Can’t believe it’s March already and we are starting a brand new edition of Blogging marathon today. My theme for this week is ‘Italian sauces’ and so for the next 3 days, I have some simple and delicious dishes coming up. First up is this hearty and very meaty tasting vegetarian Mushroom Bolognese sauce.My kids love pasta and can probably eat it every day for every meal. I have quite a few pasta recipes already on the blog....
Even though I was planning my weekly meals, I couldn’t share them here on the blog. I relied a lot on my Instant Pots, and my meal planners were similar to this one with a lot of one-pot meal options. The final renovation stretch was very tiring, and then unboxing was not fun either. On top of it, I had to come out of the writer’s block as well. After a three weeks break, I posted the cabbage kootu recipe last week....
Hot cross buns are traditionally made on Good Friday and in fact I made them with my daughter on Good Friday. I posted them on Easter weekend on my Instagram. But they don’t need to be limited to just one day of the year. These little sweet buns are perfect to serve with tea or coffee any time of the year. When I am baking, I usually substitute up to half of the all purpose flour with whole wheat flour....
Mason Jar Salads – all the rage, right? They are kinda genius if you think about it. A salad perfect for folks that are on the go – it stays fresh, it looks beautiful and it tastes great. About this Zucchini Noodle Mason Jar Salad Perfect for Meal Prep: If you do any meal prep, these salads in a jar are a perfect thing to add to your meal prep list....
Favorite Indian Snack Recipes Indian Independence Day is on ‘Aug 15’ and I’m so looking forward to celebrating it with my loved ones along these amazingly yummy snacks. The snack options here are perfect to serve as a light evening snack or as my friends say Quick teatime snack recipes. They are also a perfect Diwali Indian Snack Recipes that can be easily prepared using few ingredients. Some of these recipes can be made in advance and are loved by all age group....
Can you ever have too much chocolate? I don’t think so. Does everyone love chocolate? Do you know anyone who doesn’t love chocolate? Think about it. I heard a joke recently, “There are two types of people in this world: people who love chocolate, and liars.” I won’t lie, I love chocolate. While I don’t normally have a sweet tooth, chocolate is the exception, particularly dark chocolate. I’ve collected twenty of my favorite chocolate recipes for you to peruse....
Apple crisp is one of my favorite desserts. My grandma always used to make it for my birthday (along with pot roast!). There’s just something about the warm apples and crunchy cinnamon topping that makes me feel happy all over. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream that slowly melts into the warm crisp, and you’ve pretty much described bliss. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, and 50 minutes in the oven Equipment you’ll need: baking dish, large bowl, oven Servings: 6 Today, I’m bringing you apple crisp dessert with a little riff....
Apple Coffee Cake This apple crumb cake is the fall snacking cake of your dreams! It’s infused with apples, cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar for all the fall flavor. The apples add a nice touch of moisture, but I also fold in some sour cream for even more. The result is a soft and tender crumb that contrasts beautifully with the crumbly streusel topping. Can you think of a more perfect way to use up all those apples from apple picking?...
The Easiest Apple Fritters Apple fritters are a fun, easy, and irresistible fall treat. Among apple desserts, they are often overshadowed by apple pie or apple crisp, while apple turnovers or apple muffins typically take the apple breakfast crown. But fritters can be either (depending on your sweet tooth!) and deserve to enjoy all of their soft, spiced apple glory. This recipe is made yeast-free with a batter that’s essentially a thicker version of my buttermilk pancake batter....
How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, about 5 minutes per batch to cook Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, griddle Servings: 4 (makes about 12 pancakes) The Best Apple Pancakes Loaded with apples. There are two whole apples in these pancakes. They add so much juicy apple flavor that can’t be replicated in a pre-made mix. I like to grate the apples, rather than dice them. The smaller pieces of apple are distributed more evenly so you enjoy them in every bite....
