One of summer's last hurrah! The Apple and Pear Pie is amazing. As soon as you bite into the pie, the pie crust just crumbles in your mouth and then the apples and pear bring warm gooey sweetness accented immediately by an pronounced and sweet Orange flavor and notes of cinnamon and Fennel linger in the back. Just delicious!
Read moreSummer Burger with Hot Pepper Jelly and Paprika Fries
This is one of those burgers that you crave on a hot summer evening, that's rich, meaty and juicy, and has an unique kick to it. You bite into the crispy fries with a hit of smokey paprika and wash it down with your favorite brew, and right there a perfect summer evening is immortalized forever.
Read moreBaked Caulifower with Indian Spiced Tomato Sauce
This dish is so healthy and rich and warm and satisfying in a robust way, that it gives you a whole new outlook on vegetarian food. Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable and this is just one of the many ways you can make it a part of your daily life. Roasted Cauliflower in a rich, spicy and slightly sweet tomato sauce infused with heaps of ginger and garlic and toasted Cumin, Coriander and Gram Masala. Rich, meaty and oh so delicious! All served with a fire roasted Pita.
Read moreJack Daniel Peach & Fennel Galette
Booze. Pie. Summer. I think you get the idea! This easy and rustic Pear and Plum Galette with fresh home made pie dough infused with Fennel seeds is amazing! It tastes fresh, vibrant and sweet and has notes of brown sugar and whiskey. When served with ice cream, it's the perfect ending to a summer meal!
Read moreWheat (Atta) Halwa
Since I was a kid, this one dessert/snack/any time food has been my all time favorite! We Punjabis also call it the Kada Parshad. This warm, gooey and soothing mush of sugar, flour, Ghee and nuts hath no foes. Only friends and lovers of it. It's perfect little kid food too! Mmm mm!
Read moreCrisp Spiced Eggplant with Mint Chuntey
This easy peasy baked Eggplant dinner is seasoned with warming Indian spices and dressed with a refreshing home-made Yogurt Mint Chutney. It's meaty. It's bold. It's satisfying. It's healthy! All done in around 30 minutes! Wrap it up in a tortilla or sandwich it between your favorite sliced bread, this is one unique entree that's getting made again soon.
Read moreGrilled Squid Salad with Herbed Crostini
A summer salad that will take you on a journey! Tender marinated Squid is grilled and smoked over open fire and served over a bed of citrus lettuce and with a side of crisp Crostini. The textures of this dish add a whole new level of refinement. Modern and light, this salad tastes like the summer from an exotic island, afloat in a sea as the sun shines down on it's land, while the cobbled streets bounce the light back into the air.
Read moreRecipe: Deconstructed Greek Salad Sandwich with Fresh Dill
Love Greek Salad? Then you'll love my Greek Salad Sandwich. It's the flavors of the infamous salad, but kicked up a couple of notches and stuffed into a huge sandwich! Great party idea, and vegetarian too!
Read moreRecipe: Fresh Strawberry Blueberry Gallette with Basil
The pie that screams summer! This easy French Galette is a serious jackpot for anyone looking to cash in on the juicy berries available this time of year, and transform them into a memorable, rustic and really delicious pie that is easy in under an hour! Dig right in!
Read moreIce Cream Pie Cups with Dark Chocolate Fudge and Roasted Almonds
What happens when you think of Pie and Ice Cream and Cupcakes all at the same time? Well, say hello to the Pie Cup—a cupcake sized Pie with Ice cream in it. Layered with dark chocolate and topped with chocolate covered almonds! Go ahead, make it and let it start conversations for you.
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