A quick one-pot pasta dish with peppers, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with tomato sauce and topped with crunchy bacon, fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Weeknight summer dinner doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this! I have turned into such a lazy person over the past few weeks. Being pampered by mom after a gap of…
Berry Fool – No Cook Summer Dessert
Light, fruity and creamy, this delicious no-cook mixed berry fool dessert is the perfect way to enjoy balmy summer nights. Hey guys, if you’ve been wondering where I’ve disappeared to, fear not. I’m just on vacation in India! Feels so good to be back at the motherland, though I could have done less with the…
Sweet-Potato Bhajji {Chickpea Flour Battered Sweet-Potato Fritters}
The most basic and simplest of Indian snacks, a plate of piping hot bhajji (bhajiye or pakore) is an all-time favorite. Usually made with potatoes, I have used sweet potatoes to add a surprising twist to these spicy chickpea flour battered fritters. I am back with yet another Indian snack recipe. And as a bonus, this…
Mango Kesari {Mango Flavored Semolina Pudding}
Mango kesari or mango flavored semolina pudding is a simple but utterly decadent summer dessert. Made by cooking semolina with cardamom flavored sweet mango pulp, this golden dessert is a treat for the senses! Mangoes are still here and if you haven’t got enough of this sweet, golden fruit, I have a delightful recipe to…
Simple Gluten Free Banana-Coconut Bread {Made With Rice Flour}
This simple beginner’s recipe for a moist gluten free banana bread uses regular rice flour. Coconut flakes add interest and texture to the bread. A great recipe using simple everyday pantry essentials. So, this is banana bread recipe number 4 on the blog; number 6, if you count the two variations of muffin recipes with…
Zucchini Corn Fritters
These delicious pan-fried fritters are the healthier cousin of our beloved vade and pakore. Bursting with the flavors of fresh zucchini and corn, these are a snap to make and goes great along with your evening cuppa or even as a side for your main meal. There’s something about fried foods that holds a universal allure for the…
Peanut Butter Stuffed Banana Ebelskivers With Strawberry Sauce
Ebelskivers or Æbleskivers are little pancake puffs cooked in a special ebelskiver pan. This version is made with whole wheat flour and bananas and stuffed with peanut butter for a creamy center. Served with strawberry sauce, this makes for a delightful breakfast or quick snack. Today I have a delicious, super cute recipe. You might…
Sparkling Mango Mint Lemonade
Fresh and zingy, this sparkling mango lemonade with hints of mint will have you looking forward to the hotter days. Summer, bring it on!! So here’s the deal. By the time you guys read this, I’ll be somewhere up in the clouds, flying home to India for our vacation. I’ve been humming “I’m leaving on…
Lemon Crepes With Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
Delicate lemon crepes filled with strawberry flavored whipped cream cheese and sweet berries is a delightful weekend brunch. Make these to treat your loved ones to a special breakfast on birthdays, anniversaries or Valentine’s Day. Or gather around the kitchen and make a large batch of these delightful crepes for some fun family time! Close…
Adai Dosa {Savory Mixed Lentil Crepes}
Adai dosa is a kind of savory lentil crepes made in South India. Apart from the soaking time for lentils, the adais come together really quickly once the batter is made. Great choice for a healthy breakfast, after school snack or even light dinner. You must have heard of dosa, the ubiquitous South Indian breakfast…
Blackberry Sorbet & How To Make Any Fruit Sorbet
Colorful, fresh and refreshing fruit sorbet is so easy to make. No ice cream machine or special ingredients required. This healthier alternative to ice cream is a great summer cooler! Sorbet is a fresher, healthier cousin of the ice cream. Usually made with seasonal fruits, a sorbet is the easiest frozen treat, requiring minimal ingredients…
Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw & Yogurt-Cilantro Crema
Make these spicy fish tacos topped with a quick red cabbage slaw and yogurt-cilantro crema for an amazing Tex-Mex dinner. Yay for taco nights, right?! Taco nights are always fun, spontaneous events at the Happy & Harried household, almost like a little party.We like them all – chicken tacos, steak ones, tacos with eggs, potatoes,…
