Cranberry Bread
Cranberries are a kind of berries grown on evergreen dwarf shrubs or vines. These are mostly grown in North America (mostly US & Canada) and also in parts of Europe. These berries are used in many dishes around Thanksgiving & …
Methi Thepla (Fenugreek Flatbread)
Theplas are whole wheat breads from the state of Gujarat. These are usually made with vegetables like bottle gourds, spinach, fenugreek greens, zucchini or carrots. Methi theplas are very popular with the young and the old. They are a healthy …
Chole Aloo Tikkis
Aloo tikki is a popular Indian street food and is part of the chaat family. Though often served as an appetizer or snack food, it is a complete meal in itself. This dish is potato patties (aloo tikkis) served with …
Vegetable Pakoras
Pakoras are a delicious snack from India made usually with gram flour (besan) or chickpea flour and vegetables. It can also be served as an appetizer. Any vegetables of your choice such as onions, potatoes, eggplant, fenugreek leaves, spinach, cauliflower …
Vegetable Cutlets
Cutlets refer to different things in different cultures. In North American cuisine for example, a cutlet is usually a thin slice of meat, poultry or fish, dipped in egg and batter/bread crumbs and then fried in oil. Whereas in Indian …
Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño Filled With Cheese & Olive Stuffing.
Oven-Baked French Fries
French fries (also known as chips in the UK) are a universally popular recipe made from potatoes. They are batons of deep fried potatoes. This dish is often served as a side dish or appetizer and has gained popularity as it is what’s almost always served along with meals in fast food chains…
Rice & Moong Dal Chaklis
Chaklis are circular/spiral shaped snacks which are usually made in the Western & Southern parts of India. In Gujarat, it is known as chakris and in the south it is called murukkus. It is often made during…
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Vegetable Spring Rolls are one appetizer which is equally liked by all in our family & also a must to order when we go out to eat. Here is a pretty simple recipe for making these delicious Asian appetizer at home, made easier with ready made spring roll pastry readily available at most groceries in the freezer section.
Aloo Paneer Samosas
Samosas are these delicious deep fried treats which one craves for during rainy days & cold winters. There are various different kinds of samosa found in many parts of the world, most popular of therm being the potato filled ones. Here is my version of a vegetarian samosa. These are made with ready to make spring roll pastries.
Rava Idli
Idli is a common breakfast dish for most people in South India. Although a very healthy dish (it is a steamed rice/lentil cake and uses very little oil), you need to plan making the dish as the rice and dal need to be…
Hariyali Chicken
Chicken Breast are the healthiest part of a chicken as it is lean meat and low on fat. But sometimes, people find it boring as it has a very bland flavour. But here is an Indian recipe which will spice …
Spicy Grilled Chicken With Lime And Cilantro
Chicken breasts are healthy as it is low in fat content and is a lean protein. But some people find it boring as it has a bland flavour. Here is a perfect recipe to spice up the taste. It is …
Salmon Fish Balls
“Fish Balls” are a common appetizer in Asia, especially in China and Thailand. One of my friend, Jenny made this dish with fish and potatoes. I tried making this recipe omitting the potatoes & instead using a little cornstarch & …
Handvo (zucchini squash cakes)
Handvo is a type of savoury cake made traditionally with a mix of rice & different types of lentils such as moong dal, tuvar dal,chana dal, urad dal & masoor dal. It is a very popular dish originated in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Handvo is soft on the inside with a crusty outer top. It is usually served for breakfast or as tea time snacks.
Rose Cookies (Achappam)
Rose Cookies are the traditional Christmas snack from the state of Kerala. The Malayalam name for this is Achappam. “Achu” means mould & appam means anything made out of a batter. These cookies are very similar to…
Cheese Broccoli Casserole ( A Vegetarian Recipe )
Cheese Broccoli Casserole is an amazing side dish which is super easy to make. The goodness of broccoli and the cheesy taste makes it popular among the young and old, universally. Here is a tried and tested vegetarian recipe which …
Thai Chicken Bites
Thai Chicken Bites is a spicy, tangy appetizer recipe using chciken brest and Thai flavourings. The chicken pieces are deep fried and then tossed in the sauce.
Fruit Balls
Fruit balls are sweets made during Christmas season. They are made with dried fruits and nuts.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of mushroom soup is a simple soup made with mushroom, cream and milk/broth. Making this soup at home is very easy. It is better than opening a can of readymade soup and is guaranteed to be more healthier and …
Thai Fried Bananas
Fried Bananas is a popular dessert from Thailand. It is often served with coconut or vanilla ice cream. In South East Asia, especially Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, this is often sold by street food vendors. It is made with baby …
Sev Tamatar (Chickpea Noodles In Tomato Gravy
Sev Tamatar, also called Sev Tametu is a vegetarian recipe from Western parts of India. It is popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. While growing up in Gujarat, we used to call this dish the Gujarati version of American Chop suey. …
Tandoori Chicken
The word tandoori is actually a form of cooking and is an adjective meaning, “pertaining to tandoor”. So what is ‘tandoor’? – let us explore more – a tandoor is a kind of a clay oven & is cylindrical in …
Samosa with Potatoes and Peas Filling
Here is a recipe for the all time favourite Indian appetizer -the vegetable samosas!
