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on Oct 21, 2016, Updated Oct 17, 2024 This festive chocolate rice kheer (pudding) recipe is sponsored by the really talented folks at Chumbak, whose designs always inspire and intrigue. This might not be traditional, but I think there is nothing better than adding chocolate to your favorite festive rice kheer pudding. Because chocolate can make everything that is already good, even better, including Diwali! If you still want to go the traditional way, here’s the recipe: Easy Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding), however I would really encourage you to try this festive, chocolate-y version because it’s sooo good....

on May 02, 2017, Updated Jul 06, 2020 During strawberry season, this Frozen Strawberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie makes it to the list at least a few times a week. I’m usually already thinking about breakfast scenes as soon as I get up, so I don’t need anything elaborate, just something simple and delicious that can fill me up. And this smoothie is so perfect for that! Reasons Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Needs only three easily available ingredients Most of the job is done by the blender (my favorite immersion blender), so the process is mostly hands-free Perfect for busy mornings when you want something quick, yet delicious and healthy Greek yogurt is packed with protein, whereas strawberries are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C – which means all good things...

Here’s a love story for you. Picture me, my head fogged up with a horrible summer cold, in a kitchen without an air conditioner or even a fan, on one of the hottest, humidest days you can imagine in Washington, D.C. I have the oven turned up to a screeching 425 degrees, and, standing right next to it, sweat beading my forehead and flowing down my back, I am chopping up an armload of golden potatoes and then mixing them up with curry powder and mustard and extra virgin olive oil....

I was at the dying Border’s in downtown Silver Spring the other day, browsing through mostly-bare shelves of fiction, travel guides and cookbooks and trying to spot bargains along with just about everyone else in the world, or so it seemed. For those of you who don’t know, Border’s is one of those mammoth bookstore chains here in the United States that has become a victim of e-progress, a turbulent economy, and, by some accounts, its own stupidity – or rather its inability to adapt to the e-reader revolution....

on Jan 31, 2018, Updated Aug 25, 2020 I’m digging cauliflower rice these days because its so healthy and clearly you guys love it too because this Mexican Cauliflower Rice is one of the most popular recipes on the blog right now. I recently shot a video for cauliflower rice and had so much cauliflower rice sitting in the fridge that we didn’t know what to do with it. So I decided to give it a makeover and combined two of my favorite things – cauliflower and broccoli to make this low carb, gluten free and super healthy cauliflower rice broccoli casserole....

on Aug 10, 2023 While I love indulging in the classic mayo laden, creamy potato salad, this healthy lemon dill potato salad has my heart right now. When the temperatures are peaking and anything that sticks to the back of my mouth or makes me feel like I ate a horse are a no-no. This simple potato salad is a perfect summer staple – it’s gorgeous, it’s refreshing and it’s so light that you won’t mind the amount of potatoes you’ll end up consuming....

If you were invited to dinner at a Kashmiri home, you’d very likely find a dish like this Kashmiri haak on the table. It features collard greens, a leafy vegetable beloved in this region, simmered with spices and tomatoes and served over rice. Haak, in Kashmir, is a collective term for leafy greens that are consumed locally, including brassica greens like collards, kale and Brussels sprouts greens, radish greens and dandelion greens....

on Oct 13, 2023, Updated Dec 05, 2023 Even if, like me, you’re not a big fan of KFC, there’s no way you can resist their popcorn chicken! Makes for the perfect appetizer, side dish or 5 pm snack, their bite-sized crispy chicken always hits the right spots! We’re going to recreate that same magic at home today! We make everything for this recipe from scratch, including that delicious spice mix that’s very very close to the one you get at KFC....

Forget pad thai – Khao soi is the new king in town There’s something special about this dish. It will make you wonder why pad thai was ever your favourite noodle dish. The creaminess of the coconut milk against the curry flavours. Chewy noodles. The freshness of the lime. Deeply satisfying. Delicious. Making authentic khao soi is serious business. Real work. Hard to get ingredients. Curry paste from scratch. That’s the best way....

on Nov 24, 2017, Updated Jul 05, 2020 The last time I made my instant pot garlic mashed potatoes which was like two days ago and then last week and the week before that (because I can’t get enough of those) I had a lot of leftovers. Because we were a big group and I got over excited and made three big batches, which was obviously too much. But you know what?...

