For a simple everyday cake, take a look at my Rhubarb Cake Sharlotka. I don’t bake grand layer cakes often but when I do my heart and soul go into them. I imagine myself in a top bakery where everything is possible. Where I can have my dream cake. Then I build my cake…in my mind. You would think that after that process I’d be set but you would be wrong....

Serve with our Summer Tomato and Cucumber Salad! Camping season is here and this year, in which we are still dealing with restricted travelling, getting out in nature seems more important than ever. Whether you are a fan of camping or not, I am sure you will agree that food always tastes better when cooked on a campfire and eaten outside. This recipe for salmon and potatoes cooked in foil packets is the one to try ASAP....

Soft pretzels are boiled first in a baking soda water bath which is a super important step and the key to achieving that delicious chewy texture, dark golden color, and that pretzel flavor that everyone loves so much. So, for that authentic flavor don’t skip that step. I’ve got all the tips you need in the recipe below plus some delicious flavor variations for you to try as well!...

Savory diamond biscuits got its name for the specific diamond shape they are cut into. This snack made with maida is a very traditional recipe made during Diwali. This Maida Biscuit is one of the easiest savory snack that we can prepare and are very addictive. Maida Biscuits are made with very basic ingredients and can be made within an hour. I personally like the sweet version of this biscuit called the Shakkarpara, but this time I was craving for something spicy, My thoughts immediately went to this...

One of the reasons I love this recipe is how flexible it is. You can fill it with your favorite pizza toppings, so you have a different stromboli every night, such as toppings from a deluxe, supreme, or even Philly cheesesteak pizza. The options are endless. It’s the perfect dish for sharing and can easily feed a crowd. For another crowd pleasing recipe, try my cheese pizza recipe, garlic knots recipe, or chicken spaghetti recipe....

I am redoing old posts this week and this Stuffed Poblano Pepper recipe needed some good pictures as my old ones did not justify how delicious the recipe is. My husband loves Chile Rellenos in restaurants that are usually breaded and deep fried. There are few restaurants where we get lucky and get the vegetarian Chile Rellenos that are stuffed just with cheese. The restaurants’ ones are so greasy and many times he passes it off....

Today’s post is sponsored by California Walnuts! We are using their delicious walnuts in the crunchy brown sugar topping of this Thanksgiving side dish. And here we go! I’m back in Texas. My mini vacation is over. for now. Whamp whamp. But on a much more positive note, we’re continuing our jump into Thanksgiving recipes! It’s my favorite food-centric holiday. Mainly because the line between dinner and dessert are so easily blurred around this time....

Master another brunch legend with this Easy Shakshuka Recipe! Going out for brunch is a weekend treat I’ll never get tired of. But sometimes I want the same experience of a hot, flavourful brunch from the comfort of my own home. That’s how this recipe was born! I was inspired by some of the best hash dishes I’ve had, plus some of my favourite flavours. The result is sweet potato roasted to bring out its flavours, with tangy and salty halloumi, savoury baba ganoush, and a fried egg....

Looking for more Thai recipes? Try my Pad Thai, or my Thai Chicken Satay. Both are ready in less than 30 minutes! Thai Basil Beef The first time I had this Thai beef and basil dish I instantly fell in love with Thai basil. It’s not as sweet as regular basil and has a minty / licorice flavor to it. It’s absolutely delicious! The sauce that the steak and peppers get tossed in is rich, sweet, salty, and very flavorful!...

Thai red curry is a popular recipe made from red curry paste, and this is a vegetarian rendition of a classic that’s set to redefine your at-home dining experience. In this recipe, we dive into the heart of vegetarian Thai cuisine, where the combination of aromatic herbs, vibrant vegetables, and silky tofu creates a symphony of tastes that is both comforting and adventurous. The Thai red curry paste can be made way in advance and can be refrigerated or if required frozen....

Looking for more zucchini recipes? Try my Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Brownies, or the BEST Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies! Homemade Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread When your garden gives you tons of zucchini, make zucchini bread! There’s just nothing better than zucchini bread, especially when it’s loaded with chocolate chips. I played around with this recipe a few times to get it perfect — less flour, more zucchini, different oven temps, and baking methods....

