Switching it up yet again today and serving up something new, fun, and very delicious. Everyone, say hello to our new favorite appetizer of the season…oven toasted garlic herb cheese ravioli! I’ve been really trying to share more appetizer recipes with you guys. I’ll be the first to admit, I can get stuck in a one-track frame of mind and only share out new dinner and dessert recipes. But we all know, there are so many other fun and delicious recipes out there to be cooking up....

Every day it’s almost a chore selecting the lunch or dinner items. I bug the husband until he gives his last opinion every day, and I end up cooking something that I have already decided 😀 I take this habit from my amma who as long as I have remembered discussed her lunch/dinner cooking options with me. Enough digression. Though I am a hardcore South-Indian, I cant deny my love for rotis....

Paneer Angara is a restauarant style smoky curry made using cottage cheese. Paneer is cooked in a flavorful onion tomato cashew curry base, spiced with whole spices and spice powders. There are many different paneer curries and gravy recipes, I find this recipe interesting as it is a cross between a smoky paneer tikka and a creamy paneer butter masala. It is super simple to make without having to spend a lot of effort cooking the ingredients....

If you have been following my blog for some time now, it must be pretty clear that we are a biriyani loving family. From Palak Biryani to Peas Biryani, Baby Potato Biryani to Chana Biryani, Coconut Mint Biriyani to Pressure Cooker Biryani, Thalapakkati Biriyani to Ambur Briyani, I have almost 20 biryani recipes shared on my blog. It had been my biggest regret so far that I couldn’t post Paneer based biriyani recipe....

And no, I did not flip any cakes upside down. Sorry, I know you were hoping for that! I got a package from Jose! Well, actually my Grandma sent me the package, Jose just delivered it. Wait. It is weird that I know my UPS guys name? Here is the thing, since he’s here every day we have learned his name. I’ve also learned that he really likes these cookies and this fudge....

I can remember so many holiday parties spent at my Nonnie’s house when she served this brie. This was her go-to appetizer. She perfected the Brie appetizer. And let’s be honest, she really perfected the holiday party. My Nonnie had a way of making every party she held, whether big or small, feel so special. She paid attention to detail and was always the perfect host. She was welcoming, social, and she did her parties up in her own style too....

Sparkling pineapple punch will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation! It’s perfect for barbecues and birthday parties, and can also be made into an adult drink for cocktail hour. Is there anything better than a delicious citrus drink when it comes to warmer weather? When I whipped up this pineapple punch, I’m pretty sure my entire body sighed with relief from the heat. A delicious blend of pineapple, lime, and raspberry flavors, this drink really hit the spot....

Ready for the ultimate end of summer meal? Ah, I hope so! This is loaded with fresh garden veggies or in my case, fresh from the store garden veggies since the only thing I currently have growing right now is a bush of basil and a bush of mint. Thankfully, they are doing well… Which is surprising since I have them inside (of course) in the smallest pot, with barely any soil....

Chocolate muddy buddies, holiday M&M’s, peanut butter cups and pretzels all come together for a festive snack mix that’s easy to make and fun to eat! Enjoy reindeer chow with holiday favorites like Christmas crack, crock pot candy and peppermint bark! Reindeer Chow Ingredients To make reindeer chow you will need Rice Chex cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, brownie mix, Christmas M&M’s, mini peanut butter cups and small pretzel twists....

I recently laid my hands on a lot of good, fresh organic produce at a very reasonable price that is hard to find by in big cities like Bangalore. So needless to say I went a little crazy and picked up a few things I had always dreamt of cooking in my kitchen. The first thing being Brussels Sprouts! Yes, you heard it right I actually wanted to cook these little things and I ended up loving it so much....

Seriously you guys, I am in love with these tacos. They’re my new favorite veggie loaded taco. I am obsessed… I know, I know – surprise, surprise, I am obsessed with yet another recipe. But it’s true! I feel like these tacos are so me. Loaded with every possible flavor, a mix of both Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine, healthy, but yet cheese is still involved, and a title so long that only I could put it out to the world to view....

Yesterday I shared a Valentine’s Day dessert and today it’s all about the Valentine’s Day dinner. Enter this roasted red pepper alla vodka pasta…with cheesy breadcrumbs. Because you guys know how much I love a good topping (never enough toppings). I have been working on this pasta for weeks. When I first set out to make this it had nothing to do with an alla vodka sauce and everything to do with a slowly caramelized red pepper pasta....

Growing up, I remember sweet potato was only used in Mukkala Pulusu in our home. The skin is usually left intact and the vegetable is cut into roundels and added to this spicy tangy sweet concoction that happens to be my favorite. All of us sit together to eat and anyone who gets an extra piece would give it to me, for thats how much I love the Chilakada-dumpa (sweet potato) in the Pulusu....

When one recipe concept fails, don’t give up entirely. Spin it into a brand new one, and you just might end up with something extra delicious. I mean, depending on the level of failure of course. Point is, don’t always let go of something that has failed. Instead try to turn the failure into something even better. Which is exactly what I did with these S’mores bars. And while they are over the top in every way, I could not love them more....

Well, I guess there are a few recipes that scream Easter, like this carrot cake, and maybe this roasted rack of lamb. But I dunno I feel like anything with asparagus and eggs is so very EASTER. Maybe I should have said…if there’s one salad that screams Easter, this is it. I don’t post side dishes very often (although oddly, I did post these crispy oregano smashed potatoes as another Easter side just last week)....

This is pretty cheesy, but even just looking at this colorful sheet pan salmon has me excited…and somehow instantly brightens my mood as well. It’s full of healthy ingredients, is beyond vibrant, so delicious, and yet somehow it’s still warm and cozy too. It’s basically everything, and I’m very excited to share this easy recipe with you all. It’s funny, I LOVE my rich and cozy and super hearty fall/early winter recipes so much....

I love to make my favorite Asian dishes at home, such as crab rangoon, sweet and sour chicken and this simple yet satisfying shrimp fried rice. When I’m cooking rice for dinner, I often make a double batch so that I’ll have enough to make fried rice the next day. This shrimp fried rice is hearty enough to stand on its own as a complete meal, or pair it with some of your other Chinese food favorites for a memorable meal....

Whenever I go to restaurants, if a pork chop is on the menu, I have to order it. Especially if it’s a smoked pork chop! These homemade smoked chops are as good as the restaurant version, serve them with corn casserole and parmesan roasted broccoli for an unforgettable meal. In my opinion, pork chops are an underutilized cut of meat. They’re inexpensive, full of flavor and can be dressed up in so many different ways....

Most people do. Crusty, flavorful bread hot out of the oven with a smear of butter or dunked in soup, creamy soup. If you have never attempted to make your own bread then I urge you to start now! Nothing beats fresh homemade bread being passed around at the dinner table. Everyone loves it and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when everyone is in awe that you could make such delicious bread....

Happy Saturday! Excited to be back with a September cocktail that feels very fitting for this month. It’s light and pretty, yet gives off moody fall vibes. Crazy that fall is just 12 days away! I’m having such a nice time in New York. I’ve never been here in September, but it is beautiful! I will share more details tomorrow. I had the best day yesterday and I know today will be great too!...