Posting after a week :-). I do need to post lot of non-recipe articles which I start from hopefully tomorrow. This week theme for DFT is kebabs and tikkis. So now coming to today’s Diabetic friendly recipe, this is a baked version of vegetable tikki and here I have used green zucchini with spinach and corn kernels. Zucchini is a light and versatile veggie and we all know the health benefits of spinach....

When dinner time rolls around, there is a constant battle between my husband and me. How long it takes: less than a half hour Equipment you’ll need: small sheet pan (rimmed baking sheet) Servings: 4 The battle I’m referring to is choosing which cuisine will reign supreme. With my love of all things Mexican and my husband’s love affair with BBQ, dinner can get complicated. But wait a minute, can’t we make a peace treaty?...

Beef Ragu with Pappardelle This cozy and satisfying beef ragu recipe is inspired by my late Italian great-grandmother’s family-famous fettuccine. While I should preface this recipe with the fact that this is not her recipe (sadly, I don’t have it), she did teach me what good Italian food should taste like, and this is most definitely it. My version is rich, thick, hearty, and warm-you-straight-down-to-your-toes satisfying. It is perfect cold weather comfort food, and takes only 30 minutes to prep before going in the oven....

When we talk about Indian biryani varieties, Hyderabadi biryani, Kolkata biryani, Lucknow biryani, Chettinadu biryani, and many other regional biryanis’ tops the chart, the Bhatkal variety of biryani from the coastal Karnataka is slowly finding its way in that chart. Bhatkal, also known as ‘Batecala’ & ‘Al Nawayath’ in some historical texts, is a port town in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. Honestly, I wasn’t aware of this biryani until 2018....

Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Chip Cookies We’ve made giant and mini chocolate chip cookies, thin & crispy chocolate chip cookies, and even the WORST chocolate chip cookies… but these thick chocolate chip cookies are a first! Another gourmet-style cookie, these super thick and fat cookies are tender, soft, melt-in-your mouth, and oh-so-chocolatey. They’re the sort you’d spy behind bakery glass and just wouldn’t be able to resist ordering one… or a dozen. But before we get started, it’s so important that I note that while they are thick, these cookies are NOT cakey (dry, cakey cookies are unwelcome here!...

Are you ready to slurp and relish a dairy-free dessert? I am back with another popsicle recipe, and this time it is a semi-homemade popsicle with black currant concentrate/syrup. It is very similar to my kala khatta popsicle and rose syrup popsicles. All we have to do is dilute the concentrate with water and freeze. I added additional sugar to balance the tangy flavor and also some fresh fruits. Kala Khatta popsicle became a huge hit, and I thought, why not to try popsicles with other fruit concentrates....

Theme: Traditional dishes Dish: Bobbatlu (Puran Poli) I made bobbatlu on Ugadhi day. This is my first attempt at making these traditional sweet stuffed breads and they turned out pretty good - soft and delicious. I believe in mass production, as in making burfis or halwas, I’m not a big fan of hand crafting individual pieces. But I took the leap and decided to make bobbatlu and I’m really glad that I did....

It’s grilling season but if you’re still buying your hamburger buns from the supermarket, your smash burgers are seriously missing out. They deserve something better. Today I’m sharing my recipe for homemade burger buns. They’re buttery, rich, super soft and fluffy (similar to a brioche!), and easier than you probably think. If this is your first time working with yeast or making bread, I recommend you watch my how-to video in the recipe card, I think that could be helpful!...

Bright red vine ripened tomatoes, packed full of melty fresh mozzarella, couscous, and vivid green basil, make a lasting impression. Perfect for a light lunch, a vegetarian entrée, or an unforgettable side dish, caprese stuffed tomatoes are the ultimate in summer cuisine. How long it takes: 45 minutes Equipment you’ll need: baking dish, bowl, spoon Servings: 6 The traditional caprese combination has pleased our palates in a variety of ways....

The Sweet Magic of Caramelized Onions: A Step-by-Step Guide Today we’re diving into the alchemy of transforming the humble, sharp-tasting onion into the gilded, caramelized version of itself. While the process of preparing caramelized onions may seem complicated, it’s actually quite simple and requires little more than onions, a good pan, a dab of fat, and, to be honest, the patience of a saint. On that note, I want to be up front with you before we begin....

