Mango Lemonade or Mango-ade, Mango Madness Month

Although there is nothing lemonade-y about this drink, I am still calling it a Mango Lemonade…just because it really is like a lemonade but without lemons and also because I cant think of… Continue reading

Mango Crostini - Mango Madness Month

Call me crazy, but I grew up eating mangoes on toast for breakfast during the summers every year. My family has this thing for pairing sweet and savory flavors together - not everybody… Continue reading

Green Mango + Green Papaya Salad - Mango Madness Month

Continuing with the Mango Madness Month - today I have a recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad. This salad has fresh flavors of mango, papaya and cucumber served over a bed of… Continue reading

Mango Bars - Mango Madness Month

Mangooooooooooooes!! They are everywhere. It’s the same story, every summer in India! Every grocery store, street vendor (selling fruits and vegetables) have been hijacked with the fruit. The lady who occasional rigs my… Continue reading

Strawberry Yogurt Tartelette

This dessert is everything healthy and a treat for all the tart lovers out there. The filling for the tartelettes can be made with any fruit - I have used strawberries but feel… Continue reading

Leeks & Mushroom Risotto

A simple recipe for a simple (and a bit lonely) evening. Times when you are alone on Saturday evening (maybe because your husband is travelling) and don’t feel like cooking too much…..but still, since its… Continue reading

Mesir Wat or Ethiopian Red Lentils

Ethiopian food, in a lot of ways is very similar to Indian food. Most of the Ethiopian & Indian dishes (stews and lentils) are very similar in the way they are prepared. A… Continue reading

Simple Chocolate Cake for Veggie Zest’s 1st birthday!

1 year of food blogging, over a hundred recipes and an undying passion for making good food and taking good photographs – this past one year has been truly inspirational in my blogging… Continue reading

Mushroom Crostini with Cream Cheese

Bruschetta has to be my favorite kind of antipasti! Its easy to make with simple flavors and when made with fresh ingredients - is probably one of the best things that you can… Continue reading

Lemon and Coconut Bundt cake with lemon glaze

Another easy cake recipe that combines mild and sweet flavor of coconut with a tart and strong flavor of lemon. A perfect cake for evenings or snacking. It has buttermilk and coconut milk… Continue reading