When I could not resist the temptation anymore, I called up my mom and asked her to share her secret of making fluffy, moist and soft cakes every time. As always she guided me through the steps and here I present to you her tricks. I must say it was such a easy peasy no fuss cake. This Semolina cake is as easy as it can get. Its egg-less and yet so fluffy, nice, soft and moist....

Perfect Roast Vegetable I won’t promise to share all healthy meals throughout the year because I love baking and I won’t be happy if I can’t share my sweet treats. However, I will share a fair spread from sweet indulgence to healthy and simple. Just the way we all love it, it’s called balance. You don’t need to put in much effort to make perfect roast vegetable, takes just a few minutes to put it all together, pop it into the oven and you good to go....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! WHY SHOULD I MAKE SPINACH RICE IN THE INSTANT POT? The electric pressure cooker is perfect for making rice dishes like this spinach rice. It takes a fraction of the time than it takes to make rice on the stovetop. Most importantly the Instant Pot makes cooking this flavorful and healthy spinach rice dish easy and reliable. Don’t let yourself be scared of the Instant Pot....

Rafaello Inspired Cookies How to make the cookies The dough Chocolate If you loved this, please share!

Simple Vanilla Sponge Cake Yes I have many recipes that I’ve created, tried, photographed. They never made it to my blog. The reason why I never posted them was just that I was never totally convinced it was the perfect one. I think I have finally made the perfect Vanilla Sponge Cake. At least in my books I think it turned out perfect. My kids are crazy about a simple vanilla sponge cake and so am I....

Ingredients You’ll Need for Authentic Sev Puri Essential Components for the Base To create the base of Sev Puri, you’ll need a few key ingredients that are non-negotiable for that authentic taste: LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Each component plays an essential role, from the puris offering their delightful crunch to the veggies providing texture and a canvas for the flavors to come. The Diverse Chutneys for a Flavor Explosion The soul of Sev Puri lies in its chutneys, each delivering a unique taste sensation....

What is Papdi Chaat Papdi Chaat is a popular street side chaat or snack that is made with crunchy papdis (Indian crackers), tangy and sweet chutneys, cool creamy yogurt, and a mix of spicy, savory toppings all coming together for one unforgettable bite. Several papdis are served on plate with layers of toppings for a feast that pleases both the eyes and the palate. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Picture the delectable mix of crispy papdis dunk in smooth yogurt, covered with soft potatoes, chickpeas, and smooth yogurt, all tied together with spices, sweet and spicy chutneys, and a sprinkling of sev and coriander powder, reminiscent of the much-loved aloo tikki chaat from North India....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES What is a French baguette? A French baguette is a long loaf of bread made with simple ingredients including flour, yeast, and water. They are a simple white bread with a soft interior and crispy crust. They pair well with soups, pastas, or any dish that you want to soak up all the flavors easily. Of course, they also make a great sandwich base for your favorite recipe....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! What is a Parfait? Parfait is a layered breakfast or dessert. In our recipe, we use granola, yogurt, and fresh fruit. With these ingredients, you can enjoy a healthy breakfast parfait that is easy to make and ready in less than 5 minutes. When used as a dessert, it can involve layers of cake, whipped cream, fruit, or other treats....

Easy Cinnamon Rolls These turned out so light and fluffy and gooey. I love them. As they say third time lucky so after my third try I got perfect Cinnamon Rolls. Did I mention they are also egg-free, yes they are! This recipe was on my list for a while. When I attempted it the first two times I always felt it lacked something or the texture wasn’t exactly right. For now I think I am totally satisfied with the results....

Easy Gingerbread Cookies I am sure it’s a little different trying to bake cookies with little girls. My son thinks baking and decorating cookies are far too complicated for him and far too much work. Eating, of course is no problem. As you all know my middle name is “simple”. I love keeping things simple and easy. Therefore these cookies are exactly that way. My friend shared her recipe with me, however I did adjust the recipe according to my taste....

This Incredibly delicious Grilled Falafel sandwich is unlike any other you’ve tasted and not your regular sandwich recipe. Today I am sharing a very quick, full of protein and delicious Grilled falafel sandwich recipe that is loaded with chickpeas and some cheese ;). We had just finishes relishing up on Falafel and eventually ended up with some leftover Falafel mix …….I did not want to make Falafel again with the mix as it may not have gone down well with the kids....

Warm greetings to our old and new readers! I am so excited and pumped up. The reason is I just came back home after attending my first ever Food conference and it was not just any conference, it was the “EVERYTHING FOOD CONFERENCE”. I learned so much but more importantly, met the most amazing people + lots of bonding experiences and friendships were born. The camaraderie, the energy, the spirit cannot be replicated elsewhere....

Just when I thought the days were getting warmer, the temperatures here in NC dropped last week. On one hand, the cherry blossom tree in our backyard was in full bloom and then suddenly there was a week full of rainy days and nights. So last week was all about warm comfort foods that are quick and easy to make, literally dump and stir recipes. My menu literally consisted of dump and stir recipes from the blog that are quick and easy....

I have never been to India so I cannot tell you exactly what an authentic masala chai should taste like. However, I have tried enough right here in SA to know exactly how I like it. The reason I have never been or don’t know if I ever will go to India is because I am terribly claustrophobic. My hubby has been to India a few times and he absolutely loves it....

If you asked me a few years ago I didn’t even want to try this Mint Chutney with Peanuts. I thought it was too much effort. Although I do love eating it. I love eating it with a Yellow Potato Curry with Cumin. This Mint Chutney with Peanuts is eaten as a condiment. Usually it is served with vegetable curries. You can also use it as a spread or a dip....

It’s such a pleasure when you have to cook and have barely any dishes to wash. Which is by the way my pet peeve. My family loved this dish, so this recipe is definitely a keeper. I know a lot of people use the prepared tandoori spice you get in boxes or the one from the spice stores. To be honest I don’t think I have ever tried those. The reason I also don’t by the marinades and the pre-mixes is because I normally use them once and I forget about them....

These baked & pizza flavored Crackers are a great option for tea time snacking. All you need is 15 minutes and 6 easily available ingredients. They not only taste better than the regular store bought or fried ones, but are made healthy with our secret ingredient. Pizza Cracker, Namak Pare or Nimki are a very popular form of salted crackers from India. Commonly found in every household, specially during the festive season of Diwali also known as Festival of Lights....

Hubby and I are eating light and healthy today so this Saucy Chicken Tacos was made just for the boys. I went out to the shops a week ago and I tried to find some taco shells but there weren’t any. Taco Shells So today I stuck to some soft taco shells, in the form of my homemade Tortillas. This time I halved the recipe and made 12 mini tortillas, they worked perfectly for this recipe....

Spaghetti Bolognese My 17 year old loves Spaghetti Bolognese more than my 9-year-old but I try and cook at least one of their favourites in the week. I remember when I ate lamb, the days I cooked anything with lamb I was in heaven. I miss it sometimes but it’s been almost 7 months since I’ve stopped eating red meat. I think I’ve done pretty well. Giving up your favourite food isn’t easy but when it’s your health over your favourite food then I will do it over....