I’m currently having a moment with the Instant Pot. To be honest, I am still figuring some things out, but so far I have created three recipes that I am head over heals for, this better for you instant pot chicken and spinach ramen, these healthy meatballs you see here, and an upcoming Indian inspired recipe. Now that I am three full recipes deep into Instant Pot territory, I can officially say I am liking it....

Using some of my favorite flavors today!! Korean and pineapple!! YESS. It may be somewhat of a surprise that I really love Korean food, but it should be no surprise at all that I love pineapple. I currently have eight sitting in my pantry just waiting to be eaten. I know, eight?! Who the heck has that many pineapples around at one time? ME… the person who wants to pretend it’s not snowing, and that instead there is actually a tropical paradise outside my door....

My version of this classic Chinese dish is even better than what you’d get at your local restaurant. It’s one of my favorite stir fries along with tender moo goo gai pan and spicy szechuan beef! I’ve back with yet another make your own Chinese takeout recipe. I hope you all like Chinese food as much as we do, I’ve been on a stir frying roll lately! For this dish I added lots of veggies for color and crunch....

Sunday biriyani recipe just got a lot easier with this plain biryani, popularly known as Kuska in Tamilnadu. Also called as Empty Biriyani or MT Biriyani, this is just the plain biriyani rice without any vegetables or meat. Having grown up relishing Amma’s coconut based vegetable biriyani, I didn’t know anything about Kuska until my then-friend-now-husband introduced me to it almost a decade and half ago. He is one biggest Biriyani aficionado and probably the only reason why I try many different versions and keep making it week after week....

I know I had tons of color yesterday, but I just can’t seem to get enough of the NEON’s lately. I 100% blame the snow. UGH. Way too much snow going on over here for me. No snow talk today though because I really just want to talk all about these lemon poppy-seed morning buns. I feel like it’s Friday (ahh..cause it is!) and that really all we all need today is a quick chat, and then some seriously real buns baking in our ovens....

This paneer dum biryani features creamy pieces of paneer bathed in a flavorful buttery, tomato sauce that are layered with par-boiled basmati rice, fragrant biryani masala, crispy deep-fried onions (birista), fresh aromatic herbs and generous helpings of butter. The grand finale involves dum (slow-cooking) it to perfection in the oven, stove top or slow cooker. Its sure to impress your guests! Serve with chilled boondi raita and crunchy kachumber salad for a hearty meal....

For this easy malpua recipe, you need basic ingredients like flour, yogurt, sugar, milk powder, few spices and ghee. Perfect indian sweet (mithai) to serve on indian festivals such as Holi, Diwali, or Dusshera. If you are a fan of indian sweets such as gulab jamuns and jalebi, wait untill you try the malpua! Sharing the same indulgent trait of deep-fried batter soaked in sugar syrup, malpua has a unique milky taste and the texture is a delightful blend of crispiness and fluffiness....

Everyone must have fond memories of relishing mango frooti in their childhood and this recipe is an ode to all of us from that generation. In those days, junk food did not happen much so a tetra pack of frooti felt like an extreme indulgence and now, a lot of our food comes packaged, ready-to-use and it definitely is not a good idea to consume store-bought fruit drinks. So here is where this homemade mango frooti recipe comes in handy!...

Depending on how much time you want to spend, you can make khichdi either in an instant pot, pressure cooker or make it slow cooked. I go for the slow cooked version mostly because I like the consistency and the creaminess of slow cooked khichdi, however, any way you choose to make it, like most lentil & rice dishes, it is super hearty and an absolute comfort food. What is Dal Khichdi Every cuisine has its comfort food, and khichdi is one of the most loved comfort food for Indians....

I know everyone is thinking about salads, green juices and other “health foods” to kick-start their healthy eating into action after two weeks of holidays eats. Well, I am really excited, because today is the start of Healthy January 2017! I have so many recipes to share this January that are anything but plain or boring. This soup is only the start, but I knew when I made it that I had to share this recipe as the first recipe of the year....

