Taco Tuesday seems like it has taken over everyone’s house, including ours! Every week I ask my family for dinner ideas because coming up with a creative, rotating menu by myself can be exhausting. But what do you know? My kids don’t care as much about variety as I do and every week, they want…
What’s more American than a burger hot off the grill on a summer day? Not much. If not a burger, maybe a hot dog. We enjoy tandoori chicken on the grill often over the summer months, but you know what? We like burgers off the grill, too. We have seen so many ways to build…
The weather is getting nicer and we are spending so much time outside. And when out and about, who doesn’t love to visit a food truck for some great street food? A little walk and talk around the city with something deep fried to snack on sounds like a very enjoyable afternoon to me! India’s…
Have you ever heard or or tried Jackfruit? Jackfruit is a tree that is native to India and is related to the fig tree. The flesh of the fruit that comes from this tree resembles cooked, pulled meat when it is prepared. In Bengali, we call this Gaatch Pata which literally translates into Tree [Goat]…
It’s winter and Baby, it’s cold outside. It’s also now February which is officially Soup Month. What are some of your go to soups in the wintertime? I know for me, I love a hearty soup on cold days and chili is one of those dishes that really satisfies. While growing up, rajma was a…
It’s the beginning of summer and I am so happy to be spending more time outside these days. How do you spend your summer days? We enjoy hikes, backyard games of soccer and frisbee, and grilling with family and friends. This month I am excited to share a grilled chicken recipe with you. The marinade…
Before getting to the recipe today, let us first talk about what curry is. In Indian cuisine, curry is the broth, sauce, or gravy. Curries can have meat in them, vegetables, or even both. They also come in many variations with many different blends of spices depending on the dish. This past weekend, I was…
There are some Indian spices that many have heard of such as cumin, turmeric, garam masala. And then there are some Indian spices that have a mysteriousness around them. One such ingredient is amchur powder or mango powder. Amchur powder is made from unripe green mangoes and has a citrus flavor to it. Some people…