they ask nicely, I cannot say no! Today, I am excited to share this Valentine’s…
Fresh Orange Muffins
Oranges, they are such a joy to behold. It’s like sunshine packaged in a fruit. I love oranges in any form, though I am a bit partial to the easy-peel, sweet varieties. I love how Boy gets orange breath after eating sweet clementines for a snack. Or how they make my fingers smell when I…
Egg Vindaloo And String Hoppers (Idiyappam)
Every Indian transplant in the US or elsewhere brings with her (or him) a plethora of specialized kitchen utensils and equipments specific to Indian cooking. We need a big pressure cooker and a small one (and a medium one, if you are very particular), moulds and steamer vessels for making idlis, a traditional roti rolling-pin…
Whole Wheat Quick Apple Bread {With Butterscotch Glaze}
A loaf of freshly baked apple bread is the autumn/winter equivalent of banana bread. I have often talked about my love for banana bread and my habit of tweaking the recipe every time I bake one. Just around Thanksgiving, the stores are stocked with more apple varieties than one can imagine. Everyone has a favorite…
Eggless Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Something incredibly wonderful happens whenever I bake banana bread. Aside from the fact that it is so much more forgiving than a fancy cake and I get to use up those pesky overripe bananas, I love the way it makes me feel… it is indescribable. There is something so comforting and fulfilling about baking a…
Chocolate And Pear Turnovers
Sometimes I find inspiration in the most absurd manner. Such is the story of these turnovers. Let me explain. (Disclaimer: The ‘story’ is pretty long and boring, so you may want to scroll way down if you came here for a turnover recipe!) Do you ever binge watch any TV shows on Netflix? My latest…
Ven Pongal And Masala Vadai (South Indian Rice Dish And Spicy Lentil Fritters)
Is there any particular dish that you abhorred in your childhood, but have found a new appreciation for later on? Well, tell me about it. I have a long list of such foods. Ven pongal is one. It is a simple savory rice and lentil dish infused with lots of ghee and cooked to a…
