When presented with a cocktail menu, I just can’t help but order a whiskey drink. An Old Fashioned, Manhattan, a well-made Whiskey Sour or any spin on the above. I’m a whiskey girl. Always have been, always will be. Naturally, when I spied the “cinnamon maple sour” on the menu at a local bar the other day, I had to order it. I liked it so much that I had to recreate it at home....

Serve chicken coconut curry over basmati or jasmine rice, or make it low-carb with cilantro lime cauliflower rice. I like to think of this coconut curry chicken recipe as a one-stop shop to my pantry. This is one of those easy weeknight dinners you can have on the table in 30 minutes, and it takes great use of items hanging about in your pantry and fridge. Classic and timeless, with plenty of variations to add your own spin, it’s a beautifully golden chicken curry that’s gluten-free and low-carb!...

Alu is the Marathi word for colocasia leaves or arbi ke patte. Even though the Hindi word ‘alu’ or ‘aloo’ means potatoes, the pronunciation of the Marathi and Hindi words are different. In Marathi ‘alu’ is pronounced as अळू whereas in Hindi ‘aloo’ is written and spoken as आलू. The marathi word ‘patal’ means thin. Hence the translation is a thin curry or gravy made from colocasia leaves. The consistency of the gravy is more like the Palak Paneer....

About This Indian Cilantro Rice This Indian Cilantro rice is one of those recipes that are a part of my everyday cooking. I make pulao and rice-based dishes often as they are easy to put together, healthy as well and cook quickly in a pressure cooker or Instant pot. They can be paired with a raita or a salad. So kind of easy and also rice recipes go well in the tiffin box....

More on Cornflakes Chivda There’s hardly anyone I know who doesn’t like cornflakes. Apart from people who might have an allergy towards it, cornflakes’ is one of those cereals which appeals people in all ages – from kids to adults alike. Same is the case with this Cornflakes Chivda. It is quite addictive. So, I’d say, make a large batch whenever you are preparing it as it can get over within hours!...

Dal Palak or Spinach Dal Cooking various lentils or dals with fresh seasonal greens is a common practice in Indian households. This Dal Palak is one of the most popular Lentil Recipes in Indian cuisine. It combines the goodness of arhar or tuvar dal (pigeon pea lentils), masoor dal (red lentils) and fresh palak (spinach leaves) that the winter season brings. There are many ways of making Dal Palak. In this post, I have shared the no onion, no garlic variation of the Dal Palak....

Book Format and Availability About Dassana Vegetarian Homecooking Cookbook Journey to Completion Step aboard on a captivating exploration of ‘Dassana Vegetarian Homecooking’ a venture that not only features my culinary knowledge but also mirrors the intricate tapestry of life. Spanning a transformative 4-year journey from 2020 to 2024, this book project was the sum of many facets of my life – cherished family moments, enriching travels, valuable learnings, bursts of creativity, faced challenges, moments of healing, triumphant successes, and much more....

Next to Chocolate Covered Strawberries, alcohol infused Strawberries are the next best thing. Drunken strawberries with your choice of alcohol will become your new best friend. DRUNKEN STRAWBERRIES A versatile how-to if you will, Drunken Strawberries can be made with whatever alcohol you like! Serve them at parties, gatherings, brunch, on Mother’s Day, birthdays OR for your special someone on Valentine’s Day. If you’re wanting to level up the indulgence, try these chocolate covered!...

This green goddess dressing is exactly what we need right now. It’s creamy, tangy, and fully loaded with fresh, herbal flavor. I’ve savored it by the spoonful while imagining sunny days ahead. The Green Goddess is going to carry us through to spring. We’re going to make it. I can feel it. I put some soup recipe development on hold when I finalized this dressing. I’ll figure it out soon enough (hint: it’s also green)....

Fluffy and fragrant homemade hot cross buns filled with melted chocolate chips to please the kids as well as the adults! There’s just something about warm and fresh homemade breads! The best part? No proofing yeast! This recipe is so easy! It’s finally Easter! Easy Hot Cross Buns Recipe You guys have been LOVING these Soft Cinnamon rolls so much lately that it makes me super proud that you are all fearless of yeast!...

