Spring has definitely sprung but it has brought high amounts of allergens in the air as well. Many of you have been asking for this recipe. Try this tea as soon as you begin to feel sick. Or just drink it couple of times a week to keep a check…
Gajar halwa is essentially a winter dessert in North India since carrots are in season. Also known as gajar pak / gajrela , this winter favorite is made by cooking raw carrots along with milk and ghee. Traditionally grated carrots are used and slowly cooked with milk but this recipe…
Guest Recipe by Susan Webb Since it is the beginning of Fall, I am sharing my mother’s famous Zucchini Bread recipe that is so good with a cup of coffee in front of the fireplace. It can be a good after school / work snack too. You…
Back in India, I remember having fruit cakes on special occasions. Usually store bought and gone in minutes after opening the pack. I still have vivid memories of those special times when my family enjoyed this sweet treat. Baking was not that popular in India at that time…
December gives many good reasons to bake. One of the reasons could be to set the stage for the festive season. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that your pantry is stocked with home baked goodies during Holidays. Baking reminds me of all my American friends who are…
Martini on the rocks is passe. We are beating the heat with green tea on the rocks. Green tea on ice is one of the best summer drinks. Make it ahead of time and enjoy a little boost of vitamin C and antioxidants in each sip. Why home…
Avocados are packed with potassium, calcium, folic acid, copper and fiber. They are also rich in carotenoids which helps protect the body’s immune system, which is typically much lower following a workout. Hence, they are believed to be a good post workout snack. Avocados are definitely rich in fat but…
#007 Icebox cake is a classic no-bake dessert. You can compile the whole ‘cake’ in 15 minutes and it only takes a few ingredients, sometimes as little as two . A stack of chocolate cookies layered with strawberry cream cheese and topped with berries – the easiest…
#005 This sauce comes handy when you are cooking Chinese. I add it to soups, gravy or just as a dipping for that extra kick. You can make a big batch and refrigerate for a week. Ingredients 2 green chilies ( I used serano peppers) ¼ cup vinegar ¼ teaspoon…
By Gauri Trivedi #002 If food habits and preferences are any indication of what part of India one belongs, they got it all wrong with me! Maybe it is on account of the fact that my mom fed me plain white rice and ghee most of the my childhood (she…
#001 Cauliflower is one versatile vegetable. Cook it anyway you like and you will love the final dish. Of course I’m assuming that you like the basic flavor of this creamish – greenish vegetable. I first tasted ‘Honey Gobi’ long time back in Chandigarh (India) and it was…
I like so many things about this bread. First, I get to use over riped bananas which, otherwise, are not liked by anyone in the house. Secondly, to bake this easy and delicious bread, I just need a fork and a large spoon to assemble the whole batter. No…
This dish is ready in less than ten minutes and finishes even faster every single time ! If Tofu does not appeal your taste buds, substitute it with paneer cubes. This is a very healthy post work out snack or any time snack too. Course…
A healthy twist to a classic recipe ! This recipe has been pending for long. Many of you have asked for the recipe and my sincere apologies for being this late in posting. Before I start with the recipe here are a few questions which frequently come to…
Turmeric or Curcuma longa is a medicinal plant and I had the opportunity to learn about its medicinal properties during my M. Sc. (Botany) days. We had a subject by the name of ‘Medicinal Plants’ and were introduced to a wide variety of plants which were of great medicinal…
Thandai is a North Indian festive drink, especially popular around Holi and Maha Shivratri. This milk based beverage is made of exotic ingredients like almonds, pistachios and poppy seeds. Its flavor is further enhanced by the aromatic spices namely green cardamom and saffron. It is served as a refreshment when…
My first experience of enjoying scones was at Wisdom Tea House. We tried Chocolate chip scones and Raspberry scones. It was love at first bite – not very sweet, melt-in your mouth and crumbly. They were served with lemon curd . Scones are generally not very sweet and hence they…
A spicy and crispy pastry, kachori is popular in many parts of India. It is essentially an appetizer which can be savored any time of the day. When paired with masala chai , it takes your tea experience to a different level. This appetizer also happens to be a festive…
13 Things TV Chefs Won’t Tell You by Michelle Crouch (January 2013 Reader’s Digest) I was reading this article in Reader’s Digest last month & thought it is worth sharing with everyone. See if you can relate. 1) Many TV chefs don’t write or develop their own recipes. Some don’t…
By Gauri Trivedi Beet Greens Dumplings Is it possible to make a super healthy recipe any healthier? You bet there is. Haven’t you heard, nothing’s impossible in the culinary world! On a random search once, I came across this Tarla Dalal recipe using spinach and fenugreek leaves and tried it…
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