Today’s recipe of Paneer Popcorn is a reminder that crispy, crunchy and deliciously golden snacks need not necessarily be deep-fried. Recently I started using Balzano’s Air Fryer and apart from trying recipes like French Fries and Bitter Gourd chips, I was tempted to make Zero Oil Paneer Popcorn. Having owned an oven/OTG for almost a decade now, I kept questioning if I should really invest in one more kitchen appliance....

After a lot of requests, this year’s 2021 Holiday Cookie Box is finally here! I can’t believe the amount of people who’ve messaged me regarding this year’s box. I’m a little late (what’s new, we seem to always be late on things over here). But it’s so nice to see the excitement around these boxes. I always have a lot fun putting these together. It’s by far my favorite “tradition” I get to share with you guys every December....

It’s officially spooky season, one of my favorite months of the year! I always have the most fun with our October recipes. Gathering recipes I’ve shared throughout the years is actually really fun!! As we head further into fall and the holiday season, I love to share the most special recipes. I think the collection below really demonstrates that. To kick things off, I have a whole bunch of overly cute “spooky” cocktails and mocktails for everyone to enjoy....

Happy Friday everyone! I have to say, this time leading up to and in between Christmas and the New Year truly is the best. Everything is laid back with relaxed holiday vibes. We have most of our family here through New Years and even though I’m working today, it’s nice to have everyone around…and so many people to cook for. I know I say this often, but the reason I love to cook is because I love to cook for others....

You can never have too many easy chicken recipes. Some of my favorites include blackened chicken, garlic butter chicken and this delicious air fryer chicken breast. I am in love with my air fryer, it’s the newest popular appliance for good reason! It’s easy to use, cooks meats and veggies quickly, and everything comes out so tender and flavorful. This air fryer chicken breast takes just minutes to prepare and is always a big hit with both kids and adults....

Pair aloo poori with khatta meetha kaddu (pumpkin curry), a bowl of chilled boondi ka raita & spicy achar (indian pickle). Add suji halwa as a sweet side and enjoy of the most iconic north indian soulful meals! Aloo poori is a staple indian breakfast dish in North India. In mom’s house, aloo jhol & poori used to be weekend brunch, especially during winter months. If you go out on streets of Delhi or Uttar Pradesh, you will find a similar aloo sabzi usually served with bedmi poori....

When I spot juicy red tomatoes, what do I do with them?! Of course, I pick them up in abundance. The next thing I do is prepare this instant Andhra style Tomato Pachadi, a Tomato pickle that can be made in a jiffy. So, Amma is an expert with this recipe and the first time I tasted it, I fell in love with it. Most of the times in Bangalore, we get hybrid variant of tomatoes that are very firm....

Though it may not be the prettiest thing I’ve ever made, I am still beyond excited to be sharing this simple autumn recipe today!! 🙂 So here’s the deal, within the last week and a half I’ve made and photographed this recipe a grand total of three times. Honestly, the recipe was perfection the first time I made it, but the photos just did not do it justice, so I tried again, and when I still wasn’t happy, I tried one more time....

Summer and pickles go hand in hand, isn’t it? It has always been like that for us, in our family. Fresh mangoes, fresh spices and a lot of effort goes into making pickles at our home that last a year easily. Andhra is a land of pickles and we make pickles out of anything and everything. However, mangoes are the most favorite. Here is one such traditional and authentic pickle made with mangoes – Avakaya....

When I need lunch in the hurry, I turn to salad recipes such as burrata salad, curry chicken salad, zesty three bean salad and this ultra flavorful creamy avocado egg salad. Classic egg salad is great on its own, but you can add any number of flavors to kick it up to the next level! This avocado egg salad recipe is the perfect blend of flavors and textures, and also happens to be quite simple to make....

Hey, Hi! You ready for some avocado veggie spring rolls? Because I’m super excited to tell you about them…all though I had a crazy hard time with the name! I mean should I go with spring rolls or summer rolls? While it’s still spring now, that doesn’t mean that come mid June we can’t still make these, you know? To be honest, I REALLY wanted to title these “summer rolls”, but seeing as we still have pretty much a whole month left of spring, I stuck with spring....

I really can’t believe it, but somehow we’re just days away from what is arguably the biggest holiday of the year. And like every year, I am so excited. My family is slowly beginning to arrive, the brothers (and friends) have slowly been making their way down to my house come five O’clock for snacks…and drinks, and it’s finally starting to set in that the holidays are really here. Sure, I’m not nearly as prepared as I should be, but I’m getting there....

Cause I mean, it is Friday and I am FRIED. My brother just tried to talk me through transferring files on to my hard drive and I feel so confused my brain can’t take any more. I shot so many recipes this week that I am having a huge freak out moment. I NEED to back these photos up ASAP. I back up my files regularly, but not as often as I should....

I’ve really been into finding wholesome ways to create some of our favorite foods. I’ve done popcorn chicken, baked buffalo cauliflower, vegetable filled mac and cheese, and my list of possible recipes to create is still a mile long. I guess it’s just the time of year. I’m still looking for those warming cozy recipes we all love, but made in a little lighter way. Plus, why not try to nourish our bodies with the flavors we love, just in a wholesome way, you know?...

Embrace it!! I know there are a good handful of you out there who may think baklava is a tricky thing to make because of all the layering, but it’s not. It’s actually a fairly simple thing to make, if you ask me. AND it’s so delicious. I mean, it has layers of flaky buttery dough, chocolate and sweet candy bar like pecans and pistachios. What is not to love about that?...

ETA: WordPress tells me that this is my 100th post! Yay!! 😀 Coincidentally I have posted a sweet recipe 🙂 I never thought I would make it this far, having reached here - I am more than determined to keep going 🙂 My sweet tooth needs no introduction. Growing up, I would ask Amma for a sweet after every meal. And when I am bored too. When there would be nothing interesting, I would ask amma for a small cup of cooked rice and some jaggery....

I don’t know what has gotten into me lately, but I have so many fruity recipe ideas. Like SO MANY. Normally I’m all about chocolate. All the time. The last couple weeks however have been a little different, and it’s safe to say I’m really enjoying the spring strawberries this year (see this cake, this drink, and these cupcakes). Here’s the thing, it’s only April, and I really don’t want to over do it on the fresh fruit before June and the start of the summer berry season have even officially kicked in....

Like where on Earth did that come from? It just totally snuck up on me this year. All the sudden it’s Christmas, then it’s the Super Bowl, then Valentines Day and now it’s already time for Mardi Gras? What?! I don’t know, but I might as well just starting getting ready for Easter because before you know it, that’s gonna be here too. Not that I am complaining, I find Easter kind of fun....

This recipe combines two of my favorite foods, cheddar pierogi, and broccoli cheddar soup. Why I didn’t think of this concept sooner, I don’t know, but man, these really are so delicious. I’ve told the story once before, but to recap a little, I basically grew up on pierogi. My best friend in middle school, Stephanie, and I went through a phase one year of eating nothing but Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies with plenty of extra melted cheddar on top almost every day after school....

I know you all know this by now, but peanut butter has always been an ingredient my family loves. Growing up in Ohio, the buckeye state, my mom would often make buckeyes. Also known as chocolate peanut butter balls. And her Special K-Bars (the third recipe I ever posted) well, those were in our weekly rotation. Sometimes two, even three times a week – depending on the week! My mom kept the desserts very well stocked....