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Murg Dhansak (Chicken Cooked with Lentils) 14 Aug 2013 | 11:35 pm
I seriously didn’t imagine taking such a long break. With so many recipes in the backlog, I was planning on sharing something with you much earlier. But then, days went by and with few items on my pla...
Spicy Shrimp Corn Chowder 15 Jul 2013 | 11:31 pm
There are brown boxes everywhere, some packed, some partially packed and several others resting next to it, soon to be used. It’s not a pretty scene out here. It is a mess. For someone who likes thing...
Grilled Salmon With Corn And Heirloom Tomato Salad 9 Jul 2013 | 09:30 am
Few weeks back, I joined the madness and shared my first instavideo after a long photo shoot. Once done, we sat for lunch and gobbled up what we prepared together (yes, it was one of those weekends). ...
Mattha (Indian Spiced Yogurt Drink) 3 Jul 2013 | 06:54 am
I am not in my best attitude these days. The heat has gotten to my head, making me less energetic, less passionate and at times, very grumpy. Poor husband! I am staying away from the kitchen as much p...
Peas and Asparagus Risotto 28 Jun 2013 | 06:52 am
Some dishes cannot be rushed through. It needs extra time, more love and a cook’s unbroken attention. Gently mixing with a wooden spoon, allowing the white sticky rice to bathe in flavorful broth, obs...
Roasted Strawberries Frozen Yogurt 24 Jun 2013 | 05:38 am
After a heavy lunch and several super tight hugs to all the lovely folks, I left from Carmel Valley Ranch with a bag full of goodies from the CA Strawberries Tour. My chauffeur (yes, I got a fancy rid...
Ginger Lemongrass Basil Spritzer 18 Jun 2013 | 08:45 am
Summer is happening here in full swing. I not only feel it but I can also hear it. The hustle bustle in the neighborhood, pools are never empty, kids running around screaming and playing almost all da...
Coconut Egg Curry 14 Jun 2013 | 08:48 am
You know how people are crazy over chocolate and ice cream and can even fight for the last bite. Well, that’s how I am with eggs. I can never get enough of it and if given a choice, I can gobble it an...
California Strawberries Farm And Culinary Tour 12 Jun 2013 | 05:59 am
Can you fancy eating strawberries for breakfast, lunch and dinner for almost three days back to back? Well, that was precisely what I did last week at the ‘California strawberries farm & culinary tour...
Fava Beans And Shrimp Taco With Mustard Sriracha Aioli 6 Jun 2013 | 09:50 am
I must confess, beans were not my favorite thing to eat or cook with, it never were but then with time, I changed, my palate improved and these days I look for newer ways to prepare beans. Not that I ...
