It’s hard to categorize a Sambhar – is it breakfast, lunch, dinner? Maybe a snack? A staple in many parts of India, a Sambhar can be literally served at any meal. You can eat it with rice or dunk fluffy idlis or crispy vadas in it. It’s typically served as part of a Vegetarian meal …
Shepherd’s Pie
There’s a chill in the air and it’s time to cozy up an put away that sun bleached beachwear. Life is chaotic, school has resumed and traffic is insane. It’s time to embrace our comfort meals and make dinner easy and fun with the promise of leftovers for lunch the next day. This recipe probably …
Pad Kaprow Koong – Thai Basil Shrimp
Thai food is simply incredible – the balance between sweet, spicy, salty and sour is what makes for the perfect dish. Some dishes are heavy on Tamarind, or peanuts while some rely on the creaminess of coconut milk. This recipe sings with the magic of Thai Basil. If you cannot find Thai Basil where you …
Shrimp Vindaloo
Vindaloo or Vindhalho is a popular Goan curry. Goa is a state that is on the western coast of India and boasts of an amazing seafood rich cuisine. This recipe came down from the Portuguese settlers – Vin meaning wine and Alho meaning garlic. There are many many recipes out there that use potatoes as …
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
I love love love me some Mexican food. If you follow my blog and my Youtube channel you will know that I don’t hesitate to put some Ole into my meals. This recipe is truly simple – Chicken and a few ingredients before it hits the hot grill. I always prefer to use dark meat …
Chocolate Cherry Berry Cheesecake – No Bake
It’s summer and the stores are bursting with fresh Cherries and Berries and who want’s to turn that oven on anyway? This is the best season for a refreshing no bake cheesecake. No fuss and full on flavor. I’ve made many a cheesecake in my day, I’ve set them in Cheesecake pans, mini tins and …
Chicken Tacos – Mexican Fiesta
Ay Carumba! I’m ‘Kraving’ mexican food! Taco night is always fun. I invited some friends over for a no fuss menu. In this recipe, I use my own homemade taco blend, but you can easily substitute this for a store bought version. The advantages of making it yourself, besides it being super fresh is that …
Tandoori Chicken Wings – Air fried
Ever since I got my air fryer, I’ve been throwing all kinds of things in it. Wings, Meatballs, Drumsticks! The kids love Chicken wings and this recipe makes perfectly spiced, delicious, crispy Chicken wings!
Shrimp & Bhindi Curry
This curry is the simplest of all. Made by the Goan & Mangalorean communities, you can also find similar recipes in many Konkan and coastal regions. I made the same recipe with Fish, you can check that out here – http://kravingsfoodadventures.com/fish-curry-coastal-style/ This curry is made by grinding spices and coconut together with tamarind paste and …
Blackcurrant Jam
My jam making history is an old one! In 2011 I appeared on the show Come Dine With Me Canada that actually taped in 2010 – my new friend Graham gave us each a jar of Blackcurrant jam to take home. I couldn’t help but notice that I had the same berry bush that he …