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Mango Kulfi Pops! (no cook)
I absolutely love kulfi. If you haven’t tried it, kulfi is a decadent indian ice cream usually shaped in a cone and flavored with pistachio, cardamom, and sometimes mango. I have fond memories of my aunt making me kulfi as a kid in the traditional cone shaped Aluminum molds. I figured it was about time that I made it myself. After reading tons of recipes for kulfi, I found this one by Aarti Sequeira and thought it was worth adapting to more traditional flavors. To be honest, sometimes I post a recipe that feels like cheating. This is definitely one of those times. This recipe involves absolutely no cooking. Instead,…
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Food Influencers
I’ve had always had a passion for food, even wanting to become a professional chef for most of my childhood. When I was really young, I watched endless hours of the early Food Network great chefs, Ready Set Cook, and Julia Child on television, hoping I could gain a little insight into their genius. I would host my own nightly cooking shows in my kitchen to an audience of teddy bears, making nonsensical “treats” in the microwave and freezer because I was too young to operate the stove alone. Though I decided to pursue science instead of going to culinary school, my love of food never left me. So, I…
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Brown butter chocolate chip sea salt cookies
Does anyone else feel like quarantine is a perfect excuse for weeknight baking? Not sure I needed an excuse, but since I’m home all the time, it has been nice to have sweets on the counter readily available as a treat after hours upon hours of zoom calls. This recipe is a perfect make-ahead dough that you can either bake all at once or bake in batches as you crave cookies. They have a beautiful nutty flavor from the brown butter and a salty sweet balance from the sea salt and semisweet chocolate. YUM! Ingredients: 1 C (16 T) unsalted butter (I like kerrygold butter best) 3/4 C dark brown…
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(Air-Fried) Gobi Kofta
When someone asks me what my favorite North Indian dish is, without hesitation I would say Malai Kofta. Though the delicious combination of fried paneer and potatoes is hard to pass up, I thought I’d try my hand at a *slightly* healthier version. These kofta are made of cauliflower (gobi) and use the magic of an air-fryer to get them nice and crispy. If you don’t have an air-fryer, feel free to bake them for 25 minutes at 425 F. They won’t get as crispy as the fried version, but I think that’s a worthwhile trade off for your arteries. Added bonus: this recipe is vegan! Kofta Ingredients: 3.5 C…
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Elote
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 with the beautiful bounty of spring! Elote is one of my favorite dishes. The combo of sweet corn, spicy chili, salty cotija, and tart lime is just perfection! Traditionally mayo or crema are used in making elote, but I prefer yogurt for a healthier version of this craveable treat. Ingredients: 4 ears of corn 1 lime in wedges, plus zest 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/3 C greek yogurt cilantro to garnish cotija to garnish (or grated parmesan in a pinch) Recipe: Grill corn on an open flame until charred. I use my…
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Gobi Manchurian
Gobi manchurian is a delicious Indo-Chinese fusion appetizer made with fried cauliflower in a spicy soy based sauce. It is always a favorite of mine at celebrations and weddings, but I don’t make it at home often because I rarely want to heat up a whole pot of oil. The key to a good gobi manchurian is a crispy batter and a spicy and salty sauce. Here is the recipe to make both! Ingredients 8 ounces of beer 1 C all-purpose flour 1 t salt, pepper, and cayenne 1 head cauliflower cut into florets Oil for frying 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 T ginger minced 1/3 C green onion 1…
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Cardamom Ginger Lemon Panna Cotta
Holi is just around the corner, so this is the perfect time to create a desi-inspired holiday treat. This panna cotta recipe uses the lovely earthiness of cardamom and ginger to create a desi twist on a classic italian treat. The lemon curd topping is all you need for a little acidic kick at the end. Perfect for the holiday (or any day really!) Hope you try it soon! Ingredients: 2 C heavy cream 1 inch peeled ginger 8-10 smashed cardamom pods 1/4 C granulated sugar 1/4 C cold water 3 teaspoons of gelatin powder (Note: agar agar is my go to vegan substitute and I keep the ratio 1:1)…
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Black Friday Tips!
Black Friday is coming up and you know what that means- tons of sales! I love using this time of the year not only to shop for Christmas/holiday presents, but to also take inventory of things I’ve been wanting for my own apartment. Often my wish list is filled with a few bigger ticket items that only go on sale a few times a year, so Black Friday is the perfect time to shop for them! One store with amazing deals every Black Friday is Macys! They have tons of online savings as well as ‘Doorbusters’ offered in store. Usually the doorbusters are free after mail-in rebate, so if you…
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Coffee Subscription Box!
Grad school is incredibly busy, so I am all about ways to make my life a little bit easier. So happy to have found Trade Coffee. Trade is a subscription coffee service that will ship you bags of coffee at a schedule that fits your needs. Even better- Trade uses a quick and easy quiz to match you with coffee perfect for your tastebuds. You can even pick between whole beans and grounds to match your coffee making habits. My first Trade box arrived quickly and gave me a wonderful bag of Seabright from Verve Coffee Roasters. The flavor was rich and a little chocolatey without being sweet. Highly recommend!…
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Summer Friday Favorites
Summer is my favorite season of the year. People are generally in a good mood, the weather is nice and warm (well, sometimes in SF), and there is no good reason not to be outside. This summer I’ve found a few new summer favorites I wanted to share. Initial Necklaces I’m loving these customizable necklaces from Sincerely Silver. The initial necklace comes in silver, gold, or rose gold and makes a great gift. They have tons of other customizable options as well. Check out their site and use my code: SINCERELY15 for 15% off your order. #ad Ficks Hard Seltzer The hard seltzer craze has taken over summer and I…
