If there was ever a cookie to make, I think it might just be these. I know that’s a bit of a bold statement, but there’s something very special about these cookies. I wasn’t sure how they would turn out when I started testing them. But it’s safe to say I am more than excited to be telling you guys all about these easy cookies. First off, it’s no secret that I have really been embracing more “retro” style dessert recipes....

This punjabi style soya chaap recipe has a velvety tomato-based sauce that’s buttery & fragrant with a delightful harmony of textures. Serve makhani soya chaap with naan, poori or jeera rice at your next get together and wow your guests! We love all things soybean in our house and while this soya chunks pulao is a weeknight favorite, makhani soya chaap recipe is my go to when we are craving comfort food....

I think this will probably my last mango based dessert for this year. I know I know I said the same when I posted the Mango Trifle recipe but I had another batch of beautiful golden yellow mangoes with me last week so why not another dessert?! Panna cotta had been on my to-do list since a very long time. Every single time I decide to try it out, I would not have one of the essential ingredients and the husband – not a big lover of milk doesn’t show much enthusiasm too....

Mango Rabdi is a delicious summer special dessert made with full cream milk and mango. Rabdi is a very popular milk-based sweet made all over India, but is quite famous in North India. Although there are only a few ingredients, the recipe is time-consuming as the milk is cooked on a very low flame in a heavy pan and it must be stirred constantly. As the milk boils, the milk skin and the milk solids from the sides are added back into the boiled milk again until it gets creamy....

You could use readymade mawa or make instant khoya at home using milk powder to use in this recipe. Even, just milk powder works too! Mawa cake belongs to utterly charming Irani cafes of Bombay. Irani cafes were started by Parsi community (an ethnic community with ancestral roots in Persia) in the city. They brought along their cuisine to the subcontinent, Irani cafes are known for their baked goods & breakfast along with the famous sweet irani chai....

Bourbon, peaches, ice cream and toasted meringue? I mean, it really does not get better…or sweeter. Like I said, it’s what every Friday night in August NEEDS. Well really, I wish every summer night could end with these…oh the deliciousness. I also wish that summer nights would never end (and 80 degree weather)… I have always loved peaches, ever since I was a kid. I’ve also probably eaten two a day every single summer since first trying them....

I love getting to write these posts after a long trip. I have so much to say and share with you all! I’ve been in LA since Tuesday and as I write this I’m headed to LAX to catch a flight home (it’s Saturday afternoon). So I haven’t actually had a whole lot of time to put the usually long and detailed Favorite’s post together. Expect more next week. For now, here’s a tightened-up version of the post – peppered with some stories from LA!...

So why the heck is it still snowing? Oh yeah, cause I live in a town where it snows till June. Whatever, it’s my life. I am used to it. Honestly, I made these spring rolls for two reasons. One, I wanted to post a spring recipe on the first day of spring. I know, how expected is that? I am so predictable. Really it is embarrassing. Two? Spring Rolls have been on my bucket list of “things to make” for WAY too long....

Chinese orange chicken is totally irresistible – that SAUCE, it just makes the dish something special. This chicken has the same flavors as the Chinese food classic made in the comfort of your own kitchen. Serve your orange chicken with other Asian food recipes such as veggie fried rice or chicken chow mein for a complete meal. Some of my favorite dishes are the copycat recipes from Chinese restaurants that I get to play around with....

How much of a Super Bowl fan are you? My hope is that you’ll at least be watching the game. Because today’s recipe, as well as tomorrow’s, is very much inspired by Sunday’s game. You’d think growing up with five brothers that I’d be more into football, but the truth is that I just never got into it. I love Sunday night football because I find it comforting to hear playing in the background, it always takes me back to being a kid....

Until last year, before lockdown, I considered as pizza one of the most casual food. Pizza nights were either take outs or something put together with off the shelf items from Trader Joe’s. Quick pizzas did the job but I knew in my heart that I was missing out on something. Last year, when everyone was struggling to find yeast last year, so was I. But I kept looking and looking and nearly after a month I found yeast online....

Today’s recipe is a popular dish from one of the Indian metros, Mumbai. In fact, it’s not only famous street food in Mumbai but has spread it roots to all parts of India. A blend of Indian masala fried until the sweet aroma fills the entire kitchen, with a generous helping of butter and cooked mixed vegetables, it is one of the best tasting dishes. Towards the evening, one can see a lot of pushcarts and roadside vendors making this famous pav bhaji on a huge flat iron....

Poondu Sadam is a quick variety rice recipe made with golden fried garlic and cooked rice. It is simple enough to make even during busy mornings and stays fragrant as well as flavorful packed into lunchbox too. Variety rice recipes are easy to make, without much effort and work wonderful as a one-pot meal without having to make any sides with it. For this Garlic rice recipe, I roast a lot of garlic cloves with skin until golden brown and make a flavorful spice mix with it....

And we have game day snacks!! I’ve been so focused on all the cozy fall foods, that I forget it’s prime time game day season. Some of you might be looking for some new appetizers to share with family and friends. Well, that’s what we’ve got here today. I also just really want to make these little sliders because they’re fun, easy, and delicious. I just love the idea of making pizza more of an appetizer, so these are great!...

Ok, I know this is kind of different. We all think of Spaghetti O’s and immediately we think of the red sauce O-shaped pasta. Maybe yours had meatballs, maybe it didn’t. Either way, we’re all familiar with the canned pasta. Honestly, I didn’t grow up eating a lot of Spaghetti O’s. It was more something my older brother, Creighton enjoyed. But I’ll forever remember opening up the kitchen cabinet and consistently seeing the two cans of Spaghetti O’s my mom kept on hand....

I mean, it is so short!! Wahooooo! Really though, in all seriousness this has to be one of my shortest titles yet. See, I am sort of a freak when it comes to my titles. Some people have actually told me they find my titles annoyingly long, but I cannot help it. I just want to fit all the deliciousness of the said recipe into the recipe name. Unfortunately, they then end up being a million miles long because I simply cannot leave anything out....

One of the biggest struggles I have come January is creating recipes that are both healthy and cozy. It’s no secret I love a cozy meal, but January is all about eating a little healthier and getting back on track after the holidays. Since healthy and cozy don’t always go hand in hand, January can be a trickier month. The weather is bitter cold (especially right now, we’ve been in the negatives at night for days)....

Yesterday I posted the recipe of Vegetable Kurma without coconut and I know, I went gaga over how awesome it tasted with the set dosa. Set Dosa was something I got introduced to only after moving to Bangalore, just like the many other food items for me. When I was staying as a paying guest during those days, the owner of the house had a rule – she fasts on Thursdays and hence, no food for the girls staying in her house too....

If there’s one dish my family requests on repeat—well, other than Dad’s tacos—it’s Asian chicken. They love anything baked and coated in a salty, spicy, sweet Asian-style sauce. I actually made this chicken with my little sister, Asher, in my mind. She’s been traveling a lot, so I haven’t seen her much. With all my upcoming travel, I wanted to make a few dinners that I could quickly freeze for my family to enjoy while I was away....

You all, it’s official, I am craving color. It’s not that I’m over winter or cozy things, it’s just that I just need more color in my life. With so much white, I’m feeling bored. Thankfully I am headed somewhere warm this weekend! And thankfully I can easily create color in my home. First through flowers…of course, and then through fresh flavorful foods! I love a cheesy pasta or pizza dinner....