OG White Sauce
My classic Italian cream sauce, or Béchamel, is a huge favorite among my family, my nieces, my nephews, their friends…:). With a few simple ingredients, a little bit of time, and your imagination, this recipe …
Balekai (Raw Banana) Cutlet
Raw bananas and potatoes in a spicy, golden patty with a surprise in the center, these cutlets are a great choice as appetizers for a gathering, or as an afternoon snack. You can prep ahead …
Goddu Saaru
Goddu Saaru is a traditional Karnataka-style rasam made without cooked dal, with a sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor profile. This is a faster recipe to make a saaru (rasam) since there is no dal to precook …
Kesari Bhath
A luxurious, festive, aromatic dessert combining cooked rice, sugar, ghee, saffron, and cardamom. The rice is first cooked, then cooked again with ghee, sugar, saffron-infused milk and roasted cashews, raisins, and a touch of cardamom …
Watermelon and feta salad with farro
A fresh, colorful, and tasty summer salad that is guaranteed to get you compliments at a potluck! There are many variations of a watermelon salad, but this is my favorite way to make this dish. …
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A vibrant summer salad brimming with the season’s freshest vegetables and quinoa, with a simple, no-fuss dressing. Instead of mixing the dressing separately, the ingredients are added straight into the salad for maximum ease and …
Masala Bread (Quick Rise)
Cilantro, scallions, and green chilis in a style of bread that only requires one rise, yet toasts up like a dream! Since this is a pretty wet dough, you will need a stand mixer to …
Sandigae Huli
Sandigae huli is steamed dumplings (Undae), cooked in a rich gravy (Huli), and topped with a typical Kannadiga Vaggarnae. This is served with hot steamed white rice as a main dish. Sandigae huli is a …
Vangi Bhath (Spiced Eggplant Rice)
Eggplant is sautéed and tossed with a south Indian spice mixture and cooked rice. Vangi Bhath is a great rice dish for a quick dinner or as the rice course on a party menu. This …
Burnt onion focaccia
This bubbly, crisp focaccia is generously topped with chopped onions, green chilies, and a fragrant mix of fresh herbs. Easy to make and requiring no kneading, this recipe is perfect for both novice and seasoned …