tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48694311498734564152026-10-07T07:29:16.482-05:00The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.comBlogger581125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-29747511474256809152026-04-07T10:16:00.002-05:002026-04-07T10:29:11.202-05:00

Hey everyone! Hope all is well in your world. These days I am watching an anime 'Haikyu'. Took me back to school. My kiddo introduces me to new things. One of them is anime. It's surprisingly fun. Talking of new things, I recently came across a Mediterranean dish - Shakshouka or Shakshuka. Poached eggs in a flavored tomato sauce. I found my lazy way of making this One Pot Meal. Hope you try

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Hey everyone! Hope 2026 is treating you well. Texas experienced a couple days of snow in January. I have mixed feelings about it. Love the snow but not the travel restrictions it comes with. Today's sweet treat is my kiddo's favorite dessert, sometimes I pack it in the kiddo's lunch box too. Since this is homemade, you can decide the kind of ingredients you want and also the amount of sugar.&nbsp

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Hey everyone! Hope all is well in your part of the world. Texas is blessed with beautiful Goldilocks weather. Touch wood. I love going for walks during this time of the year. Sunny mornings brighten my mood and my day. Do share your favorite thing about holiday season.Today's post is an American version of Mangalore Banana Buns. Over ripened bananas and no all purpose flour in my pantry gave

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Hey everyone! How is winter treating you? Texas is a blessing in the harsh winter months. But, I still miss snow on Christmas Day. I would love to go to Michigan or a cold part of the US to enjoy a White Christmas. There are days when I feel low and I am unable to cook. Some days, I feel like eating something different. And takeout can get pretty expensive. At times like these, prepared

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Hey everyone! December is here and so is the holiday season. I love the lights around this time of the year. A night time drive is wonderful. At the end of the year, resolutions also come to mind. Well, some worked for me and some did not. I'll share a positive one with you guys. This year, my picky eater started eating salads. Touch wood! Like most children, my kiddo's tastes keep on changing. I

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Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Texas is blessed with colder weather now. I am grateful. Winter weather makes me cook cozy, comfort food. What is comfort food for you? Soup with a nice baguette is one of my favorite meals. Let me share multiple ways of adding a variety of vegetables in your everyday diet.Let me start with my favorite Vegetarian soup. Italian Minestrone Soup. Most

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Hey foodies! Hope all is well in your part of the world. Here, in Texas, it's been raining for the past few days. Cloudy, rainy weather makes me lazy. Just cozy up with a cup of coffee or binge on snacks. Popcorn and movies! Everyone knows that. Let me share our family's favorite snacks. Easy, inexpensive, hassle free, Sugar Free Munchies. Gluten Free and Vegan too. Do tell me which snacks are

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Howdy everyone! Hope your day is going well. My morning started with a 30 minute walk on the treadmill. Feeling quite refreshed. Today's menu is Tex Mex food. I love Quesadillas, Guacamole, Flan. Do tell me your favorite Mexican delicacy. Years ago,  I shared the Veggie Burrito Bowl. How about a Mexican Sea Food Shrimp Burrito Bowl?Ingredients:Shrimp / Prawn / Jhinga - about 30Dry Black

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Shubh Deepavali everyone! Hope all is well in your world. For us, Fall break ended and kiddo went back to school. While my kiddo is at school, I made her favorite Indian Mithai - Kaju Katli with a twist. This version is easier, since no sugar syrup or stove top cooking is required. All you need is a microwave and a blender.Ingredients:Phool Makhana / Fox nuts - 3 cupsCashews / Kaju - 1/2 cup (raw

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Hey everyone! Hope October is treating you well. Fall is my favorite season of the year. I miss Michigan fall around this time of the year.Airfryer and Microwave are my two favorite kitchen appliances. Home cooked meals become easy and hassle free. If you agree with me, you must try today's recipe. My way of cooking Meat and Potatoes.Ingredients:Skinless Chicken Drumsticks - 4Juice of half a

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Hi everyone! How's life in your part of the world? I hope all is well. The Hindu holy month of Shravan is here. I fondly remember how my mom used to pan-fry vegetables with semolina. Rava Fry is a common dish in Saraswat and Marathi cooking, and I'd love to share a recipe I made, inspired by her, in my Dallas kitchen.Ingredients:Taro Root/ Arbi /Arvi /Maadi - 4 mediumKashmiri Lal Chili Powder - 1

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Hey everyone! Hope all is well in your part of the world. Texas is usually hot this time of the year. That's where I am. July 4th long weekend is right around the corner. Let me share some of my favorite American Fast Food joints. Over the years I have found my favorite fast food item - Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The first Chicken Sandwich Burger I ate was at Wendy's. We have lived in

