Where to begin? Fellow cookbook lovers: you know that feeling you get when you look at a cookbook and your heart races? And you feel as excited as overwhelmed because everything looks so good, and you don’t know which recipe to make first? And you know looking at the book before you go to bed is a bad idea because dreaming about the recipes no doubt will keep you awake?...
I was in a baking sort of mood and found myself engrossed in the dessert chapter of Bouchon, drooling over images of bouchon au chocolat (cork-shaped, brownie-like cakes) and dreaming of crème anglaise-soaked French toast. As I flipped through the pages, I drafted an ambitious grocery list, along with a mental wishlist of gadgets, including pots de crème vessels, flexi-timbale pans, and this Bouchon Mold, which I can’t stop thinking about....
My little one is a picky eater but his LOVES for pizza is so big that at times on our vacation, we end up eating pizza for all three meals a day. 🙁 And not any pizza, it has to be his all time favorite – margherita pizza. I guess the sight and smell of pizza makes my cuties ? little tummy growl. And why not? I mean come on – that crispy crust, gooey melted cheese topped with lots of veggies can make anyone go weak on their knees....
In religious terms, food is categorized in three forms – Tamasic, Rajasic, Sattvic. Tamasic foods A guide to No- onion- no- garlic- cooking They are the one which increases inner confusion and has a sedative effect on mind and body. Examples of these foods are – fish, onions, garlic, mushrooms, alcohol, opium, the meat of any animal and any food that has been kept overnight before consumption. Rajasic foods A guide to No- onion- no- garlic- cooking These foods have a stimulating effect on mind and body....
What’s on your meal- plan tonight, for me its a simple and tasty achari gobhi recipe. Among all the veggies, cauliflower/gobhi is one vegetable I like to experiment with. Besides from being healthy and nutritious, I think it’s a versatile recipe that can be adapted into any flavor whether be a manchurian or a simple gobhi recipe. My little one loves gobhi to the core and he can have the whole kadai to himself and when it comes to gobi sauteed in pickled spices…yum – it’s his favorite meal....
Whole grain bread layered with fresh avocados, bright cherry tomatoes, and spicy roasted chickpeas add beautiful color and flavor to your morning routine. Whether it be sandwiches, salad, pasta, or dips, I can cook anything with avocados. I am so smitten by them. I’ll have to admit that I hated avocados. I found them very bland, unappealing, and slimy. It was all because growing up, I never tasted or ate an avocado....
If you are looking for a last minute sweet for Ganesh Chaturthi then try out these yummy and mouthwatering coconut ladoos. A beginner’s recipe that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Quick and easy ladoos that are made with mawa, unsweetened desiccated coconut and condensed milk. Mawa/khoya adds a rich taste and perfect texture to these ladoos and they will just melt-in-your-mouth from the first bite you take. I have prepared these ladoos for Ganesh Chaturthi but they can be enjoyed at any festive occasion....
Have you ever tried making ranch dressing at home? If not, I would suggest making it once. You will be blown away by its fantastic flavor and texture and will never purchase store-bought. Plus the ingredients added are all-natural and homemade. The ranch is one of the most popular dressings in the world. Its versatile flavor can bring taste and deliciousness to even the blandest dishes. My family enjoys this dressing with everything from salads to onion rings....
In my family, this mustard sauce is as essential as the ham on the holiday table. It takes no time to whisk together, and it is so nice to have on hand for leftover ham sandwiches. Serve it aside this baked ham with brown sugar glaze. You can watch the video above, but here’s the visual play-by-play: Gather your ingredients: cream, ground mustard, vinegar, salt, sugar, egg yolks. Combine them in a sauce pan: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often....
Baked tortilla strips – a versatile topping to soups and salads. Great way to use any leftover tortillas. In this post I have used flour tortillas but you can use any kind of tortillas. If you prefer you can season them with salt and pepper, apply some olive oil and bake them – enjoy it as a snack. Super tasty, crunchy and easy to make. Serve them as a side – cut tortillas into wedges, bake and serve them with a dip/salsa....
