Earlier this Feb, I posted Kulukki Sarbath; (video recipe here) which is a typical summer drink in Kerala is. While learning about that recipe, I came across a lot of other Sarbath recipes, and one among them was this Shikanjvi, and I made a mental note to try it soon. And I did try just not once, but multiple times. :-) As I mentioned, it’s a simple drink, and all you need is some lemon, salt, sugar, and spices....

Valentines is right around the corner and I’m going to surprise my Hon with this special and totally delicious 2-minutes Skinny Rosewater Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail! And since we both love trying new style or flavor of cocktails, this is a perfect choice – Sweet-tart-slightly flowery, Perfect for Valentines! Also, this drink keeps me on track with my ‘Healthier Eat’ philosophy … I mean I try to cut sugar wherever I can and rather would enjoy that creamy dessert once in a while....

You’ll find layer upon layer of cinnamon sugar swirled through this quick bread. It’s so delicious! Soft and sweet, with loads of cinnamon flavor, snickerdoodle bread is perfect with a hot beverage or a glass of milk. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 45 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: loaf pan, a couple of mixing bowls Servings: 10 slices Hopefully you’ve had the opportunity to try snickerdoodles, the popular sugar cookie that’s rolled in cinnamon sugar....

Why You’ll Love this Butternut Squash Recipe Fall Vibes: Squash is one of my favorite fall treats. I love it roasted and tossed on top of a salad or as a side dish. This version is a fun mix of sweet and spicy that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Roasted butternut squash goes perfectly alongside pork tenderloin with apples and onions. Spicy Sweet: The combination of spicy and sweet is irresistible....

Spinach Dal with Indian Spices (Indian Lentils with Spinach) Okay, I have this questions for all those who read this post, growing up how many of us really liked to eat “Dal”(lentil) ??? Not me atleast, I never liked Dal (Lentil) till I was 5-7yrs, maybe because it just looked “BLAH”. But my mom cooked this dal one day which smelled really good and looked interesting enough to try 🙂...

It seems like spring is the season for baby showers and wedding showers, doesn’t it? I’m always looking for quick and easy appetizer ideas that will please a wide range of people and keep my time in the kitchen super short. These spring herb cream cheese appetizer cups are the perfect thing. I adore using phyllo cups for quick and easy appetizers like these easy spinach artichoke phyllo bites....

What is this sleepy girl mocktail? The sleepy girl mocktail has gained attention for its calming effects and is often claimed to promote relaxation and better sleep. It has become a popular topic on social media, with many people sharing their versions of the recipe and discussing the benefits they have experienced from drinking it. This popular drink is known for its potential to improve sleep quality and is often made with ingredients such as tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and a fizzy drink like prebiotic soda or sparkling water....

The crisp, golden exterior gives way to a soft, fluffy, steamy inside flavored with garlicky compound butter and herbs. Whether you’re preheating the oven, firing up the grill, or cracking out the air fryer on a busy weeknight, our Texas toast garlic bread recipe has you covered. The Best Texas Toast Garlic Bread 5 ingredients. You only need 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and about 20 minutes to make this savory and versatile side dish....

How long it takes: 50 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large rimmed sheet pan Servings: 4 Cauliflower instead of tortilla chips. Crispy spicy roasted cauliflower slices take the place of more traditional tortilla chips. Trust me, you won’t miss the chips. The roasted cauliflower is so flavorful and delicious, making the perfect base for all the delightful toppings of nachos. Why, you might ask, cauliflower? Well, besides the fact that it’s delicious, cauliflower is actually quite good for you....

For the final day of this years Bake-a-thon, I have a rich and decadent Nutella Baklava with toasted nuts. I had about 10 more baked recipes on my list to choose from and I wish I had the time to try more of them. But unfortunately (fortunately for the waistline and weight), they will have to wait until next year. I am happy that I was able to try some of the recipes that I’ve always wanted to make....

