The History The Vanilla Sponge The Swiss Roll, contrary to its name, did not originate in Switzerland, but most likely in Austria. Whomsoever created it I’ve always been a big fan! What I love most about it is that It allows for a lot of creative license. One can play around with various combinations of flavor by changing just one element. Spain gets the credit for the original sponge cake, although it’s the popular Victorian Sponge that we’re most familiar with....
What is Matar Pulao? Matar Pulao is an Indian side dish made with green peas (matar) and basmati rice. It is also known as matar wale chawal or green peas pulao. For making matar pulao, the basmati rice is cooked with aromatic whole spices, cumin, and green peas in ghee. It has the subtle aroma and earthiness of spices and the sweetness of green peas and ghee. A perfectly flavoursome side dish to accompany Indian main course gravy dishes....
The Origin Of Moradabadi Dal As the recipe name suggests, this dal originates in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Moradabad is well known for its brass handicraft industry. Apart from the royal cuisine of Nawabs and Nizams, Moradabad is famous for its Dal Moradabadi. In the evening, you can see loads of street carts selling the dal across the city. And on each cart, a bunch of dal-loving food lovers snacking on it....
Yakhni Pulao is often enjoyed with shami kabab (meat and lentil patties), raita (a yogurt dip), and kachumber (a pico de gallo style salad) followed by a zarda recipe for dessert. Yakhni Pulao is a unique meal. Often served as a luxurious main on a special occasion, it’s also comfort food at its best. It’s something you prepare for the family’s Sunday lunch and also the meal you want to come home to after a long vacation....
This is my old blog post updated with new pictures. The bakery near our house had one of the best nankhatai, and whenever we had guests visiting our home, this would be our common tea time snack because all loved it. Nobody could stop eating after trying one cookie. So we always used to get them in large numbers. 🙂 I have tried to replicate and recreate the beautiful old memories....
Why We Love Brazilian Cheese Bread Who loves low-carb snacks? We do! Our family doesn’t adhere to a strict gluten-free, keto, or low-carb diet. As you might have noticed, we tend to make a lot of comforting and carb-a-licious dinner and dessert recipes. However, we do love to strike a balance between indulgent and healthy dishes, and therefore like to make good-and-good-for-you snacks to enjoy between those decadent meals. But just because a recipe is healthy doesn’t mean it can’t be rich, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying!...
Sweet pears and tart cranberries are tossed in a mix of flavorings and aromatics, the key one being some freshly grated ginger. Yup! You heard that right, and it really works, so please trust me and add in the real thing and not the powder! These notes of ginger are continued in the crispy topping by adding some crushed gingersnap cookies, and the final result in this Pear Crisp Recipe is delightful....
I love making a stuffed Picnic Loaf for a special but simple lunch, a fancy picnic or as part of a buffet-style meal when entertaining. Mainly because not only does it look and taste great, it’s also perfect for making ahead of time (although if you’re making this as a main meal, it’s fine to throw together and serve in 15 minutes flat too!) We’ve put the work in to perfect this version of a Muffaletta (see notes below on what this is), from the type of bread to use to the ideal filling-flavour combination and consistency....
Orange Cream Popsicle It’s been a hot summer so far here in the mountains of North Carolina. Much stickier than we’re used to in June. That means extra trips to the pool and lake with the kids and lots of popsicles. I always prefer homemade popsicles to the mass of store-bought pops in the freezer section. You just have so much more room to play with flavor combinations when you make them yourself....
What is Soan Papdi? Soan Papdi is an Indian dessert made of flour (a combination of chickpea and all-purpose flour), sugar, and aromatic spices like cardamom or saffron. This pineapple soan papdi is a variation of the traditional recipe with additional ingredients like pineapple juice and essence. Soan papdi is derived from the word sohan, which is usually cube-shaped or, in some places, also served as flakes. This is also called san papri, shompapri, sohan papdi, shonpapdi or patisa....
It’s so easy to buy chicken breast but then have a complete mental block when it comes to what to do with them. I always think there’s so much choice – which there is – but then trying to think of chicken recipes that the whole family will love? Not so easy! This cheesy Pesto Pizza Topped Chicken is a perfect go-to for an easy midweek meal. It only takes 30 minutes and feels like a bit of a treat at the same time....
