I am very easily motivated and appeased by food. I’ve never worked a job where I received a large Christmas bonus or lavish gift for the holidays, but each year before Thanksgiving I do get a gigantic frozen turkey to take home. A bonus, I’m sure, would be very lovely, but a turkey is a very tangible thing and I feel a little extra pleased with myself each year, cradling it on my hip to my car (I carry it like a big frozen turkey baby — it freezes both my hip and the crook of my arm but is somehow less awkward and less difficult than carrying it by the strap on the long walk) and carefully burying it in the freezer....

These can be made 2-3 days in advance and simply heat and serve on the day of the event. Thanksgiving is around the corner and these Turkey Cranberry Bourbon Meatballs are a perfect bite-size nosh for your parties. The meatballs are extremely juicy, delicious, and filled with your favorite Holiday flavors. I always get asked a lot about quick appetizers and I feel meatballs are just such a versatile dish....

Homemade ‘Nilla Wafers Oh the humble, unassuming vanilla wafer. Such a simple little cookie, perfect for snacking on its own or smothered in vanilla pudding and bananas (they also make a great banana cream pie crust). If you follow me on Instagram, you got a sneak peek at these cookies a while ago, and you know that despite their overall simplicity, developing a good recipe for them was actually pretty complicated....

Years ago, I used to print the recipes and file them by category: rotis, rice, subzi etc. After flooding the favorite section on our browser, I’ve started to maintain a notebook where I write down the recipe name and the URL that interest me. So when I want to make something from my bookmarks I refer to my notebook. For some websites (like Eenadu, a very famous Telugu daily newspaper), I have to write the recipes since their archives are available only for the past 90days....

The best part about this dish is that this recipe is versatile and you can make it with just about any vegetable. A perfect side to rice or roti. About the Recipe Onions are quintessential ingredient in Indian cooking. Most recipes start with sautéing onions and add their sweet flavor to any dish. But in this Andhra style ulli karam recipe, onions are front and center. Ulli/ ullipaya means onion and karam means chili or hot spicy in Telugu....

This Chai banana bread recipe is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread, incorporating the warm and aromatic flavors of chai. This recipe is made with freshly brewed Chai, instead of adding spices, which is then added to the batter to enhance the flavor. Whip out this beauty at your tea parties or when you just want to enjoy a cup of tea by yourself, and I am sure you are going to want more of it....

So here we are, the final week of April and the last week for our month long mega marathon. This week I’m going to ‘Explore the flavors’ of Street food from around the world. I am starting the week with these Folded Enchilada aka Street Enchilada from Mexico.We love Mexican food in our house and I’m always looking for new recipes to try from that cuisine. So while looking for street food, I came across these delicious looking folded enchilada....

We are moving on to the last and final letter Z and we are going to Zimbabwetoday. Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in southern Africa, between Zambezi & Limpopo rivers. Zimbabwean cuisine is much like the other African countries. They rely on a few staple foods. Cornmeal is used to make porridge called sadza or isitshwala and is usually served with meat and vegetables. Rice, pasta and potato based foods also make up part of Zimbabwean cuisine....

Theme: One Vegetable - 3 Dishes Dish: Gravy Curry – Zucchini Masala Curry After yesterday’s dry curry with zucchini, today I have a gravy curry that goes really well with rotis and even rice. I remember the first time I tried making this gravy curry for rotis couple of years ago. I didn’t have any other vegetable in the fridge except for some zucchini and I had to make something to serve along with rotis....

5 Ingredients Zucchini Roll-Up sis one dish which is a perfect combination of ‘Simplicity + Taste + Beauty’ and so easy to make that you’ll be absolutely surprised. Since I had started my food blog, nothing gives me more satisfaction than making a recipe that not only feeds the tummy but also my soul. That is just what happened with these 5 Ingredients Zucchini Roll-Ups – Super Easy Recipe....

This is such a creamy and delicious dessert. I was surprised that my picky 8 year old loved it too. I’ll be making this often this summer for sure.

Adai – avial one of the best combos available in tiffin items. Adai is the lentil dosa prepared with rice, toor dal, channa dal along with urad dal, and spiced up with chilies. I like to eat these lentil crepes with honey and my husband with jaggery and ghee. No matter what your side dish is, adai is yummy and healthy by itself. It belongs to the dosa/crepes family, and it includes toor dal and chana dal, making it comparatively healthier than dosa....

How long it takes: about 15 minutes Equipment you’ll need: air fryer Servings: 5 Another advantage of using an air fryer for cooking Italian sausage is that you don’t have to add any oil to get that perfect bite. In contrast, air fryer potato wedges and air fryer green beans need a small amount of oil to achieve a crispy texture; however, the natural fat content in the sausage is all that’s needed....

Asparagus is a spring vegetable and I always look forward to buying it in season. It has a delicate flavor and is composed of 93% water. It is very low in calories and in sodium. Asparagus is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber, protein etc etc. I see asparagus all year round in the grocery stores but they tend to be woody when not in season and also very expensive....

This is an easy recipe to make and is great with any winter squash. Serve with rice or roti and dal for a wholesome meal. About the Recipe Himachal Pradesh is a state in North India. It is famous for its scenic landscapes and abundant natural beauty. The literal meaning of the state’s name is ‘In the lap of Himalayas’. Everyday Himachal Pradesh food is very similar to the rest of North India....

My Aval Platter- My love for poha or aval by now is no secret. I have been posting a few simple aval recipes, and today I am going to share a poha platter with four different dishes in it. While you can very well relish these without any sides, I served them with ketchup and coconut chutney. The vadai is simply fantastic with any chutney or ketchup. What is aval or poha- We call aval or poha as flattened rice or beaten rice in English....

Azhagar Kovil: Azhagar Kovil or Alagar Koyil is a small village in Madurai, and it is known for its Kallazhagar / Vishnu Temple. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Lord Vishnu. And this dosai that I am going to share today is served as the prasadam in this temple. Dosai as kovil prasadam is not uncommon. Many Vishnu temples like Kanchi Varadharaja Perumal temple, Singa Perumal Temple, Narasimha Perumal Temple, and Srirangam Ranganathar Perumal Temple serve dosai as prasadam in their unique style....

How long it takes: 30 minutes. Equipment you’ll need: A baking sheet (plus parchment paper for easy clean-up!) Servings: 4 Neither my mom or I typically prepare this with a recipe (a little of this, a little of that) but I’ve included all the necessary details for you. This is a very forgiving salmon dinner, so even if you’re not too familiar with cooking fish, it will still come out great on any given weeknight....

Packed with nutrients from the beetroot, protein-rich chickpeas, and tangy vegan feta, these fritters are a delightful combination. Made with beetroot and chickpeas, this recipe is not only a colorful and delicious addition to your fritters but also a nutritious dose of veggies. Beetroot contains antioxidants, essential vitamins, and minerals. As a fritter/pakoda fan myself, I love to try different variations of veggie fritters and this particular dish has stuck with me for its taste and colour....

I originally shared this recipe for Texas Sheet Cake over on Spend with Pennies! I’m so in love with this cake. The tender chocolate crumb, the sleek, fudgy, shiny frosting, how simple it is to make… Chocolate lovers, you’re going to want to try this one. Chances are you’ve had or at least heard of Texas sheet cake before (fun fact: Texas sheet cake didn’t actually originate in Texas, just like German chocolate cake isn’t from Germany!...