We had a couple extra cans of chickpeas so I almost made this Moroccan chickpea stew that I've done in the past. Safe bet. But then I was craving tagine....chickpeas and dried fruit with those warm spices sounded delicious. So I came home with dried apricots, and went to the fridge to grab the rest ...
Pickled Beet Salad with Detox Sunflower Dressing
I've been cooking a lot of hearty, comforting meals lately. It's winter in Chicago so that totally makes sense, but I wanted something light and fresh for dinner while still hitting the spot. I took a few Winter ingredients and came up with a satisfying salad that you can have as a side or a main. ...
Vegetable Pulao (Biryani): My Family Recipe
This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm having a lot of family over. Actually, it's the first dish I made my in-laws and I've done it for Diwali as well. Vegetable pulao checks a lot of boxes when you are entertaining a hungry, Indian crowd. First of all, there's rice. Very important! It's ...
Bulletproof “White Chocolate” Matcha Latte
I recently saw a shirt that read "Mom runs on Target, Coffee, & Amazon Prime," and immediately thought, "Wow, that is so my life!" I literally run to Target twice a week, and place online orders from Target and Amazon...oh, I don't know....everyday? On top of that I NEED my daily coffee fix.But ...
3 Step Vegetarian Queso Fundido
If you want to impress your guests with a gooey, cheesy, spicy appetizer try this queso fundido! It comes together super quick with some help of store-bought ingredients!!! We took this over to a friend's place for Super Bowl 52, and turned quite a few people on to soy chorizo. And by now, I'm ...
No Frills Instant Pot Mushroom and White Bean Farrotto
I had serious plans to make mushroom risotto over the weekend. Sushil and I were both craving a creamy, earthy, carby dish and risotto sounded like a solid winner. Well, those plans almost went down the drain when I realized we didn't have shallots or white wine. No one wants to run to ...
Honey Dill Salmon with Creamy Dill Zoodles
We make salmon every week or two, and love it for a weeknight meal since it cooks up FAST plus it's packed with heart-healthy omega fatty acids, and protein. You can pair it virtually anything, but it is still the beginning of the new year when resolutions and diets are in full effect so this ...
Tempesta Market
We are always on the lookout for new restaurant openings in our area, so when we heard that a new Italian deli was coming to the 'hood you can imagine the excitement. Sushil and I visited Tempesta Market in West Town, Chicago a few days after opening. First impressions: cute, not overly done, ...
Pantry Ingredients for Stir Fry
Is it bad to crave take out on the daily?? No, but it's def not worth the calories, or day-after water retention from all that MSG. And stir fry is so fast at home! You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge anyway! I like to use a combo of: low sodium soy sauce or ...
Paneer Stuffed Peppers
These paneer stuffed peppers are the reason I asked my friends/followers on social media if I should start providing detailed recipes. They turned out great, are a healthier option over eating paneer with rice or naan, and you can prep ahead of time to make life easy. I've been in the kitchen with ...
Green Chili Chicken Meatballs over Polenta + Chimichurri
I definitely try to season our meat and veggies with my own blend of ingredients, but every now and then it's so helpful to grab a pre-marinated pork tenderloin or a pound of flavored sausage. Usually I am running errands during my lunch hour #momunderpressure so I’ll swing by Whole Foods to ...
Thai Peanut Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Have you ever had days when you are just craving Thai food, but know you'll feel guilty about eating all that rice? Let's not forget the noodles. Well I have one of those days at least once a month, and not too long ago we actually went 3 Sundays straight ordering takeout from the neighborhood Thai ...