This evening for dinner, I was craving for some nice Asian noodles. You see earlier today while I was out running errands, my eye caught a new noodle restaurant in town and out of curiosity I looked up the menu to see if anything might be interesting. Nothing really stood out enough for which I… Continue reading Asian Fusion Easy One Pot Noodle Dish
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3 Ingredient Oat Bars
These days I find myself stocking up on a lot of snacks for my ever hungry growing kids. The costs add up. Not only that but it is hard to find good quality nutritious snacks that are also budget friendly. So this weekend I decided to make some homemade oat bars. This concept is nothing… Continue reading 3 Ingredient Oat Bars
Quick and Easy Salsa Verde
For those of you who love to make your own fresh salsa at home but not up for all the chopping and dicing, Iโve got a quick and easy tip for you on how to get the job done by sharing how I make our vey own salsa. In this edition I will use the… Continue reading Quick and Easy Salsa Verde
A Quick Tip for Cutting Tofu
One of our family favorites on the menu is Tofu. We like them baked, fried, sauteed, scrambled and cooked in sauces. We like to them cook them by itself or mixed in with other dishes. So whenever I am making the tofu, I'd like to be very efficient in how I prep them. So today… Continue reading A Quick Tip for Cutting Tofu
Broc-Cauli Rice
Most of have at least heard of the wonder healthier carb option of riced cauliflower also known as โCauliflower Riceโ. I know I have and always have the store bought version ready to go in the freezer if I need it in a pinch but typically I try to make my own. The Ideaโฆ However,… Continue reading Broc-Cauli Rice
Pressure Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs
I cannot tell you how many time I have over cooked eggs when I tried hard boiling them in water on a stovetop. I mean I have seriously over cooked eggs. Overcooked may be an understatement. One time I managed to have crispy black burst-all-over-the-kitchen over cooked eggs that are no good except for trash… Continue reading Pressure Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs
My Homemade Broth in 3 Easy Steps
If you have never tried making your own homemade broth, you absolutely should. It is super easy, customizable, economical and way healthier. Here are my 3 quick steps to making your own broth. 1. Toss all ingredients in a large pot and boil So, here are list of ingredients, I typically use. Just take out… Continue reading My Homemade Broth in 3 Easy Steps
Rediscovering Dhal Rice
We all have traditions. Some are cultural practices shared among a large population while some habits are just passed on from one generation to the next being unique to each family. And in my family, we had a lot of food-related traditions. One such food-related memory I have is that of eating Dhal Rice for… Continue reading Rediscovering Dhal Rice
Thai Inspired Turkey Meatballs
Thai flavors are one of my favorites that I try to incorporate into my cooking. So yesterday when I was trying to decide what to make with the ground Turkey meat I had thawed, I decided Iโd make some meatballs. And since I was in the mood for some Thai flavor, I wanted to try… Continue reading Thai Inspired Turkey Meatballs
Finger Licking Yummy Chicken Wings
When we used to live in the East coast, one of the Costco favorites for the kids was the storeโs pre-marinated chicken wings. It was seasoned just right with the perfect among of flavor to appeal to kids and adults alike. But since we moved back to Cali, we just havenโt found those wings in… Continue reading Finger Licking Yummy Chicken Wings
Make Walnut Butter in 3 Easy Steps
The other day, one of my recipes called for a nut butter which I didn't have at hand. I looked through my pantry and found I had plenty of walnuts and so decided to make some Walnut Butter to use in my recipe. I can't believe how easy it was. Follow the story to see… Continue reading Make Walnut Butter in 3 Easy Steps
The Versatile Spaghetti Squash
One of my best carb substitutions is the Spaghetti Squash. It has many nutritional benefits but I love it most because it is almost flavorless on its own and can blend well with whatever it is being paired with. It can be substituted for rice or for noodles. I use it as a replacement for… Continue reading The Versatile Spaghetti Squash
5 Steps to Making Curry
Curry is one of those dishes I make on a regular basis and almost always when we serve Indian food for guests. And over the years I have had different people ask me for tips on making their curry as good as mine. In my opinion, making curry is not that complicated....ONCE you understand some… Continue reading 5 Steps to Making Curry
Making Ginger-Garlic Paste
Two common ingredients I use most often in my cooking are Ginger and Garlic. And I like to use them better ground together in paste form. While it may be convenient to buy the pre-made Ginger-Garlic paste from most Asian Indian grocery stores, I prefer making my own paste that is fresh from scratch and… Continue reading Making Ginger-Garlic Paste
