Delicate dark chocolate crepes filled with sweet strawberries and whipped cream make for a Valentine’s Day worthy breakfast in bed or romantic dessert! So, how’s the New Year treating you thus far? I hope it’s good.We’re almost done with the first month already, can you believe that? I couldn’t let the first month go by…
Paneer Jalfrezi & Jeera Rice
Paneer Jalfrezi is a popular spicy, tangy Indian style stir fry made with onions, crunchy bell peppers and soft cottage cheese. Paired with an aromatic jeera or cumin rice redolent with ghee and aromatic spices, it makes for an easy and wholesome meal. Paneer or soft Indian cottage cheese is a godsend in our household….
Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn & Ice Cream Cakes: A No-Fuss Game Day Combo
Here’s a delicious Game Day treat that requires you to just sit back and relax. Win over young and old guests alike with this easy cinnamon sugar popcorn topped ice cream cake treats. The thing about living in a household of sport-obsessed guys is that sport references are everywhere. Aside from the fact that I have to deal with…
Tamarind & Spice Rubbed Roast Chicken
Whether you are cooking for one or a crowd, this recipe for roast chicken and vegetables slathered in a tamarind and spice rub which includes earthy garam masala and tangy sumac, is a great one to have on hand. We are a family of weather buffs. We actually look forward to the weather forecast on TV….
Slow-Cooker Brown Rice & Jaggery Kheer
Kheer or payasam, an Indian rice pudding, is an absolute treat for the senses. Traditionally made on the stove-top by simmering down whole milk and rice till rich and creamy, this cheat’s version uses the convenience of the slow-cooker. This hands-off kheer has the goodness of brown rice and jaggery as well. Meetha is something sweet…
Semiya Kesari {Meethi Seviyan}
This delicately sweet saffron-laced semiya kesari or meethi seviyan, an Indian vermicelli dessert, is super easy to make and makes for a festive dessert. Sweet kesari has been a staple since my childhood. Whenever we craved something sweet, or guests dropped my unannounced, or whenever the occasion called for a small celebration, mom always made kesari. Fragrant…
Kung Pao Chicken Noodle Bowl
Chicken and vegetables stir-fried in a spicy Kung Pao sauce, tossed with al-dente rice noodles makes for an easy, delicious one-bowl meal. I can never get enough of Asian cuisine. And by Asian, I specifically mean Oriental cuisine like Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. The flavors are simply out of this world amazing. It is astounding…
Aloo Paratha {Indian Potato Stuffed Flatbreads}
These scrumptious golden flatbreads (paratha) stuffed with a spicy potato (aloo) mixture are a staple in many Indian households. Eaten with a generous dollop of butter and cool yogurt, aloo paratha is comfort food at its best! Aloo paratha, the very mention of which evokes feelings of comfort and nostalgia in Indian hearts. Roti and paratha, though…
Top 16 Of 2016 – A Recipe Roundup
A delicious roundup of the 16 best recipes of 2016 from my blog. As I write this post, I am still in post Holiday mood, curled up in bed with a movie on. The kid is munching on a snack and you’d never guess what it is – a plate of soft brie with pretzels and cranberry jam. I…
20 Christmas Cakes & Cookies – A Recipe Roundup
Don’t miss this roundup of 20 of the best cookies and cakes for all your Holiday baking needs. How’s your Christmas baking coming along? I have put together 20 of my absolute favorite cookie and cake recipes for all your Holiday baking needs. Here’s your one-stop blog post for cookies and cakes this Christmas. 1….
Chocolate-Dipped Almond & Orange Cookies
These easy to make slice and bake cookies dotted with toasted almonds and bright orange zest are dipped in melted chocolate and topped with coconut flakes, for an enticing Christmas treat. Winter break is here. It’s Christmas week. And baby, is it cold outside!! But, this is the perfect weather for warm cookies, enjoyed with a hot cuppa…
Gingerbread Cutout Cookies
With a slight snap on the outside, chewy insides, and the signature flavor of molasses and spices, gingerbread cookies are a Christmas classic. Here is an easy recipe for gingerbread cutout cookies that do not spread and are fun to decorate with simple icing. Gingerbread cookies – you either love them or hate them. Took me a while to cross…
