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Easy Spinach & Cheese Croissants and At-Home New Year’s Eve Ideas

This recipe for Spinach & Cheese Croissants was sponsored by HelloFresh. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use and love myself. I’ve had a few readers ask me tips on how to throw a small scale New Year’s Eve party with recipes that are still festive, yet…

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Instant Pot Tomato Rice

It’s mid-week. Which just means that energy levels of us regular 9-5 folk are slowly dying out. It’s also raining heavily outside, which means that a warm comfort meal ranks high on the wishlist! The simple solution – a one-pot meal like this Instant Pot Tomato Rice warming enough to drive away those heebee-jeebees! One-pot…

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Recipe for Dahiwali Chicken Curry taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

Dahiwali Chicken Curry

When it comes to simple everyday meals, I find it hard to succumb myself to the traditional Indian daily routine of Dal–Sabzi, translated, simply meaning a lentil and vegetable preparation. My idea of a simple Indian lunch would mainly consist of a quick Chicken Curry and a side of rice and a salad.  Often, when…

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Masala Mathri: Spiced Fried Cookies

The countdown to Diwali has already begun and our home is getting decorated as I type this – with a steaming cup of coffee and bowl full of Masala Mathri by my side. This year, unlike years past, I’ve made more festive treats from scratch than I can ever remember. It was also the first…

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Namak Pare: Savoury Fried Cookies

It’s the weekend just before Diwali and boy are we excited! Hubby Dear and Little Dude have taken it upon themselves to set up the lights all over the house and I’ve retreated into my kitchen – just the place I want to be this time of the year. I have a few classic treats…

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Recipe for Instant Pot Chole (Chickpea Curry) taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

Instant Pot Chole (Chickpea Curry)

To this day, almost 17 years in since we first met, Hubby Dear still relishes my Chana Masala with as much gusto as he did the first time I made it for him. I on the hand, cannot stand it as much. Although I do love chickpeas in other variations, Chana Masala does not quite…

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Vegan Shami Kebabs – A Simple Indian Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving is always one of my favourite days of the year. For me, it’s the perfect excuse to fill your home with the people you love and spend the day eating good, comfort food – like these vegan Shami Kebabs! This year, Thanksgiving will look so very different from what we’re actually used to. But…

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Kids Lunch Idea: Indian-style Keema Pasta

As we’re slowly getting used to being home and easing into a routine that works for us, I find myself starting to get more creative with the meals I plan for dinners throughout the week. With the summer here in full force, there is only so much time I want to spend sweating over a…

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Super Easy Baked Samosas – Air Fryer & Oven Version

Growing up with a Dad who HAD to have his Samosa fix at least once a week meant that I believed it was the most normal thing to do. I mean, I fully supported the fact that my Mom needed a break from cooking our meals and what’s better than crispy warm Samosas dunked into…

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Recipe for Onion Pakoda (Onion Fritters) taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

Super Crispy Onion Pakoda – Indian-style Onion Fritters

When we were in India a few years ago, we lived next to a recreation club that had one of my favourite poolside cafes. They served some of the best comfort food you could ever ask for, and every single thing on the menu was lip-smacking good! The Iced Cappuccino and crispy Onion Pakoda was…

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Recipe for Potato Samosas taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

Punjabi-style Aloo Samosas: Potato Samosas

‘Tis the season for love… and so said St. Valentine as we dedicate the 14th of Feb in his honour. Come February and you immediately know that LOVE is in the air – and love these Aloo Samosas you will! I have often heard people say that as couples grow old together, they begin to…

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Kids Lunch Idea: Chicken Tikka Quesadilla

When we first enrolled Little Dude at a playschool, I was giddy with excitement over the opportunity to pack him a lunchbox every day. My head buzzed with a variety of healthy school lunch ideas of tiny portions of homemade gourmet meals, like this Chicken Tikka Quesadilla, all wrapped up and sent off with love….

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Aloo Tamatar Sabzi: Potato and Tomato Stir-fry

Good food is nice. Delicious exotic food is even better. But when you’ve overfed yourself with a variety of scrumptiously rich delicacies, the mind begins to move to a more subtle and simple option – like this quick and easy Aloo Tamatar Sabzi recipe. The past few days saw us gorging on the best of…

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Spicy Masala Devilled Eggs

This recipe for Spicy Masala Devilled Eggs was created in partnership with Egg Farmers of Canada. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use and love myself. Call me crazy but is there anything better than a Devilled Egg to get the party started? Throw in an Indian…

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Easy Indian Entertaining and a recipe for Matar Paneer

