Apple Turnovers are one of my favorite apple treats and they’re so easy to make! Best part is, when you make them at home you get to decide how much filling you want and oh boy, you want to fill these up. These flaky, airy, warm turnovers are filled with a cinnamon, sugar…
Category: Lunch
Sooji ka Halwa
When it comes to desi desserts this has to be one of the simplest. It just takes a few simple ingredients and comes together in a jiff. And we all know desserts that happen in a jiff are just what we all need. Sooji ka Halwa is a sweet, nutty, roasted semolina based…
Minestrone Soup
I love a good soup and of all the soup Minestrone is one of my favorite veggie soups just because it is so full of a variety of vegetables and celebrates the flavor of them all. A tomato based hearty soup that is absolutely chock full of vegetables, seasonal and canned, aromatic herbs,…
Roasted Chickpea Salad with a Hummus Dijon Dressing
I’m always trying to find ways to make salad’s feel more like full meals and I think I found the answer here! I think you really need a salad that’s a bit more than just vegetables to feel full. This Roasted Chickpea Salad is chock full of crispy, spiced, roasted chickpeas and tossed…
Garden to Table: Roasted Tomato Soup
Soups have to be the ultimate Autumn meal. They’re so warm, cozy, and comforting (well, I like to think so). And this Roasted Tomato Soup is no exception. With fresh, garden tomatoes this creamy, herby soup offers the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Paired with a delicious grilled cheese sandwich the soup…
Garden to Table: Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
One of the most rewarding things for me is being able to make food using produce I grew in my own backyard! Something I always grow are tomatoes and this time I wanted to share a simple recipe that celebrates the sweetness and brightness of fresh garden tomatoes. This Tomato Basil Bruschetta has…
Grilled Peach and Paneer Summer Salad
What’s more summer than peaches? How about grilled peaches in a summer salad? Yeah, I think that’s pretty summery. These sweet, caramelized grilled peaches go perfectly with the salty slices of seared paneer on a bed of crisp greens, crushed walnuts, and a sprinkling of feta. Coated in a Honey Balsamic vinaigrette along…
Strawberry Avocado Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
One of my favorite summer fruits has to be strawberries! I love the sweetness and versatility of them, you can put them in so many things from desserts to sauces to, of course, salads! And that’s what I’m here to show you today. Sometimes the best way to celebrate fresh, tasty strawberries is…
Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry Chicken
I think some recipes just come out of nowhere when you’re trying to make something fast, easy, and delicious. That’s pretty much how my mom came up with this Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry Chicken in a pinch and here I am, bringing it to you today! This tender stir-fried chicken is seared…
Summer Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
I never really enjoyed salads at home but I’m starting to realize it was probably because I was making them wrong. Unfortunately, shredded iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes wasn’t really cutting it in encouraging me to eat more vegetables. But then I was introduced to this summer salad with a medley of leafy…