Cauliflower rice. Have you all tried this yet? Cauliflower is just little Miss Popularity these days. Call it a trend, call it a shift towards healthier eating, call it whatever you want. How long it takes: 25 minutes (cooked) Equipment you’ll need: food processor, large skillet Servings: 4 I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more veggies into my meal plans and cauliflower is a nutritious low-carb option that’s very low in calories, to boot....

Champagne Cookies Popping in really quickly with a fun New Year’s Eve recipe for you (and my last new recipe of 2020): Champagne Star Cookies! While you won’t catch a buzz off of these sweet treats, they’re a lot of fun to make and taste distinctly of your favorite champagne. These would also be great as a bridal shower dessert, wedding party treat, or really any cause for celebration. They have sturdy, buttery, cookie bases that are slightly crisp on the outside but softer in the center....

Chocolate Chip Cookies with A Twist Today we’re rolling two of my all-time favorite desserts into one. Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, meet rich, smooth and creamy cheesecake. I originally shared this decadent recipe for cheesecake stuffed cookies over four years ago and thought it was about time for a refresh. While the recipe is largely the same (just a few minor tweaks to streamline the process), the photos are new and there’s a brand new video in the recipe card as well....

Few of the famous places for such food that I remembered/frequented growing up were Connaught Place (CP), Khan Market, Defense Colony, M-Block, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Old Delhi n many many more. And of all the street food one which was favored by many is “Kathi Rolls“, they were initially sold at this very famous place called “Nizam’s” in Defense Colony and trust me, it always had a queue of 10-15 ppl waiting any given time for them....

I’ve decided that chocolate cream cheese frosting needs a top position on the list of things-that-are-difficult-to-photograph. However, it also needs a top position on the things-that-taste-amazing list! How long it takes: 10 minutes Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, mixer, measuring utensils Servings: makes 2 ½ cups which is enough to frost a layer cake, 24 cupcakes, or a 9 x 13 inch cake (generously) Side note: Ben said that frosting on the beater looks like a little LEGO man’s hair and now I can’t unsee it....

A Perfected Pot De Crème Recipe A classic French dessert, chocolate pot de creme has a rich, silky smooth texture and luxurious taste. I like to think of it as the chocolatey, un-bruleed cousin to creme brulee. If you’ve ever wanted to make pot de creme but felt too intimidated to, this recipe is for you! I’ll walk you through each step of the way and provide plenty of tips and tricks so you can make this impressive dessert with ease....

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Unlike most of my cake recipes, this isn’t a soft and fluffy slice of heaven. Instead, my cookie cake is quite literally a big, thick, soft-baked chocolate chip cookie, complete with chocolate buttercream. The center is chewy, buttery, and studded with chocolate chips. It’s all the best things we love about cookies, but impressive enough to be the main attraction at a party! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Perfect for people who don’t enjoy classic cakes....

Edible & Adorable Cookie Dough Balls If you’ve been known to sneak a spoonful (or more!) of dough or two when making chocolate chip cookies, this recipe is for you. These cookie dough bites taste just like the real thing, but they are safe to eat, thanks to heat treated flour and no eggs. You’ll love how creamy and authentic they taste–plus they’re super easy to make too! The creaminess in this recipe comes from an unexpected but game changing ingredient: sweetened condensed milk....

The warmer it gets outside, the less I feel like turning on the oven, so I hope you don’t mind that I have a handful of not-so-sweet recipes planned over these hot summer days. First up is today’s simple corn salad recipe. Made with sweet kernels of fresh corn (and tips on substituting frozen if you’re really feeling lazy… we’ve all been there!) and other garden-fresh veggies including juicy cherry tomatoes, ripe avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeno for a subtle kick....

I make this quite often with fresh cranberries when they are in season. An easy to make condiment that will last for at least 10 days in the fridge. About the Recipe Cranberries are in season during the holidays and are used to make cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. All the stores carry cranberries and I always end up with a big bag. This cranberry pachadi is my favorite Indian recipe to make with fresh cranberries....