This warm mulled apple cider with sweet spices, fresh cranberries and oranges is the perfect non-alcoholic Christmas drink that even kids can enjoy. Next in my #ChristmasRecipeSeries is this heart-warming, soul-nourishing mulled apple cider. Warm, sweet, slightly tangy and absolutely delicious, mulled cider is the perfect winter drink. Lighter than a mug of hot chocolate…
Archives for November 2016
Cranberry & Cream Cheese Mini Phyllo Bites {Christmas Party Appetizers}
These cute mini phyllo tarts filled with cream cheese and homemade cranberry-pepper jam are the perfect one-bite Christmas party appetizers. Plus, it takes just 10 minutes to make them! Party appetizers are the one department that I constantly struggle with. Cheese and fruit platters simply do not cut it in an Indian gathering. Even a cursory…
Cranberry Serrano Pepper Jam {Christmas Edible Gift}
This jewel-hued jam made with winter cranberries, orange and a touch of hot serrano chili peppers makes for a delicious addition to your Holiday table or a lovely Christmas Edible Gift. Hello, my dear readers. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Let me first tell you how grateful I am…
Thanksgiving Menu Roundup
A roundup of tried and tested recipes for your Thanksgiving Menu that includes Breakfast, Condiments, Mains, Sides & Desserts. It’s that time of the year again. Time for family, fun, laughter, food and gratitude. Thanksgiving is upon us and I’m gonna help you plan your entire menu right from breakfast to Thanksgiving worthy mains to delicious…
Pazham Pori {Ripe Plantain Fritters}
Pazham pori or ethakka appam are traditional sweet plantain fritters popular in and around Kerala. Learn how to easily make this addictive tea-time snack. This summer, when we planned our trip back home to India, I went with the best of intentions. I would dazzle everyone with my exotic treats, use those 2+ months to work…
Chicken, Mushroom & Sausage Chimichurri Pasta
A delicious and easy weeknight pasta recipe with chicken, mushrooms and juicy sausage tossed in a bright and tangy chimichurri sauce. I don’t know about you, but pasta is the quickest and easiest comfort food there is. Unlike soups, casseroles, warm curries and such, a pasta dish is as easy as ‘boil, saute, toss and…
Pasteli {Greek Sesame, Nuts & Honey Bars}
Pasteli, the sweet and moreish sesame seed and honey bars dotted with roasted nuts is so easy to make at home. Enjoy these bars of goodness whenever you fancy a snack or a boost of energy. They make excellent Holiday edible gifts too! Sesame seed candy is one of my favorites. In India, it is usually…
Grape Rosemary Focaccia
Inspired by the Italian “Schiacciata con l’uva” or grape harvesters’ focaccia, this soft bread is fragrant and bursting with the flavors of roasted red grapes and fresh rosemary. Bake this grape and rosemary focaccia this Thanksgiving and pair with a hearty red wine to add some oomph to your Thanksgiving menu. Hey, did you miss me? I am…
Achari Murgh {Chicken In Pickling Spices}
A delicious chicken dish made by cooking chicken in a spicy and tangy pickling spices sauce, ‘achari murgh’ comes from the hotter regions of Northern India. Try this recipe when you are in the mood for a unique, lesser-known but authentic Indian curry. In my opinion, one can never have too many chicken curry recipes….
