I have been experimenting with buckwheat here and there for the past few years. Contrary to popular belief, buckwheat is not a grain – It is actually a very nutritious seed. An excellent source of protein, fibre, B vitamins, and minerals, buckwheat is also gluten-free, making it a wonderful alternative for those sensitive to wheat flour. Buckwheat can be used Read More …
Just as most, my kids absolutely LOVE homemade potato fries and wedges. I actually tend to make wedges more than fries just because it requires less cutting time. Potato wedges are perfect with any meal and literally go with anything! If you’d like a change from your usual potato wedges, this recipe is definitely for you – The addition of Read More …
We eat a lot of chickpeas in my household. However, I am always switching things up so the kids do not get bored of eating the same things day in and day out. One of my recent kitchen success stories is this spiced chickpea dish that I am about to share. This simple dish, cooked in fire-grilled tomato puree, is Read More …
Mexican rice is essentially white rice cooked with onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and broth. My recipe is definitely not an authentic one but it is flavourful, delicious, and loved by my family. This recipe is always a part of our burrito bowls and leftovers are great used in a bean burrito the following day. I hope you enjoy this recipe Read More …
This vegetarian chilli is nutritious, flavourful, rich, and comforting, especially on chilly days like today. I love making chilli because it is something my entire family enjoys eating and it is quite easy to prepare. This one-pot meal incorporates three different wholesome legumes and a variety of vegetables. Did I mention it tastes great?! I kid you not, my youngest Read More …
I fell in love with Bread Pudding during the holiday season of 2011/2012. I had just seen my OBGYN and she had declared that the results from my previous ultrasound had come back normal. I was ecstatic and went to celebrate at Pickle Barrel. I am not sure what I chose for lunch that day but I remember choosing bread Read More …
My daughter was supposedly due in January of 2011; well past the holiday season. Akshaya surprised all of us when she appeared Earthside almost five weeks early in the midst of the busy holiday season and a snowstorm. Every snowstorm in December, every Christmas tree, and every warm and happy feeling associated with the holiday season reminds me of my Read More …
I tend to make a lot of rasam during the cold and flu season – and with good reason! Rasam, a Tamil spicy soup made with either tamarind juice or tomatoes and flavoured with garlic, onions, and a whole bunch of good-for-you herbs and spices, is especially comforting during the colder months or when one is ill. Many Tamil households Read More …
Last holiday season, Akshaya had casually mentioned that she would like to decorate her shared bedroom for the holidays. Obviously I though it was a wonderful idea but due to the lack of time, we didn’t do much. However, I kept my eye out for the Pottery Barn Kids holiday clearance sale so that I could purchase bedding for a Read More …
One of my most requested recipes to date has got to be for Sri-Lankan eggplant curry. I have been avoiding writing up this recipe for a long time because I had simply stopped making it at home. Traditional eggplant curry requires that the eggplants be deep-fried before tossing with the spicy curry, however I do not deep-fry anything. Some of Read More …
