A holiday dinner is not complete without cranberry sauce. At our house, we almost never make the regular cranberry sauce. It is always amped up with spices or citrus flavors. This Jalapeno Cranberry sauce is our favorite kind of cranberry sauce – a mix of sweet and spicy flavors. It […]
In England, a Christmas without Mince Pies is no Christmas at all! Just like the traditional Christmas Pudding, mince pie has been a part of British Christmas festivities since long. The first time I tasted a mince pie was at Lincoln Christmas Market. It was my first traditional Christmas market […]
Pulao is a mildly spiced fragrant rice dish cooked with one or more vegetables. There are different varieties of Pulao in Indian cuisine. This is a basic pulao recipe I follow at home – one of my go-to-recipes for when I want to fix a quick meal, or when I […]
Looking for an easy veggie side dish recipe? Have you been put off by steamed carrots? Try roasting them. Roasting vegetables is one of the best ways to eat vegetables. Roasting concentrates the flavors and you’ll wonder “Really? Was that all I had to do?”. Best of all, there’s very […]
Fall has officially begun and it’s the prettiest season of all! Apart from the leaves that change color and fall, this season is also marked by ‘pumpkins pumpkins everywhere’! The supermarkets are overflowing with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, colors and textures! In Canada, thanksgiving is in October, unlike in […]
If a tourist has only one day in Singapore and asks for suggestions on what to try from Singaporean cuisine, my first response would be “Is there any way you can extend that to a few days?! Stay! At least to eat” 🙂 There are soooo many dishes one should […]
Blueberry Spinach Salad is an easy, fresh and healthy salad that is loaded with blueberries and can be on your dinner table in no time! It is the perfect way to incorporate some of those fresh seasonal produce into your meals! There are many who find salads boring. But salads […]
If you are looking for a salad dressing that is fresh, healthy and uber-delicious, this creamy blueberry salad dressing is the one for you! It is fruity and sweet, but don’t worry – it’s completely sugar-free! Not to mention – it looks divine! It is sure to be a favorite […]
Payasam is a rich and creamy pudding from the Indian subcontinent, that is served for almost every special occasion, be it birthdays, weddings, graduation ceremonies, or festivals – basically, any happy event! In North India, payasam is called ‘kheer‘. A ‘sadhya’ (Kerala traditional feast) end with payasam served as dessert. […]
Yayy! Onam is right around the corner! I have been quite busy trying to put together some recipes so you guys can make a mini onasadhya. An indispensable part of a sadhya is Kadumaanga achaar (green mango pickle). Moreover, I am a pickle addict – I always look for reasons […]
Pulissery (or pulisheri) is a traditional seasoned buttermilk curry from Kerala cuisine. It tastes a bit sour (‘puli’ in Malayalam) because it contains yogurt, hence the name ‘pulissery’. Served in a typical Kerala Sadhya, it is a popular Onam and Vishu recipe. A sadhya would be incomplete without a pulissery, […]
I'm Vijitha and I love exploring different cuisines from around the world! I'm a food blogger based in Canada. Welcome to my blog! It's all about food, culture and memories from the countries I have lived in or visited. Read More »