Frozen Banana Chocolate Bites

Frozen Banana Chocolate Bites

I have never been a big fan of bananas. Sure, I will toss one in a smoothie or ice cream, but that’s about all. Being home all day with 4 year old during spring break its quite eventful! He kept asking me to make something together, as we do on weekly basis. I had stash [...]

Thandai – Holi Festival

Thandai – Holi Festival

March is the season of Holi, the festival of color, similar to the beautiful colors of spring. This is the Indian festival welcoming spring. In different regions of India, people perform different rituals. On the eve of Holi, typically at or after sunset, the holy pyre is lit, signifying Holika Dahan. This ritual symbolizes the [...]

Makana Masala (Roasted Savory Lotus Seeds)

Makana Masala  (Roasted Savory Lotus Seeds)

I was introduced to Makhana couple years ago when I was visiting my moms place in philly and since then I was hooked! Over the years, I have attempted to make makhana using various different toppings and seasonings. I am going to share few with you starting with this one. This snack recipe is quick, [...]

Vegetable Enchiladas

Vegetable Enchiladas

WE LOVE MEXICAN CUISINE! When hunger strikes, nothing tops a big plate of tasty Mexican food served alongside a basket of warm tortilla chips and salsa. But anyone who tries to watch their weight and track calories knows that Mexican restaurants can be a dietary disaster and if you trying to adapt to healthy diet, [...]

Easy Overnight Oatmeal

Easy Overnight Oatmeal

I bet you have head this over the years that breakfast is a critical meal of the day, because it influences practically every dimension of our being during the course of the day, including how we perform physically and mentally. Eating breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism, helping you burn more calories throughout the day. With mornings [...]