Lauki also known as Dudhi, which is bottle gourd in English is something I cook very often at home. If given a choice my boys would eat Lauki subzi almost every week. The irony is many South Indian Brahmin families do not eat bottle gourd. I grew up in North India and we never bothered with any of these beliefs, so lauki with chana dal was a very common subzi in my house....
This made from scratch lobster ravioli is just as tasty, if not better, than what you’d get at your local Italian restaurant. The slight sweetness of the lobster paired with the bright and creamy sauce makes for a velvety and luxurious dish that will make your mouth water! Need a side dish to go with your homemade ravioli? Try my garlic bread recipe or dinner rolls recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Pasta dough — you only need flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt to make homemade pasta dough....
2015 was a perfectly normal year with things going as smoothly as they could until I received a dreaded phone call one afternoon in early December. This phone call completely shattered my life and it is never going to be the same. I have lost my best friend, my guide, my mentor, my sister – My Mother. She was the pillar of our small family and now we have lost her....
Millet fritters which are easy to make These healthy vegan millet fritters are a great comfort food and can be eaten for lunch or dinner. They are rich in protein, fiber, and furthermore in nutrients such as: Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, B-vitamins, Tryptophan, Phosphorus, and antioxidants. The recipe for these fritters is very simple and the ingredients are easily available, and inexpensive. You can serve these fritters with mashed potatoes, rice or even pasta....
I also really enjoyed getting to try different decorations. Very low-pressure baking situation (unlike when you’re trying to shape buttercream into a perfect cylinder)! Feel free to experiment with how you apply the different icings! For another amazing cake recipe, try my chocolate lava cake recipe! How to make Mini Bundt Cakes Ingredient substitutions Substitute two teaspoons of vanilla extract for the vanilla bean and bourbon. You can substitute whole milk yogurt for the sour cream if desired, I do it all the time and can’t really tell the difference....
This Mixed Fruit Pachadi is my last post under the summer special recipes. Once summer comes lot of tropical fruits also arrive. Also this is the time for weddings (in India) and that is the inspiration for this pachadi. I have eaten this fruit pachadi at almost every Tamil Nadu Brahmin wedding and I just love the flavors in it. When I asked my mother, she said that this is very easy and all the flavors come from the combination of fruits used in it....
This week I am doing shaped and yeasted bread/rolls and the first one I chose is this cloverleaf-shaped dinner roll. I have never worked with ‘No Knead’ bread recipes and this is my first trial with it. Personally I just love the feel of the dough in my hands when I am kneading them. But, I got to admit though that is not for my Kitchen Aid stand mixer; I would not be saying this....
Traditionally, boiled and cooled milk is added to the payasam, but I have added coconut milk to it just to get an extra layer of flavor. Also roasting the payatham paruppu gives the payasam a very beautiful aroma. Payatham Paruppu Payasam is a popular South Indian dessert that is made using moong dal or split yellow lentils, jaggery, coconut milk, and cardamom powder. It is known for its creamy and rich texture, mild aroma of cardamom, and subtle sweetness....
One of the most important tips I can share for the best peanut brittle is to use a candy thermometer. Homemade candy is not very difficult, but it is a process of precision, and its temperature needs to be monitored closely. The simplest and most accurate way to do this is by using a candy thermometer. This handy kitchen tool is a staple for all my candy-making endeavors! For more festive homemade candy recipes, try my easy peppermint bark, homemade toffee, or homemade buckeye balls....
My boys have lately started liking peanut butter cookies but have been complaining that the store-bought ones are a little too sweet for their liking. I am not a big fan of peanut butter but always have a couple of jars of peanut butter at home as I use them to make peanut sauce for noodles and for dipping. The smooth variety though often is left out as I use the chunky ones more often....
Listen, I get it. You may or may not be on board with chicken meatballs. But here I am telling you, you need these pesto chicken meatballs in a parmesan broth. It starts with easy homemade chicken meatballs. I flavor the ground chicken with pesto, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, but the theme here is basically stirring the ingredients in a bowl, making meatballs, and popping it in the oven. No chopping is required....
And if you’re working on a proposal this year, pull out the big guns with Marry Me Chicken. They say it’s a commitment-inspiring sensation! Chicken Alfredo Alfre-I do! Although I’ve done no research to support this claim, Alfredo recipes (must) have led to countless engagements and contented relationships. Who could resist the luscious and buttery slip of cream sauce over pasta, heightened by the sharp tang of freshly grated Parmesan?...
Pair this chicken dish with a side like this Traditional Colcannon potato recipe! As much as I love fresh summer recipes, there is something special about rich and savoury meals. This prosciutto wrapped creamy pesto chicken is the perfect treat for when you want to make something with a little extra style! This chicken recipe is actually pretty lean and healthy on the outside. Look a bit closer, though, and you’ll see a bit of naughty cream cheese with a hint of pesto hiding in a little pocket and a promise of bliss at the first bite!...
Serve them with our 5 Minute Blender Salsa Fresca and Guacamole! Quesadilla Recipe Quesadillas are one of those quick dishes that usually save the day when we are short on time. They are also so easy to throw together, which makes them a perfect candidate to prepare with kids and teach them how to make them on their own. My daughter makes herself a cheese quesadilla almost daily before she heads off to school in the morning....
Love easy pumpkin recipes? Then you’ve got to try my Pumpkin Coffee Cake and my Pumpkin Pancakes! Homemade Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars I am so happy it is pumpkin season again! These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a great way to celebrate! These bars are a cross between baked oatmeal and granola bars. They’rere nice and crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. And they make for the perfect grab and go breakfast, snack, or as a dessert!...
Love pumpkin as much as I do? Make sure to also try my Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins or my Chocolate Pumpkin Bread! I couldn’t wait any longer to share this pumpkin spiced coffee cake with you guys! I love pumpkin spice everything and get so excited when September rolls around. That means I get to make all of my pumpkin favorites like Pumpkin Bread, PSL aka Pumpkin Spice Lattes and even Pumpkin Smoothies!...
This creamy pumpkin soup recipe is comforting, satisfying, and nutritious and is elegant enough as the soup course for a holiday gathering while being easy enough to whip up on any busy weeknight. You can blend up the cooked gourd in a regular blender, or use an immersion blender for quicker clean up! If you’re looking for more homemade soup recipes, then try my broccoli cheese soup recipe, butternut squash soup recipe, or easy potato leek soup....
Gochujang noodles are coming in HOT 🔥🔥🔥 And I don’t mean the spice level. These are creamy, cozy, chewy, and so comforting. And nothing beats a 30-minute meal that’s super flavorful. Korean-inspired gochujang noodles aka spicy noodles have been on repeat over here for weeks. I can’t get them out of my mind because, simply put, they’re a flavor explosion. We’re talking garlic, tahini paste, lots of green onions, some heat from the gochujang, and soy sauce....
This month’s Mega BM has allowed me to experiment me with several new whole grains. Amaranth seed is one such whole grain that I have wanted to try for a long time. Since the Amaranth flour / rajgira atta is gluten-free, it is hard to make a smooth dough with it. Hence, I have used potatoes to help bind the dough. This is a very filling recipe and is deep-fried....
I am so happy to be penning my 100th blog recipe today. My Cooking journey so far has been full of delightful events. I would like to take a moment to thank a few people without whom this journey would not have been possible. First and foremost thanks to my dear Husband, without whom I could not have done what I enjoy doing. He has been a constant support for me, right from being my taster and my critic to encouraging my work each and every day....
