The last week of October heralds the fabulous festival of Diwali, marching in with all its glory, urging Indians all around the world to gear up to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the season! Marked with Diyas (decorated oil lamps), beautiful clothes, lovely colors of the Rangoli, and lots of delicious snacks and sweets, this is one Indian festival you don't wan to miss! Diwali is … [Read more...]
10 Minute Veggie Pasta Perfect For Spring!
Pasta is a favorite go-to meal in our family, especially when we are looking for quick and healthy options that everyone will enjoy. I particularly enjoy serving pasta because I can sneak in any veggies that I want and my 5 year old will gladly gobble them up, just because its Pasta. Plus, with a range of sauces available in the market these days, it's not at all hard to customize a pasta recipe … [Read more...]
Sweet & Savory Cracker Bites
You can imagine how hectic our lives are with a 4 year old and a 3 month old consuming all of our time! I have no idea when the evening blends into the night and before I can realize that I have slept for a couple hours, its morning again! So this weekend, when the elder one was out for a long play-date, and the little one blessed us by napping for a full 3 hours, me and my husband decided to … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Apple & Peanut Butter Sandwiches
When it comes to lunch-box options, there are some items in the pantry that always come to your rescue, like fruits, any kind of nut butter, granola, what thins, bread, pasta, etc. I am sure Fruits will always be a part of your child's lunch or snack, but eating the same thing can get repetitive and lose its charm. So its a good idea to shake things up a bit, or come up with innovative ways to … [Read more...]
Mousse-Filled Chocolate & Raspberry Cups
Chocolate muffin cups filled with chocolate mousse and raspberries I've been eying several Chocolate Cup recipes lately, some involving balloon cups, and some involving simpler things like muffin pans or silicone molds. As the latter seemed more easier to proceed with, I prefer it for a quick and clean approach if you decide to make these amazingly simple breath-taking dessert featuring chocolate … [Read more...]