I love fresh bread/buns and have to admit that I am a bread person. I can pass on rice or even pasta, but bread – no thanks. Well, how could you? Nothing beats the mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked buns/bread that comes right out of the oven. They are so light, fluffy and simply the best! Slather it with spreadable butter and it tastes heavenly. So how about some freshly-baked buns along with a bowl of hot soup tonight?...
It’s easy to make and perfect for a make-ahead meal, and, most importantly, it’s freezer-friendly too. Combined, bharwan baingan means Eggplant stuffed with spices and cooked until tender. Instant Pot Bharwan Baingan recipe I love eggplants in everything ranging from casseroles – eggplant parmesan, to mashed in baingan bharta, as fritters – baingan kachri, and in a gravy – baghare baingan. My passion for eggplants started when I had tried it for the first time in a most popular Indian wedding dish – Tawa sabzi, and that’s when I relished its texture and fell in love with eggplants/ baingan....
Blinded, perhaps, by my anticipation of these renowned dishes, I glazed straight over an appetizer called “Double Hot Tuna Can.” When our server arrived, my husband, a tuna lover, inquired, and shortly thereafter it, too, became a must order. As someone who has never really loved tuna, I had zero expectations, but it ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the evening. The canned tuna, a slightly spicy Korean brand, gets “zhuzhed up” with Kewpie mayonnaise and sliced chilies....
Many of you already know of this bran muffin, a Nancy Silverton creation served at the widely adored La Brea Bakery. Made with toasted wheat bran, freshly grated orange zest, and simmered and puréed raisins, it is one of the most delicious muffins — bran or otherwise — out there. This is a true bran muffin, not a brown muffin under the guise of bran muffin. Despite being nearly one hundred percent whole grain in makeup, it is perfectly sweet and super moist....
One of the recipes from my cookbook, Bread Toast Crumbs, that trips people up the most is the oatmeal-maple loaf. It’s a simple no-knead recipe, just like all of the others in the book, but the process is slightly different, and the written format, as a result, is also different. In short, in this recipe, the water gets added in two phases: first, the oats, maple syrup, and salt soak in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes; then more water gets added along with the yeast and flour....
Calling all bread lovers! Does the smell of freshly baked bread in a supermarket encourage you to bake your own bread? If it does then you are in the right spot. I am addicted to baking! Be it any kind of bake – bread, pies or Cakes/cookies. It’s so therapeutic. Whether be focaccia bread, garlic knots, honey wheat bread or dinner rolls, the smell of freshly baked bread makes my mouth water and stomach growl – it’s an indication that something good and yummy is in the making....
I made this black olive tapenade to serve as an appetizer for a smaller gathering earlier this year, and I’ve since made it for a number of occasions since because it’s so darn easy and good. The food processor does 95% of the work: after 30 or so quick pulses, the recipe is nearly complete. But the key, I think, to making a really good tapenade, lies in the care you take while completing the last 5% of the job: chopping a heap of parsley by hand....
Are you looking for a delicious addition to your next party? Then these Pan Cooked Honey Orange Chicken Meatballs is your thing. These meatballs are smothered in a homemade honey orange firecracker sauce and pan-cooked to perfection! How to cook Pan Cooked Honey Orange Chicken Meatballs? Honey Orange Firecracker Sauce is the game changer! You are going to love Pan Cooked Honey Orange Chicken Meatballs meatballs as they are – Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe....
With its incredible melt-in-your-mouth texture, it will leave you craving for more! This term, Rasmalai, is a conjunction of two words, ‘ras’ meaning juice or syrup and ‘malai’ meaning cream. This mouth-watering dessert, made from chenna (homemade paneer or cottage cheese), is decadent in flavors and textures. The essence of cardamom and saffron infuses the dish with a fragrant charm, making this dish an irresistible treat that captivates the taste buds with every bite....
Surprisingly easy, super-healthy, and utterly delicious dessert, infused with fresh berries and calcium-packed yogurt, these Yogurt Popsicles are the ultimate divine treats. This straightforward recipe, made with just 4 ingredients, doesn’t require any cooking. Just pour into molds, add the fruits, insert the sticks and freeze! Yes, it is that easy! Rich in antioxidants (from the berries) and protein (from the yogurt), these popsicles are an easy way to make picky eaters indulge in a healthy diet without fuss....
