Tomato Jam
Tomato jam is a sweet and bright spread made with fresh tomatoes, sugar and spices. It’s great with cheese and crackers, in sandwiches and burgers. Great condiment for entertaining.
Cardamom Berry Cobbler
What if a fruit pie and biscuits made a baby, that’s what a cobbler is, but just easier and hassle free? Don’t get me wrong, pies have their own place in my heart. But they can stress you out. Fruit cobblers are so much easier than pies. You do not have to worry about cold …
The third Island – St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Island
If you know, we travelled to U.S. Virgin Islands in February for my birthday this year. We fell in love with St. Thomas and St. John’s the two islands that we visited. We didn’t plan well at that time and didn’t cover St. Croix. So, for my husband’s birthday we decided to book our tickets …
Corn Fritters – Vegan and Gluten Free
These healthy gluten-free corn fritters are so delicious and easy to make for quick lunch, brunch or dinner especially when fresh corn is easily available in the market. They taste so good dipped in herbed yogurt. They are gluten-free and vegan, vegetarian.
20 Layer Mango Crepe Cake
This 20-layer crepe cake looks beautiful, is delicious and there is no baking involved. Mangoes are in season and all you need to do is get the best mangoes to make this dessert.
Sukhdi – sweet
In Gujarati, the word ‘SUKH’ means happiness and I guess that’s where the name came from. Some families call this sweet dish ‘Gor Papdi’ We call Jaggery, Gor or Gud and usually it is shaped thinly therefore the word Papdi. Jaggery is healthier sweetener than sugar. I grew up using jaggery in lot of dishes at …
Ratalu Pattice – Purple Yam Pattice
These pattice are made from purple yam or in India we call it Ratalu or Kand. The steamed ratalu is filled in the middle with fresh peas, shredded coconut and dry fruits with some spices. It is crispy with flavorful center and makes great snack or appetizer.
Grilled Summer Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This salad is outstandingly delicious. It is perfect for sides to BBQ’s. Everything is grilled in the salad and added along with the best basil vinaigrette.
Pistachio Raspberry Marble Pound Cake
This pound cake is easy and delicious with made with two of my favorite flavors raspberry and pistachios. It’s buttery and moist, perfect afternoon treat with coffee or anytime of the day.
Sev Tameta nu Shaak
Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a very simple, quick and humble dish from the sub region of Gujarat called Kathiyawad. It’s made with the juiciest tomatoes and basic ingredients available to that region and Sev is added to it.