Salty Lassi

Salty Lassi

Friends, warmer weather is coming….I can almost taste it in the air.  And, of course, you need a short list of refreshing drinks that will quench your thirst and excite your palate and I’ve got just the thing for you today that also happens to be my personal favorite – salty lassi.  I know many…

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Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Palak paneer is always one of the first dishes I order when I’m trying a out new Indian restaurant.  For those that have never tasted this dish, it is basically silky Indian creamed spinach that is studded with Indian cheese or paneer.  Paneer is a fresh cheese made by curdling hot milk with an acid like lemon…

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Cucumber Chutney Cream Cheese

Cucumnber Chutney Cream Cheese on Sourdough Toast

I’m guessing most of you are familiar with the the tea time stand by –  the cucumber sandwich.  Elegant and refreshing, a high tea service just isn’t complete without this tasty triangle.  But did you know that there is also a fabulous, Indian version of this sandwich?  Just like the original it has thinly sliced…

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Thanksgiving Favorites

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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  There are no gifts to worry about and the point is really to get everyone around a table and eat some terribly good food – which is something I can really get behind!  Before I had kids, I used to look forward to all the cooking and relish the planning.  …

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