Gyro (sometime yee-roh) literally means ’turn’ in Greek. Basically it is a dish made of meat cooked in a vertical rotisserie and then served wrapped in a pita with toppings. All this talk about Gyro is because I’m cooking from a Greek take-out restaurant. Metropulos, in Santa Barbara for this week’s BM. Gyro is one of their specialties. But they make it the traditional way with meat, but I used jackfruit instead....

You can either steam or fry these veg momos. Instructions for both are in the recipe card. I have also included air fryer and Instant Pot methods. Serve with schezwan chili sauce and enjoy!! About the Recipe Sikkim is a state in northeastern India located in the Himalayan mountains. It is the least populous state in India and is the only state with an ethnic Nepali majority. Because of the close proximity to Nepal and Tibet, Sikkim cuisine is highly influenced by both of those cuisines....

Why Vegetarian Refried Beans? I love Mexican food. Be it the tacos or nachos or burritos or enchiladas or quesadillas; I love the flavors of cumin, peppers, beans, cheese, and cilantro. I know I need to post a lot of Mexican recipes but before I wanted to share some dips, sauces used in that cuisine. (You can find Mango Salsa and Guacamole) You might wonder why I am posting the refried beans recipe when it is readily available in markets....

How long it takes: 1 hour, 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large pan Servings: 8 About this Chicken Chili Lots to like about this recipe. It’s a crowd pleaser; almost everyone likes white chicken chili. It’s easy to make, always turns out, and is a one pan meal for easy cleanup. You can make it spicy, or not spicy at all. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and your favorite toppings, this white chicken chili recipe is pretty hard to resist....

Often during the holidays, we crave those delicious pies/cakes or other desserts but often lack the time/energy to make them. sometimes, it’s just pure ‘too heavy/rich’ feeling that we end up not eating these pies. That’s exactly when these Swirled Pumpkin Pie with Pecans comes most handy. They are definitely a healthier option and with just 4 main ingredients, they are totally hard to miss 🙂 (I finished 2 of these mini pies right after clicking this picture)....

This 2 Minutes Coconut Chutney or Instant Coconut Chutney is my goto chutney most of the days with roasted veggies and south Indian food. Seriously, so easy, super yummm and tastes better than restaurant coconut chutney !! You can store it in the fridge for 2 days or freeze for 1-2 weeks. It is one of the most famous chutneys from Southern India and is usually made using fresh coconut....

As I mentioned in my announcement post, this holiday season will be different —no big gatherings nor parties, or potlucks. And if you are not in the mood for baking a big batch of cookies or cakes, try these delicious and drool-worthy single-serving desserts. I want to thank all my blogger friends for sharing these fantastic single-serving recipes – puddings, cookies, cakes, pannacotta, parfait, and crisps. I am glad to post this before Christmas....

Perfectly cooked shrimp encased in a flaky, crunchy coconut coating are exactly what you’re looking for in this delightful appetizer. The air fryer once again is a winner when it comes to “frying” perfectly, with barely any added oil, merely a light spritz of cooking spray. How long it takes: 10 minutes or so to prep, and 9 minutes cooking time per batch Equipment you’ll need: air fryer, three shallow bowls, (small tongs are really helpful for flipping) Servings: 4 (4 to 5 shrimp per serving) Even if you’re not a huge shrimp fan, this recipe may win you over....

Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks Sure, you’ll find French toast sticks available in the freezer section of your grocery store. But why buy expensive pre-made French toast, when homemade is so much better? These air fryer French toast sticks are crunchy outside with soft insides, served with maple syrup for dipping. They’re easy to make, and so good! How long it takes: 10 minutes or less to prep, 8 minutes to air fry Equipment you’ll need: a large shallow bowl and an air fryer Servings: makes 18 sticks...

For this month’s Home Baker’s Challenge, Priya Suresh @ Priya’s Versatile Recipes wanted us to bake some crispy & crunchy Biscottis. She gave us options to bake either savory or sweet biscottis. Since I have a houseful of sweet toothed people, I made the sweet biscotti. I was excited when I saw Priya’s picks for this month and I wanted to bake both sweet and savory biscottis, but couldn’t find time to make the savory one....

Asparagus – Ricotta Tarts: Absolutely delicious and flaky tarts that are topped with a creamy mix of ricotta, cheese and lemon along with tender asparagus. This recipe makes 8 large tarts. Baked to golden perfection, they make an excellent party snack or just a quick nosh. They are extremely easy to make and can be prepped a night before. I’m so excited to share this easy peasy recipe with you’ll today and it seriously is extremely easy to make....

So many of you have asked me how Luke has been doing and I really appreciate that because I love talking about him 😂 From the photo above you can tell he’s his mother’s child! I tried to get him to look at the camera but he had eyes for the cupcakes only (he does’t actually get any sweets yet!). And he’s growing so fast. He’s crawling everywhere and I can tell walking isn’t far behind....

How long it takes: 55 minutes Equipment you’ll need: toothpicks, sheet pan, oven-proof wire rack Servings: 10 (3 dates each) I served these stuffed dates as an appetizer at a belated family Christmas party that finally happened in January (Christmas break colds and fevers are the worst!). These were a huge hit! I was sort of hoping there would be a few left for my breakfast but that was just wishful thinking....

How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: sheet pan, rack if desired Servings: 4 But I don’t love making it. Frying it on my stove top always makes a big greasy mess that’s a pain to clean up. Plus, have you ever been hit by a burning hot splatter of bacon grease? Ouch! It almost makes me not want to make bacon. Almost. But here’s a news flash: you don’t have to fry bacon....

Best Ever Summer Waffle Sandwich: 10 minutes waffle sandwich filled with a sweet-savory summer delights like peach, avocado, zucchini, oranges, etc and topped with crispy bacon. We have been soaking up the summer days in sunny California with friends – family and devouring these Best Ever Summer Waffle Sandwich. You guys, this sandwich is EVERYTHING summer dreams are made of. So when we decided to do a sleepover at our place, the unanimous decision for a quick, yet nutritious breakfast was these Kellogg’s® Eggo Thick & Fluffy Waffles – new and improved with more flavor than ever....

Spring-Summer calls for special, light and flavorful recipes like my Cashew Peas Brown Rice Pulao Pilaf that’s filled with deliciousness and super easy to make. Hello Everyone, hope you had a great weekend! After a long time, it had been absolutely gorgeous and sunny in California, which meant only one thing – Being completely outdoors!! Surrounded by tons of beaches, mountains and beautiful trails nearby, it was absolutely lush green and sunny everywhere....

Easy Weeknight Chicken Alfredo An easy dinner option, this chicken Alfredo recipe pairs my Alfredo sauce and fettuccini Alfredo with chicken for a complete meal with plenty of protein. It’s indulgent and perfectly creamy, making it perfect for nights when you want a more substantial, hearty dinner. Why You’ll Love This Recipe 100% from-scratch, and so easy too! You won’t reach for a jar of store-bought sauce again after making my recipe....

Have you all been busy harvesting your basil and making lots of pesto? If you haven’t tried making your own pesto, be sure try my basil pesto recipe. It’s really quite easy and nothings beats fresh homemade pesto. How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large soup pan Servings: 4 hearty servings I like to make my own pesto for a couple of reasons: I can use the excess basil in my herb garden....

These Chickpea Zucchini Fritters are thin, crispy and glutenfree as they donot need any breading. Happy Friday Everyone ! It was quite a packed week for me and I’m so glad we have made it to the weekend. The entire week, we had been eating pretty light (mostly smoothies/sandwiches/light curries) and had been looking forward to our weekend menu – which is slightly a variety of cheat food + healthy stuff....