Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob It’s no secret that I love my air fryer. I rave about it to anyone who asks. Can you blame me? The air fryer makes it possible to roast my favorite vegetables in a fraction of the time. It’s one of the quickest ways to cook everything from air fryer broccoli to asparagus. How long it takes: 13 minutes Equipment you’ll need: air fryer Servings: 4 servings (1 ear of corn each), or more as needed Now, I’m sharing my latest summer obsession: air fryer corn on the cob!...

Crispy on the outside, soft and warm inside, once you bite into a homemade air fryer tater tot, you’ll wonder what took you so long to try them. How long it takes: about 35 minutes Equipment you’ll need: food processor, mixing bowl, air fryer Servings: makes 28-30 tots One of my friends is always on the lookout for restaurants that serve tater tots. Yes, some eateries specialize in tater tots and they have almost a cult following....

Kichadi and pachadi form an integral part of Kerala sadya thali. You can find cucumber pachadi/ vellarika pachadi on my blog. I know, like vellarikai pachadi (again, not to be confused with the sweet ones), vellarikai kichadi is equally famous. Ok, what is the difference between kichadi and pachadi? Let’s see that. Kichadi vs. pachadi I am sharing what I learned from our Keralite friends about the difference between kichadi and pachadi, and I am not claiming this to be an exact difference....

Today, I will share an easy rice accompaniment that you can make in less than 30 minutes! It’s the bendekai gojju. Bendekai means okra in Kannada, and gojju is a tamarind-based gravy/stew. I have already shared a tomato gojju without any onions and garlic. Here is another one with subtle differences. As I have mentioned in my other posts, I grew up eating a mix of Kannada ad Tamil cuisine food, and this gojju is like vathal kuzhambu (manathakkali vatha kuzhambu) but with a tiny hint of sweetness....

Who can resist a warm ooey-gooey chocolate brownie and if you are looking to wooooooo your special someone or simply surprise them this Valentine, then these ‘Boozy Chocolate Bourbon Brownies’ are your Best Bet !!! So go ahead, grab a pen and paper or should I say SAVE this Page/Post on your browser as dessert is already taken care for 🙂 Call it Boozy Bourbon Brownies / Boozy Chocolate Brownies or Boozy Brownies, they are Fingerlicking Good !...

This Bread Samosa Recipe (Fried, Baked & Air Fryer Version) is my #1 party snack a.k.a crowd-pleaser appetizer that’s gone in minutes!!! Before we head further, Who else believes that this year literally flew by!!! I mean can you believe that its X’Mas in few days n then A Brand New Year. What is a Bread Samosa? They are nothing but ‘Samosa’s made using bread slices’ – Believe it or not, they do exist and are quite popular Indian party snacks because they are so easy to make....

Buckeye Brownies, AKA Your New Favorite Brownies These buckeye brownies are like no other brownie you’ve had before! We start with a chewy brownie base, add a layer of creamy peanut butter fudge, then finish with a two-ingredient chocolate topping. Personally, I think this is the best way to eat buckeyes, but I might be biased 😉 Despite all the decadence and impressive layers, these brownies are actually quite easy to make....

How long it takes: 10 minutes to make the batter, 8 to 10 minutes per batch to fry Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, griddle Servings: makes 8 pancakes Perfect pancakes: Buttermilk pancakes are the gold standard of all pancakes and for good reason. The fluffy pancakes almost melt in your mouth. They’re exactly what you think of when you dream of pancakes. Primed for toppings: Buttermilk pancakes are a perfect blank slate to top with all your favorite things....

Welcome to another installment of a day in the life of a sprinkles addict. I may be biased, but it’s not a bad addiction to have, though it is causing some tension in my marriage — Zach does not like sprinkles in his desserts, or at least not nearly as many as I do, and I may or may not be storing (literally) 30 pounds of sprinkles in our office....

