Aug 24, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 And just like that we are into the last week of August! You know what does that mean? It means end of summer officially. I am clinging on to the last few days of summer and really don’t want to let it go. I have to confess though that I love fall, it’s my favorite time of the year. So in a way I am looking forward to it but of course what I don’t like and not looking forward to at all is what follows fall – urgh!...
Jun 22, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I have been in Houston this week and wow it’s hot here. Such a contrast to my lovely cold weather in Seattle. It’s such a funny thing but the heart always craves for what you don’t have, isn’t it? When it was cold in Seattle, I wanted some warmth and now when it’s really hot here in Houston, I want to go back to cool and crisp air of Seattle....
Nov 29, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Hello everyone! How was your Thanksgiving? I hope everyone stuffed themselves till they couldn’t breathe, well I definitely did that. This was the first time that I attended a Thanksgiving dinner and oh my god there was so much food! It was crazy and I ate so much that I think have had enough for days! So after eating way too many treats, I had to put up a healthy recipe....
And like the best sheet pan meals, it’s all cooked in one dish, so there’s practically no clean-up afterward. It might be the easiest one pan chicken recipe I’ve ever put together! If you like one pot recipes like this, you might also enjoy one pot chicken and rice or quick one pot pasta. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Lay the chicken and potatoes on a large sheet pan or roasting tin—you’ll want a tin big enough to comfortably hold them all without overcrowding....
For the longest time, I avoided asparagus. Maybe it was a bad experience as a kid, maybe I just thought those green, wheat-like stalks were suspicious. But, like with so many vegetables, once I learned how to cook it properly (and not just boil it to death), I found myself totally converted. This roasted asparagus recipe is packed full of goodness, ready in as little as fifteen minutes, and makes a great veggie side dish outside the traditional rotation of broccoli, beans, and carrots....
Feb 19, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Granola bars make great snack option, they are tasty, healthy and filling. But the problem with the ones available in the market is with the use of artificial sweeteners in them. Somehow they never appear healthy to me because of all the sweeteners that they add in these granola bars and that’s why I hardly buy them. But it’s a different story altogether when you make granola bars at home....
Nov 24, 2015, Updated Nov 15, 2022 Which is the most popular Thanksgiving pie? I don’t know for sure but I would assume it’s the pumpkin pie. I say this because I see it everywhere at all the grocery stores these days. And anyway it is the most talked about pie during this season, isn’t it? The first time I made a pumpkin pie was last year. I made it following exactly the same recipe as given on the can of pumpkin puree....
Not only are drumsticks inexpensive and easy to source, but you only need a handful of pantry ingredients and 5 minutes of prep to make perfectly grilled drumsticks every time. It is as easy as it gets! Prepare the marinade, toss the chicken in it to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, then throw the drumsticks on the grill. Ingredients Chicken drumsticks: You need medium bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks (aka chicken legs)....
Apr 13, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 The weather has been really weird here, I mean I thought it was spring and it was supposed to be warm. But all of a sudden for the last 2 days, it has been really cold, like there’s a chill in the wind like it’s in December or January. Crazy right? I hope things change pretty soon! When the weather is cold, I crave for comfort food and I am sure I am not the only one who feels like this....
Aug 09, 2021 This sauce is quite popular in the Indo-Chinese cuisine and also happens to be one of my favorites! Indo-Chinese when done right is one of my favorite things to enjoy. I say when done “right” because so many places just don’t make it right. Sometimes it’s just too oily, or too spicy or too bland and so it’s rather hard to find a good place here in the US....
When it comes to making custards, puddings, and tarts, we usually have to rely on thickening agents like eggs or starches like agar and cornstarch. However, all you need for this ginger milk pudding is ginger juice and milk for a soft, flavorful pudding (aka ginger milk curd). Recently, I’ve majorly upped my ginger game. I’ve shared posts on how to peel ginger, make ginger puree, ginger syrup, ginger juice, and now it’s the turn of this 2-ingredient ginger milk curd....
Jan 08, 2016, Updated Jun 19, 2020 India is often called the land of chutneys and pickles. Whatever you can think of, from lemons to onion to tomatoes to cauliflower to carrots and everything in between – we can make a chutney or pickle out of it. Indian meals are often incomplete without a side of chutney. The most common chutney that you get in every Indian restaurant is the mint cilantro chutney....
Feb 12, 2019, Updated Jun 12, 2024 This homemade version is so much better than the Thandi you get in stores. Holi, the festival of colors will be here soon and I am getting homesick as usual. I do miss home all the time but it’s during festivals that I get terribly homesick. No matter how much you try, these festivals can never feel the way they feel back home....
Everyone goes crazy for these simple yet incredible coconut shrimp. They are tender, golden, and juicy with a crisp coconut breading. This easy recipe is the perfect addition to any gathering, ready to satisfy those last-minute cravings with a burst of flavor! The ingredients Shrimp (King Prawns): I use raw, peeled, and deveined jumbo shrimp. You can also use peeled ones but with the tail intact (this is great if you’re serving them as finger food)....
What is Tomato Rice? It’s simply rice cooked with lots of tomatoes and spices. I have also added coconut milk to give a nice flavor to the dish. But you can still make this recipe without coconut milk by following the same steps. Every home has a unique style of making this recipe. You can also use vegetables like peas, potatoes, or soya chunks to make this dish healthier. You can make this Tomato rice recipe in an Instant Pot, a stovetop pressure cooker, or a regular pan....
Jul 23, 2020 This is one of my favorite weeknight meals and comes together rather quickly. If there’s one dish that I eat at every Thai restaurant, then it’s this- Pad Thai along with the Thai fried rice maybe. However more often that not, I am left disappointed with the vegan pad thai that most restaurants serve. I think mostly I am not a fan of the sauce. There are few places though including a local Thai place who make amazing vegan pad thai, so whenever I have a craving, we would just drive to that place....
Sep 28, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Urgh, writer’s block – I absolutely hate it. But as a blogger, you obviously have to deal with it at times and today happens to be one such day. They say when there’s too much going on inside your life (and mind!), you really don’t know where to start and that’s exactly what’s happening with me. I have been totally engrossed with family and hospital duties, so it’s becoming increasingly difficult for me to write on the blog....
Every Indian household has its unique way of preparing this aromatic vegetable pulav. Today, I’m sharing an easy recipe that’s a family favorite and sure to be loved by all age groups. It’s perfect for kitty parties, house parties, potlucks, and kids lunch boxes. I have used some of my favorite veggies, like carrots, green beans, green peas, and cauliflower. Feel free to customize with your favorites—mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, or any other veggies you love....
Jan 31, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Oh how I wish there were like 50 hours in a day because 24 are just not enough. My list of “things to do” is at an all time high and it looks like it’s never going to end. That’s what happens when you are away from home for more than 2 months! This weekend all we did was grocery shopping, oh so much of it!...
What more do you want on a cold winter’s day but a nourishing, warming soup? Whether it’s smooth and creamy, or chunky, or thick, a vegetarian soup, vegetable soup, or chicken broth, a warm bowl of comforting soup is the best remedy for the winter weather. Below is my list of the best winter soup recipes – choose your favorites from:Smooth Creamy Soups | Chunky Soups | Clear and Noodle Soups |Thick Soups and Stews (Potage) | Broth And of course, you’ll need some bread to go with your soup!...
