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 & …
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 & …
Making delicious cinnamon rolls at home is easy with the help of a stand mixer with paddle & dough attachments – even without a bread machine. Only thing required is a little time & patience for the dough to rise …
Chili is a type of soup that originated in the southern state of Texas in the United States. It is often made with beef, beans, onions and tomatoes. The name chilli is derived for the chilli peppers used to spice …
Jalapeño Filled With Cheese & Olive Stuffing.
Fish cakes are very easy to make and you can make them from either fresh, leftover baked or canned fish too. Moreover, every time, you can change the spices that you use and try out different tastes. Here is an Indian spiced fish cake recipe. You can serve it with some French fries or a cool vegetable salad.
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…
Red Curry is a popular Thai cuisine using aromatic herbs like ginger, shallots, galangal, lemongrass etc. and coconut milk. The dish can also easily be made with store bought curry pastes and as with the other Thai yellow and green curry, is often served with aromatic jasmine rice. Here is a vegetarian recipe, but for added protein, meats can also be included.
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.
A hint of mint flavour and the green colour make these cookies look very festive. A must for the Holiday season.
Most people love chocolate cakes and I love lemon cakes. The tartness of lemons and the sweetness is oh so yummy! This lemon cake recipe is one that I make often and the entire family loves it. I like to …
Cranberry Sauce is usually served with Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The strange thing is that while most people spend hours making various dishes for Thanksgiving or other festivals, when it comes to cranberry sauce they usually serve the store bought …
Anchovies are a small variety of fish found in the Atlantic, Pacific & Indian ocean. They are known as Netholi or Kozhuva in Malayalam. Fried anchovies are a popular dish in the state of Kerala. It is usually served with …
Some of the simplest recipes to make are the most delicious ones and coconut curried fish is one such. It takes only about 30 minutes to make make this dish but serve it over white or brown rice & a …
Baked zucchini is a simple low carb dish. Serve it as a main dish or as a side on occasions.
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer (antipasto) which requires very few but basic ingredients. The main requirements are bread, tomatoes & olive oil. It became an absolute favourite in our home after our Italy trip a few years back! If …
This baked tilapia dish is a mainstay in our home and I make this at least once a week.
Fresh summer fruits like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches and mango with cream cheese is a great combination and this recipe is just that! I have a recipe posted for mango cheese(cup)cakes on the website. Here is my version of a …
There is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold wintry day. Here is an easy cream of broccoli soup recipe. I use the reserved water from blanching the broccoli instead of vegetable stock.
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 …
Beets are good enough to be eaten as a raw vegetable in salads, but when you roast them in the oven, it is even more delicious and brings out its natural sweetness…
Pesto is a paste which is made with leafy greens along with some nuts, garlic and spices. It originated in Northern Italy and is now popularly used in many European cuisine. Here Kale leaves and walnuts add a nutty flavour …
This is a healthy, light soup recipe which can be made in under 20 minutes.
Fruit balls are sweets made during Christmas season. They are made with dried fruits and nuts.
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 …
Tilapia fillets are low in carbs and tastes good too.
Out of all the egg dishes made & served around the world, the omelette is perhaps the most universal! It is made in various different ways & is one of the most versatile of all egg dishes. Here is an …
Sweet Potatoes are high is vitamin C, beta carotene and carbs. This is a variation from the classic dish using sweet instead of regular potatoes. Instead of cream/milk, I have used coconut milk in this recipe.
Oven Roasted Broccoli is a super easy broccoli recipe. Broccoli turns out delicious golden, tender, crispy and what’s more it takes less than 15 minutes to make. It is great to snack on its own or serves as an excellent …
These cookies are flavourful and can be made ahead during Christmas. I call them the Triple C Cookies -Cranberries, chocolate and cardamom 🙂
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 …
“Shepherd’s Pie” is an easy to bake comfort food with ground meat, mashed potatoes, onions, green peas and carrots. It is also called cottage pie in some parts of the world. This dish is supposed to have originated in UK …
Roasted potatoes is a easy side dish to make for meats, chicken or fish entree. Here is a roast with baby potatoes. I like roasting them with their skin on, but feel free to peel before baking.
