All of us love cupcakes. This awesome Cookies and Cream Cupcake rightly delivers that happiness in a small cup! For those days when you want to bake something simple and indulge your sweet tooth, this is the perfect recipe to go to. I used...
I would say that French gastronomy is at its best with this recipe of an outstanding, choux puff (Smoked Salmon Savory Profiteroles) appetizer. In France, these are called “petits choux” (choux puff). Lately, they have become very trendy with several new recipes involving new flavors...
The Nutella Babka is essentially a bread/cake that is extremely delicious and is prepared by braiding and baking the dough. The Babka finds its roots primarily among the European Jewish community. Of course, chocolate and Nutella are versions that were added and developed later...
Veg Pizza Rolls are super easy to make and it is packed with mixed vegetables. These rolls are surely a treat for the whole family and can be had as a delicious vegetarian snack, appetizer, or entrée. Moreover, it is not every day that...
Oranges are in season. Well, here in Bahrain, we are happy to have access to oranges almost 365 days a year. How about whipping up some pancake batter and make some pancakes with a twist? We are going to make Orange Pancakes. When it...
The Mexican Chicken Taco Flatbread is part of my flatbread experiments that I have been carrying out over the past few days. I must admit that I have been amusingly surprised at the outcome of the flat-breads. Absolutely light on the stomach, full of...
Flatbreads can make amazing appetizers and very simple to prepare. We had our first experience with an amazing with mushroom and meat flatbread at a steakhouse in Bahrain. This egged me on to make a version of this different but extremely flavorful flatbread, Caramelized...
Malayalees have a very unique style of preparing the Kerala Fish (Meen) Curry which involves infusing pot tamarind / Cocum or Kokum (kudampuli) and red chili powder. The sourness of the kudampuli and the heat from the chili powder forms the main characteristic of...
We came across Gözleme on our trip to Turkey. Turkish Gozleme with Lamb is both a breakfast item and a delicious street food. Flour, yogurt, water, and olive oil is used to make this Turkish flatbread. It is unleavened bread. The thin dough is topped with ingredients, often including minced...
Thai food is strikingly similar to Indian cuisine as far as flavor and spice are concerned. However, it is still so distinct and has a culture of its own which makes you try it out again and again. The Thai Peanut & Mango Salad...
Japanese Chicken Yakitori is a simple and delicious meat recipe that is grilled and served on skewers. The meat with its sauce is cooked over a hot barbecue grill. It can be a quick appetizer for hosting a small group of friends or family.
Homemade Custard Apple (Sitaphal) Ice-cream is here..!! We’ve never been able to forget this ice-cream from Naturals (India). The taste lingers and makes you nostalgic especially when you’re away from the country. I tried to prepare a similar version at home. We couldn’t find Indian Custard-Apples but...
The Punjabi Chole is a favorite amongst many Indians. Easily one of the most widely prepared dishes in India, it has a place in every home. Most of us have had a lot of memories with this dish right from the days of getting...
After my post about the Crab Ghee Roast, I had a lot of friends and family inquire about how to clean crabs? A lot of people who love sea-food, do not try cooking crabs, and just restrict themselves to different types of fishes. The...
Ever wondered if you could make one of those expensive cheese at home? I have always wanted to make some dairy derivative products at home but never ventured that way. Recently, I came across this method for homemade Ricotta Cheese recipe that can be...
Chicken skewers can be really delicious when marinated and grilled right and this Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a perfect example. Thai food has always been an inspiration for many cooks due to the number of distinct flavors that are involved in every dish....
Cinnamon Rolls, also known as Cinnamon buns, along with some amazing frosting, makes for a delicious breakfast that lifts up your mood. A start to the weekend done right by preparing some amazing Cinnamon Rolls!! I have been wanting to get this tray of...
Chicken Momos/Dim Sums are a type of South Asian steamed filled dumpling that is popular across the Himalayan regions and has gained massive popularity in the Indian subcontinent over the last decade. “Momo” is the Tibetian name for the same dish that is known as Dim Sum in China. It is also a...
Veg Momos/Dim Sums are a type of South Asian steamed filled dumpling. It is popular across the Himalayan regions and has gained massive popularity in the Indian subcontinent over the last decade. Momo is the Tibetian name for the same dish that is known as Dim Sum in China and is...
For the past few days, I’ve been craving for some Punjabi Dal Makhani with steamy hot rice. I soaked the Dal last night and I quickly made this simple recipe in the morning for my lunch. This is comfort food for me. It is...