Serve these chutneys alongside snacks, or spread them in wraps or sandwiches and enjoy their vibrant flavors. What is Chutney Chutney is a dipping sauce or relish made with a variety of fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and sometimes, even yogurt. Chutney can be sweet, spicy, tangy or a combination of flavors. These flavorful condiments are made with seasonal ingredients using a mortar or pestle or a blender. How is Chutney Served Chutneys are a huge part of Indian cuisine....

A step up from my original Mozzarella Chicken with a 3-ingredient sauce , this one is ten times better. It’s all about the homemade tomato sauce filled with so much flavour! Chicken Parmesan — LOW CARB Unlike my original recipe of using jarred pasta or marinara sauce on a rushing-to-get-dinner-on-the-table kind of day, this recipe uses a tomato sauce made from scratch. We are only adding 5 extra minutes of cooking time in this recipe, and honestly, it’s well worth it when you get a beautiful, rich sauce soaking into your chicken breasts to make them that much more succulent and tasty....

This fudge happened by accident. Back when I was perfecting my granola bar recipe, I decided to warm up the almond butter mixture for one of the test batches. When I stirred in the chocolate chips, they melted—as chocolate chips do when they’re stirred into warm liquids. Head smack. The chocolatey mix tasted great, but I cursed those chips for melting because I wasn’t trying to make solid chocolate bars....

I should put “Parmesan cheese” in big quotations here, because this vegan version is definitely not cheese. Yet, it tastes quite similar to the real deal! I’m loving this vegan Parmesan cheese recipe and I think you will, too. This vegan Parm is great sprinkled over savory meals in lieu of real Parmesan. Whether you’re vegan, dairy free, avoiding animal rennet, looking to limit your consumption of animal products, or just plain curious—this recipe is for you....

“Who brought the bread?” “I didn’t bring any bread, did you?” “What do you mean, we don’t have any bread for Christmas dinner?!” I’ve got you covered if your bread guy forgets the bread. These fluffy beer biscuits are almost as easy as pouring a can of beer into some flour. No yeast, no rising time, no fuss. Beer offers a nice yeasty flavor that makes these taste more complicated than they actually are....

Frozen Strawberry and Mango Margaritas are better than the original! In fact, I don’t know which version I liked better. You can decide that for yourself! The texture of the Mango flavour blew my mind. It’s creamy and sweet, yet boozy with the subtle hint of lime. Then I tried the Strawberry before the effects of alcohol kicked in. Can I just say right now that this was the best and most fun I’ve had shooting since starting this blog....

Here, I have shared a compilation of 135 recipes which includes 8 modak varieties and 67 other Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Chaturthi sweets, snacks and lunch or dinner recipes. You can make these for Vinayaka Chaturthi as well. Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi (as referred to in South India) is a Hindu festival that celebrates Bhagwan Ganesha’s birth and lasts for 10 days. It is one of the most favorite festivals in my home....

Ginger lovers, this salad dressing is for you! It’s warming and bright, but not too fiery. I’m trying to eat more greens between the holidays, so it seemed like the perfect time to share. This salad dressing recipe is easy to whip up and keeps for a week or longer in the fridge. You’ll need olive oil, apple cider vinegar, a touch of maple syrup, and fresh ginger. The flavors in this ginger dressing play so well with this season’s fresh produce—think pears or apples, pomegranate, and roasted sweet potato or butternut....

This lentil salad is beyond delicious. In fact, I was tempted to make it a last-minute cookbook addition instead, but decided you should get it right away. The salad features black beluga lentils, which are my favorite lentils for salads. They’re called beluga lentils because they resemble caviar. I like them because they cook in about 25 minutes and retain their shape nicely. As humble and inexpensive as they are, lentils are true super foods....

Gremolata is a bold and bright Italian condiment that will liven up your meals. It’s made with three simple ingredients that you might have on hand already—fresh parsley, lemon zest and garlic. Gremolata is the perfect last-minute finishing touch for any dish that seems a little blah, you know what I mean? When guests are on their way over, sprinkle gremolata over store-bought items like hummus to make them seem more fresh and fancy....