During Navarathri, Thengai Arisi Payasam is one of the payasam/kheer that I prepared. This is a very traditional payasam that is often prepared during festival time. My mother had been telling me to make this payasam for a very long time, but for some reason I never made it. Now that I have made it, this is going to be a regular in the house. This payasam does not have use any milk and it has coconut milk in it....

Book Tour Details DARIEN, CT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Barrett Bookstore – 6:30 PM 6 Corbin Dr. Darien, CT 06820 203-655-2712 Join us for a moderated Q&A followed by book signings and photos. GET YOUR TICKET → NEW YORK CITY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Union Square Greenmarket 9AM-10:30AM (NO TICKETS REQUIRED) Union Square W &, E 17th St, New York, NY 10003 Join us for a meet & greet & book signing (this event will take place at a booth in Union Square Greenmarket) RIDGEWOOD, NJ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 BookEnds Bookstore – 6 PM 211 E Ridgewood Ave....

There are many things I thought I would do when I started blogging like become a better cook and baker, develop my photography and writing skills, maybe even meet new people. But I never thought I’d be visiting farms and fisheries and learning about what it takes to actually bring the food we eat to the table. And that has been an eye opening experience. As every woman on a budget it’s only natural to want to lower our food bill, however learning at what effort the quality food is grown puts things into perspective....

I am very attracted to Middle Eastern cuisine for a couple of reasons. One, they have a lot of vegetarian options and the second one is the flavors are so simple and clean. I love all the spices that go into Middle Eastern cuisine, maybe because they closely resemble Indian cuisine. Phyllo is one of the greatest blessings to find in supermarkets. I am yet to dare myself and try making the pastry sheets at home, but for now, I am quite happy using the store-bought ones....

Creamy, Tangy, Vibrant Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad If you’ve been craving tuna recently, this chickpea tuna salad recipe is a must-try. Using chickpeas as its base, this vegan tuna salad has all the same flavor profiles as the real thing but is 100% vegan. It’s creamy, savory, tangy, slightly fishy (thanks to nori and capers), and has all the right textures and mouthfeel – combining mashed chickpeas, for a slightly chewy tuna-like texture, with crisp celery, red onion, and pickles, in a creamy mayo-based sauce....

These assembled ready to bake recipes are working out so well in my family that I have already included them in my regular menu planning. Now don’t get me wrong! As much as organized I want to be, I just cannot plan dinner menus for the whole week. I always have ingredients at home to make enchiladas as that is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. I consider this a step ahead of the enchilada and use almost similar ingredients....

Looking for some more meatless stir fries? Check out my Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cabbage and Carrots! There’s a reason why udon noodles are so popular right now. The noodles are perfect for cheap and easy dishes that pack a wallop of flavour. Vegetarian yaki udon noodles are a perfect example! This dish comes together in a hurry but you wouldn’t know it from the taste. The vegetables and sauces combine in surprising layers of rich flavour....

This recipe is sponsored by our friends over at ALDI. We’re using their high-quality seasonal items and products to make this meatball soup recipe. Confession: The minute I feel the slightest shift in temperature, I’m over here getting my soup pot out and making a batch of this Italian meatball soup. Never mind the fact that I live in Texas and that the temperature shift is undoubtedly temporary and that we’ll be back to the scorching heat in no time....

Ingredients in chaat masala Chaat masala is a spice blend that is made from combining different powders and spices. Each brand makes their own seasoning mix with a different ratio of spices to set their chaat masala apart from the others. Here is a list of the most common ingredients in chaat masala and what flavor notes they bring to the table. Black Salt (Kala Namak): Pinkish hue pungent salt that smells like sulfur and is sour Dehydrated Mango Powder (Amchur Powder): Sweet and tart Cumin Powder: Earthy and peppery Coriander Powder: Earthy and herbal flavor Salt: Salty, allows all the spices to shine Dried Mint: Herbal freshness Asafetida (Hing): Umami (Optional) Chili Powder: Heat...