Sweet and Spicy Shrimp (General Tso’s Shrimp)

My mother-in-law Atsuko makes this shrimp dish, which is sort of a Japanese rendition of a General Tso’s recipe. You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or any vegetable too.

 

 

Mushroom and Spinach Pinwheels

My friend Sonu makes these really super appetizers with puff pasty using a mushroom filling which I love! Here is a really simple rendition of her recipe to which I added spinach.

Thai Style Salmon Cakes

This super healthy recipe for fish cakes is from Chiva-Som, which is a wellness spa in Thailand and has some of the best food I have ever eaten. I love these fish cakes – you can use any fish you like and feel free to add spice to the recipe.
 
 
 

Edamame & Asparagus Hummus

I recently was invited to a media event where the Kenmore brand marked its 100th Anniversary. The event was celebrated with a live “cookmore”  demonstration and tasting of super eats from Kenmore’s in-house chef Kari Karch showcased easy recipes, filled with flavor and fun.

This dish was one of my favorites – a really healthy and easy green hummus made with asparagus and edamame.

Buttercup Bake Shop Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here is a wonderful recipe for oatmeal chocolate chop cookies which are always a favorite.

 

Tender Green Chickpeas with Zucchini (Choliya with Zucchini)

This past winter was the first time I ever tried “Choliya” – a tender green chickpea which is available only in winter in Delhi. I fell in love with it and ate as much of it as I possibly could in the few days I was visiting home.

There are so many possibilities with this wonderful legume and it is super healthy. Here is a lovely recipe that combines the Choliya with zucchini.

 

 

Stir Fried Fish with Oyster Sauce

This is a really easy, yummy fish my mom makes that is inspired by Asian flavor.

New Potatoes with Indian Style Spicy Sesame Dressing

Here is a spicy Indian take on potato salad. This wonderful recipe combines the earthiness of sesame with the pungent tastes of lime and mustard oil.

Tender Green Chickpeas with Cumin (Choliya with Jeera Ka Tadka)

This past winter was the first time I ever tried “Choliya” – a tender green chickpea which is available only in winter in Delhi. I fell in love with it and ate as much of it as I possibly could in the few days I was visiting home.

There are so many possibilities with this wonderful legume?. Here is a really simple way that it is cooked.

 

Roasted Radishes and Carrots

Just look at the gorgeous colors on this tray! 

I sometimes don’t know what to do with all the radish that I get in my weekly organic box of vegetables. This is a wonderful recipe from Food Network in which a healthy delicious plate of veggies is ready in about 20 minutes!