Tag Archive: basil

Orzo Salad with roasted pumpkin & onion

October is here!!! No sign of the weather getting even remotely cooler in this part of the world but still it’s the month of Halloween and pumpkins. I have to say though, that… Read More

Tofu & Pepper Stir Fry in Mango Sauce - Mango Madness Month

This entree dish for the Mango Madness Month was a bit of a challenge although at the end I was very happy with the way this dish turned out. My initial fear was… Read More

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… Read More

Spaghetti & Eggplant Balls - meatless meatballs

This recipe is my attempt towards making a classic meat recipe into a vegetarian recipe. Good news is - it turned really nice and is not just vegetarian but vegan friendly as well!… Read More

Panzanella Salad

Today’s post is about an easy salad recipe - Panzanella. It is one of those few salads that are without any kind of lettuce or any other greens or spring mix. Just crunchy… Read More

Tomato, Tapenade Flatbread

An unexpected parcel came from France - a bottle of tapenade, two ceramic bowls, a few postcards an a sweet message from a friend! My friend Lucile sent me a parcel of goodies… Read More

Tomato, Onion & Ricotta Tart

I tried making a tart for the first time and was certainly pleased with the result. I almost had a heart-attack thinking about the amount of butter that goes into the dough. But later on… Read More

Cacciatore

There is a restaurant in Pondicherry - Don Giovanni - its located on a rooftop and run by and Italian guy who has been living in India for over twenty years now. A… Read More

Green Pizza

As the name suggests this pizza is green…its a beautiful green colored pizza. I used whole wheat flour for the dough and mixed in a puree of 3 different greens. Spinach + Mustard… Read More

Bruschetta

I am overjoyed by receiving such a huge positive response by all you wonderful people! Thank you, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and I am so happy that you liked my recipes… Read More