Jul 10, 2018 How hard is it to get back to life after a vacation? Very! if you ask me right now. I returned from my Europe trip last week and since then I have been struggling to get back to work. First there was so much laundry, unpacking etc etc but the worst bit was the jet lag. Now after some 5 days, I can finally say that I am ready to start working and the jet lag is almost gone....

Nov 12, 2015, Updated Apr 22, 2018 Blueberry Chutney flavored with garam masala, cayenne pepper and almonds will be the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dishes. Enjoy it as such or over turkey, sandwiches and much more! It has suddenly become so cold, like I don’t even know what happens to the weather as soon as the daylight saving ends. As I am writing this post, it’s 42 degrees outside....

Side dishes like chutney and raita may appear minor, yet they play an important part in enhancing any Indian dinner. Raita is a fantastic substitute since it gives the food more taste and freshness. I love making a variety of raitas at home, with some of my favorites being onion tomato raita, avocado raita, and cucumber raita. Today, I’m sharing another family favorite raita recipe: boondi raita. Boondi Raita is a quick and easy dish popular in North Indian cuisine....

Chives and green onions are often confused for one another but aren’t the same. Within this post, I’ll be taking you through what they are, how to differentiate scallions vs green onions vs chives by look, and the overall differences between chives and green onions. Also, I’ve inlcuded top recommendations on how to use each in your kitchen! What Are Green Onions? Firstly, scallions and green onions (allium fistulosum) are actually the same thing and are considered a vegetable....

You can also make these chocolate makhana’s from cocoa powder will be posting that recipe soon. Phool Makhana or fox nut seeds are one of the Indian superfoods and very healthy and nutritious. They taste much like popcorn and can be replacements for popcorn. Recently a lot of people who are on a diet or weight loss programs are trying these makhana’s which are low-calorie snacks. I have also been seeing a variety of makhana snack’s in Indian supermarkets these days....

Feb 06, 2017, Updated May 07, 2023 I have thing for cake rolls. They always catch my attention. I think that’s because they look so pretty and not only that, they are also super easy to make. I always say that I love desserts which look really pretty and fancy and yet are really simple to cake. Like chocolate lava cakes, that just tops my favorite dessert list for this very reason....

Dec 16, 2021, Updated Nov 15, 2022 This year we have been actually able to go to a few small holiday parties (unlike last year) so that has been nice. But whenever we go to these parties, we always struggle with the drinks option. Needless to say there are always lots of alcoholic options on the menu but not much it comes to non-alcoholic drinks. I wish there’s more on the menu than soda, iced tea and lemonade!...

Fried squash is an extremely popular Southern summer side dish or appetizer. I am more than happy to finally introduce it to my kitchen in the UK. Zucchini is available year-round in the UK. But yellow squash only pops up in limited shops and farmers’ markets in late spring and summer. I was recently able to get my hands on some, though. So I couldn’t wait to put it to work in some classic yellow squash recipes!...

Mar 14, 2016, Updated May 07, 2023 “Egg” Easter Macarons will be a great addition to your Easter table. These cookies are filled with all spring flavors like raspberry, blueberry and lemon, making them the perfect little treat for Easter! I think by now I have made macarons for almost all occasions – Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and now Easter! I know few holidays are remaining but rest assured that in the coming years, I would definitely make macarons for those as well....

In my house, you can never have too much mashed potato! I’ve already shared recipes for creamy mashed potato and sweet potato mash. Now it’s the turn of this mashed purple potato for a low-starch, wonderfully purple, flavorful side dish for mid-week dinners and special occasions (like Thanksgiving and Christmas)! Unlike regular potatoes, purple potatoes are fairly waxy with low starch and low moisture content. Unfortunately, this means some people find the mash to be very dry/flakey....

