Paneer Makhani…also dubbed Paneer Butter Masala, is an all-time favorite dish. It is probably the first ‘North Indian’ dish I came to love. It was one of the dishes that was never made at home, and was the ubiquitous choice when we went to restaurants for dinner. And, even now..it feels special when I make … [Read more…]
I put together this soup in a very short time for a healthy lunch yesterday. Its as simple as throwing ingredients onto a pot and then blitzing them. But it made for a very filling and healthy lunch. The Chipotle chilies in this soup, render a spicy, smoky flavor and give it a sort of … [Read more…]
Been AWOL from the blogosphere for about a week now…Been really busy this past week and also have started thinking about going to work again..which not only means interviews/networking and phone calls, but also evaluating day care options for the little one. Its been a strenuous time both physically and psychologically..I’ve missed several events this … [Read more…]
We went on an unplanned vacation over this weekend to ‘Lake Chelan’. The thing we enjoyed most was driving by the fruit orchards where the apples and pears were ripe for the picking. It was a beautiful sight. We even had a little apple picking expedition and the delight of biting on to a juicy … [Read more…]
I am never buying jarred pesto again…Yep, I have discovered how easy and effortless making pesto is. And, it is a great alternative to the usual tomatoey pasta sauce, or the cheesy alfredo that dons pasta at my house. It is a much healthier option too. Better yet, you can make the pesto in advance. … [Read more…]
It was a Sunday in the year 1995, and we were returning from a great weekend trip we had had. All of us had this satisfied smile on our faces…like we had accomplished something great…..except my mom..She had this expression on her face…like she was thinking reallly hard..When I asked her what, she seriously answered … [Read more…]