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 Hey everyone! Hope all is well. Goldilocks weather in my part of the world. Not so rainy anymore. Today, I am sharing a well known Indian flatbread - Naan. My simplified version with just three ingredients and salt. If you are trying to avoid unnecessary additives in store bought Naan, this post is for you. Do try this homemade Naan and let me know. And kneading the dough in a food

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Hello everyone! I wanted to start the new year off right with an easy Konkani breakfast recipe. This is a common dish in the coastal regions of India, where coconut and rice are staples. Hope 2025 is treating you well. Where I am, the mornings are sweater weather, but the afternoons are warm enough to ditch the sweater!Ingredients:Flattened Rice/ Thin Poha/ Phovu - about 3 cupsFresh or Frozen

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Frederick Meijer Garden, Grand RapidsHey everyone! Hope all is well with you. In my part of the world, we're enjoying beautiful sunny winter weather. Where I live, two days of snow lead to school closures, which happened a few days ago. This month, my food blog celebrated its 15th anniversary. It started in Michigan, and now I'm in sunny Texas. It's amazing how life takes you to different

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Hey everyone! Long time no see! Hope all is well in your world. I am back with a healthier Indian Mithai recipe. It is gluten free and protein rich. Vegans can use Coconut Oil instead of Clarified Butter. I made this for my picky 11 year old. My kiddo eats pretty healthy, but feeding vegan protein rich beans and lentils is a work in progress. Today's sweet treat is made with Chickpea Flour and

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Hey everyone! Hope all is well in your world. Texas heat has mellowed down. We are blessed with pleasant, cool weather these days. Touch wood! There was a time when I used to cook Whole Wheat Atta Samosas at home. These days, whenever I am unable to make Homemade Samosas, I go for the frozen ones. Too many brands are available. Let me share my two family favorites. Deep No Onion Garlic

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Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. My part of the world, Texas is pretty hot these days. Even though I have lived in Texas for more than 5 years, I can't get used to this weather. But, I have been blessed with some amazing friends here in Texas. One such dear friend is Jinu. She makes an effort to stop by my place with some homegrown fresh organic produce like Amaranth leaves, curry

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Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Texas weather is too hot now. For a couple months, we will be confined to indoor activities. Lets talk about a 5 minute snack. Such quick recipes are a blessing in summer, when I don't feel like cooking much.  In February, I had blogged about Corn meal coated Air fried Ravioli. Let me share an oil free, hassle free version of enjoying store

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Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. We are blessed with Goldilocks weather in Texas these days, especially in the mornings. I love my early morning walks on such days. Lets talk about a Sugar free Homemade Nutritious Protein Bar recipe. In January of 2023, I had blogged about Dates Syrup Laddoo. Today, I'll share an easier version of this treat using a food processor. Even Vegans can enjoy

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Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Weather is pleasant in my part of the world. Lately, I have been trying to explore healthier ingredients for our everyday cooking. It's a work in progress. Last post, I shared about a no added sugar Tomato Sauce product. Today, I'll share a healthier snack. Popcorn kernels. You can make homemade popcorn in a big pot on a stove-top or in a microwave. Let

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Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well! Weather is cloudy, yet pleasant in my part of the world. Today's post is about my kiddo's favorite food. I call this Semi-homemade Cooking. Recently, my 10 year old has started enjoying pasta. Alfredo for pasta and Pesto for pizza. These store bought sauces make my everyday cooking easier. Feel free to share your family's go to meals.Ingredients:Alfredo

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Hey everyone! How is winter treating you guys? Snow in Texas is long gone. We are blessed with lovely weather these days. As you all know, I have a picky 10 year old who still eats mess free finger food. Today's Toasted Ravioli is another favorite item added to my kid's lunch box menu. Such semi homemade delicacies are a life saver for me. Feel free to share your time saving

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Hey everyone! How is life? My part of the world is cloudy, yet beautiful for a walk. Today's recipe is especially dear to me. Why? My pickiest family member ate it with gusto. My kiddo eats healthy home cooked food, but very specific and only a few items. I get a sense of accomplishment when I can add an item to my child's limited menu. Here it is: Air fried Marathi style Batatachya Kachrya.&nbsp

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Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. My part of the world is blessed with perfect Goldilocks weather. Neither hot nor cold. I love cooking fried food on such cloudy days. Air frying is such a wonderful alternative these days. So, here I am with a Marathi style Bharleli Bhendi cooked to crisp perfection in an air fryer. This desi Stuffed Okra recipe is ideal for vegans and also for

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