Cardamom Maple Granola
I had no clue what granola was until a few years ago. In fact, any time I saw granola in a coffee shop or a bakery, I would think that it must be a oatmeal resin cookie experiment gone bad, or maybe some got the…
Dahi Sabudana- tapioca pearls with spiced yogurt
Spring/summer is here. The rain gods have been kind and hence all the mountains around where I live are still green. Near my home there is a barn and they bring out their sheep for grazing at this time, with the rolling hills, and the…
Leek, Potato & Goat cheese Galette with Pistachio Crust
Last few days have been very challenging, I consider myself a very strong person but it is amazing how vulnerable one gets when they are emotionally invested. I know it will be alright eventually but right now it hurts. I really needed to do something that…
Tiramisu French Toast- dessert for breakfast
One day I was sitting down with a cup of coffee and a toast and I suddenly remembered about a recipe my daughter had read about some where, it sounded delicious. I thought why not try it today. I think it was from buzzfeed so…
Swiss Muesli- easy and healthy breakfast
Simple, healthy, easy to make, tastes yummy and you can make so many variations, how many times can you say that about a recipe? This recipe definitely one such recipe. When we say Muesli, I used to think of the boxed cereal you get in…
Sabudana Khichadi- a typical Indian Breakfast
Sabudana ( Tapioca) looks like tiny white pearls, made from roots of the cassava plant, it is very common in Indian cooking. It is a younger cousin of the Boba tea/Tapioca tea. Typically it is eaten during fasting, but also eaten as a common breakfast…
Savory Indian Appe or Aebleskiver?
As you start making dishes from different cuisines, you start observing the similarities between the cuisines and your cuisine. After a couple of months of moving to California we went on a long drive along PCH 1. I was completely bowled over by the scenic…
Cheddar Pimiento Harissa muffins
I am always looking for savory options for breakfast. So when I made Harissa, I decided to make these muffins and use Harissa for flavoring. I had seen a similar recipe in a Food magazine, added my twist to it. I also make savory breakfast…
Breakfast( or Lunch) muffins with Quinoa
It has been crazy last few days, have not had a chance to write a post. This one is from the archives. It is always challenging to pack something for the kids lunch that is healthy, quick to make, should taste good at room temperature…
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