Millet Idlis (Steamed Pancakes) can be the healthy breakfast you always needed

Millets are the new love of my life. For years, this home-grown wonder grain has been ignored by city folks. It was a staple in the rural areas and recently discovered by health fanatics as the great alternative to gluten laid rice or wheat options. I have been experimenting with various kinds of Millets lately…

Making a delicious Meat Loaf is as simple as this!

When i started experimenting with new recipes, i found myself constantly steering towards hearty continental preps. There is something about that cuisine I find simple yet filled with so much flavour and textures. One such recipe that I tried for the first time (and then many more times) recently is a hearty meat loaf. This…

Grilled Chicken served with Cauliflower & Broccoli Rice

I had been wondering for a while how people manage to eat clean, grain-free and guilt-free. However, now that I have started experimenting with healthy food, i feel if one is innovative and open to try new tastes, one can whip up drool-worthy dishes with the simplest of ingredients. In this quest, I whipped up…

Chicken Bruschetta is a no-guilt all-taste meal

One of the challenges I face as a mother daily is coming up with meals that dont compromise on health and yet score high on the taste front as well. That is why perhaps this Sunday‘s lunch ticked all boxes for me on both fronts. And after a rather late breakfast, I had to ensure…

This Chicken Quiche is all taste and no fuss

Frankly when i set out to make this chicken quiche, i thought it would take a whole lot of time and preparation. I wanted a quick-fix recipe that could help salvage a Saturday lunch scenario quickly and also a filling dish that could slide into a brunch menu. So here is my version of a…

Nothing can beat this Delish Chicken Lasagna

Contrary to popular belief, chicken lasagna needs literally very little prep. If you have some basic ingredients at home and ofcourse lasagna sheets, you can put this dish together in flat half hour and additional baking time. Worth trying for those Saturday evenings or Sunday lunches when you can indulge in a little bit of…

These Eggless Breakfast Buns can be a no-fuss mood-lifter

We have all heard that baking is therapeutic! The aromatic smell of fresh-baked goodies, filling the air with a tingling whiff can be a great mood-lifter. If you have a basic oven at home, do set apart a day in the week / weekend when you prep yourself up for a good baking session. Plan…

Baked Chicken & Rice Casserole was our Father’s Day Lunch…

Its Father’s Day and there’s been some crazy chatter around the house since morning. Being a lazy Sunday, had the liberty to wake up around mid-morning. Then we had a session of going through some old pictures on the photo album of our respective phones and came across quite a few endearing pics of the…

Kosha Mangsho or Mutton Curry – Straight from a Bengali’s heart

Kosha Mangsho or Bengali Mutton curry is a heritage dish of the quintessential Bengali. If you happen to ever visit the heart of Bengal – Kolkata, you would come across various versions of Kosha Mangsho across the city. Big and small eateries proudly specialize and proclaim expertise in this dish but the best rendition of…

Ambika Didi’s Special Paneer Bhurji

Every evening at 7pm, our door bell awaits the nimble fingers of a very sweet lady. While I eagerly anticipate her arrival , the man of the house on the contrary loves the days when she does a disappearance act. Incase you are still wondering who can evoke such contradictory emotions in our otherwise peaceful…