Chocolate Cake

My sister bakes some of the best cakes and I wanted to share some of her delicious recipes with all of you! This delectable, chocolatey cake is one of my favorites. She made it lovingly for my brother-in-law on his birthday and it was absolutely scrumptious. Enjoy 🙂 Time:  Prep time – 20 minutes Cook time…

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ever have a craving for fried rice but don’t want all the carbs? I’ve been making some healthier food choices lately and one of them has been to use more vegetables in my cooking. Cauliflower rice to the rescue! It’s healthy and takes away all the unhealthy attributes of rice and substitutes it with the…

Kerala Beef Roast

It’s been a while since I shared a recipe from Kerala. Here is one that will knock your socks off with its outstanding flavor! Beef Roast a.k.a beef ularthiyathu is a signature dish of the Christian community in Kerala. You will find it on festive occasions along with Kerala parotta! 🙂 So good! Time:  Prep time –…

Chicken Salad

Nothing like preparing a fresh homemade salad! This chicken salad is my go-to recipe and it always brightens up my day with its wonderful, refreshing flavor. By serving it on a bed of lettuce, you can eat it as a roll and enjoy the fantastic crunch of every bite. Hope everyone loves it! Time:  Prep…

Fried Rice

Hope everyone had a wonderful Diwali! Here is a simple recipe for all of you to try. This is now my go-to recipe when I am craving Asian food but want it to be healthier than take-out fried rice. Enjoy 🙂 Ingredients:  Basmati Rice – 1.5 cups (Cooked and preferably cold) Large Onion – 1…

Chilli Paneer

Nothing like Indo-Chinese food to perk up your day! One of my fondest memories was to go to Ching’s restaurant with my family in Bangalore and eat some mouth-watering food. Our order would always have hunan chicken, chicken lollipop, egg fried rice, and yes, Chilli Paneer! Here is my recreation of that dish. Enjoy 🙂 Ingredients for…

Paneer Biryani

I had a biryani craving this week and normally I would just make the usual chicken biryani. This time, I tried something new, and decided to do a vegetarian version instead! It came out fantastic and I’m sure, all the vegetarian folks out there are going to love it. It’s simple and quick to prepare….

Mixed Veggie Turkey Kielbasa

A great way to start your morning with a filling breakfast is to prepare turkey kielbasa with mixed vegetables. I love how flavorful this dish is and the fact that you can make it in a jiffy! It’s got a good amount of veggies, which taste so good when you cook it in a cast…

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Rather than order in to satisfy our Chinese food craving, I decided to make some homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken. 🙂 Turned out really good with a great balance of sourness from the apple cider and sweetness from the rest of the sauce. I love that it has a lot of vegetables in it too,…

Upma

Upma, an Indian Semolina breakfast dish makes for a delicious, filling meal. It’s simple to put together and is packed with nutrients thanks to the incredible benefits of semolina. There are many variations to upma, this one has minimal ingredients and tastes incredible with some Indian pickle on the side. Hope you enjoy it 🙂…