Posted inSide dishes
Paneer and Vegetable Curry
It is getting a bit harder for me to cook elaborate meals on weekdays. So many times I make one dish filled with vegetables and some protein. This paneer and…
Posted inCake decorating Cakes, Cookies, Pies
Kung fu Panda – Tennis Cake
The kids turned 6 and 2 couple of month ago(I know I am late to post this!!). We had a combined party for both of them. We decided to have…
Posted inBaby/Kid friendly My lunchbox Rice items
Carrot Pulav
Ishaan started going to Kindergarten few weeks ago. I was a bit stressed about him going to new school right after coming back from India. On the first day of…
Posted inCakes, Cookies, Pies
Carrot Cake with Cardamom
My friend P celebrated her 40th birthday last month. Although I had all plans of baking a birthday cake, it did not happen. I knew she likes my cakes, so I…
Baked Vegetable Patties
It was around 3 years back, we had arranged a baby shower for a friend. I decided to make ragda pattis and when I started to cook, I realized it…
Posted inAmerican Bread Pizzas and Pastas
Spicy Pizza Pockets (Spicy Calzones)
We are pizza fans, instead of going out and eating pizzas, I have started making them at home frequently. I make the pizza dough with one pack yeast (with recipe…
Posted inBreakfast or snacks Simple and Easy
Rava Khichdi (Sooji Khichdi) with Mint Chutney
Few months ago, I had invited some of my friends for dinner at home. Like always, they insisted on having a potluck so that I don't have to cook so…
Posted inMy lunchbox Rice items
Vegetable Pulav with Babycorn
Who doesn't like corn? Although we find very good corn around the year here, I miss fresh babycorn. I haven't seen it yet here in Kansas (not a fan of…
Posted inParathas and rotis
Vegetable Paneer Paratha
I love making/eating parathas. It is one way I load up everyday rotis. There are no talks at the table when parathas are on the menu. I usually serve them…
Posted inAmerican Simple and Easy
Quinoa – Pearl Couscous with Vegetables
I was introduced to quinoa about 4 years ago. Some of my ex-colleagues talked about it all the time. Although I was intrigued, I had no interest in trying it.…