Tandoori Chicken Tikka is a popular North Indian dish consisting of succulent pieces of marinated chicken thighs that are skewered and then cooked in a tandoor. Chicken tikka is very easy to cook, it is healthy and makes for a perfect summer meal. What is a tandoor? Tandoor is a cylindrical shaped oven made of clay. Traditionally they are built into the ground with the top of the oven curving inward. Wood or charcoal is often used to build the fire at the bottom of the oven and the top of ...
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20-minute simple pumpkin sage soup
Pumpkin season began a while go and I am only now sharing a pumpkin recipe on the blog. Well it's better to be late than not share at all, so here it is my 20-minute simple pumpkin sage soup which is a perfect first course for your thanksgiving meal or any meal. If you have read my blog for a while, you know that I spent the first ten years of my life in India. In India, I don’t ever remember eating a pumpkin or even carving a pumpkin. Halloween was not a holiday we celebrated and so the ...
Luscious creamy vanilla pudding
It is time to throw away those store-bought pudding mixes because once you have made this luscious creamy vanilla pudding, you’ll never go back. A good homemade creamy vanilla pudding takes just 6 ingredients, a little stirring, and 20 minutes (not including the cooling time). This easy make-ahead dessert will be a life saver during the upcoming holidays. Last year was my first-time hosting thanksgiving and frankly I was a little nervous. I wanted everything to be perfect and not leave ...
Sweet Potato & cauliflower mash
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you’re hosting this year, you probably already have a list of dishes that you plan to make. I’m about 99.5% positive that mashed potatoes are on the top of that list. While mashed potatoes are delicious, they can be quite heavy and honestly, quite boring. So, why not jazz things up and make this delicious sweet potato & cauliflower mash. It is not only healthier and tastier, but it is also a lighter alternative to mashed potatoes. This dish will ...
Caramalized apple French toast
So far, I’ve shared quite a few savory egg recipes that are perfect for breakfast and brunch such as the frittata, scrambled eggs, and eggs in purgatory, but I have yet to share any sweet breakfast items. Since apple season is in full bloom, I thought this would be the perfect time to share my recipe for a delicious caramelized apple French toast. As I mentioned in a prior post, I absolutely adore weekend brunches. My brunch dishes usually tend to be more savory than sweet, but once in a ...
Spinach and swiss chard green soup
Green soup probably doesn’t sound the most appetizing, but trust me when I tell you, this soup is surprisingly delicious, comforting, and not to mention, super nutritious. I crave it all the time. Here in Dallas, it’s been gloomy and raining the past few days. It’s finally beginning to feel like autumn is here. Which means it’s time for oversized sweaters, cozy blankets, holiday seasons, and comforting food. Though I enjoy cooler weather, it makes me crave comfort foods that are not ...
Rustic French style apple tart (Galette)
Fall has officially begun and so has apple season. I don’t particularly love eating apples on their own because of all the chewing that is needed. I do, however, love baking with apples. My all-time favorite dessert to make during apple season is a Rustic French style apple tart. I love apple tarts so much that when I was in the process of designing my website’s logo, I was adamant that it be a part of the design. Yes, my love for this delightful dessert is that deep! Anyone who knows ...
Simple flaky and tender butter pie crust
Pie crust has to be one of the simplest and easiest things to make at home. Everyone should try their hand at making pie crust; once you do you will never buy frozen supermarket pie crust ever again. Frozen supermarket pie crust contains ingredients such as benzoate, propionate, and beta carotene. Do you know the purpose of these ingredients? I sure don’t. This homemade pie crust recipe only has 3 basic ingredients: flour, butter, and water. All of which you can pronounce. I am aware ...