Apricot Jam Nut Bars
A good cookbook not only offers up good recipes, but also inspires cooks to create their own dishes. That’s the case for Modern Potluck: Beautiful Food to Share by Kristin Donnelly. Last week I went to a potluck for my Centering Pregnancy group reunion. As I paged through the book I came across this […]
Fenugreek Garlic Yogurt Dip
A few weeks ago I shared a recipe of vagharelu dahi (fried yogurt) on my Instagram. This week I decided to share the recipe with my Centering Pregnancy group at our reunion potluck. I added in a little mommy-friendly twist to help with breastfeeding moms! I added in lactogenic superfoods- fenugreek, sesame seed, turmeric, and […]
Pesto Mac & Cheese
Sometimes I just want a big ol’ bowl of pasta. The cheesier the better. I don’t think I’m alone in that, a lot of people turn to pasta for comfort. It’s a meal that soothes the soul and makes everything feel good again. This week I updated my normal mac n cheese recipe with some […]
Kesar Mango and Rose Truffles
It’s finally Friday! Yay! Here is my last truffle recipe of the week – white chocolate mango and rose truffles. There is no other flavor, to me that screams Indian sweets more than mango and rose water. Especially kesar mangoes. They are literally my favorite thing in the world. Honestly, once you try them, you’ll never […]
Chai Truffles
I never really understood the addiction to chai that most Indian parents have until I became a parent myself. I totally get it. It’s comforting and keeps you awake and ready for the day. Chai was my inspiration for truffle number 2 from my chocolate box I sent to my husband’s cousin’s wedding party. […]
Coconut Burfi Truffles
I got into candy-making and baking pretty early on in high school. The moment I found out I could make my own chocolate, I started making it for every event possible. Christmas, bake sales, birthdays, any excuse to make chocolates. There is this satisfying feeling you get when you pop a truffle out of […]