• Spicy Lamb Meatloaf ~ Mutton nu Mehsoor

      My dad had it really good while he was growing up.  Most Hindu kids growing up in the 50s in India had to go behind their mothers’ backs in order to sneak a…

    May 28, 2012
  • Indian Omelette

      One of my favorite traditions growing up was my family’s weekly weekend brunches.  My dad would whip up whatever we felt like and we would sit around the table enjoying the food.  We’d…

    April 17, 2012
  • Chai Cupcakes with Lemongrass-Mint Whipped Cream

      Oh hello there kitchen…It’s so nice to see you again!  You see, I’ve been on the road for the last month and a half interviewing for residency positions.  All the constant traveling has…

    February 12, 2012
  • Chocolate Chip-Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

      This past month I participated in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap!  It was a fun event involving over 600 bloggers and many, many more cookies.  The concept bloggers each made three-dozen cookies…

    December 13, 2011
  • How to Make [the best] Chai [ever]

    Chai has always been an integral part of our daily lives as well as our get togethers with friends and family.  At family reunions, my father had the honorary title of “chai master” and…

    November 28, 2011
  • Fried Plantains with Lime-Honey-Chipotle Dip

        Hi everyone!  Please don’t forget to vote for my blog by going to this post and clicking on the blue button.  I would really appreciate it and thank you in advance! You have until…

    November 6, 2011
  • Saffron Sweetened Cream of Wheat ~ Shiro

      Happy Diwali to all!  Diwali is a time of great celebration and joy in India–it is the festival of lights.  I have fond memories of visits to India during Diwali.  Our normally quiet…

    October 25, 2011
  • Garam Masala Meatballs ~ Mamna

      In high school, I went to visit my family in India every summer.  One of my fondest memories of those visits was a small barbecue that my cousins would throw as a going away party…

    October 17, 2011