If I said that my boys love Miso Soup and it is one of their favorites, you would think that I am crazy. The kids never fail to amaze us, and this is one thing that amazes me every time I see them slurping the miso soup in the restaurant and asking for seconds. One great thing about this miso soup is that it takes less than 30 minutes to make....

Papaya Lassi or Papaya and Yogurt Smoothie is a sweetened Yogurt drink made with Papaya and Cardamom. One of the best thirst quenchers for hot summer days. After the month-long A to Z Blogging Marathon in April, I took a break in May to catch up with reading my fellow bloggers’ posts. I am back in June with my BM group with 4 marvelous themes for the month. My first-week theme is to pick 3 Asian countries and make recipes from those countries....

I made this Pumpkin Adai using slightly different lentils to give it a healthy twist. I made these crepes using a combination of Whole Urad dal (Dehusked black dal), Masoor dal (red lentils), and channa dal. It’s fall and there are pumpkins and squashes in the air. When thinking of ways to use the butternut squash from my garden, I remembered that my paternal grandmother makes adai with yellow pumpkin....

Back in my school and college days, whenever we go to eat out my choice of side dish to order would be Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala . There is just something in that dish that is captivating to many people. The inspiration to this recipe is from my fellow blogger, PJ’s blog. I have made changes to the recipe to suit our need. To this date, when I go to restaurant in India, this is one dish that I would order for sure....

This Single Serve Microwave Brownie is eggless and also vegan if we are careful to choose the chocolate chips. With this simple, there is now an option to please late-night dessert cravings. This week’s theme of single-serve desserts has really brought me out of my comfort zone. I am a believer of traditional baking and this week I have made up my mind to bake two of our favorite things in the microwave....

Thenkuzhal is a crispy murukku snack made with rice flour and roasted lentil flour. Thenkuzhal murukku is a common bakshanam / snack made during the Diwali festival. One of the easiest snack to make and enjoy not just during the festival time but any day. Every year right around Diwali festival, I start thinking of new snacks to make for home. I like to add couple of new savory snacks recipe to my collection of Diwali recipes ....

Planning a Mexican dinner, then this Warm Black Bean salad recipe should be on top of your list. This Bean salad is so delicious by itself or wrapped inside a burrito or enchilada. Mexican dinners are very often made in my house and I love to include bean recipes whenever I am making them. Usually, for quick fixes on weeknights, I just open a can of refried beans, heat it up, and use it as a side....

Herbed oven-baked fries are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried fries. With their crispy texture and fragrant aroma, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give these homemade French fries a try for your next movie night or party! If you’re looking for a healthier and more flavorful alternative, look no further than herbed homemade oven fries. French fries are a classic comfort food that is enjoyed around the world....

If you are looking to make a very simple salad to go as a side to Biriyani or grilled meat or fish, then this Kachumbari or Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad is the perfect recipe. For the last day of ‘Explore the Southern Hemisphere`, I made this very simple and extremely flavorful Kachumbari. I would think of this as a cousin to the Mexican Salsa (Pico de Gallo). Made with basic and refreshing ingredients, this salad is a perfect side to any dish....

When you have a little bit of Idli or dosa batter left over, this Kuzhi paniyaram or kuzhi appam is the perfect choice to make with it. A great evening snack that is loved by kids and adults alike. For the 3rd and last day of blogging under the theme of car snacks, I chose a traditional South Indian dish, Kuzhi Paniyaram that is often had as breakfast or evening tiffin....

Moong Sprouts Curry is a very healthy subzi that can go well with Roti or Paratha. This Sprouted Mung Subzi takes only 20 minutes to make and can be a good idea for those busy days when you are craving a quick dinner idea. Sprouted beans have more nutrients and health benefits when compared to beans as such. Lots of people are adapting to fresh eating habits, and I am one of them....

Pahari Aloo Palda is a creamy potato subzi simmered in yogurt gravy. This is a very simple and quick recipe to make and pairs well with Roti or Poori. Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India, situated in the Western Himalayas. ’ Hima ’ means snow in Sanskrit and the literal meaning of the state’s name is ’ In the lap of Himalayas ‘. Himachal Pradesh is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand....

Pataqueta is a traditional bread from Valencia, Spain. It has the shape of crescent moon with a crusty outside and a crumbly inside. It can be eaten with just butter. This is one of the bread’s for our Baking Partners November bread. Pataqueta is very traditional bread from the city of Valencia in Spain. I was unable to make this bread that month, but having seen the passion with which Marisa...

This no-cook Potato Masala Sandwich is the perfect recipe for a Kid’s lunchbox. A quick-to-make sandwich that is very delicious and filling, too. Time is just passing by quickly, and here we are in the second month of the year. This is a special month for us as we became a complete family this month 9 years ago. My second son turns 9 years old end of this month and we can’t wait to celebrate the special day....

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect recipe for lunch or dinner on those chilly days. Once the butternut squash is roasted, it takes just about 30 minutes to make the soup. Roasting the vegetable brings out the natural sweetness of the squash, and the spices balance it out perfectly. The last soup that I chose to end my first week of the mega marathon is this Mexican-inspired/flavored roasted butternut squash soup....

Sana Thongba is a very good example of the simplicity of the Manipuri cuisine, yet bringing out the most wonderful flavor from the food. This Paneer Curry uses no spice except turmeric and cumin and yet the dish is so flavorful. Manipur is a state in the Northeast India, with Imphal as the capital. The state is bordered by Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam and Burma. Manipur is one of the states in the group called the Seven Sister States....

A Kugelhopf (also spelled kugelhupf, gugelhupf or kugelhoph) is traditionally a yeasted sweet cake . The lesser-known version is the Savory Kugelhopf called the Kugelhopf aux Lardons. Lardons is the French name for bacon and this version is typically made with onions, ham/bacon, walnuts, and herbs. This savory kugelhopf bread is great for breakfast , snacks , or with soup for dinner. I have made the vegetarian version of this skipping the ham/bacon and using vegetables instead....

Thakkali thokku or Tomato Pickle is an excellent way to use up the summer bounty of backyard tomatoes. I love pickle and indulge in them rather than using it sparingly. The tomato season is coming to an end soon and after freezing a few batches of tomatoes , I decided to make this delicious pickle with what was leftover from that batch. I used all kind of tomatoes mixed and matched for this tomato thokku recipe....

The Rava Upma or Uppittu is considered very easy and quick to make breakfast or dinner. When rushed in time and have minimal ingredients to work with, these recipes come to the rescue. Rava Upma is the not-so-popular breakfast/dinner item. The best part is I am the only one who is not a big fan of Semolina UPma and none of the others in my house mind it. When I mentioned that I am going to make a very simple dish for the alphabet U, they were actually excited to eat it as it has been a while since I made this simple Uppittu....

Vella Aval is a simple and easy-to-make dessert made with Aval (Poha) and Jaggery. This sweet poha is perfect recipe to make for Neivedhiyam on festival days and special occasions. Navarathri is in full swing and we are having a lot of fun having people over and also visiting others golu. On the days when I have friends for dinner, the menu is elaborate. There are days in between when it is quiet and I make something simple for neivedhiyam....