Appetizers and Snacks
Mini tex-mex cups
This is a totally delicious, mouth watering and fun to eat snack which is extremely easy to prepare. I love these ready to use phyllo shells from Athens, they make it so convenient to prepare […]
Side Dish
Drinks
Mint Yogurt Raita (Pudnia Raita)
Raita, a yogurt based dish is a popular Indian condiment usually served with biryanis, kababs etc in the restaurants. Because of its cooling effects it acts a great accompaniment to strong and spicy flavors. There […]
Dinner
Bitter Gourd Recipe (Karela Sabzi)
I never used to like bitter gourd (karela). I always used to avoid eating this vegetable in any form untill I tasted this karela sabzi made by my MIL. I couldn’t believe karela can be […]
Appetizers and Snacks
Healthy Green Beans
Fresh green beans are not only healthy full of vitamins, minerals and micro nutrients but are also tasty. They are also very low in calories; one cup of green beans contains approx 34 calories. So […]
Appetizers and Snacks
Mushroom and Green chilli Saute
I always keep mushrooms handy as they are healthy, tasty and very less in calories. they can be used in so many ways- put them in omelet, noodles, soup or put them in curries. I […]
Dinner
Easy Spicy Eggplant/Baingan Masala(no stuffing)
This is a slight variation from the traditional stuffed baingan masala (bharwan baingan) recipe, the well known Indian dish. This recipe is so easy and yet so delicious that it will leave you licking your […]
Appetizers and Snacks
Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges
This simple salad is full of flavors from fresh spinach, soaked almonds, crunchy cucumber, diced tomatoes combined with the sweetness of juicy mandarins. I used the canned mandarines from costco that come with juice and […]
Appetizers and Snacks
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Don’t like vegetables? try them roasted. While steamed vegetables are considered the healthiest, roasted vegetables are not less healthy. Adding a little olive oil and some seasoning makes them so much tastier to eat.I love […]
Appetizers and Snacks
Chickpea Tikkis – With Mixed Vegetables
I had some boiled chickpeas left in my fridge so I entered into the kitchen planning to make falafel but apparently the chickpeas were not enough for falafel and I ended up making these delicious […]
Appetizers and Snacks
Easy Peasy Guacamole Recipe
I love Mexican food and i find it much healthier when i make it at home. I make quesadillas, tacos and burritos quite often but of course with lots of variations and try to use […]