When nostalgia takes me back to certain foods and flavors, sometimes all I have to help me is my memory to try and recreate foods I love. But today is one of those very infrequent and fortune times when my mom happens to be right here in my kitchen! And with her help, I was able to recreate the stuffed zucchini of my childhood. You already know how much I adore zucchini– sauteed in a skillet; in the form of a boat topped with tomato and feta; rolled around feta and grilled; roasted and served with garlicky yogurt or these light Baked Zucchini Sticks....

Pin Milk tea is a special tea made with black tea and milk. This tea is usually a part of Hong Kong lunch. Hong Kong style milk tea orginates from British practise where black tea is served with milk and sugar. But here instead of sugar we use condensed milk and evaporated milk. Also they use a special tea strainer made of sack cloth bag. It is also called as “silk stocking milk tea” which originates from the appearance of the sackcloth tea leaf filter bag....

A couple of things make all the difference. Be sure to read through and watch my video below. My love for muhammara began a few years ago. I was raving to a friend about roasted red pepper hummus when she asked, “have you tried muhammara yet?” She got me going on a muhammara hunt! I have tried all sorts of it and have been playing around and perfecting this homemade muhammara recipe, which is now a constant on my table....

Murungai Keerai Soup is a simple soup made with drumstick leaves.Drumstick leaves which is commonly known as Moringa leaves has a lot of medicinal benefits, rich in iron and protein, very good for your eyes too. When I was carrying gugu my heamoglobin count was not steady and I was strongly advised to have drumstick leaves atleast 4 times a week.We don’t have neighbours having this tree nearby so our maid used to pluck from her house and bring it for me daily, my mother used to make poriyal or soup with it....

What is Farro? Farro is nutty-flavored Mediterranean grain that has been in use since the time of ancient Egypt! And not only is it chockful of good-for-you nutrition–fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants–it is also hearty, deeply satisfying, and quite versatile. You’ll find all sorts of ways to use farro year-round, from stews to salads (one of my favorites is this Mediterranean farro salad with shrimp and chickpeas) and more....

Add your favorite salad and call it dinner! I can’t count the number of times a bag of frozen shrimp came to my rescue for dinner! From shrimp soup, to grilled skewers, a bright shrimp pasta, and even a twist on paella–so many options. This one pan shrimp and rice recipe is another way to use shrimp in a satisfying dinner that’s perfect any night of the week. I think of it as a healthier, Mediterranean take on “shrimp fried rice,” using chopped veggies, garlic, and fresh parsley....

I have tasted Paneer Pulao many times in restaurants which was less spicy with mild flavors, since then I wanted to recreate the version. After trying few times I could recreate the same flavors and here is the recipe. About Paneer Pulao Paneer Pulao is a mild yet aromatic and flavorful rice meal made by cooking long grained rice with whole garam masala, onion & spices and then finally tossing fried paneer to it....

Jul 31, 2014 Bon Appétit magazine has partnered up with Vitamix for several issues, and asked me to collaborate (squeal!) in creating some fabulous recipes to showcase the Vitamix Professional Series 750 blender. I’ve gotta say, it’s pretty surreal to see my face in my favourite magazine. And it gets way more exciting, because with each issue of our partnership, they’re giving away a Vitamix to YOU! For the August draw, all you have to do to enter is snap a pic of a summer treat you make that was inspired by this recipe (as seen in the issue of Bon Appétit that is currently on the stands), and share it on Instagram with the hastag #VitamixSweepstakes....

Nov 12, 2018, Updated Oct 26, 2021 I buy pears this time of year in giant 5-lb bags. When they become sweetly fragrant to the brink of becoming overripe, I slice up the remainder of the stash and pop them into a baking dish for pear crisp. Leftovers are a rare thing for me these days with my husband’s parents staying with us plus our two always-hungrier-than-the-day-before boys. I smile as I set the table for six every day....

