Did you know that in addition to cooking and styling food, I also love a good craft project? As a kid, I’d spend my weekends either rearranging my bedroom, playing around with clothes, or doing something semi-crafty. For a while, I even had a small jewelry making “business”, where I managed to have my items sold in a local clothing store. Long story short, I’ve always loved putting things together and making them beautiful....

Because believe it or not, Easter is THIS Sunday, meaning it’s time we talk all things Easter. Think brunch, dinner and dessert. YESS. Clearly, I am so ready. Also, I am so ready for a spring break, but I mean aren’t we all? I always, always associate Easter with Spring Break, maybe it’s why I love Easter? This year, it’s totally just not happening for me. But you guys, I have to say I am totally jealous of my two brothers and cousin out in LA enjoying the sunshine, lazy pool days and bottomless mimosas....

Which come loaded with pan-fried feta, tomato and olive salsa, and tzatzki. What can I say? You guys know I like my burgers piled high and this veggie burger is no exception. This is probably one of my favorite veggie burgers to date. I mean, did I mention there’s pan-fried feta cheese? That alone should have you SOLD. Alright, alright, but in all seriousness, these burgers are healthy, yet flavorful and surprisingly easy to make....

June 6, 2022 Pesto Chicken Saltimbocca with Burst Tomatoes and Burrata. June 8, 2022 Zucchini Cacio e Pepe with Brown Butter June 7, 2021 Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad with Honey Mustard Bacon Dressing. June 20, 2019 Summer Niçoise Salad. June 5, 2019 Garden Herb Shrimp Scampi Linguine. June 9, 2022 Avocado Shrimp Salsa. June 7, 2022 Jalapeño Cheddar Popovers with Honey Butter.

July 31, 2023 Lemon Feta Paprika Chicken Skewers with Charred Corn. August 2, 2023 Street Corn Pasta Salad. August 19, 2021 25 Minute Black Pepper Jalapeño Basil Chicken Stir Fry. August 4, 2022 Zucchini Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata. August 3, 2022 One Skillet Street Corn Chicken Enchilada Bake. August 3, 2023 Peach Burrata Parmesan Crostini with Hot Honey. August 2, 2019 Peaches and Cream Pretzel Pie.

If there was ever a tomato tart to make, it’s this. Sometimes, or actually a lot of the time, the simplest recipes are the ones I find to be the most delicious. More times than not, simple recipes highlight a few good ingredients that make the dish really good. With this tart, it’s all about fresh basil, summer tomatoes, and good sharp cheddar cheese. Basic ingredients, but when served together, completely delicious....

Every one of us have heard of Pulpy Orange Juice but Pulpy Grape Juice? Yes, there is a delicious concoction of pulpy grapes and grape juice that shows up in every juice shop in South India come summers. With temperatures soaring very high, I have been making a lot of cool drinks at home from Neer Mor to Mango Lassi to Virgin Pina Colada and this is the latest favorite!...

Although my spice powders & masala mini-series ended last week, I have a couple of condiment recipes that are usually store-bought but can be made very easily at home. Today’s recipe is Homemade Tomato Ketchup. There is a general perception that the Tomato Sauce or Tomato Ketchup is unhealthy, especially since kids enjoy it with everything as a side dish. However when the same sauce or ketchup is made at home with wholesome ingredients, it tastes the best and is also considerably healthy....

You can never go wrong with cornbread, especially when paired with complementary dishes such as smoked pork tenderloin, Texas chili, ham and beans, Hoppin’ John, Shrimp Creole and honey glazed ham. There are so many types of cornbread out there, everything from sweet cornbread that’s so sugary it’s almost like cake, to super savory cornbread with cheese, jalapenos and other fun add ins. This honey cornbread is the perfect in between cornbread – not too sweet, not too savory, perfect to use in Southern cornbread dressing or enjoy as is....