You might also like these recipes for Mexican green rice, vegan arroz con pollo and tomato rice. Mexico is one of my favorite countries to visit and eat in. Contrary to what one might believe after eating at Mexican restaurants here in the United States and elsewhere, vegetarian and vegan food is actually quite easy to come by in Mexico and at the very least one can make a delicious meal with sides of beans, rice and veggies....

on Sep 14, 2023, Updated Sep 21, 2023 Green Mint Chutney (pudina chutney) is a recipe that doesn’t need any introduction. It’s THE classic Indian accompaniment and when it’s not brought to the table you have to call for it immediately. The perfect mint chutney is all about nailing the right combination of ingredients with the right measurements so that the flavor is bright and tangy without being too bitter or sour....

I love sandwiches. Seriously. It’s a bit of a sickness. And my absolute favourite? The Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Luscious smoked beef piled high on rye bread and slathered with ballpark yellow mustard. Kosher dill on the side. Maybe a Cott’s cherry coke. Sandwich nirvana. Montreal smoked meat is bullet proof BBQ brisket My second favourite thing to do with a brisket is to smoke it Texas style. Real BBQ brisket is one of the truly great things in this world....

You might also like these chana masala burgers and sprouted mung bean burgers. You can have too much of a good thing – like all of this beautiful snow we’ve been digging ourselves out of in the Northeast – but that maxim just doesn’t apply when it comes to my Moroccan Chickpea Burger. With this one, you are allowed to eat all you want and then some more. For my Moroccan Chickpea Burger, I used chickpeas and bulgur as the base for the patty and then built up a ton of flavor using the ingredients in a Harissa paste– a flavoring of oil, garlic, chilies and cumin often added to Moroccan stews....

on Oct 31, 2023 I’ve grown up always eating pumpkin in the form of that khatta meetha mashed kaddu sabzi that we usually make around festivals, so for the longest time, that’s all I knew a pumpkin sabzi to be. This Peanut Pumpkin Sabzi became a refreshing change because it’s made dry-style with diced pumpkin that’s tossed in Indian aromatics and the super flavourful sambar powder, and then finished with some crushed peanuts....

on Mar 01, 2023 There are so many reasons why a pressure cooker is one of the most loved kitchen appliances, but the quick cook time definitely tops the list. From rice, soups, stews, curries, lentils, to veggies and meat, pressure cookers allow you the ease of cooking just about anything! Plus, pressure cookers come in so many different sizes that there’s something perfect for each family out there. But even with it being one of the most common kitchen appliances out there, I feel like pressure cookers are still pretty underrated as a lot of people are unaware about the full potential of this wonder product....

on Mar 02, 2023, Updated Sep 18, 2024 As a working mom, I am always on the lookout for easy, versatile dishes that are also delicious and healthy. And these Kacche kele tikkis fit the bill so perfectly! Made with green plantains or raw bananas and just a few other pantry staples, these are ready in no time! Super versatile and can be had with so many different things. I have eaten them stuffed in some pita bread with hummus, as a kathi roll with chutney and chapati, added them to salads and sandwiches, and it’s been delicious every single time!...

on May 20, 2024 Eating this raw mango chutney with every meal at my grandmother’s house is one of my fondest childhood memories. We would eat this sweet, spicy, puckerish-ly sour concoction by the spoonful, and my grandma would have to whip up a new batch every few days. Made from diced raw mango pieces, jaggery, and a handful of spices, this is a really simple recipe that comes together in 20 minutes....

on Dec 06, 2019, Updated May 24, 2021 If you’ve never spatchcocked chicken before, I’m here to tell you that this is probably the best way to roast a whole chicken, plus it looks really spectacular. It’s that one technique that everyone should know. And you know me. I don’t believe in over complicating life and I don’t endorse difficult, super lengthy cooking processes so if spatchcocking or butterflying a chicken is something I can easily do, then you can absolutely do it too!...

on Jun 01, 2023, Updated Nov 17, 2023 Some matches feel like they were made in heaven, and this spiced eggplant and smoked yogurt pairing is one of them. This is essentially a loaded raita dip recipe but I don’t want to put it in a box – this can go so well with so many meals and cuisines. I love this with some lavash crackers, some toasted sourdough, or even just along with roti and sabzi....