Food

Pistachio Cake

Pistachio cake- moist, rich and nutty. If you knew my family from 2007-2010 you probably have tried had a piece or million of this super...

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Jan 1, 20211 min read

Nutella Brown Butter French Toast

Decadent & chocolatey- is there anything better? This Nutella Brown Butter French Toast is all of that plus more. The brown butter adds a...

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Dec 23, 20201 min read

Green Goddess Dressing (Trader Joe's Style)

Ahh Trader Joe's, a magical place with the most delicious food. Over the summer I bought their green goddess dressing and I knew that I...

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Dec 9, 20201 min read

Aloo Paratha Puffs

Aloo paratha have always been comfort food. Stuffing the potatoes into a puff pastry took them to a new level. The flaky crunchy exterior...

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Oct 27, 20201 min read

Spicy and Sweet Brussel Sprouts

I never thought I would like brussel sprouts until we tried them with a spicy and sweet glaze! I looked at my husband and we knew we had...

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Oct 19, 20201 min read

Cilantro Rava Pooda

Light, filling and crunchy this pooda is a great lunch for any day of the week. A mixture of rava, chaana daal and cilantro it is filling...

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Sep 23, 20202 min read

Palak Paneer

There is nothing better than a dish of creamy spinach, spices and paneer. Palak paneer puts all three together into a beautiful medley...

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Sep 16, 20201 min read

Puna Misal (Sprouted Bean Bhel)

This recipe takes the best snack food, bhel, and turns it into a hearty and flavorful meal! You still get all of the spicy, sweet...

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Sep 10, 20202 min read

Uttapam Waffles with Spicy Syrup

The first time I had this unusual combination I was blown away at how delicious it was! Spicy, sweet and creamy the perfect brunch dish....

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Sep 3, 20201 min read

Dal Paratha

Daal paratha is a great way to use leftover daal for a very hearty delicious meal! You can use any leftover thick daal- toor, chaana, or...

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Aug 26, 20202 min read

Summer Cajun Soup

Sweet sweet summer time! My favorite time of the year because of the variety of vegetables and fruits in season. This recipe highlights...

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Aug 18, 20201 min read

Baingan Bharta

Rich and creamy baingan bartha is an easy yet incredibly satisfying dish. The eggplant adds a "meaty" component in this dish which is off...

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Aug 12, 20201 min read

Roasted Summer Salsa

A family favorite salsa recipe that is tangy and smokey. This salsa utilizes all of the produce that is in season right now, so I make...

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Aug 7, 20201 min read

Mung Pooda

Pooda are Indian crepes which are crispy and healthy! These particular pooda are made from mung which makes gives them a unique crispy...

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Aug 3, 20201 min read

Chilaquiles!

Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish that feels like a party in your mouth! It is tangy, spicy, and each bite is a unique...

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Jul 29, 20202 min read

Tomato Chutney (South Indian Style)

This chutney is a surreal blend of tangy, sweet and spicy. It's the perfect compliment to many South Indian dishes- dosa, uttapam, mendu...

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Jul 23, 20202 min read

Spicy & Sweet Popcorn (Masala Popcorn)

The perfect summer bite- spicy, sweet, and salty! Every time we would spend a day in the park, my mom would make her famous masala...

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Jul 18, 20201 min read

Cilantro Turmeric Rice

This play on pulao is super flavorful with just half the ingredients.

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Jul 15, 20201 min read

Mexican Quinoa Bowls

An easy, delicious and healthy Mexican Bowl great for weekdays or weekends. The veggies and quinoa create a light yet very satisfying...

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Jul 9, 20202 min read