Spring is here..Spring is here…after what seems a long gloomy winter, spring is finally here. The chirping birds, the blooming flowers, the warm caressing breeze and delicious scent of greenery all seem to announce that it is spring time, the time to renew the excitement and zest for life that lives inside us. The world…
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Kheer Poori :A traditional dessert from Hyderabad
Dear Vikram, If you are listening, please respond. Ever since you were conceived in 2007,we knew you would one day do us proud.You embarked on a mission unlike any before.You have been through a long journey to land where you are.We have witnessed the pressure tests,checks,the progresses and the setbacks,the rehearsals and everything else you…
Healthy Chocolate Shell Desserts-Forget Ice Cream this summer and Why you should say no to refined oils
When the mini ice cream trucks rattle down our neighborhood lanes attracting the kids with their unique chimes and chants , we know it is summer already. As the temperatures keep soaring, who can resist the temptation to dig in on cold,delicious,refreshing desserts. And when you can pamper your sweet tooth minus the guilt what…
Mulberry & Granola Parfait
Did you know that frozen lobsters can come back to life when thawed? Well, I didn’t . And I am so glad I do now, because I would have completely freaked out at the sight of lobsters playing in my living room in the morning after having left them overnight to thaw. See! browsing around…
Chickenless Drumsticks- Food for thought
Good food doesn’t always have to have meat in it. If you are considering giving your chicken loving family a small break from meats,then illusion food is the right way to get them to fall in love with their veggies. I was toying with the idea of creating an illusion dish which would not only…
Sheekh Kebabs in a Pan- Melt in the Mouth Delicacy
My earliest Sheekh kebab memory is from my childhood when dad used to drive me to a tiny water front kebab joint which served the tastiest kebabs in town.I don’t think there were any other kebab joints back then,at least none that I knew of. Like it is popularly said, the first impression is always…
Best Blueberry & Cranberry Muffins Ever
Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own -Charles Dickens The world around us is as pretty as a picture if only we have the time to look and admire.I don’t know about the places which are still covered in snow but the weather in…
Healthy Breakfast Smoothies:Week 3 – Pista Apple Chikoo & Almond Milk
As the New Year draws closer,I am sure everyone is enjoying the holiday season with family and friends…partying hard and feasting harder. The cold air is filled with the irresistibly delicious aromas of baked goodies everywhere. They inevitably find a way into our homes even if we are not whipping them up in our kitchens. I…
Healthy Breakfast Smoothies:Week 2 (Apple dates &nuts)
If you are a fitness enthusiast, have a weight loss goal or simply want to look good this party season, this delicious and healthy smoothie is made just for you. I hope you have tried and enjoyed the Strawberry and banana smoothie I shared with you last week. This week I have a different one…
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa & Chicken and some childhood memories
Bell Pepper is one gorgeous vegetable, I can’t keep myself from adding to the shopping cart every week. Their glossy skins and vibrant hues instantly jazz up any ordinary looking dish.Beauty of bell peppers is not just skin deep as they are a store house of vitamins and anti-oxidants.They are known to improve eye health,…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 