Swicy is everywhere these days. Sweet plus spicy makes the ultimate flavor hack. Heat tames the sweet, sweet rounds out the spice, and your taste buds ride the flavor rollercoaster. Now Cheez-It joins the swicy chat with its new limited-time Hot Honey Cheez-It Crackers. I’ll admit, I felt skeptical for…
Every September, I step up onto my soapbox to report for my self-appointed duty — one part desperate, one part cantankerous — to remind us that summer isn’t over yet. I beg us to put away the decorative gourds and pumpkin spice for just a tiny bit longer. It’s a…
This Braised Chicken with Chestnuts is a deliciously cozy dish to have bubbling on the stove this fall. Hearty and wholesome from rich chestnuts and deeply flavored with shiitake mushrooms, it feels just right when the temperatures go down! A Traditional Chinese Chicken Stew You’ll find variations of this braised…
Kandi podi is a lentil spice powder made with roasted toor dal (kandi pappu), chana dal, dry red chillies as main ingredients. This traditional podi is a staple in Andhra households, served with hot rice and ghee. Comes handy in south Indian households for lunch as we start the course…
News Flash: Cottage Cheese Makes An Amazing Pancake. Guys, this cottage cheese pancake is really something. It’s got a souffle-like texture with a golden, buttery edge and fluffy, rich insides – and I never would have expected myself to love something like this so much (what?! cottage cheese! not again!).…
This incredible pasta primavera recipe is light, fresh, and made with lots of seasonal vegetables tossed in a light, lemon cream sauce. Pasta primavera is right up my alley. If you love pasta and vegetables, this one is for you, too! There’s a generous amount of fresh veggies, it has…
This vegetable pancake recipe came from the need to feed my grandson more vegetables. He loves pasta, bread, and pancakes like any kid, so we decide to “hide” the vegetables in these crispy Chinese-style pancakes, and he loves them. He kept asking for more, told me they are “yummy,” and…
In the annals of coffee history, 2023 will be remembered for Starbucks’ audacious gamble: Oleato, a concoction that boldly infuses coffee with extra virgin olive oil. Yes, you read that correctly. Olive oil. In coffee. This brainchild of Howard Schultz, Starbucks’ visionary who once found inspiration in the espresso bars…
This easy angel food cake recipe creates a wonderfully light and airy cake with the perfect hint of fresh lemon. Made simply with egg whites and no extra fat, this easy angel food cake bakes up beautifully tall and is delicate and airy inside with a lovely golden exterior. Thanks…
Betel leaves rasam or Vetrilai Rasam is a traditional south Indian rasam infused with the refreshing flavour and health benefits of betel leaves. Perfect for those days when your stomach feels heavy after festival meals or during cooler rainy season. Check out my 10 minutes instant rasam and my Vetrilai…