The Holiday season is fast approaching and most often than not, it’s already here banging on my door before I can even bat an eyelid. Oh, who am I kidding! My Holiday season began early this month with the onset of Diwali. What started as a simple family brunch, quickly turned into a full-fledged dinner…

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Recipe for Palak Keema taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

Palak Keema: Ground Chicken with Spinach

Before I get to today’s Palak Keema recipe, let me tell you a little bit about what some of my eating habits used to be like. I used to be a very picky eater! Yes, strange as it may seem to you, it’s true. Even enthusiastic cooks don’t eat it all, sometimes. Up until a…

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Recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Pulao taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

How I Meal Plan and a recipe for Quick Instant Pot Chicken Pulao

I often get a ton of emails asking for help with meal planning and readers wanting to know if and how I do it. Well, to be honest, I do meal plan and have been doing so for the past 15 years. It has helped me immensely on days when I’m completely bogged down and…

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Recipe for Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant Stir-fry) taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

Aloo Baingan: Indian-style Potato & Eggplant Stir-fry

I can’t deny the fact that my cooking has many a time reflected my moods. Like the time I baked four large pizzas because I was feeling artistic and wanted to create a masterpiece, literally! Or when I bake a lusciously rich chocolate cake to give myself a pat on the back. Or even the…

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I love making a one-pot meal that combines my prot I love making a one-pot meal that combines my protein, grains and veggies on busy weeknights. This Keema Matar Pulao recipe is what I often fall back on when I need a quick, nutritious and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve it with some Raita or a Salad on the side. Recipe linked in profile. @ontariovealappeal #sponsored #vealathome #ontarioveal #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #keemapulao
Do you have a secret recipe that's always a hit wi Do you have a secret recipe that's always a hit with everyone that you can make at the drop of a hat? These Spinach and Cheese Croissants are super easy and quick, and hardly requires any work at all! Head to the post for some fun ideas on how you can make this New Year’s Eve extra special for you family! Recipe linked in profile. #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #sponsored #hellofresh #spinachcroissants
It’s mid-week... which just means that the energ It’s mid-week... which just means that the energy levels for most of us are slowly dying out. It’s also snowing outside, which means that a warm comfort meal ranks high on the wishlist! My simple solution – a one-pot meal like this Instant Pot Tomato Rice warming enough to drive away those heebee-jeebees! Recipe linked in profile. #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #pantrycooking #instantpotrecipes #tomatorice #ricerecipes
This is my go-to Chicken Curry recipe for a quick This is my go-to Chicken Curry recipe for a quick and hearty weeknight meal... perfect to drive away the Monday blues. And it hits the spot every time! Dahiwali Chicken Curry, recipe linked in profile. #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #chickencurry
Here’s a big bowl full of crispy homemade Gujiya Here’s a big bowl full of crispy homemade Gujiya to make your Diwali even sweeter this year. A very happy Diwali from us to you all! 😃
Here's wishing each and every one of you a very ha Here's wishing each and every one of you a very happy Diwali! :)

This Paneer Biryani recipe is perfect for your family meal this Diwali. The recipe does require a bit of prep work in advance, but it can all be done simultaneously and I promise you, that little extra effort is well worth it in the end. Trust me! Recipe linked in profile. #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #diwalifood #diwalirecipes #paneerrecipes #biryani
One special request from Hubby Dear for Diwali thi One special request from Hubby Dear for Diwali this year was Masala Mathri – crisp fried spicy cookies. They’re absolutely addicting and no one can really stop at one! These lovely treats can be stored in an air-tight container for about 2-3 weeks. That is if you resist them that long! Recipe linked in profile. #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #diwalifood #diwalirecipes #mathri
Samosas are my weakness, and I grew up having them Samosas are my weakness, and I grew up having them almost every weekend. They’re also a crowd pleaser and a must-have on my Diwali menu. If you’d like to try your hand at making them, then I have a few simple and really tasty recipes on the blog. It was an absolute treat to have these with my coffee over the weekend! Mint-Potato Samosas, #recipe linked in profile. What’s on your Diwali menu this year? #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #diwalifood #diwalirecipes #samosas
Isn’t it the perfect morning for some lip-smacki Isn’t it the perfect morning for some lip-smacking Chole-Bhature? This recipe for my Instant Pot Chole (Chickpeas Curry), is one that I often serve at my dinner parties. It's quick, simple enough to put together in a matter of minutes and absolutely delicious. Recipe linked in profile. #hookedonheat #HOHkitchen #homecooked #indianfood #foodblogger #inmykitchen #homecooking #indiancooking #recipeontheblog #whatsfordinner #pantrychallenge #pantrycooking #quickrecipes #indianrecipes #gharkakhana #desifood #simplerecipes #diwalifood #cholebhature #chole #chickpeacurry
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