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Avni Uppal
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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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Avni Uppal
Dec 23, 20201 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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Avni Uppal
Dec 9, 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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Avni Uppal
Oct 27, 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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Avni Uppal
Oct 19, 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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Avni Uppal
Sep 23, 20202 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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Avni Uppal
Sep 16, 20201 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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Avni Uppal
Sep 10, 20202 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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Avni Uppal
Sep 3, 20201 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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Avni Uppal
Aug 26, 20202 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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Avni Uppal
Aug 18, 20201 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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Avni Uppal
Aug 12, 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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Avni Uppal
Aug 7, 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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Avni Uppal
Aug 3, 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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Avni Uppal
Jul 29, 20202 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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Avni Uppal
Jul 23, 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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Avni Uppal
Jul 18, 20201 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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Avni Uppal
Jul 15, 20201 min read
Cilantro Turmeric Rice
This play on pulao is super flavorful with just half the ingredients.
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Avni Uppal
Jul 9, 20202 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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