This Cardamom Mint Lemonade (2 Ways) recipes are definitely one of those recipes that scream summer but in very subtle and exotic ways. Don’t go by its simple looks as every sip is power-packed and will take you to this exotic land of sweet fragrance. I’m a sucker for flavorful lemonade recipes and my summers are all about some kind of lemonade craze every year but this one always tops the list....

Turmeric, an antioxidant rich ingredient, adds both flavor and color to the soup. Make a big batch of this vegan broth soup and enjoy throughout the week. About the recipe Are you looking for healthy recipes that are delicious too? Then, you have to try this carrot and green beans soup. It is easy to make, hearty and comforting. This recipe is from Clean Slate cookbook. Combination of carrots and green beans is a simple yet scrumptious combination....

As many of you know I’m always looking at products to help increase our daily probiotics intake (hello digestive health :)) and these NEW Bigelow Probiotics Teas at Walmart are one amazing find! Growing up in India and just like any other Indian house, we also truly believe in ‘Tea is Life and Life is Tea’. Tea is such an integral part of our everyday life, be it early mornings, breakfast, snacks, office lunches, dinners, or any kind of get-together....

You all know that I believe in the mantra “everything in moderation,” and I believe in balance. In other words, you gotta have a little CHEESE with your kale. Can I get an “Amen?” This chicken and kale casserole fulfills that requirement. Plenty of cheese, plenty of pasta, but plenty of kale and lean protein too. My husband loves this dish (and he’s not a huge cheese fan–aka crazy), and my daughter enjoys it too....

Does entertaining stress you out? Do you default to ordering pizza when you have friends or family coming over? I GET IT. I run a food blog and develop recipes for a living and sometimes having people over still stresses me out! It’s a lot of pressure, time management, different likes and tastes to think about, etc. etc. etc. It can be so overwhelming! I’m here to tell you, you don’t have to be afraid....

How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet, pasta pan Servings: 4 More than a few recipes illustrate my love for creamy pastas, like creamy chicken and asparagus pasta, chicken Florentine with spinach, chicken marsala pasta (yup, mushrooms in that one, too!), and chicken alfredo with broccoli. If I’m feeling a little more in the mood for spice, I love this creamy Cajun chicken pasta or Instant Pot Buffalo chicken pasta....

Theme: A-Z Vegetarian Dishes from Andhra Pradesh Dish: C for Chimmiri C stands for a number of veggies like Chamadumpa (arvi), Chilagadadumpa (sweet potato) and so on. C is also for some very traditional dishes like Chalimidi and today’s Chimmiri. Chimmiri is a very simple preparation with just 2 main ingredients. I was talking to my mom about this series and was asking her about what to make for letter ‘C’....

Country: C for China Dish: Vegetarian Shanghai Fried Rice So after trying 2 dishes from South America (Argentina & Brazil), we are travelling all the way to Easten Asia, to China. C for China was an obvious choice for me. Being in the apparel retail industry for as long as I did, I’ve had a lot of interaction with China and lot of Chinese too. I went to China 8 years back for business and had a chance to try the local Chinese dishes....

Chitrannam: Lemon rice is made all around South India. They are all basically rice flavored with spices and lots of lemon juice. There might be slight variations from one state to the other. It is called Nimmakaya (lemon) Pulihora in Andhra. Traditionally veggies are not added to pulihora. But I have seen Chitranna recipes that include veggies in the dish. This lemon rice aka Chitranna recipe is from Indira’s blog....

Raise your hand if you eat ham every single Easter. I bet a lot of you are raising your hands. As much as I love ham (especially this five ingredient slow cooker maple dijon ham), I think there comes a time for mixing it up a little. Why you’ll love this recipe Approachable: If you’re intimidated by the thought of preparing a Cornish hen, don’t be! It’s really simple. If you can cook chicken, you can cook Cornish game hen....

For the second day of this week’s blogging marathon, I made these quick, easy and delicious Dry Gulab Jamun using instant mix. I used store bought jamun mix to make these and they were ready in about an hour. Traditional Jamun: Gulab jamun are traditionally served with sugar syrup. But I am one of those who loves jamun without the syrup, so these dry gulab jamun is just perfect for me....