Nothing can compare to those carefree school days. Of course, kids have issues of their own to sort out when young. But all the huge issues that boggled us back then, seem almost inconsequential in the light of real life problems right now. I have very sweet memories of school. Like any school kid, I…
Homemade Strawberry Jam
Strawberries! How I love them!! When warmer temps roll around, I cannot wait to get my hands on some fresh, juicy, red strawberries. Then it’s milkshakes, popsicles, ice creams, puddings, breads and what-not all the time at our home… much to the amusement of the guys! This year, we went strawberry picking and came back…
Falooda {Rose Flavored Indian Dessert Beverage}
Every school kid looks forward to Friday evening. I know, mine does. I used to be the same when I was his age (ok, even now!). Growing up, Friday nights (or sometimes Saturday nights) were special. That’s when we went shopping, and most often, dined out. When I was a school kid in the 90s,…
Chicken Gyro Wraps {With Homemade Flatbreads, Grilled Chicken And Tzatziki Sauce}
If I had to survive on only one type of cuisine (other than Indian food) for the rest of my life, then that would be Mediterranean. I love Greek food, which makes up a part of Mediterranean cuisine. My favorite Greek food are gyros – lamb or chicken, it doesn’t matter. I have had it…
Murgh Saagwala {Chicken And Eggs In Spinach Gravy}
Whenever I make chicken curry or chicken masala (that refers to a a semi-gravy like Indian preparation), it always ends up being slightly different from the last time. And I sort of like it that way. I may add a pinch of something extra here, I may not have a usual ingredient that day or…
BBQ Chicken Sourdough Panini And Fried Shrimp Sub Sandwiches {For H-E-B #PrimoPicks}
Howdy! Today I get to combine two of my favorite things. Delicious sandwiches and an opportunity to try out products from my favorite grocer, H-E-B. Remember, I’ve told you before how I was never a great cook all along and how relocating thousands of miles away from home with a small baby kind of forced…
Mango Ice Cream Sundae {With Honey Roasted Cashews, Raspberries And Chocolate}
Drop what you’re doing and just ogle at this beauty, will ‘ya? You know you want it, I know you do! This is my second homemade ice cream recipe for this season and I went all out this time. Last month, I tried my hand at a vegan coconut milk version, but seriously, if you…
Avocado And Egg Toast
My blogging mantra is simple. Keep it simple, keep it real, keep it interesting. Some recipes hit one, maybe two of these criteria. But this particular one, has it all. I always forget to blog about the simple things, the little gems that I keep going back to for everyday sustenance. You know, the kind…
Sabja (Basil Seeds) And Berry Pudding
When the temps start to rise, there’s nothing like a quick and cool dessert to round off a meal. Not that I need any excuse to make desserts, but doesn’t this bowl just scream “Spring”?!! I may have let out a little scream of glee when I started spotting this season’s strawberries. In Texas, we…
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Before you read any further, please take a minute to go through this article on how to make perfectly boiled eggs every single time. Seriously, it is very simple but extremely useful, trust me. I use this boil-steep-peel routine every time I make boiled eggs and they come out perfect. Perfectly boiled eggs are the…
Sweet Spring Desserts {Strawberry Cupcakes And Coconut Milk Ice Cream}
Now that Spring has officially arrived, I am a happy person. I am so not a winter girl. The bundling up, chapped lips, and cold feet are not for me. Honestly, I shouldn’t even complain about winter because we Texans do not experience a fraction of the difficulties folks up North have to put up…
Grilled Portabella Mushroom Banh Mi Sandwich
A banh mi sandwich is a simple Vietnamese sandwich made with grilled meat and fresh vegetables in a French baguette bread. The use of perfectly seasoned meat, tart pickled vegetables, fresh herbs and creamy mayo makes banh mi sandwich the perfect blend of salty, sweet and sour, with a touch of umami. The great thing…
