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
Mexican Spirals/ Black Bean Pinwheels
This Mexican inspired appetizer is a crowd pleaser. The beans, spinach and carrots add to the nutrition quotient while the cheeses give the right amount of indulgence. The addition of garlic and jalapenos adds the right amount of heat and … Continued
Chocolate Chip Pound Cake with Chocolate Ganache Icing-Using cake mix
One of the most delicious cakes you will ever eat! Can something so delicious also be easy to make? Yes, it can be! It’s a family favorite and oh so moist! Tastes good with or without icing! I first made … Continued
Feeling thankful
Thanksgiving came a little early for me!!! Hello Friends and Family, Its been a week since I started my blog! So thankful for all the support! Just had to thank everyone and share something- My husband was out of the … Continued
Green Moong Dhokla/ Mung Bean Dhokla
Green Moong or Mung Beans as its popularly known in the US can easily be called a superfood for the common man with its wealth of vitamins and minerals abundant in the humble legume. For the vegetarians it provides a … Continued