Pepper Chicken is one of the easiest chicken recipes I’ve learnt through my cooking days. It is one of the nonveg recipes that I learnt first and since then this has become our family favorite too. About Pepper Chicken Pepper Chicken can be made dry or gravy but this version is our staple. Most restaurants serve Pepper Chicken dry unless mentioned as Pepper Chicken Masala. I saw this Pepper Chicken Recipe in a small booklet given to me by amma....

Poondu Rasam is one of my favorites. With garlic flavour to the fullest, the taste and aroma of this rasam is soo good especially along with a meal. About Poondu Rasam Poondu Rasam is one of the very common rasam recipes(with no rasam powder) we often make especially for for those cold rainy days pairing it with rice, rasam, paruppu thogayal and apalam which makes the best comforting lunch combo!...

Mar 06, 2015, Updated Apr 07, 2024 This Portuguese Orange Cake recipe is authentic + SO GOOD This beloved orange cake recipe was shared with my by my friend Cherie who is married to a Portuguese man with a major penchant for the orange cake of his country. This simple Portuguese orange cake recipe is moist and fragrant, with the most alluring bright orange flavour. Both the zest and juice of three oranges are involved, so it is wonderfully orange-y....

The first time my Italian mom made potato gnocchi for my dad was when they just started dating. It didn’t go well. The little dumplings she had worked so hard at dissolved into goo in the pot of boiling water. They ended up going out to dinner instead. Fortunately, my mom was a perfectionist in the kitchen. She kept at it and experimented with different types of potatoes, flour amounts, and other variables....

I had already posted it in Divyas space as a guest post, now posting it here too. This cake was a instant hit and hubby loved it so much. Since the pieces were bite sized mittu too enjoyed it. This is one of the nofail baking recipes so thought to share with you all. I got the recipe of basic vanilla sponge cake from my cousin long back and tried it here....

This quick and easy pumpkin dal is a variation of my Spinach Dal recipe, which is very popular. This pumpkin dal is perfect for a cozy fall or winter meal. The pumpkin’s creamy texture adds a sweetness to balance the earthy lentils. Plus, the lentil protein makes this a satisfying and nutritious meal option. This one-pot recipe is made in the instant pot and can also be made easily on the stovetop....

Mashed potatoes are a quintessential side dish during the holidays or for sunday suppers alongside whole grilled chicken or beef short ribs. They are easy to make, affordable, and delicious. Plus, they’re a crowd-pleaser every time. What’s not to love? Add roasted garlic to fluffy mashed potatoes and swap the heavy cream for lighter buttermilk, and you get these roasted garlic mashed potatoes that are a little tangy, a lot garlicky, and one hundred percent amazing....

Rogan Josh is a popular curry to order at restaurants, similar to butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. This dish is traditionally cooked in a deep red sauce made from a blend of yogurt and various spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin. The cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, making the dish hearty and full of depth. If you ask me, my preference for taste is always mutton over chicken....

The prospect of a bowl of slowly-stewed beef, Italian style, always has me excited! Especially on cruelly cold days, Italian beef stew is high on the list of dishes I make without a second thought. So is the case with Greek-style beef stew, cauliflower and chickpea stew, and this carrot ginger soup, by the way. Why this Italian Beef Stew Recipe Works There are countless of recipes for Italian beef stew....

They serve this dessert occassionally at our office as a part of friday meal, and we used to ask for one more and once when I enquired the recipe it was so simple but believe me its soo tasty! Diwali recipes collection Pin If you have any more questions about this shahi tukda recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter ....

Nov 12, 2011 I’ve been out sick for a few days. I’m not complaining. Lately, I’ve been as busy as a three-legged dog trying to bury his poop on a frozen pond. Or a one-armed wallpaper hanger with an itch. Or a… okay I’ll stop. My point is – a couple days of necessary napping and watching cheesy movies, cuddled up under a mountain of comforters and pillows, drugged into a happy cold medicine semi-coma?...