Today I’m popping in to let you know about my guest post over at one of my favorite blogs, Turntable Kitchen. I’ve been a fan of Kasey’s thoughtful writing and inspiring recipes for a long time, but recently had the pleasure of meeting her in real life when we were in New York over the same weekend. Serendipity! When Kasey asked me to share a recipe inspired by my travels, I decided to make horchata, which is a refreshing, cinnamon-infused rice and almond milk served in Latin America....

If you’ve made our Easy Taco Salad or our Easy Salmon Piccata, you’ll already know that we love an easy weeknight dinner. Ready in less than 30 minutes with a mouthwatering honey soy sauce, this recipe will be your new go to when you’re in a hurry. HONEY SOY CHICKEN THIGHS Most people prefer juicy thigh meat to chicken breast because they are full of flavour, but may not be sure how to bake them in the oven....

About Indori Poha Poha (plural: pohe) essentially refers to 2 things – one, an ingredient, referred to as ‘flattened rice’ in English. Other, a dish made with this particular ingredient. In this post, I have shared the version which is famous in Indore, Madhya Pradesh in central India. Thus, rightly named as Indori Poha. The Indori Poha is quite distinct than its Maharashtrian onion counterpart. One thing that differentiates it is the fact that in the Indore-style poha, onions are added as a topping and not sautéed....

Due to the recipe request for a jackfruit curry, I asked my mom her recipe method. So the jackfruit curry recipe shared here comes from my mom. Its one of those curries that have a homely feeling and taste. The fibrous form of raw jackfruit or kachcha kathal goes into making this delish curry. Besides curries or gravies, there are other sumptuous recipes with unripe jackfruit like this dry Kathal Ki Sabji and this robust and flavorful Kathal Biryani....

What is Katachi Amti The name of this dish is in Marathi language, which when translated to English simply means the following: Katachi – Kat means ‘dal stock or water’ and ‘chi’ is the Marathi suffix meaning ‘of’ Amti – Means a ‘thin, spicy, tangy and tempered soup/curry’ So, when put together, Katachi Amti becomes a traditional Maharashtrian style spicy and tangy preparation made of thin chana dal stock, which is strained and tempered....

Drizzle this tahini lemon dressing on top of falafel salad, falafel sandwich, air fryer falafel and so much more. Tahini is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and a delicious one at that. In its pure form, tahini is ground sesame seeds that add a nutty, almost roasted aspect to many dishes. And today it’s the key ingredient that makes this dressing luscious and creamy - and super versatile. Use it to jazz up grilled chicken and vegetables, or as a sauce or spread on your favorite sandwich....

What is Makar Sankranti? Makar Sankranti is one of those Hindu festivals which falls on the same day i.e 14th January (sometimes 15th January) every year. Though this year the festival will be celebrated on 15 January 2024. The reason being the festival date is based upon the solar calendar unlike most Hindu festivals whose date is decided according to lunar calendar. Makar sankranti festival is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Devta)....

More On This Recipe I had bookmarked the recipe that eventually became this adaptation from About.com many years back. The original recipe called for gelatin, but as a vegetarian, I needed to find a substitute. Luckily, many years back I became aware of the incredible setting powers of an ingredient known as agar agar. Agar agar is a completely vegan ingredient that is derived from a particular kind of algae. It is a perfect vegetarian substitute for gelatin, as it does a wonderful job helping liquids to coagulate and thicken....

We should talk about these cookies. They are tasty, peanut buttery treats stuffed full of chocolate chips and hearty oats. In fact, oat flour is the only flour involved, so these cookies are gluten free. They’re also naturally sweetened with maple syrup, which has more redeeming properties than the brown sugar called for in the original recipe. I found the inspiration in King Arthur’s Whole Grain Baking book, which reminded me of my friend Tessa’s new maple-sweetened peanut butter cookies recipe....

About Mawa Modak While this is also a decadent version, a traditional modak is this Ukadiche Modak – with an outside covering made of rice flour dough, stuffed with a delicious sweet and flavorful coconut-jaggery mixture. This is steamed. So, the final results are quite different. In addition to the steamed modak, there are varieties like the Fried Modak. Then, also some ingredient and flavor specific ones like this quick Mawa Modak, Rava Modak, Mango Modak, Dry Fruits Modak and the fancy Chocolate Modak....