When I first came across this dough, I was just looking for a simple recipe to make homemade manakish – a middle-eastern flatbread ‘pizza’ – I had no idea that this Middle Easter bread dough would become one of my most all-purpose use doughs in the kitchen. In fact, keep an eye out because I have tons of upcoming recipes to share with my favorite uses for this dough. Whether you want an easy pizza dough, calzone, pinwheel, fatayer, or Lebanese manakish dough – then this Middle Eastern bread dough will work for you....

Whenever I want some comfort food, I turn to either this hot sandwich, my favorite fried chicken sandwich, or a Philly cheesesteak. Even when I made homemade mozzarella cheese, the first thing I tried it on was this recipe—I had to make sure it would melt the way I liked it. This toastie is the perfect snack or side. Pair it with creamy tomato soup or roasted tomato soup—it’s a match made in heaven!...

If you’re looking for the ultimate simple, healthy, adaptable oatmeal bowl, then this banana oatmeal is for you. It’s comforting, wholesome, and can be topped with dozens of different topping for a dish you’ll never get bored of. Not to mention that this oatmeal with banana is another great way to use up those leftover overripe bananas that you haven’t already set aside for Banana Bread or Banana Oatmeal Cookies....

Who doesn’t love to dunk a digestive biscuit in a delicious mug of tea? Or dip some in warm glass of homemade oat milk? I’m definitely love to do both! And I’m sure some of you must do too. I have to say, I’m definitely guilty of digging into a pack of biscuits thinking ‘just one more’…. repeatedly. With this recipe for healthier digestive biscuits, I feel slightly less guilty when going in for an extra biscuit....

If you’re one of those people – like me – who time and time again has watched their fresh basil plant wilt and cursed the fact that it wasn’t used, this is the post for you. Dry basil leaves are a great way to reduce herb waste and turning your fresh herbs into dried ones can be done in a matter of minutes. My pantry is packed with dried basil leaves so I can work them into pastas, soups, salads and so much more at a moment’s notice....

I’ve spent a lot of time focusing on building up my immune system through my diet and lifestyle. One simple method I’ve found for consuming large amounts of essential nutrients is through health-benefitting fruit and vegetable juices. As much as I love to eat carrots (especially with lots of homemade hummus), I’ve really enjoyed adding juices and health shots into my diet over the past couple of years. A single cup of carrot juice is not only surprisingly tasty (and naturally sweet), but it is packed with several health benefits....

This homemade walnut milk recipe was originally posted in March 2020, but has been updated as of October 2021 with some extra notes, tips, uses, and flavor varieties! Since the early 2010s, dairy alternatives have exploded onto the market. However, although shelves are filled with instant almond milk, coconut milk, and oat milk, there is still a distinct lack of walnut milk available commercially. More so, when there is, it’s often overpriced and filled with gums, stabilizers, and preservatives (which can irritate those with autoimmune diseases and gut sensitivities and issues like IBS)....

I always have some form of ginger in my house ready to use at a moment’s notice for drinks, meals, and more! It has a sweet and spicy robust flavor that just can’t be reproduced (in my opinion) and helps elevate dishes and the depth of flavor. Along with garlic paste and chili flakes, ginger is a must-have for all sorts of Asian cuisine, but it is also enjoyed around the world!...

I usually sprinkle this chutney pudi on dosa, idli, bread toast, or eat as a side with jowar roti or chapati or quickly use it to thicken your curries and gravies. Today I am sharing my grandmom’s putani chutney pudi recipe, which is a simple version and she doesn’t add roasted dry coconut in this recipe, but you can add it, it will enhance the flavor. Hurigadale Chutney Pudi Ingredients Hurikadale (Roasted Chana Dal): also known as fried gram, daliya, putani, or kadle papu....

Love Butternut Squash? I like cooking fresh seasonal produce, and Butternut squash is a Fall/Autumn staple. However, butternut squash is in season all around the year in the USA and is very healthy. It is a versatile vegetable that is perfect for soups, pasta, roasting, stews, curries, purees, mashes, side dishes, and desserts. What is Butternut Squash? Butternut squash is a type of winter squash that grows on a vine, and like pumpkins, it is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family....