Everything about Bruschetta just screams Summer! It’s light, fresh, and colorful. This is one of my favorite appetizers to prepare for summer picnics and parties. Bruschetta is great appetizer for any event any time of year as well. The best part about this dish is that you can prepare the […]
Dal Chawal is basically the Mac and Cheese of the Indian world! Lentils and rice is classic Desi comfort food. It’s so comforting and creamy, but also super easy to prepare. On the plus side, its a lot healthier than Mac and Cheese! There are many different types of dal […]
This is one of the most simple but also most versatile Indian rice dishes of all time. Jeera Rice is a quick way to dress up plain rice. But, similar to plain rice, it is still eaten with a side dish. North Indian curries especially, including Dal/lentil based curries and […]
Who doesn’t love a good pasta bake? It’s perfect for a cozy date night in, a lazy Friday night after a long week, or both! This particular pasta bake features roasted veggies tossed with Rigatoni pasta, sauce, and cheese. It’s super simple to put together and absolutely delicious. Plus, if […]
Raita/Mosru Bajji or yogurt salad, is a basic side dish that is the perfect accompaniment to almost any Indian dish…especially rice items! Although it’s a standard dish, everyone makes it just a little differently. I make my mother’s classic version of this recipe, which includes finely diced tomatoes, cucumber, red […]
Raita/Mosru Bajji or yogurt salad, is a basic side dish that is the perfect accompaniment to almost any Indian dish…especially rice items! Although it’s a standard dish, everyone makes it just a little differently. I make my mother’s classic version of this recipe, which includes finely diced tomatoes, cucumber, red […]
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. :)
