by Kajal Dhabalia | January 8, 2013 |
This dish was inspired by my craving for something creamy, yet healthy. I knew I wanted greens for dinner, but I didn’t feel like pairing it with a grain. So, I decided a soup of some sort would taste good. I wasn’t sure what to call this delightful...
by Kajal Dhabalia | December 11, 2012 |
Butternut Lovin’ What a week it’s been….it’s definitely starting to feel like the holidays now. Foggy mornings, chilly evenings…and that great smell of a fireplace burning somewhere. I love baking sweet and/or savory things on evenings...
by Kajal Dhabalia | December 10, 2012 |
Light and Hearty. I love this soup….especially during the holidays when there’s so much rich and over-the-top goodies that we can find ourselves surrounded by. I made this right after Thanksgiving and it tasted it like nectar. Also, as the sickies (flu,...
by Kajal Dhabalia | November 9, 2012 |
Cold Day Comfort Food Soupy Rice is something my mother-in-law made my husband and her other kids on cold days, sick days and days when they just want something comforting. It’s super simple and super de-lish…it’s just rice, milk, butter and dash of...
by Kajal Dhabalia | October 30, 2012 |
This post is for all my friends and family on the East Coast that are hunkered down as Hurricane Sandy brings heavy rains and strong winds to their neck of the woods….may you all stay SAFE, dry and protected. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all....
by Kajal Dhabalia | October 4, 2012 |
a twist on a classic… Right now in the Indian lunar calendar there’s a period called Shraddh going on…this year it falls from Sept 29- Oct 15. Shraddh is a two week period dedicated to remembering and honoring our ancestors because the energy of...
by Kajal Dhabalia | August 2, 2012 |
Capturing Summer, one bite at a time I just LOVE fresh veggies & herb pasta dishes in the summer….they say SUMMER with every bite! My favorite combination is fresh corn, red bells, zucchini, tomatoes and LOTS of fresh basil! It’s even better...
by Kajal Dhabalia | July 25, 2012 |
asian pear FRIED RICE. We’ve been having fun experimenting with our harvest of Asian Pears…. a few days ago I had some leftover rice I wanted to use it up. So I made a fried rice with baked tofu, edamame, carrots, broccoli and ASIAN PEARS instead of water...
by Kajal Dhabalia | July 5, 2012 |
Baked tofu is great to have on hand….especially when you have a tasty marinate; they really soak up the flavor. I like baking tofu verses pan frying for several reasons….1. it’s easier :), 2. they all cook to the same consistency, 3.) it requires...
