They say the British brought tea to India. So that afternoon cup of chai you are addicted to is actually not that old a tradition. Like most Indian kids at the time, I grew up reading Enid Blyton and Jane Austen. Actually, back then we were called ‘children’. The whole American slang thing was not…
Gazpacho – Cold Spanish Tomato Soup Recipe
Some things are so simple that they fall off the radar. I have wanted to blog about this cold Spanish soup for years. But it always gets swept under the rug because ‘ Oh gazpacho! I can do that any time’. The scorching sun is really making me miserable this year. Actually, it does that…
Christmas Fruit Cake – A Christmas Miracle Cake
Christmas Miracle? Isn’t it a few hours late for that? You might wonder. And you are right! This Christmas fruit cake recipe was supposed to have been shared with you a week ago. But work intervened and Christmas day dawned. And then there were a few mishaps that deep sixed this cake. Or tried to!…
Hummus – Middle Eastern Chickpea Dip
Hummus needs no introduction. Or does it? I just love this creamy, boldly flavored dip and can lap it up in any number of ways – with chips, in sandwiches, on salads, in wraps etc. There are many kinds of hummus – the smoky Baba Ghanouj, or roasted red pepper hummus or sun dried tomato…
Parsley and Chana Rice – Flavor Packed Recipe
Parsley and rice might sound like an unusual combination, but actually it isn’t. I was introduced to the combination of parsley and rice almost by accident. I can thank my roommates for it. Indian cooking uses cilantro a lot. Our neighborhood Walmart store did stock coriander or cilantro. But all greens and herbs are always…
Eggless French Toast – Quick, Easy, and Sweet
Eggless French Toast is an easy recipe that allows vegetarians to enjoy this timeless classic. I grew up eating savory French toast that my granny made with eggs and salt and pepper. There was no milk added, and the French toast was more like bread wrapped in an omelet. This was my go-to dish through…
Rice and Vegetable Croquettes Recipe
I am calling these rice and vegetable croquettes to simplify the name, but they should actually be called ‘kitchen sink’ croquettes, or ‘clean out your fridge’ croquettes. You will be amazed at the different ingredients here. One thing is for sure! They are chock full of a variety of vegetables, high in fiber, not to…
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie Recipe – and Happy St.Patrick’s Day
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie is my version of the Irish classic. Shepherd’s pie or cottage pie is an Irish meat pie with a potato crust. It is quite hearty and a nice change even if you’re not a vegetarian. Historically, this was a great way to use up leftovers. I have been meaning to try my…
Tasty Falafel Recipe
Who doesn’t love Falafel? Whether it is served as an appetizer with a tangy dip, wrapped in a pita, or tops a healthy green salad, this spicy and flavorful food can liven up your day. Today I am going to show you how to make the most tasty falafel you ever ate! I first…