Jalapeno Poppers with Cream Cheese-No fry recipe
Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and deep fried….yum whats not to love about these appetizers. But do you always feel guilty after eating a few! No reason to feel guilty with these baked poppers. I decided to give a twist … Continued
Homemade Yogurt 101-with exact temperature and step by step pictures
I have struggled with making Yogurt at home for last 20 years, since I came to the US. Back home, you don’t even think that there is any technicality involved in setting yogurt. Its just something that is made … Continued
Paneer in White Gravy-a Mughlai delicacy
A Mughlai dish fit for the kings, with the rich creamy, dreamy flavor of cashews and whole spices. So different from the typical preparation, its a treat for the eyes and the tongue I first ate this a few years … Continued
Black Bean Soup/Mexican Inspired Soup
The first day of Fall is Finally here. After the muggy summer, so looking forward to some cool weather. Cooler weather begs for hot soups and this one is so hearty, it eats like a meal! When you step out … Continued
How to make Ghee/Clarified Butter in a crockpot-with step by step pictures
Ghee is the new buzzword in healthy cooking and eating. Being an Indian I have eaten Ghee all my life. Mom used to make it at home from the Cream/Malai that used to collect on top of the milk. She would … Continued
How to lose weight while watching TV and I don’t mean on the treadmill
How many times have you thought that today is the day that I am going to start going for my walk or finally go to the gym where I have been paying my monthly dues but not going. You know … Continued
Vegetable Shami Kebabs, Bhea ke Kebab,Kale Chane ke Kebab, Kamal kakri ke kebab/Kebab with Lotus Stems
A treat for the vegetarians. I had eaten these kebabs growing up in India but after coming to the USA, couldn’t find Bhea/Lotus stems as we live in a small town where we didn’t even have an Indian store till … Continued
15 days in Switzerland and Austria-Part 2
If you read Part 1 You know we landed in Zurich and went to Bern, the capital city. We set off by train from Bern to Grindelwald, for the most awaited part of the trip. To me,Switzerland is synonymous with the … Continued
Bhindi Do Pyaza /Okra with Onions/ Ladiesfinger with Onions
This post is dedicated to my mother in law as I am using her recipe. She was an amazing cook, though I wish I could have learnt more from her. She could not only cook but was an expert in … Continued
How to organize/ plan the best stressfree dinner party
Fall is here and that is usually the start of the festive season. Halloween and Thanksgiving are around the corner and for us Indians, Navratri, Diwali, Karwa Chauth, Bhai Dooj are all coming up. In no time we will be … Continued