Diwali is the biggest festival for the Hindus of Indian community and the subcontinent. A beautiful festival of lights, secular spirit, good food and company, some glamour and some poker ;), firecrackers and mithais, fun, laughter, joyful times and loads of memories…golden memories.. Diwali is symbolic of victory of good over evil, lightening our hearts…
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Cheesy Tomato Spanish Rice
Taco Bell used to serve these delicious rice, which they switched to Cilantro Rice, later on. That side rice dish was so delicious, tomatoe-y, gooey with cheese and oh-so comforting. The kids called it Red Rice and when the Taco Bell stopped making it, they were disappointed. Then we tried some store bought, ready to…
Sooji ka Halwa / Semolina Pudding
Sooji ka Halwa / Semolina Pudding You ask any Indian about this halwa (pudding), and they will instantly start drooling over it. Yes, it is that common dessert in India. I might take the liberty to call it the “national pudding” of India. No seriously! Not only India, it is relished in many middle eastern…
Pesto and Marinara Pull Apart Bread Rolls
Bread making is so therapeutic and highly rewarding that it becomes addictive. When it comes to me as a Baker, who is wild and dislikes to follow recipes to the core, bread baking gives me more room to experiment with basic technique in place. Flour, Yeast, Salt, Sugar and Water. And then there are other…