Vanilla cheesecake

This Vanilla Cheesecake is my go to recipe for all things cheesecake, which I have been using for decades. I have made many a different version over the years, but they are all based on this with slight alterations. I have already posted a cherry cheesecake earlier. Cheesecakes […]

Chicken and mixed vegetable pulao

This aromatic Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Pulao was made with the bits and bobs of produce hanging around in the fridge. They all went to form this beautiful one pot meal which we heartily enjoyed. The flavour from the mint uplifted the dish to a new level. With […]

Oats / wholewheat fruit, nut and chocolate chip cookies

These Oats / wholewheat fruit, nut and chocolate chip cookies are truly delightful. As the name suggests, these cookies are loaded with quite a few good things, and are a perfect pick up snack. I was looking through my camera the other day and was absolutely delighted to […]

Oil-free chicken curry

This Oil-Free Chicken Curry, enriched with yogurt, cashew nuts and a selection of spices is very easy to make. It tastes delicious and you won’t miss the oil at all. It is the perfect accompaniment with some Indian flatbread or rice. We had ours with some roti. Although […]

Flourless almond cookies

These Flourless Almond Cookies are really simple to make; crisp and not overtly sweet. I made them quite a few years ago and had posted it in my old blog. But as it is no longer available and this recipe is too good to be forgotten, I’m posting […]

Yesterday!

Yesterday! We were returning home and instinctively dropped by this cute country park. We have driven by many times with intentions of dropping in, which never happened; so thought there’s no time like the present! Needless to say, we were not disappointed. The chilly but crisp air, the […]

Tofu Chocolate-Orange Tart

This Tofu Chocolate-Orange Tart was made a while ago and is an easy no-bake dessert recipe to enjoy with your friends and family. The other day, I was engaged in a bit of spring cleaning- yes, in autumn. I am a bit behind this year as this year’s […]

Perfect day?

What is a perfect day? There are good and not so good days! But the days when you are able to be in your happy place, being able to do the things you love; being able to go for a walk with your loved one; to feel the […]

Idli / Sambar / Vada

Food is nourishment, and food is also love! When I was in hospital, our kitchen fires had to be rarely lit, all thanks to the love and kindness of friends whose continuous flow of food parcels kept my family going. Even after I came back from hospital, the […]