Summer takes me down my childhood memory lane. Growing up in India, summer vacation meant visits to family, playtime with cousins, eating seasonal fruits and vegetable in abundance, late night card games, and fun galore! One of my favorite memories is associated with king of fruits – mangoes J My dad had to bring… Continue reading Guramma /Mango-Ginger Relish
One of the summer fruits that I really miss here is Jamun – Indian black plum! I jumped with excitement when I saw it in the frozen section of the Indian grocery store. The taste is good enough to curb my cravings but not as yum as the fresh ones. Jamun or Indian black plum… Continue reading Mango Jamun Panna – Indian summer cooler
It is starting to feel like summer outside and my kids ask for ice cream or a Popsicle everyday. I came up with a healthier option of an icy treat for them, Granita!! It was a huge success as even my pickiest kid loved it and asked for more! This is perfect refreshment on a… Continue reading Watermelon Granita
Memorial day marks the unofficial beginning of summer and summer means grilling for us!! I love to grill farm fresh veggies, chicken, seafood and fruits. Have you ever tried grilling fruits? Grilling fruits intensifies the natural sweetness and brings out the flavors of the fruits. I love experimenting with different kinds of marinades and the… Continue reading Spicy Grilled Chicken Skewers – Kabobs
Have you ever opened your refrigerator and stood there staring at it trying to figure out what to cook for lunch or dinner? This afternoon I was doing the exact same, racking my brains as I stared at the vegetable drawer. There was one zucchini, half a bell pepper, few mushrooms hiding in the back… Continue reading Roasted vegetables pasta salad
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