Make this tasty corn and carrot Usal with fresh beet greens; it’s so easy to have it ready to “attack” in just a few minutes! A warm and filling snack, sit back and enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee… or chilled lemonade, if that’s what you prefer…. it’s just Yum! Or… Serve…
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Make Corn and Carrot Usal with Greens: Easy Snack
Make Simple Gola-Varan: Indian style “Hummus”
Make Simple Gola-Varan…. A delightfully spicy and tasty dish made with Toor Dal (split pigeon peas), I often tell friends it is Indian-style “Hummus”! When I first had traditional middle-Eastern Hummus with fresh-from-the-oven, pillow-soft Pita bread, it instantly reminded me of my Mom’s Gola Varan and her hot Phulkas (whole wheat flatbread). Sure, the texture…
Black Beans and Apples – Make an Easy, Hearty Salad
Mix black beans and apples – make an easy salad that is at once sweet, tart, crunchy and hearty! The very first spoonful in your mouth makes you go “Yess!” Eat the salad by itself, paired with a bowl of steaming hot soup and a slice or two of crusty French bread…. Or…. Pile it…
Pindi Channa – Easy to Make From Scratch
Pindi Channa – so delicious and so very easy to make from scratch…. and sure to bring out delighted smiles all around… Any time, every time! Just top the prepared dish with lime juice-infused sliced onions & enjoy with your favorite kind of flat bread… the simple Roti/Phulka, Naan, Pita for an “everyday” meal ……
Maharashtrian Sesame Chutney – Make Easy Til-Koot
Maharashtrian Sesame Chutney – called Til-Koot in Marathi, it’s super easy to make this spicy, aromatic and nutty chutney powder with roasted sesame seeds. It’s nice to have this chutney on hand all the time, and not just to enjoy with a traditional Maharashtrian meal. I love sprinkling it on a slice of butter-slathered fresh…
Easy Lasoon-Khobra Chutney – Deliciously Garlicky
Just thinking about Lasoon-Khobra Chutney brings up memories of the spicy and garlicky flavors that make the ever-popular Batata Vada even more delicious. Lasoon (pronounce Luh-soon, the ‘n’ as in ‘and’) is the Marathi word for garlic, while Khobra (pronounce Khobe (like ‘robe’)-ruh) means dried coconut). Due to its local abundance, especially in the southern…
One Pot Pasta Meal – Easy to Make with Veggies
It’s so easy to make this one pot pasta meal – deliciously creamy and comforting, it’s ready to dig into in just about 30 min. Loaded with high quality protein and vegetables, it’s a great one-dish meal…. Make it on a busy weeknight, or maybe when you just want to curl up on the sofa…
Noodles with Bok Choy – Make a Quick Meal
Pair thin noodles with tender-crisp Bok Choy and onions – tasty and quick – a perfect one-dish meal for a weeknight. Not enough protein? Oh, I boost that by adding some roasted cashews or crushed peanuts at the end. Super-easy, since I usually have both well-stocked in my pantry, ready to use. So, whenever I…
Make a Flavorful and Colorful Spinach Pasta Meal
Make a Flavorful and Colorful Spinach Pasta Meal- loaded with bright red, orange, yellow and white veggies and cottage cheese. The bright colors of the veggies beautifully complement the green spinach pasta in this great-looking one-dish meal. Not only does it look gorgeous, it is delicious and packed with lots of goodies too. Vitamins, minerals,…
Lentil-Vegetable Soup – Hearty and Delicious
This Lentil-Vegetable Soup, hearty and delicious, is seasoned with Moroccan-style spices. Welcome any day, any time of the year, all you need as accompaniment is a crusty loaf of bread… and butter, of course!and oh yeah… good company to enjoy the meal with! Moroccan food has evolved in interesting ways as it has happily borrowed…
Sweet Banana Thalipith – Easy to Make on Stove-top
Sweet Banana Thalipith – so very easy to make this delicious pillow-soft and fluffy flatbread, right on the stove-top, in under 30 min. No need for an oven… just a good heavy-bottom frying pan is all you need. And…… no eggs, no milk, no nuts… So, it’s free from common allergens too! With just a…
Apricot Studded Loaf – Easy to Make at Home
Apricot Studded Loaf – easy to make at home…. and the golden apricot pieces in this delicious bread look so gorgeous! Have it for breakfast or with your afternoon tea/coffee. Yum! Also, with this last post of the year, it’s time to ring in the new year! My very best wishes to all of you,…
Simple to Make Sweet Crisps from Baguettes