Photo via The Guardian. Hey guys! Instead of not posting this week, we’ve decided to take this time to educate ourselves, read, listen, and share ways the black community is thriving. I want to use this platform to share valuable and unique information. “People of colour are constantly under attack, and not just by guns and the police, by all sorts of structural violence like corruption, food deserts, educational and health inequalities” – Amanda King, founder of Shooting Without Bullets....

My family loves Chinese food, and I’ve learned how to recreate some of our favorite restaurant classics such as shrimp fried rice, kung pao chicken and this tender and flavorful Mongolian beef. Offer some pan fried noodles on the side for a memorable meal! I’ve got a LOT of make your own take out recipes on this site – chow mein, moo shu chicken, kung pao shrimp, moo goo gai pan and many more!...

I am holding onto summer in every possible way. BUT, I’m also so happy about all this late summer fruit. Mid-August is the best time for summer produce. I’m finding so much inspiration right now with the markets fuller than ever. The peaches, plums, berries, and figs are at their best. And since I’ve bought way more produce than my stomach could ever handle, I’ve had to get creative with new recipes....

I know I’ve said it before, but I really love a one skillet dinner. It takes the effort and stress out of the busy weeknight dinner. And for whatever reason, they’re always layered with so many delicious flavors. And that’s definitely the case with this chicken marsala which I adapted a bit for spring. Back in the fall, I made a chicken marsala with mushrooms. It turned out so delicious and it’s been one of my favorite recipes I’ve shared in a long while....

It’s finally November and that means Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Today I’m sharing the HBH 2018 menu with you all and I am so very excited about it. This is now the third year I’ve shared our full menu (see year one and two…lots of good tips in this post). Hands down, this year’s menu is my favorite. It’s traditional, but with twists, and I’ve really made an effort to make each recipe incredibly flavorful, but at the same time simple....

Paneer, Indian Cottage Cheese is a rich source of protein for vegetarians and one of the most versatile ingredients that can be made into multiple dishes. From curries and gravies like Paneer Butter Masala, Paneer Tikka Masala, Paneer Makhani to Starters like Hariyali Paneer Tikka, Paneer Balls to flatbreads like Paneer Kulcha, Paneer Paratha – it can be made into anything. Today’s recipe is a specialty from Mangalore, a simple side dish recipe that can also be served as a starter – Paneer Ghee Roast....

When I’m looking for a meal that can be on the table in minutes, I turn to shrimp stir fry, baked salmon and this simple yet satisfying spaghetti carbonara. Got a little more time? Be sure to try my slow cooker bolognese sauce for another great pasta dinner option. You can never go wrong with pasta, especially if there’s cheese and bacon involved! This pasta carbonara is a favorite in my house – my family loves the savory flavors, and I love that I always have the ingredients on hand for an easy dinner....

Well, these aren’t really fancy, but they are definitely not your average chicken finger either. What is it about chicken fingers that’s such fun? I actually never ate all that many chicken fingers while growing up, but when I did, I remember it as being summertime. I was either at the pool snack bar OR out to lunch with my grandma (where chicken fingers where about the only option on the menu that I’d eat)....

Ragi or Finger millet is one of the healthiest cereals. In my attempts to eat and feed healthy, I have begun cutting short on rice and other “white” carbs that we consume on a regular basis and replace them with high energy, high fiber and healthy carbs. Being South Indians, Dosa or Idli is a staple at our home. I would be relaxed knowing that I have something to fall back to especially on busy weekdays – I mean the ready to use idli-dosa batter....

Just by looking at them you can experience a feeling or an emotion. Take these clafoutis photos as an example, when I look at them they make me feel oh so happy. To me they give me the feeling of a hot July summer day, just hanging out by the lake, eating a really good, sweet, eggy, custardy treat. But yet someone else might take away from the photos a completely different experience....