I just love peas in any form. You are going eh?!! I do! It’s sweet and brilliant green in color. And it is comfort food. And… it is so easy and quick to make. This protein-rich pea soup is hearty and healthy. Traditionally Pea Soup or Potage Saint-Germain is cooked in broth […]
Blueberry Jam is incredibly delicious bursting with intense flavor and so easy to make. It’s fantastic on everything. Slather it thick on toast/muffin (like my Buttermilk Corn Muffins) and croissants, use it to fill donuts/cakes, top your vanilla ice cream or just eat it straight from a spoon. Blueberries It’s […]
Banana, Almond, Rice Flour Pancakes are delicious, gluten-free, easy to make pancakes. They can be made vegan too. See instructions. I dusted it with powdered sugar and served with fresh fruits and pure Maple syrup. Top it off with my yummilicious Strawberry Jam to kick it up a notch. My Sunday Morning Sunday morning […]
I love pesto! It’s one of these easy, delicious concoctions that can be spread on or tossed with anything. The Pistachio Spinach Pesto is one such wonders. The creamy, rich pistachios blend marvelously with the nutritious, brilliant green spinach. The resulting pesto is satisfyingly nutty, a little sweet, garlicky, with […]
Mint-Lentil Coconut Rice is my go-to simple, delicious, refreshing dinner for those busy weeknights or lazy weekends. You can eat it as is or with an equally simple yogurt sauce (raita). It hearty and healthy! Plus the whole dish takes only 20 minutes to make, from start to finish. And […]
Decadent and moist, these Chocolate Cupcakes with Italian Buttercream are velvety smooth and so very delicious! I made these for my daughter’s birthday and the kids decorated their cupcakes with M&M’s and sprinkles. They had a ball! I decorated mine with crystallized ginger. My husband had his plain. You can […]
This purple kale salad is colorful, delicious and a super fun way to eat a Super-Food. See, what I did there?!! This is probably why my kids ignore me when I drop them at school. However, they will, and have eaten this scrumptious salad without a fuss. I usually pair it […]
This Tomato Relish is spicy, tangy and so full of flavor that explodes in your mouth. I love this relish. I recently made this for a gift basket order and it was a big hit. Don’t you just love tradition! This is my grandmother’s recipe (Thakali Thoku in Tamil). A favorite […]
Focaccia is a chewy, salty flat but soft Italian bread, that derives its flavor from good olive oil. Herbs and Parmesan cheese are often added to make it sing! It is SO delicious when done right. So take your time. If you don’t succeed at first, try, try again. That […]
Onion Jam is an unusual, versatile and surprisingly delicious condiment, that will elevate every dish you pair it with. You can spread in on muffins, focaccia bread, make sandwiches, top a roast chicken or seared fish…. the possibilities are endless. If you have been reading my blog, you will have […]
My Roots My Rambles explores food that showcases my journey from South of India (My Roots) to the United States (My Rambles). I am a Professional Chef, who likes to make unique and original recipes inspired by my travel and life experiences. The ability to have fun and enjoy making fresh, healthy family dinners is the key focus of this website.