Spice Up Your Life
Happy Cinco de Mayo! These quick pickled onions are going to upgrade your lunch or dinner! The onions add a fresh acidic crunch to any meal! I made these quick pickled red onions a few weeks ago and I have been putting them on everything …
Butternut Squash is my new favorite fall vegetable. It’s basically a less sweet version of a yam or sweet potato. I’ve gotten a butternut squash almost every trip to the grocery store this fall. My favorite way to prepare butternut squash is to chop it up, sprinkle evoo with s + p, …
The fifth and final day of Diwali, Bhai Beej, revolves around the brother-sister relationship. Typically the brother will travel to his sister’s house symbolizing respect and protection. In return the sister will feed her brother. For Bhai Beej, I experimented with a new recipe I …
For my second Diwali recipe, I am sharing how to make mixed vegetable pakoda, also known as bhajji in certain parts of India and bhajiya in Gujarat! Pakoda are crispy fritters made with a chickpea batter, usually found at street vendors! The first few times …
Want healthy homemade arancini? These Italian snacks are low in fat, high in protein, and full of flavor! Recently I tired farro for the first time. It is an ancient Italian grain. I made a tomato and eggplant risotto type dish, which inspired and motivated …
Happy Diwali! Diwali is the festival of lights that symbolizes the victory of light over dark and good over evil. Diwali is also the last day of the lunar year. Houses glow with lights and candles. Fireworks go off and lanterns are lit at night. …
Want homemade Samosas? But think they are too time consuming? These quick and simple Samosa Puffs have the authentic spicy filling with a unique flaky crust. For the 5 days of Diwali, I am sharing 5 of my favorite Indian inspired recipes. Try out these …
I’ve made these paneer skewers before a couple months ago, but here is a newly modified recipe with purple cauliflower! Since I do not have a grill, I roasted these in the oven to get a similar result. They are just a delicious and remind …