A Menu for a Storybook Themed Baby Shower
A creative story book themed menu for an afternoon baby shower
Author: Preeyanka
Passion Fruit Granola Bowls Featuring Homemade Almond Butter Granola
The fragrant tart passion fruit puree shines against a complementary backdrop of granola and plain creamy yogurt.
Esquites-Inspired Warm Creamy Corn Salad
I am currently living my summer of corn. All I want to do is eat fresh corn – grilled on the cob, kernels lightly cooked in butter, tossed with tomato and herbs in a salad, or cooked with curry leaves, green chili and lemon for … read more
Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
This is a quick sauce that works well in many contexts but especially with Indian & Mexican flavors. The proportions and technique are my own but the recipe is adapted from Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce by The Chutney Life. It is very cilantro forward . If … read more
Strawberry Rhubarb Crostata for Two
It’s officially rhubarb season. Since strawberry rhubarb is one of my favorite dessert flavors, I wanted to celebrate by making a date night dessert. I love the sharp pucker of rhubarb combined with the fragrant sweetness of the strawberries. When baked, both fruits collapse into … read more
Shrikhand Creme Fraiche
The memories of of my parents making shrikhand for parties is vivid. They would line our dining table with layers of newspaper followed by layers of freshly washed cotton cloth, a thick layer of plain yogurt and then more cloth followed by paper. This set … read more
Asparagus and Refried Cannellini Bean Quesadillas
Weeknight spring dinner – asparagus quesadilla with homemade ranch dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing with Creme Fraiche
It’s spring time and the chives in my patio garden have started to grow again after a stagnant winter. As someone who is constantly questioning if she has a black thumb, it’s nice to be reminded that all is not lost. IN fact, all of … read more
Thai Cucumber Relish
My hot take is that the Bay Area’s best food is in the Tri-Valley area. The restaurants may not be as glossy as the ones in San Francisco but so many of my favorite dishes are on the 680 corridor (or close by). This weekend, … read more
Chimichurri Paneer & Roasted Vegetables
I adore the herbaceous, zingy quality of chimichurri. This Argentinian/Uruguayan condiment is traditionally served on steak but as a life-long vegetarian, I’ve found plenty of other uses. When making a traditional chimichurri, finely chopped parsley, either fresh/dried oregano, finely chopped garlic, salt and crushed red … read more