Has this ever happened to you? A few weeks ago, I messed up on the dinner date, the actual date when I invited 8 friends to join us for a weeknight dinner. This is how it all evolved. I had … Continue reading Saving a Moroccan dinner night
There are umpteen celebrations that are observed here in the USA. Coming of age elsewhere, we had not celebrated Thanksgiving so I wanted to write a bit about how I adopted this holiday. For those who are reading this blog … Continue reading An Apple upside-down cake and my adopted Thanksgiving holiday
This Jamaican inspired dinner caught my eye when sifting through my bookmarks of “comfort foods for the winter” collection. Ever since our trip to Jamaica this past February, I try to incorporate more of the Jamaican cuisine in our menu … Continue reading Jamaican curried fish with rice and beans
Since Diwali is just around the corner, I thought of sharing these delectable cookies. Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights. It is India’s biggest and most important festival of the year. The festival gets its name from the row … Continue reading Eggless Badam Pista cookies
It’s that time of the year when comfort foods surface in my kitchen. I mean come on, what’s not to love about warm autumn flavors, like a good soup, stew or curries this time of year? Truly satisfying food doesn’t … Continue reading Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with lentils
I’ve made several different Indian flatbreads at home, but have always felt intimidated by naan. Perhaps it is because I’ve always felt that it needed a hot tandoor clay oven? Naan is a leavened flatbread typically found in the cuisines … Continue reading Garlic and cilantro naan flatbread with split chickpeas and spinach
OK so you’ve caught me in the act! Well, those who know me well know that it’s no secret that I do favor Indian spices, so it’s not unusual for me to throw in some pungent and aromatic spices in … Continue reading A layer of East meets a layer of West
At any given time if you were to pay me a visit, you’d see my veggie bins overflowing with all sorts of vegetables. There comes a time when they need to be used up and this is where the summer … Continue reading Summer Minestrone Soup
My post’s title today is taken from the largest running sitcom in the world called “Last of the Summer Wine” – it’s British you know and pretty hilarious if you haven’t watched it. It is about a trio of old … Continue reading Last of the summer salads – Orzo Chicken Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing
We’ve just returned from a week’s vacation in Asturias which is in Northern Spain. Being on the coast, this place is blessed with the freshest fish. Charming fishing villages dot the entire coastline. I had decided before we even arrived, … Continue reading Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca)
The phone rings early one Saturday evening and it’s Rob. “What are you guys up to tonight, how would you like to stop by, we’re making pizza and serving wine.” When an impromptu offer like this comes up with Rob … Continue reading The guy from Little Italy and his pizza making skills
After 4 years, the blog gets a facelift. A nip and tuck so to speak 🙂 Today’s post features my favorite Indian dish. Read further to learn more. There are various methods and procedures when cooking biryanis. What is biryani … Continue reading Seafood Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