It is so simple to make these light and delicious sweet crisps from baguettes. Just butter the slices, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar and bake until crisp. That’s it! Put them in a box with a well-fitting lid, and savor the fruits of your labor for the next few days. Day-old baguette is perfect – it…
Easy Bun-Maska At Home – Make The Irani Cafe Staple
Easy Bun-Maska At Home – Make The Irani Cafe Staple right in your oven, and let the memories surge! Just the name makes my mouth water, bringing forth a rush of memories! Most of all, I think of my Dad – he just loved it! He also loved tea – always said ‘“Any time is…
Maharashtrian Sesame Chutney – Make Easy Til-Koot
Maharashtrian Sesame Chutney – called Til-Koot in Marathi, it’s super easy to make this spicy, aromatic and nutty chutney powder with roasted sesame seeds. It’s nice to have this chutney on hand all the time, and not just to enjoy with a traditional Maharashtrian meal. I love sprinkling it on a slice of butter-slathered fresh…
Easy Lasoon-Khobra Chutney – Deliciously Garlicky
Just thinking about Lasoon-Khobra Chutney brings up memories of the spicy and garlicky flavors that make the ever-popular Batata Vada even more delicious. Lasoon (pronounce Luh-soon, the ‘n’ as in ‘and’) is the Marathi word for garlic, while Khobra (pronounce Khobe (like ‘robe’)-ruh) means dried coconut). Due to its local abundance, especially in the southern…
Eggless Fruit Custard: Gluten-free and Easy to Make
Eggless Fruit Custard…. Simple & easy to make, it’s ready in a jiffy! Plus…. this light and luscious treat is also gluten-free…. The perfect finishing touch to a special meal! Loved by all in our family while I was growing up, my Mom made this quite often… Now, this love seems to have passed on…
Make Shrikhand: Easy Maharashtrian Sweet Dish
Make Shrikhand… the easy and crowd-pleasing Maharashtrian sweet dish. Scoop up some of this creamy, lip-smacking treat with hot, fluffy Puris (Poo-ree-s)…. close your eyes and focus on the instant sense of “Yumm”! Particularly loved in the western Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, folks typically make Shrikhand (Shree-Khund, rhyme with ‘bund‘ in bundle) on…
Apple Crisp with Oats – Simple and Gluten-free
Apple Crisp with Oats – simple, quick and gluten-free, enjoy this sweet-tart, light and refreshing dessert… Add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream too, and you have a pretty special treat! When you want a little something to pamper your sweet tooth, but nothing too rich or heavy… this fits the bill perfectly! And what other…
Shevayachi Kheer – Make this Easy Vermicelli Dessert
Shevayachi Kheer – aka Seviyan Kheer / Semiyan Payasam. Make this easy vermicelli dessert – a creamy delight sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. This post today is extra-special: it marks the day my Dad was born a full 100 years ago. I took a trip down memory lane, trying to figure out what would…
Mushroom on Rye with Pickled Celery – Cheesy and Easy
Mushroom on Rye with Pickled Celery – a cheesy, easy and tasty sandwich; perfect for pairing with your favorite soup and a fresh green salad. Simple and satisfying… Sometimes, I’m in the mood for a classic, no-fuss, easy-prep meal: soup, salad and sandwich. If I have some leftover soup and fresh greens in my refrigerator,…
Mushroom Capsicum Pockets – Easy, Tasty and Healthy
Mushroom Capsicum Pockets – it’s so easy to make this tasty and healthy meal, even on a busy weeknight. Stir-fried mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and spinach, tucked into a warm pita pocket, topped with tangy Feta cheese and spicy chilli paste….. Yumm! Best part? These sandwiches need are super-quick to make! Soon after I came…
Chickpeas with Za’atar – Make a Simple Pita Sandwich
Chickpeas with Za’atar – make a simple and delicious Pita pocket sandwich, bursting with flavor and loaded with protein and fiber. A fast-fix sandwich that you can whip up on short notice, if you have cooked chickpeas on hand. No cooking at all, unless you want to warm your pita pocket a little. Just a…
Easy Zucchini Melt on Tangy and Crusty Sourdough
Easy Zucchini Melt on tangy and crusty Sourdough: perfect for a busy day. Sauté some Zucchini, arrange it on a slice of sourdough, top with cheese – and grill it! Pair it with a simple soup or salad, maybe add a bit of crunch with some potato chips, a delicious and satisfying meal in under…