Spicy Enchiladas with Fresh Roasted Pepper-Cilantro Sauce

Spicy Enchiladas with Fresh Roasted Pepper-Cilantro Sauce

Looking to make a one-person, inexpensive and relatively fast dinner? This is the dish for you! What’s cool about is, you can make just one for yourself, or quickly whip up another for an unexpected friend! I was low on the groceries this evening, so I basically put together some ingredients that we had around …

Ew, what’s that smell??

Ew, what’s that smell??

Produce, dairy, leftover food, snacks, condiments, etc- your fridge holds a lot. And with a busy weekday schedule, one doesn’t have time to reorganize and clean their fridge. This can lead to a very unpleasant odor. How do we manage this odor? Once again, BAKING SODA! If you keep a small pack of baking soda …

Grilled Cheese Tikka Masala- Quickie Lunch!

Grilled Cheese Tikka Masala- Quickie Lunch!

Got a few minutes for lunch but don’t know what to make? Try my Indian take on a classic American sandwich- Grilled Cheese. It’s fast, CHEAP and oo soo satisfying! America is a melting pot full of different cultures, ethnicities, foods, religions, people- you name it! The Indian population is growing rapidly, so much so that …

Ever have an issue with getting rid of that garlic stench??

Ever have an issue with getting rid of that garlic stench??

If you cook then you know that handling garlic with bare hands leaves an unpleasant garlic scent. Even if you scrub your hands with soap, it just lingers! I LOVE garlic in my food, but definitely not on my hands! The secret to removing that unwanted odor is.. wait for it.. STEEL! If you wash …

Refreshing Cold Coffee Recipe- for National Coffee Day!

Refreshing Cold Coffee Recipe- for National Coffee Day!

It’s fall there’s a bit of a nip in the air, but it’s still warm enough for me to make my yummy cold coffee! (And by “my” I mean my mother’s recipe since she used to make this for me all the time as a little kid!) 1-2 tbsp of instant coffee (depending on how …

Homemade Roasted Garlic and Roasted Chili Hummus

Homemade Roasted Garlic and Roasted Chili Hummus

Whoever said you’re only allowed to eat hummus from a Sabra tub or from Mamouns in NYC? Tonight I made a yummy roasted garlic and chili hummus, to accompany our (my family’) falafel sandwiches. The recipe is so easy that you’ll never want to buy hummus again! Not to mention, its healthier than a typical restaurant’ …

Can we keep vegetables pretty AND tasty?

Can we keep vegetables pretty AND tasty?

Well, here’s a tip on how to keep green vegetables- asparagus, broccoli, green beans, etc- vibrant, tasty and appealing. Usually in most Indian vegetable dishes, the veggies are boiled/blanched before sauteing. This allows the vegetables to cook so it’s not raw and tasteless when served. How do I keep my vegetables looking pretty and green? Baking …

Easy Mexican Pizza- Under 10 minutes!

Easy Mexican Pizza- Under 10 minutes!

Love my Mexi-Pizza but don’t have time to make it on a busy week night? Well you’re in luck, because I have a fast and delicious recipe that can be made in about 10 minutes! Rapido Mexi-Pizza: 4 Sahara original or whole-wheat Pita 1 Can Old El Paso vegetarian refried Beans 1 small onion diced 2 cloves …

Who ever said you needed BACON?

Who ever said you needed BACON?

I eat breakfast every morning. Without it, I feel lethargic and extremely hungry later on in the day. Breakfast is the most important meal, and while I love a hearty breakfast, I like to keep it healthy. People generally relate eggs to high cholesterol, grease and fat. However, it is my mission to put an …