Do you love dosa but don’t love how long the process of fermenting the batter takes? You are not alone. Luckily, there are other options. This is my mom’s recipe for instant lentil dosa! No fermentation required. Just soak rice and toor dal overnight, grind in the morning, and you […]
Are you looking for something spooky to make for Halloween? I have just the thing! Try this Seven Layer Spider Dip! It’s a spooky twist to classic Seven Layer Dip involving a sour cream web and a friendly olive spider! Keep scrolling for step by step photos and a VIDEO […]
There are some vegetables that just scream “fall” and Sweet Potatoes are definitely one of them! These crispy, delicious puffs with an orange masala filling are the perfect appetizer for all your fall events, Indian festivals (Navaratri, Dussehra and Diwali/Deepavali) or fall holidays (Halloween and Thanskgiving)! This recipe was inspired […]
I am a big broccoli fan! I love to stir fry or oven roast Broccoli florets for a variety of different dishes. However, I don’t usually use the entire broccoli for these dishes. I end up having a handful of broccoli stalks/ stems leftover that I don’t want to waste. […]
I don’t know who named this squash as “butternut” but they hit the nail on the head! This Butternut Squash soup has such a creamy, buttery flavor, but I used absolutely no actual butter. This creamy, decadent fall soup is just absolutely delicious. The best part is that it is […]
My favorite dish to order at the restaurant Noodles & Company is Penne Rosa. It’s an absolutely delicious pasta dish involving penne pasta, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach doused in a creamy tomato based sauce with freshly grated parmesan on top! Every time I go to Noodles & Company, I […]
Hi! I'm Chaitra, a 30 something, wifey, and foodie. I was born in Bangalore, India but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I'm a medical device engineer who's passionate about food, home decor, and entertaining. I invite you to join my adventures in cooking and in life. :)
