5 Steps to Help Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night(GUEST POST)
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5 Steps to Help Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night(GUEST POST)

Hey Guys, today on the blog we have a wonderful and insightful post by a dear friend Lynette from Serene Sleep Solutions. Some of you may know that since Baby J has been born, his sleep has been a bit erratic. I have tried everything from sleep training to rocking him till he falls asleep in my arms. Needless to say, after trying Lynette’s method for one week, we have some progress! I plan on continuing with it till J gets the hang of things and Mom and Dad can finally get some sleep! I hope you guys enjoy!

Indian Spiced Hashbrowns
Posted inBreakfast Indian Recipes

Indian Spiced Hashbrowns

Indian Spiced Hashbrowns are a Sunday MUST in my house! I mean come on, who doesn’t love Hashbrowns?  It pleases even the pickiest eaters, including young children!  I came up with the idea, to add Indian spices to the mix after regular hashbrowns started to become a bit boring. I love how the spices give the hashbrowns a bit of warmth and spice. I make a huge batch of these to last at least two to three days. I love them so much that I could eat them on their own without any eggs or accompaniments. Hope you guys enjoy them as much as my family and I do!

Sweet and Spicy Gujarati Kadhi
Posted inIndian Recipes Quick Meals Recipes

Sweet and Spicy Gujarati Kadhi

 

Kadhi can be compared to a creamy, tangy, and spicy soup if you will. I have always looked at kadhi as comfort food. In India Kadhi comes in many variations, Punjabi Kadhi has Pakora(dumplings) in it and Sindhi Kadhi is sort of similar to Sambhar or Dal.  I remember the first time I had Punjabi Kadhi, I found it quite weird that there was “bhaajiya”(pakora) in my Kadhi. I have since fallen in love with my husband’s Punjabi Kadhi,  although the recipe below will always be my first choice compared to any other kadhi EVER! This particular recipe is for Gujarati Kadhi, just like my mama makes! In my family, we enjoy eating kadhi with a steaming helping of Basmati Rice or Khichdi. You can drink it as soup, eat it with roti or serve it over rice or khichdi, completely your choice!

Greek Lemon Chicken Kabob with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Posted inHealthy Recipes Recipes

Greek Lemon Chicken Kabob with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

I’ve been yearning to share this recipe for a while now and I am just now getting to it! Better late than never right? These Greek Kabobs are quick, easy to make and super healthy! Seriously! What more could you ask for in a dish right? Kabobs of different variations are on rotation every two weeks or so in my household. If you don’t have lemons on hand, use limes! I have used both and the dish turns out great either way! You could place the skewers over a salad or in a pita pocket for a quick lunch or light dinner. I placed them on a bed of couscous this time but they also taste great with Naan or Lavash, the options are truly endless! The yogurt sauce is one I make and bottle up for my friends and family because they cannot get enough, we enjoy spice so I blend jalapeno into it as well! Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think!

Zesty Masala Rice
Posted inDinner Indian Recipes Lunch

Zesty Masala Rice

When my husband and I are in the mood for something quick and delicious, this Zesty Masala Rice is on top of our list. I’m a sucker for vegetables and rice so whats better than spicing it up a bit? It’s a quick dish that will leave your tastebuds crying out for more. Try it out for yourselves and see what I’m talking about!

Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
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Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts

Most of us are looking to prepare quick meals that don’t require much effort. Whether you are working long hours or a mother who spends all day slaving over the kids, you’re always looking for ways to whip up a quick meal, and these Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts are just that. What if I told you it could be done and it would be restaurant-worthy? It’s possible! My easy recipe for Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts is quick and requires little hands-on time. The balsamic glaze perfectly coats the chicken and lends a sweet and sour flavor to it that is out of this world! Try it out and let me know what you guys think!

chickpea curry
Posted inIndian Recipes Recipes Vegetarian

Authentic Punjabi Chole

I grew up eating amazing Gujarati food cooked by my mother. It was only until I was older that I was introduced to Punjabi food and that was usually at a restaurant. Punjabi food has literally taken over almost every single Indian restaurant menu! I married into a Punjabi family and needless to say the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Oh and not having to go out to a restaurant to eat it is a major plus. Did you know that real authentic chole will always be a dark color as opposed to a red tinged curry? Look out for the imposters! Thus far I have posted recipes for mostly non vegetarians but that’s all about to change. This Authentic Chole Recipe (Chickpea Curry) has been passed down for generations in my husbands family. I wish I could take credit for it but I cannot, it was all hubby who cooked this. My only addition was being his sous chef! I mean seriously what’s better for a relationship than a couple who cooks together? From my family to yours, we hope you enjoy this amazing chole recipe.