Restaurant Review: Fresco by Scotto

Restaurant Review: Fresco by Scotto

(Image from Grub Street NY) I haven’t written a restaurant review in a while because I’ve been pretty busy with work and haven’t gotten a chance to wine and dine. But, last week for my birthday my family treated me to a yummy dinner. It was my choice (as it is every year haha), and …

Spring Medley Pasta Salad & Happy Bday to Me!

Spring Medley Pasta Salad & Happy Bday to Me!

Today is my 23rd birthday.. I don’t know if I should be excited or sad. Excited because it’s my birthday and everyone is obligated to be “nice” to me, but sad because I’m SO old! 23 is such an awkward number- I haven’t JUST turned legal, and I’m not in my mid-twenties yet.. then what …

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 …

Creamy Maharashtrian Chole

Creamy Maharashtrian Chole

Chole is a classic Indian dish. However, not many people know that chole is made differently across different parts of India. For example there’s Gujurati style chole, which is served in a traditional ‘thali,’ South Indian Chole, which uses curry leaves, and Maharashtrian Chole, which is served in parts of Mumbai. Traditionally, Chole is made …

Spicy Cumin Potatoes with Green Chili Tofu

Spicy Cumin Potatoes with Green Chili Tofu

Today is National Potato Day! Don’t worry I wasn’t aware of it till this morning either, hehe. But I decided to create a fast, spicy and healthy Indian dish. Ok let’s face it everyone probably has potatoes lying around at home, and if you don’t have any tofu, it’s no biggy! This dish is designed …

Mexi-Pizza: Taco Bell ain’t got nothin’ on this!

Mexi-Pizza: Taco Bell ain’t got nothin’ on this!

I’m a HUGE fan of Taco Bell, but since I’m health-conscious, TB is probably not the best decision for dinner. Here’s my updated, and not to mention gourmet, version of TB’s Mexican Pizza! Also, I’ve never been a big fan of measuring while cooking savory dishes, because flavors should be unique to the individual. Here’s …