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…
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