Methi Dhania Muthias (Fenugreek Cilantro Dumplings)
Muthias are a staple dish of Gujaratis in India. They are fist shaped dumplings. The name muthia is derived from this shape as fist or hand gripping is called muthia in Gujarati langauage. This is a vegetarian dish. The Jain …
Vegetable Upma ( A Recipe Of Semolina With Vegetables )
Upma is a South Indian recipe. It is easy to make and considered to be nutritious & healthy. Upma is made with rava or sooji ( wheat semolina ). It is packed with nutrients and is easily digested. Here is …
Cranberry Scones
Scones are a type of baked bread which is super easy to put together with a few simple ingredients. It has it’s origin in the UK and English scones, whether sweet or savory are quite popular. On our visits to …
Rasam Mysore Style (Tomato Saaru)
Rasam is a kind of South Indian soup, usually eaten with rice. There are many types of rasam. Black peppers and tamarind are a key ingredient to rasam. It can be made without lentils, with lentils, with tomato, lemon, tamarind …
Dalia (Broken Wheat) Upma
Dalia is made from broken wheat and is very popular in India as a healthy food. Dalia is low in cholesterol and fat, and is a good source of carbs, iron and fiber. It is considered especially beneficial for diabetics. …
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana khichdi is a dish often made during fasting days in many parts of Northern India especially Maharashtra & Gujarat. “Sabudana” is also known as tapioca pearls & is high source carbohydrates. It is an easy to digest food & …
Buttermilk Biscuits with Havarti Cheese
Growing up in India, I always thought biscuits were yummy tea time cookies. But in Canada & the United States, biscuits are these soft, flaky small breads which have a crusty exterior & are soft inside, made with flour, baking …
Stuffed Bread Rolls / Indian Potato Croquettes
Bread rolls are really the Indian version of the popular potato croquettes. They are a common and popular tea time snack in Gujarat. It brings me memories of my university days. We never liked what was usually in the hostels, …
Dragon Paneer
Dragon Paneer is an Indo-Chinese recipe. It is popularly served as an appetizer or also as an accompaniment with fried rice or noodle dishes.
Medu Vada
Medu vada is a very popular South Indian snack recipe. It is usually served for breakfast in the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is served with sambar and a coconut chutney on the side and sometimes even along with idlis. These vadas are shaped pretty much like doughnuts but that it is where the similarity ends. Unlike doughnuts, this is a savoury dish.
Chia Pudding with Apple Compote
Chia (Salvia Hispanica) is a member of the mint family. This plant has been in existence from 3500 BC. The Aztec and Mayan people were the first to cultivate this plant. In Manyan language, chia means strength. This tiny, potent …
Classic Hummus Recipe
Hummus is a recipe that originated in the Middle East. It is a spread made using chickpeas, sesame, olive oil, paprika, garlic and other seasonings. It is commonly accompanied with pita breads. It is a delicious and nutritious dip used …
Focaccia Bread
A Focaccia is a flat oven-baked bread which originates in Italy. The dough texture is similar to that of a pizza and this bread like pizza has toppings such as rosemary, tomatoes or olives on it. It is usually served …
Dahi Bhalle Vada
Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalle are deep fried fritters soaked in thick yogurt. These is a popular dish during the summer months in India. Here I am showing how to fry dahi vadas in a slotted pan cake pan using …
Mung Bean Sprout Chilla
“Chilla” is a type of pancake. It is a popular dish in North West India.
Sabudana Vada
Sabudana Vadas also known as sago tikkis are a popular snack from India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. It is made from tapioca or sago pearls, potato & peanuts. These are delicious, tasty tea time treats…
Watermelon Pizza
Watermelon Pizza is not your normal pizza. It is a summer treat which is easy to assemble. It is a Greek recipe using Feta, olives and mint on watermelon slices.
Pazham Pori Recipe ( Kerala Style Plantain Fritters )
This is a recipe from Kerala. Pazham Pori or Ethakka Appam is a delicious sweet snack. Large bananas or plantains slices are coated in an all-purpose flour batter and then deep fried.
Tostones
Tostones are double fried plantains commonly found in South American cuisine. They are also called patacones. I used Hawaiin plantains for this recipe. Instead of double frying them in oil, I used the Air Fryer. Serve tostones with any dip …
Nachos Supreme
Nachos supreme is an all time favourite Mexican appetizer enjoyed by all especially during game nights over here in Canada. It is a finger food & can be made & served in under 20 minutes if one has all the basic ingredients on hand. Here I have made a vegetarian nacho using refried beans, readymade salsa, guacamole & veggies. You could make your own salsa & guacamole too…try it any which way, it will be delicious!
Blueberry Yogurt Chia Pudding
Blueberry Yogurt Chia Pudding is a super delightful and healthy morning breakfast or mid-day snack. This is so easy and delicious to make, you can have it practically every day. It’s got all the goodness of blueberries, yogurt and chia …
Leftover Rice Pakoras (Fritters)
Leftover Rice Pakoras (Fritters) is the perfect recipe if you ever wonder what to do with leftover rice. It is usually served as a snack or appetizer with a hot cup of tea especially during rainy days. I like to …
Buttery Garlic Chilli Mushrooms
Buttery Garlic Chilli Mushrooms are these flavourful mushrooms that is a popular with all mushroom lovers. This an easy appetizer that goes well with a drink or as a side with your favourite noodle or rice dish. Garlic Butter Mushrooms …