Strawberry ice cream is a summertime favourite. Here’s my version 🙂
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 …
Banana Bread is a popular recipe world wide. This moist bread is good for breakfast or as a tea time light cake. Bananas are a popular fruit available easily world wide. It is a rich source of potassium and essential …
Amish Breakfast Apple Casserole is an old fashioned recipe. Most Amish recipes are simple, made from locally grown ingredients and so very flavourful. This Amish Breakfast Apple Casserole is easy to assemble and can be made in a few minutes. …
Sweet Bell Pepper With Feta Cheese is a summertime favourite salad recipe. Bell Peppers, fennel bulb, grape tomatoes and olives in a balsamic dressing topped with fresh feta cheese.
Chowder is a thick soup. Although it is often made with seafood, it can be made with only vegetables. Here is my easy version of Chowder made with leeks, canned mushroom soup and frozen corn. This is a vegetarian recipe. …
As far back as I can remember, Christmas was always celebrated with a rich fruitcake laced with fruits, nuts & yes with a hint of some kind of alcohol like rum or brandy. I guess the origin of making fruit …
My daughter and I recently came up with this recipe when she had taken part in a mocktail challenge at work. This is a super cool drink and we used freshly squeezed water melon juice, lime juice and sparkling soda. …
Dalgona coffee has become a instagram trend during the COVID year of 2020. My children showed it to me and I went back in time to my own university days in India. We used to call it “pheti hui coffee” …
Here is a mousse recipe which combines two flavours – chocolate and strawberry! Two flavours in one cup. It tastes awesome and looks awesome too.
The banana sundae is a classic summer time dessert. This is one of our family favourites!
Cauliflower is a popular vegetable among veggie lovers. This spicy baked version is easy to make and very delicious too.
Here is an easy recipe for gravy made with white wine, chicken stock and pan drippings.
Potatoes are a staple food in most parts of the world. Mashed potatoes is a dish made by mashing boiled potatoes and adding butter/cream, milk, salt and pepper. It is also commonly known as mash and is often served for …
An Orange Bundt Cake is the ultimate favourites for any citrus lovers with a sweet tooth. It is sweet, moist and packs in a citrus bite in each slice. While you bake this cake, your kitchen will be filled with …
This baked Lemon Pepper Salmon is a simple but tasty recipe.
Parmesan and Zucchini are a wonderful pairing. This is one of the best side dishes we make on a regular basis. It goes well with any kind of food. And the best part is that this dish can be made …
Here is a simple coffee cake made with raspberries and cream cheese. You can use either fresh or frozen raspberries for this recipe.
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.
Make a healthy start to your day with this Breakfast Refresher drink.
Meatballs is made with some kind of ground meat like beef, veal, lamb or chicken. Here is a vegan meatball recipe made with ground chickpeas and couscous. It tastes really amazing served over some spaghetti.
“Muhammara is a popular dish from the Middle East. This dish originates in Aleppo, Syria. It is a type of dip. This dip is traditionally made using roasted Aleppo peppers, but red bell peppers works well too. It is served …
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 …
Tikki is a type of mini cutlet made with potatoes and vegetables. A new twist on this popular recipe, these are made with Quinoa seeds as the main ingredient. Healthy, nutritious and refreshingly different!
Here is a classic twist on everyone’s favourite summer time dessert.
Here is a vegetarian favourite recipe using cauliflower steaks. Cauliflower steaks, quinoa rice and a drizzle of coriander and mint sauce.
This recipe was inspired by the sole meunière recipe. Sole fillets are seasoned with salt, pepper and some garlic powder. The fillets are coated with plain flour before panfrying them in clarified butter or ghee. Sole fillets don’t take much …
This watermelon salad is the perfect way to cool down in summer. Watermelon cubes, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced crispy red onions are the main ingredients for this recipe. Lime juice, extra virgin olive oil and feta cheese gives …
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 …
Smoky Halloumi with Bulgur Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad made with halloumi cheese and bulgur (cracked wheat). I first came across a Halloumi recipe on Hello Fresh Canada https://www.hellofresh.ca/recipes/smoky-pan-fried-halloumi-58c97ded2310a86a5c7846d2 Since Halloumi is a Middle Eastern cheese, I was inspired …
Szechuan Eggplant is made with Japanese long brinjals or eggplants. This is a takeoff on the Kam Heong stir fry eggplant and tofu recipe that was posted on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/B1bIuMup82d/?igshid=1lbj6uejusjow&hl=en Eggplants also called aubergines in UK and brinjals in …
Potato and Spinach Gratin is a decadent layered dish made with potatoes, spinach and cheese. Scalloped potatoes is a simpler version made with potatoes and a cream sauce. But a gratin is made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, buttery …