I promised a pineapple inspired drink for Father's Day, so here you go! I took the flavors of pineapple upside down cake and used them to make Sushil a Pineapple Old Fashioned with Vanilla Bean Syrup! What is more classic than that? It's not uncommon to see vanilla in an old fashioned recipe, or ...
Tandoori Spiced Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Chutney
I love when the best ideas come from normal-everyday conversations. Like this one for umm...hello...TANDOORI GRILLED CHEESE!!! Why hadn't I done this yet? It's so freakin' easy, and it's the epitome of Indian fusion and a take on Indian street food. The idea happened after my coworker asked me to ...
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with an Amazing Fig Barbecue Sauce
My, oh, my am I so excited to share this recipe with you!!! My husband and I love us some BBQ ribs, and last year we made them a few times in the Instant Pot. Before this we did not attempt ribs at home, but this magic contraption makes it so easy! We didn't have a store-bought barbecue sauce at ...
Fig Jam Paloma
So if you know me than you know that I don't usually drink tequila. It's not because I don't love a good marg, it's more due to the fact that I had some crazy college nights involving tequila....and therefore some rough, ROUGH mornings. Yes, my fault. I'm not blaming anyone here ;)Well anyway, that ...
Bright and Simple Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers with Peach Salsa
This recipe is another one inspired by my recent trip to India. I had some of the best chicken kebabs in my life at the Sai Palace Hotel in Mumbai!! I first ordered them when I was at dinner with my aunt. Now there are so many variations of kebabs on their menu, but she knows I have a low tolerance ...
Summertime Ginger Peach Smash
I'm starting a new theme here at Mom Under Pressure...cocktail pairing! I love using the fresh ingredients in my kitchen in different ways so I want to create a cocktail from the herbs, fruits, vegetables (is that weird?), etc. that I use in my meals. Since I had over two pounds of peaches from ...
Boozy Lavender Spritzer
I know what you're thinking....Michele, you cook! So why are you making cocktails?? Well why not, right? I love me a craft cocktail, but I definitely do NOT have a large collection of bitters, liquors, or drinkware so my goal is to come up with some drinks that you all can easily make at home. This ...
Sweet and Spicy Chipotle Lamb Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
It's been a while since we've had lamb for dinner. I used to make lamb chops pretty often, but just haven't craved this earthy, sweet, and slightly more gamey meat. Maybe it's because I am trying to eat a more plant-based diet? Not sure, but sometimes we have to keep our significant other happy. ...
Curried BBQ Turkey Burgers with Herby Slaw
Man, oh, man you guys will have to try this burger! We wanted a little more pep to the standard turkey burger so I started experimenting with the spices and condiments I had around the kitchen. Still being on a high from Mumbai decided to put Indian flavors into a sauce. Ketchup seemed too boring so ...
Chinese Bhel with Chicken a.k.a. Szechuan Chicken Salad with Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles
I went on a 10 day trip to Mumbai, India and realized one thing really fast....why am I not making more Indian street food at home??! There are literally food stalls at every few feet serving up delicious pani puri, pav bhaji, dosas, chaat, grilled veggie "frankies' (sandwiches), and much more! I ...
Harissa Beef Shawarma Wrap
So I have been obsessed with Harissa lately! I've used it to flavor soup, spice up my salad dressings, and here used it to make a marinade for some skirt steak! Harissa is a hot chili pepper paste from North Africa made with with paprika and olive oil. It can be found at your local grocery store so ...
Cilantro Tabouli with Pomegranate Seeds
I was craving tabouli salad, but of course didn't have parlsey, mint, or bulgur wheat. I always have quinoa on hand, and had a fresh bunch of cilantro so decided to improvise....and boy, did it pay off! This tabouli salad was delightful! Healthy, fresh, and easy to make. I use a food processor to ...