Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

  Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Carrots & Rosemary With its sweet, creamy, dark-orange flesh, and smooth, easy-to-peel skin, Butternut Squash is one of the best and most versatile of all the fall squashes. It can be cooked in several ways, but it is delicious when roasted! Try this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe, and you'll know I'm not kidding! Flavored with delicate spices … [Read more...]

5 Easy & Creative Halloween Recipes

The spooky holiday is just around the corner, and we are so excited to get our little toddler into a home-made witch's costume! Holiday traditions take on a whole new meaning once you have kids in the household - and this time, I'm looking forward to the costume party, the trick-or-treating, as well as devouring some ghoulish Halloween treats. If you are planning a party at home and wondering what … [Read more...]

Vegetable Samosas With Mozzarella & Basil

Vegetable Samosas with Mozzarella & BasilSamosas, the deliciously crispy fried pastries with a bubbly texture and a tasty vegetable filling are a favorite street food all over India. These babies have always held their own, even amidst non-vegetarians, and have evolved over time into a recipe that is cherished by all. The traditional variety comes with a simple potato-peas filling, but variety is … [Read more...]

Honey-Roasted Peanuts

Honey Roasted Peanuts There's nothing like a bowl of crunchy peanuts and a pack of beer on Game Night! and if you add a bit of sweet and smooth honey flavor to them, there's no stopping your cravings. Unfortunately, these nuts do not come free, and if you invite people over, you can end up spending quite a bit of money on the Planter's Peanuts! On the bright side, these are extremely easy to make … [Read more...]

Vegetarian Paneer Spring Rolls

Vegetarian Paneer Spring Rolls - Indo-Asian FusionWho doesn't like Spring Rolls? Seriously, Asian or not, you are bound to order this favorite appetizer when you go to any Asian restaurant, not because there's nothing else to order, simply because these babies are so good you just can't keep your hands off these! Traditionally, Spring Rolls are made in wonton-style wrappers, filled with a choice … [Read more...]

Mexican Pizza – Quick & Easy Appetizer Recipe

Hot & Crunchy Mexican Pizza with Caramelized OnionsWhen you are in for something hot and spicy, that is also crunchy, tasty and filling at the same time, take refuge in this quick and easy Mexican Pizza recipe. Unlike American pizza, which does take some time and preparation, the Mexican counterpart is very easy to pull off. With a can of re-fried beans and some whole-wheat tortillas at hand and a … [Read more...]

Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Leeks & Carrots

Roasted Cauliflower Soup Flavored with Leeks Carrots and CheeseThe sky has been overcast with clouds and a low-hanging fog since past few days, and it doesn't feel like Summer!However, in a way, I am thankful for this welcome relief in heat, and to warm things up, here's a recipe for Roasted Cauliflower soup that I adapted from Jen at My Kitchen Addiction and Kevin over at Closet Cooking. Roasting … [Read more...]

Corn Jalapeño Paneer Dip – Quick Appetizer Recipe

Spicy Jalapeño Paneer & Corn Dip Made with YogurtWhen it comes to finger food, Chip & Dip or Chips and Salsa is a common favorite. But if you are bored eating or serving the same old routine stuff, then dress up your ingredients and go the uncommon way by making this Spicy but Creamy Jalapeño paneer and Corn Dip. Unlike the other Dip recipes, I substitute Yogurt instead of the Cheese for the base. … [Read more...]

Avocado Soup with Grilled Poblanos & Yogurt

Avocado Soup with Grilled Poblanos & Pumpkin Seed RelishAvocado is a highly nutritious fruit, but many believe it only tastes good in a cup of Guacamole. Contrary to popular belief, Avocado has the potential to be the center of a recipe, and carry it all by itself. Just like this Chilled Avocado Soup (Gazpacho). Combined with grilled Poblano chillies, onions and some flavorful herbs like cilantro, … [Read more...]