No matter how low I am on groceries (which is very, very rare – I must admit), you can always find some onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes and eggs in my kitchen. This is because I consider these ingredients to be my must-haves and with them in tow, a quick, nutritious and tasty meal is never far behind. Eggs are always a versatile ingredient and can very easily adapt to Indian spices and flavours....

Strawberry season is just around the corner, and I have been updating and resharing all of my favorite strawberry recipes in preparation. We just added a video to this delicious Strawberry Banana Bread to show you just how simple it is to make. This Strawberry Banana Bread is an easy quick bread recipe. It is simple enough that the kids can help make it with the a delicious strawberry flavor they will love....

Happy Saturday!! everyone.. For those of you who are following me on Instagram will know about my Flatbread series!! Just incase you are not following me yet, do check out my Insta handle, for the first sneak a peeks of the new recipes coming up on the blog. Roti, Paratha’s have always been my first love and I find it a convenient medium to stuff a lot of vegetables inside them....

Chicken is an easy main dish to prepare for weeknight family meals but when you’re looking for something extra special for Thanksgiving or Christmas, for example, these elegant roasted Cornish hens are the way to go! Perfect for entertaining, these hens are so tender and juicy, and the herby wild rice stuffing is so delicious! I think this is one of the best Cornish hen recipes I’ve tried. Cornish hens are a variety of young broiler chickens that usually come in around 1–2 pounds each....

This popular South Indian chutney is a delicious side dish for Idli, Dosa, Vada, Pongal, and many more. Learn how to make this quick and easy Chutney in less than 10 minutes. Being a SouthIndian, idli, and dosa is a regular feature in my kitchen. Check out our fail-proof Idli Dosa Batter recipe to make your very own Idli and Dosa at home. Ask my kids and they will request for this quick white coconut chutney to pair dosa and idli....

“If you are a Bronze-level friend, show up. If you are a Silver-level friend, show up and compliment my beard. If you are a Gold-level friend, you will show up with some treats. And finally, if you are a BFF, you will come early and help me clean my house.” It was a raging success. Everyone brought treats, he said there were dozens and dozens of cookies and cupcakes. Now THAT is the way to throw yourself a birthday party....

Freshly Grated Ginger Ginger adds such great flavor to recipes, including this turkey meatball recipe! You can buy it as a root, peel it, and store the leftovers in the freezer for future use. We love to buy it as a refrigerated tube. While my grandmother’s Italian Meatballs will always be their favorite, these Teriyaki Meatballs are a pretty great new spin. These are quick to make, cook up in the oven, and have a great sauce to go with them....

One of my popular recipes is my delicious Spanish Rice. It’s a great copycat recipe for the side dish of rice that is served in many taco restaurants in the U.S. It is absolutely delicious. I’ve had so many readers ask if they can add ground beef to that recipe. This recipe is just that. While some refer to this dish as Mexican Beef and Rice, it is just a delicious ground beef and rice recipe that is perfect for feeding hungry kiddos....

There is nothing that compares to a Homemade Thai red curry paste.Even if you take shortcuts or swap ingredients with what’s available locally.I always pick up Thai ingredients whenever they are available.I freeze everything- from the Kaffir lime leaves,galangal,lemon grass and the chillies. They are not always available but the urge to indulge in a steaming hot bowl of Red Thai Curry with rice can strike anytime.So one needs to be prepared....

Substitutions and Variations There are so many great variations on banana bread, the possibilities are endless. I suggest that when you make this recipe you make a double batch. Make one to eat right away and one to freeze for later. You’ll thank me when the first batch is inhaled by your crew right away. If you are wondering if you can use salted butter in this recipe, the answer is yes....

Add some flair to your taco salads by adding some nacho cheese Doritos! This salad is layered with taco meat, fresh veggies, cheese, and crunchy Doritos. The creamy tang of Catalina dressing ties it all together to make an incredibly tasty Dorito taco salad! One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s versatile. You can swap the beef for chicken or turkey or leave it out altogether....

Butter creates a pie crust that is flaky, buttery, and crispy, and it has the benefit of not containing any shortening or other oils. All of the best pies you’ve had have had all butter crusts, and you’ll be a better baker for knowing this super simple recipe. I love baking pies! They look much more complicated than they actually are to make, and a beautiful pie is always such an impressive dessert to serve at dinner or parties....

If my youngest and I were stranded on a desert island and could only have one condiment, she and I would both scream “Ranch Dressing!” before you could even finish asking the question. We love it on just about everything. This recipe went through several rounds of tweaking and perfecting before I brought out the store-bought version. I had my husband taste both side by side and he declared that he would never eat the store bought one, but would totally eat this recipe....

Here’s a recipe for Snickerdoodle Cookies that will blow you away. I’ve perfected this cookie recipe, creating the perfect soft and chewy textured snickerdoodle with the right amount of cinnamon sugar flavor and the creamy tang you expect. These cookies are buttery, soft, and chewy, yet crispy on the edges, airy and light at the same time. It’s magic! The flavor and texture of snickerdoodle cookies is unlike anything else....

The BEST Recipes of 2014 So how is the Christmas wind-down going around your house? The party is still in full swing over here. And by full-swing I mean that there are 11 adults and 14 children lodged (quite literally) in one house. Yesterday I found a branch in Charlotte’s hair after not brushing it for 3 days straight. Today we found my 4-year-old nephew shaving his legs with a razor....

Turkey is a leaner option than beef or pork meatballs and it is full of good protein. I do love a good beef or pork meatball as much as the next person, but there are definitely days when I know it’s high time to start easing up on the red meat. So, if I can make a healthier, equally delicious version of a comfort classic like a traditional meatball recipe, well then sign me up!...

Yesterday I hosted a belated Christmas for my family and made a full Thanksgiving dinner for them. My loving and gracious family kept thanking me, telling me how much work it must have been. Obviously it took a lot of work, but that being said, I really loved it. I was struck again and again while preparing it, how much joy cooking for other people brings me. I hope as you read my posts throughout this upcoming year some of that joy and love comes through to you....

If you are like me, you are in the thick of holiday season and also thinking about the fact that your family can survive on cranberry sauce and no bake cookies alone. Dinner still has to happen. With that, I give you this delicious and amazing cheesy casserole that can be made with your Thanksgiving left overs. If you are brining a whole turkey this year or just making my turkey breast recipe, this will be the perfect recipe to use those left overs in....

When you think of the Fourth of July, you think of grills heating up in backyards, the familiar smell of smoke in the air, and the sound of laughter ringing through the summer heat. You picture juicy burgers, crisp salads, cool drinks, and homemade desserts all adding to the mix, creating that perfect Fourth of July menu. It’s more than just the food; it’s the shared moments, the told stories, and the memories made around the dining table....

They are so easy to make, and the kids love them. Naturally gluten-free, and suitable for toddlers. Also great for freezing and make ahead meals. I grew up eating potato cakes. My Mum always made different variations of potato cakes (maybe that’s a Russian thing?), and our whole family really loved them. I shared my Mum’s cheesy potato cakes recipe on the blog a couple of years ago, and as so many of my readers loved the recipe I thought that it’s time to share a different variation that I really love....