For my husband’s birthday one year, he randomly asked for Thai Basil Fried Rice. It seems like a pretty simple request, but to someone who had only eaten Thai food once, it was a challenge! As a vegetarian (and a paranoid one at that), I haven’t been the most comfortable […]
I will be completely honest with you. As a vegetarian (and a paranoid one at that), I haven’t been the most comfortable ordering Thai curry from restaurants. I didn’t trust the ingredients they use. For that reason, I have stayed away from Thai food for most of my life. However, […]
Mexican cuisine features a wide variety of fresh, delicious salsas and other similar side dishes that taste absolutely amazing with tortilla chips or on top of most Mexican main dishes. One such delight is a classic corn salsa. This is a simple version of this salsa that involves just a […]
Pico de Gallo sounds complicated and fancy. However, it’s really just a simple side dish consisting of tomatoes, onions, and a few other basic ingredients. This dish is also known as Salsa Fresca, which means “fresh salsa.” It essentially is a fresh version of salsa. But both taste absolutely delicious […]
When you ask for the “Vegetarian” option at Chipotle Mexican Grill, you get these delicious Fajita Veggies by default. However, you can actually add these for free to any variety of dish you choose at Chipotle. It is also super simple to make this dish at home! Just roast a […]
As a vegetarian, my favorite form of protein for Mexican dishes is black beans. This version is based on how this classic dish is made at the restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill. It involves simple flavors including onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin and oregano. There are other versions Mexican style black bean […]
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. :)
