Egg Puffs, or any flavor variation of it, are a magical chaya-time snack for me. It’s savory, hearty, and has the best, buttery, crunchy bite. Beyond its flavor, though, I love how it transports me to the simplest of memories….
Mango Chili Chicken Wings with Garlic Lime Dip
These Mango Chili Chicken Wings with Garlic Lime Dip are my favorite to make for a table full of friends and family. It’s the best watching someone reach over to grab a wing. Then dunk it in the dip. Take…
Kerala Beef Cutlets
There are several varieties of cutlets including vegetable and fish, but the one I ate most often as a kid was the beef cutlet. This crispy, flavorful, savory appetizer is something I would either dunk into a pool of Maggi’s Spicy Ketchup or eat with sarlas, a simple onion salad.
Seared Flank Steak in Herbed Brown Butter Sauce with Tomato Garlic Chutney
There’s nothing like an herby brown butter sauce on a perfectly seared flank steak to make your day better. Serve this as an appetizer to impress your loved ones!
Vegan Nashville Hot "Chicken" Poppers
That’s right, I decided to put a vegan spin on a Nashville staple: hot chicken. Hopefully the locals don’t yell, “blasphemy!” at me.
Mango Rum Plátanos Calados (caramelized plantains)
I visited Miami and discovered a simple, yet amazingly delicious recipe called platanos calados. I just HAD to put a spin on it. Hope you like it!
Herby Avocado Fries (+ cilantro-lime dip)
This is one of those recipes that looks impressive when you make it, but behind the scenes, it’s incredibly easy to make.
Ethakka Appam (Banana Fritters)
One of my all-time, favorite South Indian snacks is ethakka appam. It’s the perfect tea-time snack.
Spicy Thai BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
This is, by far, one of my favorite marinades to make. It’s sweet, it’s spicy, and finger-licking delicious.