Mango Peel Chutney, Vegan & Zero-Waste

Mango Peel Chutney, Vegan & Zero-Waste

There is nothing stopping me, people! But before I go on about my latest sustainable recipe, I have a disclaimer – please do a small test before eating any fruit or vegetable peels that may not ‘normally’ be consumed. Many folks can easily eat the flesh of the mango, but can be allergic to the …

Watermelon Ceviche

Watermelon Ceviche

I have to admit – I’ve never actually eaten ceviche before. BUT, I’ve been to enough Latin American restaurants and seen my middle sister eat it enough (she lives in Miami) to have a sense of what it might taste like. It always looked like a cross between an Indian koshumbri (Kannada for cold side …

Watermelon Rose Daquiri

Watermelon Rose Daquiri

Everything has changed for us this year – some for the better, some for the worse. The one thing that has been a challenge for many, including myself, is the lack of travel. If you have the opportunity and are privileged enough to live a life where you can freely travel, then you likely understand …

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

(My yummy Pina Colada in Turks & Caicos MMM- no this isn’t Italian, but it just reminds me of summer) When it’s hot out, you don’t really want to be slaving over a stove (well, I don’t consider it ‘slaving’ but some people do!), or standing over a burning hot grill in 100 degree temperatures. …

Indian BBQ: Tandoori Paneer & Tofu Kebobs

Indian BBQ: Tandoori Paneer & Tofu Kebobs

Whoever said vegetarians can’t BBQ or have nothing to eat at a BBQ have never really tried to make some yummy vegetarian kebobs. Here’s my simple, easy and spicy recipe for Tandoori Paneer and Tofu. If you’re vegan, simply replace the paneer with more tofu. The consistency of the tofu came out really good on …

Indian BBQ: Hariyali Vegetable Kebobs (Cilantro/Ginger/Garlic)

Indian BBQ: Hariyali Vegetable Kebobs (Cilantro/Ginger/Garlic)

(The red/Tandoori paneer and tofu you see is a separate recipe that’s coming Soon!) Whoever said vegetarians can’t BBQ are in for a surprise! Here is a healthy, creative, delicious and vegan Indian summertime recipe. Vegetables kabobs are part of contemporary Indian food and are derived from “Tandoori” style foods- breads, veggies and meats that …