recipes

Cooking class was my way of a Thanksgiving Mass. I don’t think people understood my intentions. This is Fishy.

It’s that time of the year again! I’ve struggled with my Thanksgiving Turkey roast – facing a variety of issues…from being too dry, overcooked, undercooked, burnt, not well seasoned or simply not ready in time!

What is a Jughead Sandwich? C’mon who doesn’t know about a Jughead Sandwich! I have had my good fortune to know a few Jugheads in life. Loved making these sandwiches and eating them for breakfast/brunch.

This post is about Mocha. I have fond memories of Mocha and wanted to pay my respect to those Cooking Mocha. Mocha in Bengali is the Banana Flower which is different from Mocha as some of us might know otherwise related to the cocoa plant.

Do you hate eating fruits? I love them incidentally. This post is for fruit lovers and also those who may be picky fruit eaters. After all, choosing what not to shop is also something that adds a bit of interest in something as simple as shopping for ingredients.

Here’s a little recipe in memory of the excitement I felt in rediscovering an old favourite- Gongura! For those of you who…

I am very fond of a popular festive Indian (Bengali) prawn curry dish called prawn malai curry. It uses prawns while the other recipe of Malabar Spinach Chorchori that I shared earlier may use shrimps. I was delighted when my friend Nithya invited me and Anju to her home for lunch. We got to taste her own version of authentic easy quick cooking Kerala mango prawn curry. It has a secret masala powder. More on that later.

The journey of rediscovering simple, fresh meals through a lettuce salad made with ingredients from her father’s farm. After visiting the farm, Barko shares a love for fresh produce, reflecting family traditions and healthy living. The salad features a unique dressing with Kuli Kuli (groundnut cake), emphasizing simplicity yet deliciousness.

Imagine starting your day with a mouth-watering and satisfying breakfast that is easy to make, nourishing, and delicious. Akara and Bread! This…

Barko shares memories of Nigerian puff puff, a beloved street food in West Africa. They recount their mother’s heartfelt dedication to her Sunday school class and an event hosted for Samaritan’s Purse, where they prepared puff puffs for the children. The puff puff experience symbolizes cultural connection, family bonds, and the essence of Nigerian life.