I’m not even sure this Chocolate Chip Nutella Cream Cheese Cookie Sandwich needs a story or elaborate details. I know there are a thousand and one ways to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie, but the recipe I am sharing here…
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Jackfruit Seed Mango Curry (Chakkakuru Manga Curry)
Did you know you could use the seeds of a jackfruit to make delicious meals? That’s precisely what I used to make this Jackfruit Seed and Raw Green Mango Curry, otherwise known as Chakkakuru Manga Curry. Never had jackfruit seeds?…
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
You know, I started to write out this recipe and told myself I’d make it a simple chicken parm sandwich however, a few ingredients and steps later, it turned into this grown-up Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich. This Spicy Fried Chicken…
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)
When I lived in Charlotte, NC, there was one Thai restaurant I’d visit often. For family birthdays, lunch special meetups with my best friend, and sometimes just to order my favorite seasonal dessert, Mango Sticky Rice. The one dish I’d…
Kerala Shrimp n’ Grits
I’ve been dreaming about this Kerala Shrimp and Grits recipe. How I could create a true ode to my double Southern roots. See, I was born in North Carolina with a love for Bojangles biscuits and sweet tea, but also…
Uppumav/Upma (Spiced Semolina)
You know, as a kid I wasn’t really crazy about uppumav. The sweet, salty, spicy crumbly and steamy plate my mom would serve with a banana had my tastebuds going wild. But the older I get, the more I find myself loving these old childhood dislikes.
Kerala Red Fish Curry
With its nostalgic, bright red color, tangy tamarind flavor, and perfect level of heat, this classic Kerala Red Fish Curry recipe is truly a pot of joy.
Kerala Appam/Palappam
My all-time favorite South Indian food combo is these cripsy-edged appams paired with a ladle full of tangy, sweet chicken curry poured on top of the pillowy center. Growing up, this was my breakfast. My brunch. Our special occasion table special for holidays like Christmas and Easter. Nothing beats eating this, except being able to make it from scratch!
Carrot Thoran
One of the simplest South Indian side dishes to make is a thoran, which is a vegetable-based side dish made with a few spices and fresh grated coconut.
The Ultimate Oreo Bundt Cake
I never thought I’d make a cake that would call for about 50 Oreo cookies in the recipe, but here we are. And, I don’t regret the decision at all. This, what I am deeming, The Ultimate Oreo Bundt Cake recipe is one of those delicious accidents that happen in the kitchen from time to time.
Gulab Jamun (Soaked Indian Fried Donuts)
Often described as fried donuts soaked in a spiced sugar syrup, Gulab Jamuns are so much more than that. These plump sweets are infused with so much flavor and impossible to limit to one bite.
Everything Bagel Cheese Pasta
This easy pasta recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make and is EVERYTHING (but the bagel).