‘Tis the Season… Christmas comes but once a year, And when it does we gather near To friends and family we hold dear And celebrate with holiday cheer! The holidays are approaching and so no wonder that I am in ‘verse’ mode. All the lights and the decorations make me happy and merry – yes […]
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Nepalese Style Grilled Chicken
I am often asked how I manage to cook a variety of dishes considering my hectic schedule at work and at home. Well the truth is that trying different recipes is what gets the boredom out of cooking for me and it no longer feels like ‘yet another thing to do’! This past week one evening […]
Harissa roasted cauliflower and Happy thanksgiving !
This year the approach of Thanksgiving brought a sense of relief as opposed to the usual ‘stress’ of planning. Why? Because this year we are going away on vacation with friends instead of being home. It is going to be a reunion vacation with 7 of our friends and their families and we have been […]
Roasted Red Pepper Guacomole (Red Pepper Avocado dip)
Want a quick and easy dip that is sure to please everyone at your party? You cannot go wrong with this one! This is easy and yet ‘dynamite’! Hot halopeno balanced with the sweetness of the roasted red peppers and mixed with creamy smooth avocado! It tastes best as a chunky dip – so even better […]
Pumpkin and Carrot Walnut Muffin with cream cheese topping
After apples last month it is pumpkin season now…well, at least in my kitchen! Last weekend I roasted our ‘Halloween decoration’ pumpkins. Roasted, Pureed and Packed (in freezer pouches). In case you are wondering, it is actually fairly simple to roast and puree a pumpkin. The only hard part is to cut it initially since […]
Baked Spicy Potato Fries 3 ways! : Spicy Masala, Chipotle Chili and Harissa Fries
Would you like some fries to go with your order sir? Sure, absolutely! OK which one would you like – ‘Spicy Indian ‘, ‘Chipotle Chilli’, ‘Harissa’, or just plain? oh…how about all of them in a big platter! And I will skip the main course! Ha Ha. I don’t know about you guys but that’s what […]
Tried and Tested Ciabatta Bread (Home made ‘no knead’ bread)
No need to knead? Are you sure? A stand mixer must be needed then? Nope. All you need is a large mixing bowl and a little bit of advance planning.:) How many times have you noted a recipe down and tried it ardently following the recipe to the last detail only to be disappointed with the […]
Winter melon / Ash gourd yoghurt curry (Kumbalanga Pachadi)
OK this is going to be purely a recipe post. I have no interesting stories to tell. Really I got nothing. I think its all the Diwali sweets going to my head. (And pretty soon they will show up in other parts of my body too! uugh!) Well strict gym routine for the next 4 weeks. […]
Besan Almond ladoos (Chickpea and almond ladoos)
Diwali fun and sweet making continues.! And mind you all this fun was amidst the busy working and school days.! The days and nights were all just rolling into one. Hah finally the weekend is here! Which will bring a grand culmination – partying and exchanging the Diwali goodies with our other foodie friends! 🙂 How come all […]
Happy Diwali: Cashew nut and Date Fudge (Kaju and Date Halwa)
There is a reason Diwali is the most loved and most celebrated festival for all Hindus – it is a festival that spans 5 days! No wonder everyone loves it! In India kids get extended holidays during Diwali season and most offices are also closed for all the key Diwali days. Alas no such luck […]
Flattened Rice savory snack (Poha Chivda)
Diwali is just around the corner and so Diwali snacks and sweets need to be made! Well I ‘like’ to make them at home although nowadays everything is available at the store. But for me nothing can beat ‘home-made’! As kids we always loved Diwali – while most other kids loved the fire crackers more than […]
Some Fall clicks and an ‘Apple Walnut Cake with a caramel drizzle’
Fall is so beautiful. I love this time of the year with the vibrant colors, the cool breezes and the fallen leaves. It is as if nature is asking us to pause and slow down from our hectic lives and take a look around us and appreciate the beauty. I love going on scenic drives […]