Roasted Eggplant with Sun-dried Tomatoes

Roasted Eggplant with Sun-dried Tomatoes

The pear trees by our home have bloomed almost overnight – the indisputable sign of spring in February! While I do feel, we are completely cheated out of winter this year, I cannot but grin ear to ear to see the tender sprouted leaves and 

Homemade: Ginger and Garlic Pastes

Homemade: Ginger and Garlic Pastes

When we moved here from India, I was very surprised as well as shocked to find jars of ginger garlic paste on the shelves of the stores. Making fresh pastes at home is something so basic and such an everyday kind of thing, that it 

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Hummus is one of my kitchen essentials; something which I cannot do without.

Spiced Cranberry Apple Jam/Chutney

Spiced Cranberry Apple Jam/Chutney

Spices, apples and cranberries are the quintessential elements of autumn and the holidays. They are as much a part of the season as the hues of the leaves and the chilling weather; encompassing  the colors, fragrance and the warmth. I have brought them together in 

Roasted Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Chutney/Sauce

Roasted Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Chutney/Sauce

A quick recipe today and a little one too. I made this after I had something similar at a friend’s home and asked her for the recipe.