Puff Pastry Garlic Knots

One thing about the having learnt to use the freezer, is it becomes sort of a treasure chest, and anything that I would not want to throw away, and or store for posterity, remains untouches(literally) for ages. As I said in my post before, I am working on moving to another house in about a … [Read more…]

Crunchy Rosti Style Zucchini Potato Pancakes

I had wanted to make Potato Pancakes for a very long time now. Ever since I had these at a restaurant here called ‘Chace’s Pancake Corral’. I loved the ones I had, which were traditional potato pancakes. But, when I saw these ones, that were crunchy, like the Swiss Rosti, I was determined that this … [Read more…]

Ragi Mint Pakoras

When thinking of ‘Cooking with Ragi’, the last thing that would normally have come to my mind is making a deep fried dish with it. But I have been inspired by so many of my fellow foodies such as Valar and Sangeetha and decided that my next recipe with Ragi should be a deep fried … [Read more…]

Grilled Paneer and Veg Tikkas

Although grilling is a routine affair when it comes to summer, it always is about meat eaters. Most days that we do grill for dinner – I end up sucking on a corn cob(not that I complain, I actually love corn 🙂 , but the point is that finding good grilled food options for vegetarians … [Read more…]

Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai(Spicy fried banana blossom balls)

Kola urundai is traditionally prepared with minced goat meat and is a specialty in my family – made on very very special occassions. It was made by my mom for my husband(who unlike me is not a vegetarian), as one of his first meals at my house. But whenever my mom makes these, she also … [Read more…]

Easy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip(5 minute Microwave Version)

When you think of party appetizers that aren’t a lot of fuss – the ubiquitous choice is dip – served with bread, crackers, chips or veggies, it is not only easy to put together, but in my opinion adds a lot of interaction in the crowd. I never thought of it being a great appetizer … [Read more…]