More On Pineapple Kesari Kesari is the South Indian variation of the North Indian Suji Halwa and the rava sheera, which is popular in the western parts of India. It is a pudding like dessert or sweet dish with rava (sooji) being the main ingredient and is very popular during festive occasions too. The first time I tried this very fruity version of the Pineapple Kesari was on Basant Panchami, the Indian spring festival....
About Pound Cake Classic pound cake is made with a standard combination of one pound each of butter, flour, sugar and eggs. For this eggless recipe I use sweetened condensed milk and my tried-and-true hot milk cake method: This includes whisking in hot melted butter and warm milk while making the batter. Using the warm ingredients with the sweetened condensed milk mimics the rise you get making traditional cakes with eggs....
Deliciously seasoned, pan fried salmon with crisp edges and flaky centres make the perfect weeknight meal. Finished in a rich and creamy Dijon sauce, you won’t believe how easy, fast and simple this salmon recipe is — especially with the added veg in the pan. Everyone loves this one! A great salmon recipe should be easy to make, using minimal and easy to find ingredients that compliment and enhance the natural flavours of fresh salmon....
What is Shakkarpara In India, Shakarpara is one of those snacks, which is quite ubiquitous during the Diwali festive season. It is not only popular in North Indian and Gujarati cuisines, but is also a common feature in weddings and special occasions in other parts of the country. The various Indian regional versions are shankarpali (Maharashtra), shankarapoli/shankarapali (Karnataka), shakerpara (West Bengal) and khurma (Bihar/Nepal). Not just these, this particular snack is also famous outside India like Fiji (where it is called lakdi mithai), Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Guyana, etc....
I’m on a spinach and artichoke kick. I blame the new bar in town that offers an exceptionally tasty spinach-artichoke dip. Tessa and I order it almost every time we meet for happy hour and I daydream about it in between our weekly sessions. It’s more spinach-y than cheesy (how do they pack so much spinach in there?) and has passed for dinner more than once. I can’t get enough of the combination and Tessa can’t either, apparently!...
About Sunnundalu Sunnundalu is a unique and special sweet from the cuisine of Andhra Pradesh that is made during Hindu festivals. These are protein rich laddu made with urad dal, ghee and sweetened with sugar or jaggery. The Sunnundalu recipe variants may additionally include flavorings like cardamom powder or some nuts and dry fruits. Urad dal is called black gram in English and Minapa Pappu in Telugu. Thus this decadent sweet is also referred to as Minapa Sunnundalu in Telugu language....
Sweet and soft Japanese milk Bread, Tangzhong milk bread Extremely soft and pillowy Japanese hokkaido style milk Bread recipe using tangzhong technique popularly known as 65°C recipe water roux method by Yvonne Chen , bread doctor. Baking bread is therapeutic. These are the simple pleasures of life to be grateful for. It was a revelation when I found about tangzhong or the water roux technique for making soft and pillowy bread....
The word ‘tambdi’ means red in Goan/Konkani language. ‘bhaji’ means vegetables or a dish made from veggies. So either ways, red amaranth is called as tambdi bhaji and so is the dish made with these reddish hued leaves also called as tambdi bhaji. This one dish used to feature in our menu back home. Then and even now I am fond of this onion & fresh coconut laced red amaranth recipe....
I have a challenge for you (and me) today. I challenge us all to start making a giant fresh salad on Sundays, so we can eat salad all week long. Starting with this gigantic, colorful, dare-I-say the best Italian chopped salad. This Italian chopped salad recipe is bold, vibrant and truly irresistible. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Italian meal, and it’s also a nice hearty salad on its own....
December has arrived quicker than ever! Thanksgiving already feels like ages ago, and the lights on our Christmas tree are brightening this dreary day. Grace is having a ball moving the ornaments all over the house! Below, you’ll find a collection of healthy recipes to carry us through December and the holiday season. Cooking with fresh, seasonal produce is generally more delicious and more affordable, so it’s a true win-win....
October is here, hooray! The cooler weather is most welcome. I’m looking forward to a cozy fall and the holidays, but I might love these glorious sunny days in between seasons the most. As the weather cools down, let’s mark the time with warm apple crisp, hearty chili, and wholesome pumpkin bread. You’ll find more seasonal recipes to enjoy below, and I have a full line-up of new recipes coming your way this fall....
Are you all hanging on out there? With all the holiday parties and gift-buying and sugary sweets, it’s easy to get worn out. I think I’ve made it abundantly clear lately (sorry) that I’m on the worn-out side myself. I’ve resolved to focus on top priorities and let the rest slip, starting with my first yoga class in weeks tomorrow morning. I also want to hire some help so I can take a proper post-cookbook vacation next year....
Updated May 15, 2024 What Is Whole30? I’m sure you’ve heard about Whole30, or read it somewhere online. But, if you’re still not sure what it is or why people do it – here’s a quick run down. Whole30 is a program that helps you find the ingredients that trigger your body in a negative way, whether it be inflammatory or autoimmune related. All you need to do is stay away from grains, legumes (lentils, beans, etc....
This time of year, all I want to eat are big, fresh, colorful salads. So, I rounded up a casual twenty-nine of my favorites for you to enjoy. You can always view my full salad archives here. If you have a copy of my cookbook, crack open the salads chapter! You’ll find eleven more of my favorite salads, plus four of my go-to homemade salad dressings, side salad suggestions for each season, and a five-step guide to designing your own epic salad....
Add them to your soups and salads, or just dip them in your favorite dipping sauce and munch on them for snack. This recipe is on a weekly rotation in my home! Here’s why – I turn plain old bread into crispy-crunchy, flavorful croutons in just 10-15 minutes. Homemade croutons are far superior in taste to store-bought ones, plus, you know exactly what went into them. Even though you can make croutons in the oven, I find this air fryer recipe makes crispier croutons....
I make this ajwain ka paratha often for breakfasts or quick brunch. Some days when I am too tied up, I simply make these parathas or Onion paratha and we have them with Mango pickle or a side vegetable dish like Aloo matar, Aloo gobi, Matar paneer, Veg korma or dal recipes like Dal fry, Dal tadka etc. These ajwain parathas dry out after cooling, so they are best had hot....
About Aloo 65 This potato snack has a very unique name. What does the number in Aloo 65 even mean? There are claims that this unique name originated first at a restaurant in Hyderabad in the South India. This particular restaurant had the spiced fried chicken as the 65th item on its menu. There are also claims that the first original recipe was made with 65 kinds of spices, and it is also claimed that the snack was invented in 1965....
One more simple and easy recipe for the fasting season made with arbi. Colocasia or arbi is again one of those ingredients that we use during religious fasting. Colocasia, yam and sweet potato are better alternatives to potatoes, when fasting and also if you have got bored with potatoes :-). They make a good addition to the fasting menu. Substitutions you can make If you don’t have dry mango powder then you can use lemon juice instead of it....
Well, it’s about time! It’s been six weeks since I got back from my month of endless tacos and margaritas in Austin, Texas. Full credit goes to Ali for coming up with the idea to head south with our pups for the coldest month of the year, and I’m so glad we did. We drove down separately with our dogs as our co-pilots and our trunks rattling with kitchen supplies....
Drizzle it on top of salads, vegetables, chicken, pasta and so much more. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing is a versatile recipe to have tucked inside your repertoire. It’s simple, fast, and has just the right amount of sweet tang. Make it any night of the week while you are preparing salad and store for later to have a meal prepped dressing ready and waiting in the fridge. It comes together with common pantry staples and can be used in so many different ways....
