Piyaju, Red Lentil fritters have a special spot in my heart. I grew up eating these in Bangladesh, but it only came during a special time. Not sure where this originated from, but Piyaju is a special treat made during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. I remember walking through the busy city streets
A perfect appetizer for the hot summer days! It’s chilled, super flavorful and the best part… you can make it ahead of time. Sure you can make a simple citrus ceviche, but why not add some exotic flavors like coconut and mango!! 🙂 I promise this is the best summer appetizer you’ll serve this season.
Okra, also known as lady fingers, is one of my favorite vegetables to serve an aspiring foodie. I love to challenge them, if you can’t handle okra you can’t be a foodie… is that mean? People can be skeptical about this beautiful pod thinking it’ll be slimy and gross. Not true! If cooked the right
Very possibly my favorite curry to make. This recipe has so many selling points… Super easy, 3 step (I count it as 2.5 steps) recipe. Stores really well. It actually gets better over the days if you re-heat in the pan. EVERYONE loves it.
Trust me… your summer party will stand out for all the right reasons. Don’t get me wrong, I love a classic all beef slider, but by the 4th bbq of the summer…. #IJustCan’t !! The tuna slider is such a great alternative to a regular beef slider. It’s healthier, lighter and is packed with a lot of flavors.
Sriracha mayo… kicked up a notch! A bit zingy-er, a bit fresher and a bit healthier. Perfect with seafood, poultry and everything else 🙂 Ingredients: 1/2 cup greek yogurt (my favorite is Fage) 1/4 cup mayo 4 tbsp sriracha 1 garlic clove, very finely minced 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves 1 tsp lime or lemon juice
Yes, yes I know… tandoori chicken is supposed to be cooked in a Tandoori oven (clay oven). But let’s get real here… I live in an apartment in NY, sooooo… that’s not happening. Also, I do not want to stand over a hot grill and flip chicken while hosting a dinner. My mom taught me this recipe
This is one my favorite ways to cook daal, lentil. It requires very little prep work and can be made in big batches. I love serving this as a side or a main dish. I also love taking this to work for lunch, it heats up beautifully. With the spinach and turmeric, it’s super healthy
As a full time employee, who loves home cooked meals, I am always looking for recipes that are quick and easy…and healthy… AND delicious! I kid you not, this is one of the easiest and quickest recipes EVER. And might I add, it’s super healthy too 🙂
Hummus has always been my go to appetizer for parties. It is the easiest thing to make, pretty much throw everything in a food processor and…. BOOM! It’s also a great thing to bring to pot lucks, because there isn’t anyone that DOESN’T like hummus…. right?