I love to make my own Chinese take out at home – some of my all time best copy cat recipes include beef and broccoli and egg rolls. Hot and sour soup has been my favorite soup for many years, and it’s simple to whip up at a moment’s notice with ingredients you can easily find at your grocery store. Whenever I eat at a Chinese restaurant, I have to order the hot and sour soup....

Say hello to your new favorite weeknight taco. I know, BBQ chicken tacos sound a little off, but trust me, these are so good. Habitual actually, because anything with sweet and spicy BBQ sauce is always fingerlickin’ good. The one thing I have on my mind right now more than anything is back to school. Somehow we have entered into late August. Little sister Asher is headed back to school this Thursday, and sadly summer is starting to wind down....

Paneer is an excellent source of protein for vegetarians and in this recipe I combine it with blanched kale - another powerhouse of nutrition. The combination of dark leafy greens, ghee crisped paneer, buttery rice and aroma of spices in each bite makes this pulao irresistible. You can add vegetables like peas, spinach or greens beans instead of kale if you wish. If you want to make it vegetarian, use tofu or any plant protein in place of paneer and skip the yogurt (finish with a little lime juice instead)....

Korean ground beef is simple to make, yet packed with tons of flavor. Pair it with rice and veggies for a complete meal that tastes like it came from a restaurant. When I’m looking for a super easy dinner that I know the whole family will eat, I often turn to these Korean beef bowls. This recipe uses a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, and you can use whatever vegetables are in the house....

That’s your face, planting into this Kung Pao chicken! I know, here I go again with the Asian food. What can I say, it’s so flavorful, so delicious. Plus, you know, its got veggies and hot peppers to keep those colds away! So a few things: Why the heck has it been so cold here! I mean I hear some of you guys have been getting like 65 degree days!...

Chicken piccata is the essential spring dinner. It’s lighter, yet has a touch of coziness to it. Making it great for the all-over-the-place springtime weather. But most importantly, it’s just a simple, delicious dinner to serve on hectic weeknights. Chicken piccata is traditionally a one-pan recipe, so right out of the gate, we know it’s going to be easy to prepare! Details – start with the piccata If you’ve made chicken parmesan, this is similar....

If there was one pasta to make this week, this is it. Hands downs, one of my favorites. And for two reasons. First, this is so, so, so easy to make. Simply boil the pasta, sear the chicken, make the sauce, and toss!. Simple, simple. And second? There is so much flavor. Mostly thanks to a good spoonful of my homemade cajun seasoning blend…it’s delicious. And really all I have to say is that I wish I would have put this one together sooner, it’s soo delicious and so easy....

Summers are incomplete without making a few traditional raw mango recipes. As much as I love golden yellow and sweet mangoes and making my favorite dessert recipes using the king of all fruits, I just have to make a few savory dishes using green raw mangoes too. I will be honest, I am not a very big fan of tangy unripe/raw mangoes. But still, I usually end up making few of my most favorite dishes if not for the taste but for nostalgia....

Just like clockwork, we have a few nice days of warm weather and sunshine and I’m making big salads full of color, flavor, and texture. This mango salad is something I could eat daily. It’s got so many of my favorite things…mango, avocado, and tons of cilantro. It’s very Mexican-inspired with a touch of Thai flare and oh so delicious. I’ve wanted to make a mango salad for a long time....

I simply love winters for the fresh produce and the cool nip in the air. Every season has its perks and it is nature’s way to ensure that we stay fit & healthy by consuming the seasonal produce. With globalization, advancements in agriculture and constantly growing demand, the term seasonal produce is fast declining. We are getting watermelons and lemons all through the year. What happens when we consume something that is not seasonal?...

Yes, I am well aware that it is Monday. But hey, who the heck said you can’t have a little fun on Monday? Plus, I already have margarita plans for you guys on friday (hint, it’s not a drink). I went a little Margarita crazy! Honestly, I do not even know where to start with these. The margarita chicken or the margarita guacamole? Or actually, maybe I should start with how the weekend went?...