Who doesn’t love a great Greek salad? Make your own starting with this Greek salad dressing recipe. This dressing is bold, zippy and delicious. It’s super easy to whisk together at home with basic pantry ingredients. This Greek vinaigrette is made simply with olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh garlic, dried oregano and salt and pepper. We’ll add a touch of honey or maple syrup to balance the flavors. That’s it!...

If you’re not a big fan of tequila then trust me, you wouldn’t get enough of it when it’s in this salad! Why tequila chicken? Well, with all the margaritas that have been flying around in my house (not that I’m complaining or anything), I need to do something with the bottle of tequila BESIDES drink it on my own since the husband doesn’t like it and the rest of my household contains little people under legal drinking age....

About Hariyali Paneer Tikka Paneer Tikka, be it the classic one, this Hariyali Paneer Tikka or any other variation, is one of the easiest starter or snack recipes that can be made. Although the marination bit does take up some time, but otherwise, the preparation method is quite simple. The word ‘hariyali’ means ‘greenery’ in Hindi language. Since, this recipe has a marinade made of fresh green herbs that lend a green color to the Indian cottage cheese (paneer) tikka, the name is Hariyali Paneer Tikka....

For the cake, I have made a sponge cake with whole wheat flour and the crumb is soft and light. After tasting this cake, it becomes difficult to guess the sponge cake is made from whole wheat flavor. Baking soda is the only leavening ingredient used in the recipe. So there will be a slight aroma of the baking soda in this cake. There are 2 glazes made for the honey cake Honey cake recipe made without eggs was requested by a few readers and hence sharing the recipe....

I’m feeling a little on edge today, quite literally. We’re teetering on the brink of spring (cloudy, windy, 68 degrees, and I can’t stop sneezing!). My deadline for cookbook production is coming right up. The suspense of closure is getting to me, and I spend too much time daydreaming how I’m going to use my newfound free time. I think I’ll go to India for a month to become certified in yoga....

My family and I adore mangoes for their super sweet flavor and that gorgeous golden color. Plus, mangoes bring so much nostalgia since I grew up eating this beautiful fruit in India during the summer and monsoon seasons. But let me tell you, it took me forever to master the technique of properly cutting a mango. And I see the same struggle with my kids now. For that reason, I created this guide, to tackle that notorious center pit and slippery skin....

I make Chicken fajitas once a week, it’s a family favorite! We add them to tacos, lettuce cups, wraps, burritos and Tex-Mex bowls. Just when we thought we had exhausted all possible ways to enjoy fajitas, my daughter suggested to combine our favorite Mexican and Italian flavors and turn it into Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe! So here it is! This chicken fajita pasta is made in under 30 minutes in one-pot!...

More on this Kashmiri Biryani This delectable veg Kashmiri Biryani recipe is loosely adapted from the pocket-sized books I have on Kashmiri Pandit cuisine. I often make Kashmiri food at home and had made this veg biryani during one of the visits by my parents. They did feel the difference in taste due to the absence of onions or garlic, but nevertheless liked the biryani. Onion and garlic impart their own flavors to any dish....

The vegetables used are carrot, capsicum, bell pepper, potatoes, cauliflower and green peas. I have also added some processed cheese but you can skip it. This recipe is a good way to use leftover vegetables. Apart from these veggies you can also add broccoli, corn, french beans, baby corn etc. This preparation of this veg kofta is different than the recipe of Malai kofta that I have shared on the blog....

I had got many requests for a molten lava cake recipe that can be made without eggs. Sharing a baking recipe after a long time. The recipe is adapted from my Eggless chocolate cake recipe that I had posted some years back. To make this lava cake, you only need cocoa powder, baking soda and chocolate. The rest of the ingredients are easily available in an Indian kitchen. I have used bitter sweet chocolate to get the molten lava....

Delicious 30-Minute Vegan + Gluten-Free Dish Lemon Rice or Lemon Rice Pilaf is an extremely popular side-dish from southern India. In this simple pressure cooker recipe, I infuse long grain basmati rice is infused with fresh curry leaves, mustard seeds and earthy ginger. I stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice after cooking and that brings this whole dish to life. Using this Instant Pot Lemon Rice recipe, you can make this flavorful rice side dish in 30 minutes!...

I forgot how much I love wild rice in salads. It’s tender, chewy, with an irresistible nutty flavor. I owe my friend Megan Gilmore a thank you for the reminder. This salad recipe comes from Megan’s new cookbook, The Fresh & Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook. You might know Megan as The Detoxinista, and the creator of this Mexican quinoa stew recipe that has been such a hit. Megan’s new cookbook offers 75 easy recipes for fresh and healthy, light meals made in your Instant Pot....

I’m sharing my new go-to breakfast recipe today—chia pudding. I’ve not been a big fan of chia puddings in the past (this creamy blended treat being the sole exception). This citrusy version completely changed my mind about chia pudding. This vanilla-orange chia pudding tastes like sunshine in a bowl. Now, I wake up craving chia seed pudding. Which is awesome, because I can make individual servings of chia pudding today, and enjoy them for the rest of the week....

Naan is one of those life luxuries that needs no introduction. It’s a favorite when hubby and I are looking to splurge, and my girls go crazy for it! Which is why I love this easy naan recipe with no yeast that can be made any time the craving strikes! We use it as the utensil to scoop up tasty curries, kebabs and tandoori tikka. And I know your family will love it too!...

Pakoras are basically fritters where onions, or other vegetables, are coated in a chickpeas flour or gram flour batter, seasoned with Indian spices and deep-fried. These onion pakodas are a popular street food as well as a great tea-time snack, especially during the monsoons. As with any popular food item, there are a zillion variations of this recipe. Pakoras are typically served with sweet & spicy condiments like ketchup, cilantro chutney or Date-Imli chutney....

I missed my brother’s birthday last week. I’ve attended every one of his birthday celebrations until this year. I suppose 23 out of 24 is still pretty good, but I wish I could have been there. My dad sent me a picture of my two younger brothers sitting side-by-side on a restaurant booth at the birthday dinner. They’re are all grown up now, transformed from ornery boys into strapping young men....

What day is it again? Thursday? How did Thursday happen? To tell you the truth, losing track of time is not my only problem. I’m struggling here, in this new living situation. I lost a significant amount of counter space and gave up my dishwasher to move to Kansas City. Worst of all, I can’t seem to figure out the lighting in my new place. One cloud rolls overhead and all the rooms go dark....

This sweet potato casserole is for everyone, even the people who don’t like sweet potato casserole. I’m serious! If you enjoy sweet potato casserole, I’m confident you’ll love this marshmallow-free version. If you don’t like sweet potato casserole, this recipe will change your mind. I know it will, because it changed mine. I’ve sworn for years that I only like savory sweet potatoes, but I’m officially eating my words. I love this recipe....

Occasionally, I live in a Disney fantasyland where candlesticks come to life and orchestrate the cleaning of my kitchen and Prince Charming actually texts me back. In reality, dishes are piling up in the sink and my phone is all too quiet. On the bright side, even though this pumpkin didn’t magically transform into a carriage, it did turn into the tastiest alfredo of my life. Alfredo sounds like he could be a charming character, doesn’t he?...

Ta da! This super quick Brussels sprouts side dish concept came to me when my stomach was growling last week. In an act of dinner desperation, I whipped together some coconut milk, ginger and basic Thai ingredients for a spicy sauce. Then, I cooked Brussels sprouts the quickest way I know how, which uses a combination of the stovetop and broiler and yields tender, caramelized Brussels spouts in about six minutes flat....