Oct 13, 2016, Updated May 07, 2023 Have I told you guys about my obsession with Nutella? So I tasted nutella for the first time when I was doing my MBA in Scotland. One spoon and I thought it was like the best thing I had ever tasted. So I started buying jars of nutella on each grocery trip. But I soon realized I was spending a lot of money of in....
Oct 17, 2016, Updated Oct 14, 2021 I am so excited to be finally be able to share some Diwali recipes with you guys. Yes! My favorite festival and most definitely my favorite time of the year. This year Diwali falls on 30th October, quite early actually. But for me literally Diwali festivities started in July/August! As you guys know, I had to work way in advance because of mom’s treatment this year [and that’s so unlike me, I mean I have always said – I am not a planner, I suck at these things!...
I love pasta – it’s hearty and comforting but can also be elevated to something extraordinary. And this aromatic pasta alla Norma (aka tomato and eggplant pasta) will be the perfect addition to your mid-week meal rotation. I’ve made it with roasted eggplants to avoid the messy oil-heavy frying process. The result is an easy and delicious vegetarian meal the whole family will love. Watch how to make it How to make pasta alla norma Cook the eggplant: First, clean and dice the eggplant into around 1-inch pieces....
Oct 16, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 So what is your favorite thing to bake? Mine would be cookies or cupcakes or cheesecake. Okay, I give up I can’t decide but cookies are right up there. I think they are the easiest to make and also so delicious. Plus tell me who doesn’t like cookies? Okay some might like soft cookies, some crispy, some chewy but the bottom line is everyone loves cookies....
May 07, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Oh how I love spring! The sun, pretty flowers, the lovely breeze they all make me happy and cheerful and when I’m happy the first thing I want to do it, yes you guessed it – cook! So while the sun was out in its full glory over the weekend, I decided to whip up some french crepes. Think about it, can there be a better Sunday brunch then these delicious crepes loaded with nutella and fresh raspberries....
The sun’s out, which means my ice-cream cravings are at 200%… So only a bit more than when it’s any other type of weather. Good thing I basically always have a stash of these vegan magnum ice cream-inspired bars. I’ve already got recipes for Rainbow ice lollies, 100% fruit Smoothie Ice lollies, and Pistachio Avocado Ice-cream if you’re in the mood for another frozen dessert recipe. Still, when you’re craving some chocolate and something a bit more decadent, then these vegan salted caramel OR raspberry chia jam magnum style ice-cream bars hit the spot!...
Growing up in Lebanon, makdous was a staple in our pantry – delicious olive oil-cured vegan stuffed baby eggplant (i.e. pickled eggplant) with a simple filling of pepper, chilli, walnut and garlic. While this dish is popular in Levantine and Middle Eastern kitchens, it’s not something I’ve seen a lot of at all in the UK. However, next time you’re looking for a vegan stuffed eggplant recipe, then you might want to give this one a go!...
When the sun is shining, I automatically find myself craving icy-cold and sweet drinks. While your nearest Starbucks/coffee shop may be convenient for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, the drinks are usually loaded with sugars, calories, unneccesary ingredients. Oh and – they’re not the cheapest to buy either. This homemade strawberry frappuccino is far more cost-efficient and healthier to make, with all-natural ingredients and tons of customization options. I mean, why step out of your house when you can get the full Starbucks experience from home....
Apr 17, 2015, Updated Apr 26, 2018 I go crazy during this time of the year for berries. They are available in abundance and so delicious. I swear I want to buy all the big boxes in the grocery stores. But considering how much I waste stuff [:(] I am really trying hard to buy only what I need. Did I need this big box of strawberries from Cosctco? No....
A dessert is a need following a meal, whether it be ice cream, a sweet dish, or a bowl of our beloved kheer. Speaking of kheer, this rich, delicious, and creamy treat is every dessert lover’s fantasy. Several items may be used to make this delicacy. For example, rice, sabudana, makhana—the list goes on. Here is Rava (Semolina) Kheer, our all-time favorite dish. What is Rava Kheer? A classic Indian pudding prepared with semolina (rava or sooji/suji), milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts like cashews, this dish is simple and tasty....
Sep 27, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Packed with flavors & easy to share, these Sweet Potato Black Bean Pizza pockets are the perfect little snack for the Big Game! Who loves pizza? Wrong question I guess, it should be who does not love pizza? No one! Seriously, what’s not to love? I am always up for a pizza and even better when they are bite sized and easy to share with friends and family like this Sweet Potato Black Bean Pizza Pockets....
Today I am sharing how to make tandoori cauliflower/gobi in an air fryer. You can also cook it in an oven, stove-top grill pan, or BBQ grill. You can call this cauliflower snack either tandoori gobi tikka, gobi tikka, cauliflower bites, or tandoori gobi. I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less....
Oct 01, 2020, Updated May 26, 2021 It has small cubes of paneer cooked with onions, tomatoes and lots of spices. Makes a great accompaniment to naan and paratha. I am back with yet another paneer recipe. Yes, this is never going to end! We seem to have a love affair with paneer (me and you guys) and so the new recipes involving paneer will just continue to appear on the blog....
When someone mentions “comfort food from India,” what is the first meal that comes to mind? It’s either dal chawal, or dal roti for any of us. Dal is one ingredient that appears in all of these meals. They are not only packed with protein and other healthy ingredients, but they are also utterly tasty! The vast variety of dals in Indian cuisine reflects the culture’s deep-rooted love for these dishes....
Aug 22, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Make breakfast fun for your kids with these easy Apple Peanut Butter French Toast Roll Ups. They are fun, delicious and kids will surely love these! It’s time to get back to school! This time always brings back so many memories. School life is probably the best time of your life and of course no one ever realizes that when they are in school but once you grow up and get into the whole boring adult life, it doesn’t take much time to realize it....
Oct 05, 2019, Updated Oct 20, 2019 It would also make a great snack for Diwali and you can also pack them in little treat bags to gift your friends. Diwali is the only time I don’t mind frying things. Usually, I am not a fan of deep frying (scared + don’t know what to do with the leftover oil!) but I make an exception for Diwali. However, even during Diwali if possible I try to come up with baked version of my favorite snacks....
Feb 18, 2014, Updated Jun 17, 2024 The first time I tasted sweet potato fries was in US, in fact I had never heard about it back home in India. To my surprise, I loved them. They were delicious but of course the ones I had were fried and I can’t snack on them all the time. But the baked version of the fries can very well be your guilt free snack....
How to Make Beetroot Chickpea Stir Fry Wash and soak Kabuli Chana (chickpeas) for 6-8 hours. Cook kabuli chana/ chickpea in a pressure cooker for 4-5 whistles till soft and properly cooked. Drain excess water and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan and add jeera (cumin) seeds. Let jeera seeds to crackle. Add curry leaves, ginger and saute for 30 secs till the raw smell of ginger goes away....
Aug 19, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 So I realized that I don’t have too many smoothie recipes on the blog! In fact this is only the 2nd smoothie recipe that I am sharing with you guys! How did that happen? I really don’t know. I think it has to do with the fact that a) my husband isn’t very fond of smoothies, not of any kind [except mango milkshake but that isn’t really a smoothie!...
Jun 11, 2019 Small green bell peppers stuffed with spicy potato filling and then cooked until done made a delicious meal with either plain paratha or roti. When I was little, there was nothing that I enjoyed more than bell peppers. So strange but also so true! It’s also worth mentioning that when I was a kid, we used to get only green peppers in India. It was only when I grew up that I started seeing the other colorful peppers in the market....
