I love to make my own seasoning mixes including taco seasoning, Cajun seasoning and this Jamaican jerk seasoning. It’s a great way to make an ordinary meal extra special without a lot of effort. I love jerk chicken, and the secret to a fabulous Jamaican inspired dish is homemade jerk seasoning. This spice blend contains ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, and is so quick to make....

In this post, I am sharing an easy classic kala jamun recipe made with khoya along with lots of tips and tricks. Growing up, a box of kala jamun was a must on bhai dooj. Bhai dooj is a festival 2 days post diwali. I remember my aunts showing up with boxes of mithai for the celebration and I looked forward to these black beauties in there. As I write this, I am smiling ear to ear thinking of the countless kala jamuns I used to pop in my mouth that day....

Every holiday season (how is it the holiday season? just how?!), I love to create a simple green salad that’s perfect for serving alongside our family dinners. Whether it’s a normal night at home, Thanksgiving, or a fun Christmas dinner. I think they all need a really great green salad. With so many rich and decadent dishes being served, it’s nice to have something light on the plate as well....

Wait, is that a thing, or is it only meatless Monday? I dunno, but I think we should make Bowl Food Monday a thing. I feel like I may have chatted about this before, but my brain is in a current state of write, cook, write, so everything’s kind of fuzzy over here… days are starting to blend together. UGH. The good news is that we have these yummy Korean Bulgogi BBQ Steak Bowls to chat about!...

Originating in north india, this hearty curried lamb recipe can be served with cumin rice, or with indian flatbreads such as naan or homemade rotis. Numerous Indian main dishes with meat incorporate leafy greens, and this delicious lamb saagwala, also commonly known as palak gosht or saag gosht is our winter time favorite. When it comes to gosht, if for some reason you don’t want to use lamb, choose mutton, goat meat or beef....

It’s not a secret that I love making things not only taste delicious but also look delicious and hopefully pretty. It’s not always the easiest task, but I try and try again until I feel like I’ve captured just how delicious a recipe is. Trust me, it can be hard. But these cookies? I didn’t even have to try. I just created, styled, and baked. Sure, I spent time on them, but you guys?...

Lobster is the ultimate indulgence, and while it may seem intimidating, it’s actually quite easy to prepare. Serve your lobster tail with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli for a fabulous meal that will earn you tons of rave reviews. Lobster is the perfect main course for a special occasion, but many people think it can be difficult to prepare. These broiled lobster tails contain minimal ingredients and can be expertly prepared by any home cook....

Mamidikaya (meaning raw mango in Telugu) is all the rage during summer in Andhra. Anywhere you turn, loads of mangoes both ripe and raw would attract you during the hot season of the year. Everyone loves a sweet mango, but how about the raw mango?! In Andhra, every household would be busy making fresh mango pickles all through summer. Avakaya and Maagai (popular pickles from Andhra) are a must but I can swear that every household would prepare Mamidikaya Pappu too!...

When mangoes are in season, as much as making desserts and enjoying the sweet fruit, I love using it for traditional raw mango chutneys and raw mango sambar. I have been wanting to try making a raw mango curry recipe without having to use the dal and this mangai palakottai kuzhambu seemed apt. Summer is one of my favorite months, because apart from mangoes, jack fruit is also in season....

You can never have to many drink recipes for entertaining. Some of my favorites include a cranberry margarita, poinsettia cocktail, mojito mocktail and this simple but delicious tequila mule. Many people enjoy a classic Moscow mule, but have you ever tried a Mexican mule? This twist on traditional mule cocktails uses tequila with amazing results. It’s the perfect drink for Cinco de Mayo. Mexican Mule Ingredients To make this recipe, you will need tequila blanco (silver tequila), fresh lime juice and ginger beer....

Ingredients Garlic Coconut oil Red bell pepper Butternut squash Spicy curry powder Smoked paprika Cumin Cinnamon Cayenne pepper Fresh thyme Coconut milk Veggie broth Salt and pepper Goat cheese Cilantro Pistachios Canned coconut milk Fresh ginger It’s soup Monday and I personally couldn’t be happier about it. For the soup… and for Monday. For a Monday? Wait what? See, some weeks I really dread Monday and some weeks I really cannot wait for Monday to come....

My little one and I are huge mushroom lovers, and we enjoy eating them in any form. This dish has become my husband’s favorite too, and though it might take some persuasion, I might just convert our older one as well. I make it punjabi style, that’s how I grew up eating it, finishing it off with a generous amount of garam masala and kasoori methi. This incredibly flavorful mushroom curry paired with indian flatbreads is a weekly affair in our home....

My family loves mushrooms, I often make garlic butter mushrooms, roasted mushrooms or this fabulous mushroom risotto. This risotto tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant thanks to a secret ingredient. Risotto is one of those dishes that you’ll find in many high end restaurants, but it can be intimidating to make at home. This mushroom risotto tastes like it came from your favorite bistro, but is actually quite easy to make....

First is most definitely this vanilla bean iced coffee that I am beyond excited to share with you guys, second is the matter that I was just informed that I could possibly be the ONLY person around when the goats have their kids, and third…wait there was only two things, but both are well, WHOA. OK, so let’s start with the goats. Like what? How can I be the only person around when all three are due to give birth?...

No tandoor or oven needed, instead, we will simply cook the yeast-free naan on stovetop on a skillet or griddle. This easy and hassle-free recipe promises pillowy naan perfection and you will relish the delightful taste and texture of homemade naan. Egg-free and easily made vegan! What is Naan Naan is a leavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent and is traditionally cooked in tandoor (clay oven).The dough is is placed into a direct contact with the hot walls of the clay oven....

My Nonnie was a lot of things. She loved to shop, she loved candles, flowers, family, a good dinner out, and she loved to host a damn good party too. Her entertaining skills were on point. She taught me everything I know about setting a beautiful table. But you know what was extra special about her? She loved to entertain, but she loved simplicity even more. Especially when it came to cooking....

We have a huge drumstick/Moringa tree back home and every year during the peak season my mother-in-law harvests lots of Moringa pods/drumsticks and of course, we bring back a big batch. I clean them religiously, chop them and then freeze them to last us an entire year. In my opinion, South Indian cuisine is impossible to cook without the magic of drumstick/Moringa pods. I have already shared our household common recipes like Murungaikai Kara Kuzhambu, Murungaikai Sambar and today’s recipe is Nurge Gashie, a Mangalorean Style Spicy Drumstick Curry....

Well, this dish is fun, it’s different! I really wasn’t exactly sure what to call it, but I can assure you it’s delicious! A toss-up between enchiladas, fajitas, and my street corn dip (that I LOVE so much). There’s lots of flavor going on, but it takes less than an hour to make This is my favorite kind of recipe. It was created mainly out of what I had on hand and what sounded delicious....

(plates and wine glasses are old from Anthropologie. These are plates (love these!) and these wine glasses are similar. More product picks are below in the tips) Happy Monday guys! Very excited to be sharing our 2020 Thanksgiving menu! At this point I’ve lost count on how many Thanksgiving menus I’ve shared with you all. It’s safe to say I’ve roasted a lot of turkeys and made plenty of mashed potatoes over the years....

Ok, for a person who doesn’t love Paneer much, two paneer side dishes in a week are a little too much But then, this is one of the side dishes that we love at home and this is what I served along with my Kulcha. It was a fabulous dinner – better than any high quality restaurant. Moving on to the recipe of Paneer Lababdar, I have not seen it in many restaurants and although it is similar to Paneer Butter Masala, I would say that it’s tastier than that 🙂 This is a super creamy, rich and tasty gravy – thanks to the addition of cashews!...