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Crispy French Fries

Appetizers, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan

Crispy delicious French Fries! Who doesn’t enjoy French fries? It’s the perfect comfort food! Homemade Fries, it’s actually quite simple and easy to make. In fact, this is a great treat for my grandkids when they come to visit me. My grandson will say very proudly my dadi (grandmother) makes the best fries.

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Gulab Jamun

Desserts, Diwali, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Winter Recipes

This tasty dessert is an Indian version of warm donuts floating in warm sweet syrup. Served as a dessert, this is a staple in most parts of India.

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Two Minute Fruit and Cracker Dessert

Desserts, Kid-Friendly

One evening while playing cards with my husband, Alex, and my son’s mother-in-law, Alex suddenly asked for something sweet. I didn’t have any dessert prepared and all we had in the house was ice cream and some chocolate. Alex has always been super innovative with his food combinations, and this recipe is just that, a product of desperation. At first, my kids and grand-kids made faces when they heard what it was made of, but with a little bit of tweaking, it has become a simple dessert that our entire family has been preparing during this quarantine.

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Spicy Corn, Corn Salad, (Tasty Snack)

Appetizers, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Street Food Recipes, Summer Recipes

Spicy Corn is a very enjoyable snack and not only that, but this is a quick and easy recipe to make. Make it as spicy or as mild as your heart desires. Best of all, you can also serve this as a side dish. Enjoy the spicy corn for a beautiful picnic or outdoor get together. You can also serve this over crisp slices of bread.

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Grilled Caprese Sandwich (Veggie Sandwich With Pesto)

Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Sandwiches

For this delicious Caprese Sandwich, I have been experimenting with pesto lately and tried out this sandwich after my granddaughter requested me to make it for her. This recipe is super easy to put together on the go and it makes for the perfect lunchbox or tiffin meal.

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Mango Salsa (Fresh Mango Salad)

Chutneys / Pickles, Fusion, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Soups and Salads, Vegan

Who doesn’t enjoy chips & salsa? This simple and colorful mango salsa is super easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve this fresh mango salsa with chips or with a plate of tacos. You can even serve this as a fresh salad which will compliment a variety of meals!

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Palak (Spinach) Puri

Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Vegan

Palak Puri is a whole wheat fried bread made with many different flavors. Adding the spinach with a few spices makes the Puri very yummy and healthy. These puris can be served with any meal and add a nice green color to any menu. You can also serve them with afternoon tea or even pack them up for a lunch box meal.

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Grilled Paneer

Appetizers, Kid-Friendly, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy

Grilled Paneer makes for a great appetizer that compliments any main course dish. Grilled paneer is quick and easy to put together, making it the perfect party appetizer. I will be preparing this appetizer a lot this holiday season because it is perfect to serve at get together and bring to potlucks.

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Paneer Malai Ladoo

Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy

Paneer Malai Ladoo is a rich and delicious homemade sweet dessert. Paneer Ladoos have a creamy texture and they taste amazing! This dessert is perfect for people with a sophisticated palette and is super easy to prepare.

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Crispy Shakarpara (Almond Biscuit) Recipe

Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan

A traditional tea-time biscuit-like snack often made during festive occasions, shakarpara is the perfect sweet for any gathering. They are deep-fried sugar crisps with almonds and hint of cardamom, which adds to their unique flavor. This is one of those snacks that you won’t be able to stop munching on.

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Baked Vegetable Idli

Appetizers, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Baked vegetable Idli makes for a healthy and delicious appetizer or side dish. They are very eye-appealing and great to put out at a gathering for guests to pop into their mouth. They are the perfect addition to any menu because they are so easy to make. Idlies have a unique texture because they are soft but also slightly crisp on the bottom. Baked vegetable idli are best served with coconut chutney if served as an appetizer or with samber if served with the main meal.

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Cucumber (Kheera) Raita

Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Raita

Cucumber Raita is a delightful refreshing side dish and compliment to any meal. Raita is made so many ways, but the main ingredient is always the yogurt. Cucumber raita is one of my favorites especially during the summer. This is a quick and easy recipe. I also like to serve cucumber raita as a spread […]

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Nariyal Burfi (Coconut Fudge)

Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Nariyal Burfi is simple and delicious dessert that only requires a few ingredients! It is super easy to make, and you can serve this as sweet snack in the form of candy. I make this burfi with caramelized sugar which gives a nice twist to the burfi itself.

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Paneer Sandwich

Breakfast Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Paneer (Indian Cheese), Quick & Easy, Sandwiches, Snacks

Paneer Sandwich is a quick and easy to make. Paneer Sandwich is healthy and tastes delicious. This is a perfect lunch box option, especially for the kids.

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Vegan Mac and Cheese, Quick and Easy

Fusion, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Vegan

Vegan Macaroni and Cheese is made with dairy free cheese. This quick, easy recipe is creamy and delicious. Mac and cheese has always been a comfort food in my family. My son is on a dairy free diet and one day while craving for Mac and Cheese, asked about making vegan cheese. I experimented with many recipes and finally my son was happy with the result. To my surprise my grand-kids also enjoyed this vegan mac and cheese. This was a surprise success at my house.

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