Healthy Curried Quinoa with Spinach and Avocado for Lunch

Eating healthy lunches just got a lot easier for me. Lunch is always such an issue. Over time Steve and… Read more

Chicken Tikka Masala and First Anniversary Giveaway!

This is a very special blog post for us. Only a few days after celebrating our wedding anniversary, we now… Read more

One Pot Herbed Chicken Tagine with Split Peas

I love hearty one pot meals. But for some reason, I don’t make them often enough. The first chicken tagine… Read more

Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary! And All About our Indian Inspired Wedding Ceremony

June is a big anniversary month for Steve and I. We got married two years ago, on June 4th, and… Read more

Garam Masala Deviled Eggs

When we went to the farmer’s market last Thursday, I was looking through the produce stand and saw one last… Read more

Eight Ways to Cook with Spices and a Recipe for Cauliflower and Garbanzo Bean Curry

I am a total podcast junkie! I listen to them all day long. Most of my podcasts are NPR programs… Read more

A Healthy Snack and Meal: Sprouted Mung Beans and a Simple Saute

A post on mung beans has been long overdue. Puja and I have been talking about doing a post on… Read more

Why Shouldn’t You Ask an Indian for Curry? And a Recipe for Garam Masala

When I was a kid I was always confused by the word “curry” because my non-Indian friends used it in… Read more

How to Make Restaurant Perfect Basmati Rice at Home

Puja taught me how to cook basmati rice many years ago but I was never completely happy with it because… Read more

Weekend in LA and Buttery Black Lentil Curry (Dal Makhani)

Last weekend was one of those non-stop weekends where you need a day off after the weekend to recover. We… Read more

Quick Savory Semolina Crepes with Potato Curry and Coconut Chutney (Rava Masala Dosa)

The first time our friend K tasted Indian food was two years ago when Steve and I cooked for her…. Read more

Chai-Spiced Sticky Buns for Bake Sale

Only one morning out of the entire year, Steve makes sticky buns for breakfast. It’s our Christmas tradition. I love… Read more