Pazham pori or ethakka appam are traditional sweet plantain fritters popular in and around Kerala. Learn how to easily make this addictive tea-time snack. This summer, when we planned our trip back home to India, I went with the best of intentions. I would dazzle everyone with my exotic treats, use those 2+ months to work…
Chicken, Mushroom & Sausage Chimichurri Pasta
A delicious and easy weeknight pasta recipe with chicken, mushrooms and juicy sausage tossed in a bright and tangy chimichurri sauce. I don’t know about you, but pasta is the quickest and easiest comfort food there is. Unlike soups, casseroles, warm curries and such, a pasta dish is as easy as ‘boil, saute, toss and…
Pasteli {Greek Sesame, Nuts & Honey Bars}
Pasteli, the sweet and moreish sesame seed and honey bars dotted with roasted nuts is so easy to make at home. Enjoy these bars of goodness whenever you fancy a snack or a boost of energy. They make excellent Holiday edible gifts too! Sesame seed candy is one of my favorites. In India, it is usually…
Grape Rosemary Focaccia
Inspired by the Italian “Schiacciata con l’uva” or grape harvesters’ focaccia, this soft bread is fragrant and bursting with the flavors of roasted red grapes and fresh rosemary. Bake this grape and rosemary focaccia this Thanksgiving and pair with a hearty red wine to add some oomph to your Thanksgiving menu. Hey, did you miss me? I am…
Achari Murgh {Chicken In Pickling Spices}
A delicious chicken dish made by cooking chicken in a spicy and tangy pickling spices sauce, ‘achari murgh’ comes from the hotter regions of Northern India. Try this recipe when you are in the mood for a unique, lesser-known but authentic Indian curry. In my opinion, one can never have too many chicken curry recipes….
Lighter Broccoli, Potato & Corn Chowder
This lighter chowder made with hearty potatoes, fresh broccoli and corn uses just a splash of milk for the signature creaminess. If you are feeling indulgent, top it with bits of crisp bacon and shredded cheese. Perfect comfort soup for the cooler months ahead! I have a love-hate relationship with soups. There, I said it….
Strawberry Pound Cake
This fresh and buttery strawberry pound cake loaf is made better with the addition of sour cream to the batter, which makes it moist and incredibly flavorful. Serve it up for dessert or lightly toasted for breakfast… I won’t judge! Strawberries? In October? Well, yes! Didn’t you know they are an annual crop in sunny…
Diwali Sweets Roundup (15+ Recipes)
A roundup of 15+ delicious and colorful dessert recipes for your Diwali bash. Make these decadent sweet treats for yourself and your loved ones! Here’s your one-stop blog post for sweets and dessert recipes this Diwali. You will find easy to make traditional sweets like pedas, ladoos and burfis, twists on classics like phirni and halwa, and also…
Kesar Kalakand {Indian Cottage Cheese Fudge}
This delicious milky fudge made with paneer (soft Indian cottage cheese) is delicately flavored with kesar (saffron) and topped with all your favorite nuts, for a royal treat during this Diwali. Plus, you can make it in under 30 minutes! It is getting cooler around here and that definitely makes it feel like Holiday season. From now until the…
Mango Saffron Cardamom Jam
A delicious homemade mango jam delicately flavored with saffron and cardamom. Make a batch using juicy, ripe golden mangoes and savor them till the season is long past. Make this no pectin, no preservative, refrigerator jam recipe and follow my tips for perfect jam every time! Mangoes, mangoes, mangoes! I don’t know of any other…
Shrimp Coconut Curry {Kerala Style Chemmeen Curry}
A toothsome shrimp curry made with a spicy coconut sauce, straight from the land of coconuts and seafood, Kerala. Enjoy this delicious shrimp or prawns curry with rice and your favorite vegetables. When we were little, eating shrimp or prawns was a treat. There were certain seasons when it was freely available and at certain…
Spooky Halloween Blackberry Grape Punch
A spooky, dark fruit punch made with juicy blackberries and black grapes, perfect for the little goblins on Halloween Day!! We had our first namesake cold front over the weekend and I was caught unawares while at a family night event at the kiddo’s school. But it was a nice respite from the heat and…