I have tried several poke cakes before, but this is the first time we are making poke cake in our kitchen, and this was soft, moist, cool, and light with melt-in-mouth homemade whipped cream. It is definitely one of the best cakes to take for your summer parties, 4th of July party, potluck, or picnics, but once you try it, you will not wait for summer and keep preparing them all year round....
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Pomelo tastes delicious in salads with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing. It looks very similar to grapefruit, but both taste and texture differ. This pomelo salad recipe is inspired by the popular Thai dish Yam Som-O – a sweet, spicy, and savoury salad that showcases the unique flavour of pomelo. How To Make Pomelo Salad Prep Pomelo Peel the outer thick layer of pomelo (see how to peel pomelo fruit in the recipe) leaving just the skin....
Preparation time : 30 minutes Serves : 2 Traditional Quinoa - ½ cup Green Lentil - ½ cup Garlic Salt - 1 ½ tsp Lemon Juice - 2 tsp Frozen Sweet Corn - ¼ cup Red pepper flakes - 1 tsp Spring onions and Cilantro - for garnish Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. (I have used 1 cup of water for ½ cup quinoa and cooked for about 15 minutes till the water is absorbed) Pressure cook the green lentil for 2 whistles or add water in pot along with lentil and cook in medium flame for 30 minutes....
I learned about this recipe years ago from a friend with a pretty big family. She was a pro at making the easiest, most mouthwatering weeknight meals on a tight budget. And it’s a hit every time I make it for my friends and family, so I know you’ll love it, too.😍 Even better is the ingredients are pantry staples. Ranch-style beans are so versatile. You can soak dried beans and make everything from scratch or open a can....
Recipe card Bengali Rosogulla Rasgulla is a milk-based dessert that is most loved in India. The word rasgulla is derived from the words ras (juice) and gulla (ball). This Indian dessert is also known as rasagola, rosgola, rasbari, roshogolla, rossogolla, and rasbhari. The dish originated in East India (currently the Indian states of Odissa and West Bengal), but it is so popular that it is available not only across India but also around the world....
Why We Love This Roasted Beet Chickpea Salad Hearty kale salads loaded with all kinds of goodies are the epitome of summer… Fresh, light yet satisfying, flavorful, and colorful! This Roasted Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad is vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with goodness. You can even easily adjust it to meet the needs of your vegan friends. The freshness of the mint and rosemary herbs paired with the yogurt, lemon, and honey will make your taste buds dance!...
Simple Cuban Recipes My daughter Ava went on a school trip to Cuba a few months ago. Because she has to eat gluten-free to stay healthy, we were a little concerned about what she would eat in Cuba. When other people are preparing your food, and they don’t fully understand just how sick an ingredient can make you, and there’s a language barrier… You get a little worried. However, her teacher told me not to fret, that the food in Cuba is very simply prepared (meaning no filler ingredients with hidden gluten) and they would mainly be eating rice, beans, and a little meat....
Recipe card Sabudana vermicelli kheer Kheer or Payasam is a classic Indian dessert recipe prepared especially during festivals and special occasions. Today’s kheer (payasam) is made using sabudana, semiya, coconut milk, and fresh mangoes. When mangoes are in season, try this sabudana vermicelli kheer with fresh mangoes to make mango payasam. Sabudana is called javvarisi, saggubiyyam, sabakki, sago, and tapioca in Indian languages vermicelli is called semiya, seviyan. This kheer or payasam is also called sago vermicelli kheer, semiya javvarasi payasam and prepared during festivals like Ugadi, Navratri, Vishu, Tamil New year, Ram navami, Eid etc....
Who says comfort food has to be bad for you? Honestly, anything that satisfies your cravings, like this salad, should be considered comfort food IMO. Maybe it’s the perfectly seared salmon, maybe it’s the fiesta of greens and veggies; all I know is that this salad hits the spot every single time. And the homemade dressing! 🤤 It has the perfect amount of zing with fresh lemon juice and red wine vinegar, along with some gorgeous herby notes from the fresh dill, Italian herbs, and minced garlic that really set off that classic salmon flavor....
