Strawberries are flooding the markets these days, and there are many more to come! The Strawberry season has just started, so we can now look forward to more berry-licious desserts, drinks and fruity feasts as the so-called king of berries makes its grand entrance into our kitchens! We herald the Strawberry season with this ultra-gorgeous and delicious Strawberry Cake topped with fluffy pink … [Read more...]

Margaritas are a perfect way to enjoy seasonal fruity flavors with friends and family, with a bit of tequila floating all around, surrounded by chatting, giggles and light banter! Cherries have started appearing in the markets, and the sweet, sour and tart taste of Cherries perfectly compliments the lime juice and Tequila liqueur called for in this red & refreshing Cherry Margarita. Feel free to … [Read more...]

Dal is one thing that is cooked most often in Indian households. It is like a lentil soup or curry, but can have several variations; from Toor Dal to Chana Dal, Mung, Urad or even mixed Panchvati Dal, there is no end to how much you can customize! However, the taste and flavor of the Dal depends on the origin of the recipe, like this Toor Dal cooked in Gujarati style will be different from the … [Read more...]

One of the most interesting things for a chef who loves Indian cooking is the vast array of flavors that it brings to your attention. Being a highly diverse country, and influenced by several other cultures from East and West, Indian cooking has evolved over time to incorporate global ingredients and flavors with traditional cooking styles. This Tandoori (Peshawri) Naan is one such recipe. Breads … [Read more...]

Its easy to sell these moist and delicious Cocoa Brownies to a chocolate-lover like me. But even if you do not have a particular penchant for Chocolate, which, by the way, is hard to believe, you will still fall in love with this amazing recipe. I have tried several recipes for the same, but either they were too chewy, or too moist, like eating molten chocolate, or sometimes they were just not the … [Read more...]

Though Spring here is dotted with rain and chilly evenings, I can't wait for Summer to come along! The lush green mountains and the salty beach air makes it a bit comforting to be shelling out chunks of money to the government and to the Golden state! (yup, tax time!) And this Mini Berry Pavlova seems to be the perfect way to welcome Summer! Nic always makes aesthetically beautiful desserts, and … [Read more...]

Gulab Jamuns, those tiny brown dumplings made of flour, fried and simmered in rose-flavored sugar syrup, make for a perfect Indian treat after a hearty delicious meal. Every Indian loves Jamuns, and they are a very popular dessert in many Indian restaurants across the world. Though Gits (an Indian semi-homemade meal brand) makes it real easy to make your own Gulab Jamuns at home, if you are a … [Read more...]

If you are on a weight loss plan and looking for healthy nutritious recipes that gel with your diet plan, then I bet Salads are top on your list. However, it is very easy to go overboard with salads, especially when they are laden with high-calorie, high-fat dressings! So be wary about what you add to your salads. Here is a very healthy and filling Tofu, Avocado and Soba Noodle Salad recipe, made … [Read more...]

If you are looking for a quick tasty Indian recipe that doesn't take much of thought or your time, and still turns out to be healthy and extremely delicious, then Palak Paneer is the end of your quest. Some basic ingredients and spices thrown in a blender and made into a gravy flavored with less than 4 spices, this Indian curry is cherished by one and all. Packed with protein, good carbs and … [Read more...]

These days its easy to grab a packet of ready-made ravioli from the grocery aisles, cook them in a pot of water and toss it with some ready-made sauce to make a weeknight dinner. But just like every homemade recipe has a charm of its own, same is true for Pasta Dough. Contrary to what one might think, it is not too difficult to make Raviolis at home. In fact, the Pasta machines will take off a lot … [Read more...]