These banana freezer pops are so easy to make and involve no cooking. It can be an excellent dessert for kids in summer or as an after-school snack. Kids always want variety when it comes to food. I have found that feeding my kids variety has always helped them appreciate food and they are not scared of trying out new flavors. After-school snacks are very important to keep them filled up for the rest of the evening as well as to get rid of the tiredness of school....
Basil-Pine Nut Pesto is a very simple sauce that takes less than 5 minutes to make. Also called Pesto Alla Genovese, this sauce can be made ahead of time and can be used when needed, making it a handy sauce for busy days. Pesto is a sauce that originated in Genoa in the Liguria region of Northern Italy. This is such an aromatic and bright sauce that is not cooked and is made with fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese....
Dhal Puri, a Trinidad Split Pea Stuffed Flatbread, is a Caribbean special made with split pea filling. It is delicious with a mix of simple spices and is a vegan flatbread. Dhal puri, when I first heard the name, I was imagining some kind of deep-fried puri. When I researched further on the recipe, I learned that this is somewhat of a savory version of our Puran Boli made with split pea/chana dal....
A delicious Ginger Candy made with just 3 ingredients. This Inji Mittai or Inji Marappa is a must have during winter months. Inji marappa or ginger candy is a very famous road side candy that is very common in Tamil Nadu. Many times when traveling on long distance bus, you hear the vendors see these candies. I was never a fan of the this Inji mittai. As a child never wanted to even touch it with my hands....
Nutella Brioche Flower Bread is a wonderful holiday bake that doubles as a centerpiece as well. The soft brioche bread is filled with layers of Nutella. After seeing this amazing flower-shaped bread all over the internet, I could not resist baking it. When I was deciding the bakes for the mega marathon, I had marked this Nutella Brioche Flower Bread down. I wanted to make it with a different filling instead of the Nutella....
Payatham Paruppu Sundal also called pasi paruppu sundal is one of the easiest sundal recipes. It does not need any prior soaking or planning. Navaratri season is around the corner and try this Sundal recipe for the festival. Navarthri festival is around the corner and this is the time when there is no shortage of protein in any kitchen. I love Navaratri and having people over for golu. It is that time of the year when we get to visit all our friends and families and enjoy their delicious food and beautiful decorations....
Pizza Sfincione has a base as a sponge that allows the juices to be absorbed. It is a tradition to make this in Sicily for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and Good Friday. We had this recipe suggested to us in January by Swetha for our Baking Partner’s group. I had made the pizza on time, but it never made its way into the blog. I have greatly come to believe that cooking is much easier than blogging....
We have successfully completed our month long A-Z Baking Around the World Mega Marathon. This was truly a learning experience and we learned so much from each other and about other food cultures around the world. These month long marathon happens twice a year and we have the themes planned out way earlier (at least 6 months prior if not more). In spite of this, I always end up running around during the last minute and this April was no different....
This Simple Cabbage Biriyani is an excellent one-pot meal and can be accompanied by just Dahi or yogurt. It is spiced cabbage rice that is good for those days when you want a have a quick lunch or dinner. Biriyani is one of the most daunting recipes for me to cook. I always make the biriyani as a weekend lunch when I have more time to make it. I have always used fresh spices in the past and never even realized that there is a Biriyani Masala powder available in the stores until one of my friends who is moving away gave me her box of Biriyani Masala....
Simple Garden Salad recipe is an excellent way to use fresh vegetables from the garden or from a store. It takes only 10 minutes to put together and can be a healthy alternative during meals. This week, I have been making Summer salads that are loved by my family, especially my boys. I am very thankful that I don’t have to struggle to make my boys eat their vegetables. In fact, my problem is the other way and I have to remind them to leave the vegetables aside for a while and eat some Carbs....
Wheat flour kuzhi paniyaram is a great recipe to make when you don’t have idli batter in hand. It is a quick and easy recipe and can be made instantly. Add some vegetables to the batter or keep it simple. Choosing a recipe for the alphabet W started out being over ambitious and I kept putting it away as it was for the last week. By the time, I was done with two weeks, we had enough of deep fried and sweets that I no longer wanted to make what I originally chose for the letter....
I love baking muffins and these eggless whole wheat banana pineapple muffins are the easiest and moist muffins that we could bake. Takes just a bowl and spatula to make these muffins and it is ready in less then 30 minutes . These whole wheat banana pineapple muffins are naturally flavored with banana and fresh pineapple and are eggless. When I am in a mood to bake something, muffins are the first ones that cross my mind....
The bright and vibrant Beetroot Poriyal with Onion or Beetroot Curry is a perfect side dish with any meal. This beetroot stir fry is perfect for the Fall weather. Fall reminds all of us right away of Apples and Pumpkins. I am a big apple fan during this time of the year, especially because of our memories of apple picking year after year back in NY. To cherish those memories, I did post an apple recipe yesterday - Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Apple Crumb , for this week’s theme of ‘Fall fruits and Vegetables....
Grissini is a delicious and easy Italian breadstick that is long, twisted, and crunchy. It is often enjoyed as an appetizer or served along with the soup. Bake a batch to enjoy with warm soup for dinner. When thinking about breadsticks, the first thing that comes to my mind is the soft breadsticks that they serve at Italian restaurants. My family is greatly addicted to the breadsticks that they serve at Olive Garden that I ended up making my own at home to enjoy often....
Idli Upma is an excellent way to repurpose leftover idlis, when tend to get try and hard when not fresh. This can be done in less than 15 minutes and is an excellent dish to pack for kids lunch. Even refrigerated idlis will work well for this recipe. After all the festivities at home, it is very hard to get back to a normal routine. Tomorrow when kids have to go back to school, the question in every mother’s mind would be, what do I pack for lunch?...
I did not need to think for more than 5 minutes to decide that I was doing Kanchipuram Idli for K. They are also called Kancheepuram Idli or Kanchivaram Idli. I did not change this alphabet even once and made sure I was making it. This was something I wanted to try for a long time. I have never personally eaten these Kanchivaram Idli but have heard a lot about how delicious it is from the temple....
This cilantro rice/coriander rice is the most flavorful rice recipe which is made with fresh cilantro and spices. This kothamalli sadam is a one-pot meal and is great for lunch boxes. This weekend when we were grocery shopping, I saw that cilantro bunches were on sale and were really fresh. I went really overboard and 3 large bunch of cilantro/coriander leaves. When putting the ingredients inside the refrigerator, I realized that I had bought way too much cilantro....
Lauki Muthiya or Dudhi Na Muthiya is a popular snack from Gujarat. It is a very nutritious and filling recipe. This steamed snack is made with grated bottle gourd that is mixed with wheat flour, chickpea flour (besan), sooji (semolina), and flavored with assorted spices. Muthiya or muthia literally translates into a fist. We make the dough as a cylinder or circle by pressing it between the palms and then steaming it....
What is more comforting than a bowl of Methi Dal or Lentils with Fresh Fenugreek Leaves for a weeknight dinner? This is a better option than doing a take-out and healthier as well. I love the summer months as we grow our own vegetables and the flavor from the homegrown vegetables is just way better than anything store-bought. Now as we step into fall, our garden is slowly dying....
Bajji is a very popular street food all over India. This is one snack that when made one can’t stop with eating just a few. Bajji is a very popular street food all over India. This not-so-often-made snack (to watch our waistlines) is so yummy, that when made you can’t stop eating just a few. This is one of the main reasons; I make it only a few times a year....
