Here is a fun way of having chicken – with tandoori bbq sauce. I was inspired to make this dish because my hubby loves tandoori chicken. I am glad I made it since he really enjoyed the flavors of the sauce on the chicken. My only comment is that you can totally skip the blinis [...]
I invited my Mom for dinner over two weekends ago and decided to make Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Mango BBQ Sauce. The reason I picked out this dish was because we both saw it air on Aarti Paarti and were salivating over how good the pulled pork was. I thought it would be fun [...]
Many of you know what an avid fan I was watching the Next Food Network Star this season. Originally rooting for a friend to win, after her departure I then became totally and madly in love with Aarti Sequeria, known as Aarti Paarti. Her Indian inspired dishes with a twist have given me a new [...]
My girls started school few weeks ago and I have been meaning to write a post to share their experience. My feelings and emotions have been exciting and stressful… Exciting… because it’s a new year that celebrates a new milestone. Stressful… because Ariana (my 5 yr old) broke her arm few days before starting kindergarten. [...]
Lately I have been in the mood for trying new flavors and ingredients. Although, I enjoy Italian, French, Mexican, Spanish… well, what I mean is anything that tastes good… I have been really fascinated by Middle Eastern/Armenian (my background) and Indian cuisine. This dish is a combination of flavors that combine the two together. [...]
I chose to make this soup for its simplicity, interesting ingredient list and spices that I already carry in my pantry. It is another recipe from Aarti Sequeria of the Next Food Network Star. The soup is not only healthy, but it’s full of unusual flavors that come together so nicely. When I began [...]
When I decide my menu for the week, I go thru a very selective process. Questions such as the following start popping up in my not so big brain. Is it healthy? Will the kids eat it? Can I prep in advance? Will it be costly? Am I familiar or have access to the ingredients? [...]
I wanted to make something healthy, tasty, quick, budget friendly, kid proof and vegetarian – that’s too much requirements when planning my menu for the week. This recipe from Martha Stewart‘s delivered what I wanted in all aspects. I followed the recipe pretty close with some minor changes. The description of the stew is as [...]