West African Peanut Soup

While I’m on the “soups around the world” tour, I thought I would give this amazingly yummy soup recipe a try.  Cookie and Kate made this soup with a thick stew-like consistency, but I was really craving something a bit soupy-er. I made a few changes here and there and ended up with a perfectly […]

Thukpa- Nepalese Noodle Soup

If you live in SF then you know about the hot mess known as the Ramen Festival. My poor ramen-loving hubby and his buddies set off in the hopes that their long journey to Japantown would be rewarded with a delicious bowl of ramen. But none was to be had. Instead they were met with […]

Breakfast Quinoa

Recently I promised my husband I would workout 5 days a week for a Le Creuset set. #noregrets It was the best agreement I ever shook on. I’m in love with my precious.

One Pot Pasta

At a very young age I learned the importance of limiting the amount of kitchen utensils and equipment used in making a meal. Mostly because it was my job to wash the dishes as my mother liked to use our dishwasher as a storage shelf. Turns out most Indian parents believe the dishwasher is an […]

Tomato Pie

I really must be ready to go home to Jersey since I’ve been craving all things east coast- Italian ice, bagels, NY pizza, and so much more. Luckily I’ll be back in Jersey in August and I won’t have to wait too long to stuff my face with everything in sight. When I moved to […]

Spinach & Tomato Quiche

San Francisco’s favorite meal of the day is brunch and after living here for almost 2 years, it’s grown on me. This weekend I hosted a small brunch for my friend’s birthday and made mini quiches. I’m not a huge fan of eggs, mostly because the taste and smell remind me of sulfur and the […]