This tomato-onion relish was my go-to dish during our kitchen renovation. I was making it in bulk, and I served it as a side for idli, dosa, upma, pongal, yogurt rice and also used as a sandwich spread. Didn’t I say it’s versatile? (PS – Don’t forget to check my kitchen tour and pantry tour) Making this thokku as a part of meal prep It is more like gojju (sweet and spicy gravy) and thokku (vegetable pickle)....

Recipe is spicy and sweet with green and sweet chutneys. Do make this healthy and scrumptious dish with amazing flavors and I am sure you will love it. About the Recipe Bhelpuri is a popular street food/ chaat from Mumbai made with puffed rice, sev, boiled potatoes, onion and chutneys. It is one flavor packed dish that is sweet, tangy, salty and spicy – all at the same time. The traditional version of bhelpuri recipe does not have too many veggies....

This is a flavorful dish and is a perfect way to use up leftover rice. I love topping this veg Korean fried rice with crispy tofu or a fried egg to make this a wholesome meal. About the recipe Kimchi Fried rice is a traditional Korean comfort food. It is frequently made at home using leftover rice, overripe kimchi and some flavorful seasonings. It is also a very popular and very tasty street food....

I’ll be honest, the first time I made white chocolate frosting I expected it to be much, much too sweet. White chocolate is already so sweet on its own and I rarely care for it when there’s real chocolate in the picture (unless it’s tempered with browned butter, sea salt, and nuts like in my white chocolate macadamia nut cookies). When I set out to make a white chocolate buttercream, I was determined that it would have a distinct white chocolate flavor, without being tooth-achingly sweet....

Ash gourd | White Pumpkin | Winter Melon Like avarakkai/broad beans, white pumpkin, or the ash gourd or the winter melon (I know, a lot of names) is also a popular vegetable in India. This winter melon finds its place in sambar, curries, kootu, fryums, and even in sweets. In Telugu, it is boodidi gummidikaya and in Tamil it is vellai poosanikai and in Malayalam it is Kumbalam and Kannada boodu kumbala kai....

Did you know that there are 41 countries in the Southern Hemisphere?? I didn’t know either until I took up ‘Explore Southern Hemisphere cuisine’ for blogging marathon. If you want to learn some interesting recipes from these 41 countries, here are 24 delicious dishes to start with. Thanks to my lovely BM buddies, we have everything from soups to desserts - all in one place. Dishes from the Southern Hemisphere: So here are 24 delicious dishes from the Southern Hemisphere....

How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 45 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: large baking dish, wooden toothpicks Servings: 32 appetizers Bacon wrapped water chestnuts are always super popular at parties, partly because they’re so tasty, and partly because they’re just such a perfect finger food. Grab one by the nice little toothpick handle and pop the whole thing in your mouth. Crunch! Nothing messy about that! Serve the water chestnuts on a fancy serving tray, or keep them warm in a crockpot, immersed in the sauce, and let everyone help themselves....

Wondering about the pasta recipe with feta cheese and cherry tomatoes that’s gone crazy viral on TikTok and other places? If you don’t believe it’s popular, try finding a block of feta at the market. It may be more challenging than you’d imagine. How long it takes: 35 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large baking dish, oven, pasta pot Servings: 4 Here’s your chance to try it and find out why everyone’s so excited!...

My son loves eggs and he would be happy to have them every single day for all the meals. But my daughter is picky and she only likes when they are hard boiled. It is always a challenge to make something that they both like. But this easy and healthy breakfast idea with eggs was a hit with both my kids. Soft scrambled eggs with tomatoes is a new combination but definitely a tasty one....

Those of you who have known me awhile probably remember that in the past, especially in college, I was known as the grilled cheese queen. Grilled cheese sandwiches in any shape or form pretty much constituted my entire lunch and dinner menus, and ahem, maybe a breakfast or two as well. Still love ’em, but I definitely have widened my repertoire a bit. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 35 minutes in the oven Equipment you’ll need: baking dish Servings: makes 12 rolls Okay, I confess that I still make a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches because sometimes that’s what I just really need to eat....