Posts filed under: Lunch

Rainbow Couscous Salad

This is a wonderful, hearty salad that tastes just as delightful as it looks. It says “spring” and brightens up any table! It can be eaten as whole meal for...

Spicy Spanish Rice

Every south Asian loves a warm bowl of perfectly seasoned rice and, honestly, who doesn’t?! Hence, we are quick to embrace rice from a variety of other cultures. Spanish rice is one...

Hearty White Chicken Chilli

This is one of my favorite comfort foods. Nothing goes better with a cold rainy day or snowy afternoon than  the warm goodness of a well-made chilli. Tender chicken, chilies, white...

Sweet and Savory Squash

This sweet-and-spicy squash recipe blends bold Indian flavors with the heartiness of an American fall favorite – the butternut squash. A few carrots tossed in competes the picture. The vegetables...

South Indian Green Beans

For green bean enthusiasts who don’t want their legumes drenched in a heavy sauce or baked, here is a simply South-Indian stir-fry. Adds a touch of variation to any Thanksgiving...

Mini-Burgers

Here is an all-time party favorite – the juicy, perfectly seasoned mini-burger. You can keep this recipe as American as you’d like or boldly spice it up with paprika and cilantro...

Barbecue Chicken Skewers

Barbecue sauce is considered a traditional American flavor. It’s the perfect addition to a warm summer evening and I simply love the tangy, sweet smell of succulent meat as it’s grilled...

Greco-Indian Moussaka

Some may not realize that the Greek empire under Alexander from Macedonia had stretched all the way to India. Well, here is a dish that commemorates the influence that both cultures had...

The Perfect Beef Pasta

Pasta with ground beef is my ultimate comfort food. It cooks really fast and is perfect when you want the satisfaction of a home cooked meal, but don’t have too...

Chicken 65

This dish is quintessential Madras. There are some theories floating on its origin but most think it came from a restaurant called Buhari in Chennai (formerly Madras). The number 65 is...