About Methi Na Gota I have had Methi na Gota many times while living in Mumbai. Whenever we would buy mix vegetable pakoda platter from the Gujarati snack shops, they would also add Methi na Gota in the pakora mix. The texture used to be so soft and spongy, unlike the Onion Pakora or Aloo Pakora that used to be there in the platter. And I would always wonder how they make such soft and fluffy pakoras....

Why This Recipe Works Mushroom do pyaza is a vegetarian/vegan version of the popular chicken do pyaza. I love these do pyaza recipes – the faintly caramelized onions add a lovely sweet taste and some body to the dish. Moreover in mushroom do pyaza, the earthy, meaty mushrooms and the sweet, lightly caramelized onions, work in harmony. The ground spices add a beautiful light touch of savory, peppery flavors. Before you begin to wonder, what is “do pyaza“, let me help you....

This One Pot pasta has it ALL! Asparagus, broccoli, peas, grape tomatoes, garlic, lemon, pasta, and parmesan cheese. A One Pot Orzo Primavera recipe PERFECT for any occasion….but especially for my readers loving Spring! With one pot pastas being popular at the moment, this is one recipe very close to what my mother makes already. We just added in more Spring veggies to maintain a Primavera feeling, and about 20 minutes later, this one pot pasta was born!...

The recipe of palak chole is similar to the North Indian chana masala but with the addition of spinach. To make the curry, onion-tomato paste is sauteed with spices to which the spinach and then the cooked chickpeas are added. The recipe can be made with regular spinach or baby spinach. Instead of using dried chickpeas, which require cooking, canned chickpeas can also be used. For more spinach recipes, you can check this collection of 29 palak recipes....

About Paneer Pizza This recipe of Paneer Pizza is very different than my recipe of Paneer Tikka Pizza. Here I lightly marinate the paneer cubes with yogurt and a few spices and it is not the typical spice loaded tikka marinade that is made to make the authentic Paneer Tikka. So the taste and flavor of this Paneer Pizza is different than the tikka version. How I go about it is by marinating the paneer cubes and vegetables in some curd (yogurt) which is spiked with a few Indian spice powders....

This dal rasam was made by mom when all of us would have cold attacks in the winters or monsoons. It is a spicy one, though I usually make it less spicy. Also this dal rasam warms the body and is excellent when has bouts of cold, chill and cough. A few more rasam varieties which are good for cough and cold are: In this paruppu rasam, cooked tuvar dal (arhar dal or pigeon pea lentils) is simmered in a freshly roasted and ground spices with tamarind pulp....

No tropical beach vacation this year? No problem, just whip up this pineapple rum punch and relax. It tastes like something you’d enjoy while sitting at a beachside bar, watching the waves roll in! Pineapple Rum Punch Hey guys, it’s Amanda from The Chunky Chef, a recipe blog that focuses on comforting family recipes. I’m a self-taught home cook who loves whipping up fabulous comfort food that everyone loves, along with the occasional cocktail, like this pineapple rum punch!...

2019 update: I recommend following my new and improved recipe for roasted party nuts (with the rosemary option) instead of this one. Hi! I wanted to share the rosemary roasted nuts I posted on the Better Homes and Gardens’ blog last week. A little bit salty, spicy and sweet, these herbed nuts are proof that sometimes a little bit of butter and sugar go a long way. I should warn you: these nuts are absolutely irresistible....

About Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe This is a hearty, satisfying dish that is easy to make and customize to your preferences. It’s a popular Chinese-based recipe that’s been adapted around the world, and is made using a number of different ingredients and techniques. Classic fried rice is homemade in a wok or large pan, so that everything gets a great crispy, slightly crunchy coating with a deep smoky flavor. This schezwan fried rice recipe is completely vegetarian and vegan-friendly, and features lots of veggies and a homemade Schezwan Sauce....

This blueberry cake is my official summertime dessert. I hope it becomes yours, too. It’s tender, fully loaded with blueberries, and simple to make—no mixer required. It’s a dream! This blueberry cake recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, which makes it extra delicious. Thanks to the blueberries and maple syrup, it’s nicely sweet but not over the top. Some cakes are so sweet that they give me a stomachache, but this one is just right....