Baby eggplants are simmered in a spicy peanut sauce until soft and delicious. Great to serve with veg biryani or even naan. About the Recipe Hyderabadi cuisine is very famous for its biryanis and other rich and delicious Mughal & Nizam influenced dishes. Hyderabadi dum biryani is a delicacy that has to be enjoyed to describe its taste. But being an eggplant lover, my favorite dish is this bagara baingan curry....
‘Spaghetti and Meatballs’ is truly a match made for each other. It’s also one such popular recipe that’s enjoyed by all age groups and that’s exactly what I’m going to share with you this weekend – How I make it! The ‘Baked Spaghetti Cup with Chicken Meatballs’ is my quick go-to recipe for a weekend or a perfect weeknight dinner. It’s filling and super quick to make especially if you already have cooked spaghetti + meatballs, your meal is done in 10 minutes!...
How long it takes: 5 minutes, plus marinating time Equipment you’ll need: small bowl Servings: makes enough marinade for 1 to 4 pounds of meat I decided on this balsamic chicken marinade. It’s super easy and makes enough for a big package of chicken. With garlic, Italian seasoning, and tangy balsamic vinegar, I knew it would go great with my pasta dish, plus I had everything I needed in my pantry which meant no last minute dashes to the grocery store....
Perfectly Textured Banana Cookies Meet your new favorite cookie! These banana cookies are packed full of banana flavor, sprinkled with chocolate chips and walnuts, and baked to golden brown perfection. My other banana recipes are pretty popular around here (I’m looking at you, banana muffins and banana bread), and I have a feeling this recipe will be too. Why You’ll Love My Recipe: The cookies come out soft and chewy, NOT cakey (we have banana cake if you’re looking to fix a cake craving!...
I use my instant pot to make the pongali. Pressure cooking rice and lentils makes this recipe a breeze to make. Do try this easy and fuss-free version, I am sure you will love it. About the Recipe Pongal is a winter harvest festival celebrated across India. The festival marks the end of winter solstice and the start of sun’s six-month long journey northwards (source - wiki). The festival gets its name from the tradition of “pongal”, which means to boil or overflow....
How long it takes: 25 minutes Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, grater (optional), broiler or grill Servings: 4 Eat your turkey burger like a normal burger, on a bun with your favorite toppings, or eat it plain. It’s almost like a mini meatloaf. Try your burger with a little barbecue sauce on top, or sautéed onions and mushrooms and a slice of melted Swiss cheese. I like to cut it up and put it on a salad with Thousand Island dressing....
The dish is made by stuffing the okra with a mixture of ground spices, including fennel, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, amchur, salt, and minced garlic. It’s then shallow-fried in a pan with cumin seeds and asafoetida until it’s lightly charred and cooked to perfection. What is Bharwa Bhindi? Bharwa bhindi is a popular north-west Indian dish made with okra (also known as ladysfinger in India or bhindi in Hindi) that has been stuffed with a spicy mixture of ground spices, typically including fennel, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander, amchur (dried mango powder), garam masala, salt, and minced garlic....
Also known, in Hindi, as karela, and in Telugu as kakarakaya, bitter melon is respected in Ayurveda, the ancient science of healing and wellbeing for its medicinal and healing properties. What I love about this karela curry recipe is that it is not fancy, not dainty either! It is a traditional recipe from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. This dish has been handed down to me my by mum who learned it from her mother-in-law who had it passed down to her....
Blueberry Masala Soda recipe is everything you want in a summer drink. Easy to make, refreshing and liked by everyone or you can say it’s always in demand especially when friends visit. It takes less than 5 minutes to make them and what can be better than a homemade refreshing drink that’s a perfect mix of sweet, salty and a hint of tartness. Growing up in India, we had a fresh produce market in every community, so we’re so used to of eating organic, wholesome meals every day that I always used to wonder if I’ll have this option when I move away....
You can jazz up your weekend brunch or lunch with some simple dishes and make it into a lavish one like this broccoli carrot paratha spread. I love the concept of prep once and serve multiple times. And today’s thali/platter or spread is all about that. Also, the barley salad is perfect if you are following a low-carb diet. You can very well relish the broccoli paratha filling alone with the salad and the raita....
