Author: Gopi Krishna

Chhola Paniyaram is a simple delicious breakfast made with a batter of chholam and urad dal. It is soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside and tastes great with coconut chutney. I like that the cholam in this version has a mild earthy flavor which makes it a little different from the usual paniyaram that we make with idli batter. It is perfect for evening snack or breakfast for those who like to eat something healthy but different. Chola Paniyaram is light, comforting and filling. If you are trying out millet recipes, cholam is good for fibre,…

There’s something about the smell of butter melting in a skillet that just pulls you right into the kitchen. That warm, golden scent mixing with onions and garlic, the soft sizzle filling the air it’s the kind of moment that makes you forget about the messy counters and the homework still waiting on the table. This Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is exactly that kind of recipe. It takes all those cozy chicken pot pie flavors you grew up loving and turns them into a creamy, hearty pasta dinner that’s ready in about half an hour. You know those nights when…

The smell hits you first. Cumin and garlic toasting in olive oil, the kind of scent that makes you lean over the pot and close your eyes for just a second. That’s when you know this lentil soup is going to be good, the kind that warms you from the inside and makes the whole house feel like home. This Mediterranean lentil soup is what I make when the air gets crisp and I need something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s packed with protein-rich lentils, tender vegetables, and bright lemon juice that wakes everything up at the…

sloppy joes It has been a comfort food for generations, an essential part of childhood lunches and casual weekend dinners. There’s something undeniably nostalgic and deeply satisfying about this hearty, spicy ground meat concoction piled on soft bread. We all love Sloppy Joes because they’re incredibly forgiving, delightfully messy, and filled with a delicious, slightly sweet flavor that appeals to almost everyone, from finicky eaters to seasoned gourds. However, this is no Sloppy Joe recipe. What makes this version really special is the secret blend of spices and the low heat that allows all the flavors to meld into a…

Have you heard about this Pantone color of the year?” my non-design-focused husband asked me the other night. His feeds are completely different from mine, filled with photography tutorials, comedy reels, and nostalgia-filled content; so Pantone has made its way into their algorithm that tells me what I need to know this year: Everyone is talking about it, for better or for worse. In case you’re as ignorant about it as my husband was without last year’s viral chat, Pantone — an international authority on all things color — chooses a “color of the year” every December. Since 1999, many…

Eggless cookie dough is one of those easy dough recipes as it is very quick to prepare and the cookies made from this dough are perfect. This dough has a soft buttery flavor, and its texture feels smooth and slightly chewy, almost like regular cookie dough but without the eggs added. You can use it to make all types of cookies. This is a very easy recipe when you don’t have to put in a lot of effort. The flavor is mild and comforting, and the dough hardens when cooled. When I’m planning cookies for the weekend I make it…

Pori Upma is a quick and easy dish that you can make for an after-school snack as it is light yet filling. Masala Pori is spicy for kids and hence Pori Upma is a good alternative to it. It is also healthy with carrots and peanuts. The flavor is mild and mild, and puffed rice is very easy to flavor, so you don’t need anything fancy to make it taste good. I make this Pori Upma mostly on weekdays when everything seems to be in a hurry but you still want to have something hot on the plate. The texture…

The smell hit me first that unmistakable scent of butter cookies baking, sweet and golden, drifting through the kitchen like a warm hug. I glanced over at William, who’d somehow managed to get flour on his nose already, and he grinned up at me. “Can I eat one now, Safa? Please?” The timer hadn’t even beeped yet. These classic butter cookies have become our family’s go-to recipe for one simple reason: they’re ridiculously easy. No waiting around for dough to chill in the fridge, no complicated steps, just six everyday ingredients and about half an hour from start to finish.…

The skillet’s already hot, the olive oil shimmering like liquid gold, and I’m slicing zucchini while William stands on his step stool next to me, eyes locked on the jar of pesto. “Mom, can I smell it again?” he asks, and before I can answer, he’s unscrewed the lid and taken a deep breath. “Smells like Grandma’s garden,” he says, grinning. That’s exactly what this pesto chicken recipe reminds me of those warm summer evenings, fresh basil everywhere, and food that just makes you happy. This Pesto Chicken Recipe comes together in about 20 minutes, which is perfect because let’s…

Welcome to our official guide to great ideas for aging parents and grandparents! Of course, Les (Jess’s dad) is here to give you his thoughtful and nice ideas, but we’ve also included some great ideas for moms and grandmas. So please enjoy and don’t forget to check out even more ideas on our shop page for men (from lace) Well, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us once again. As wonderful as this time of year is, it can also be challenging. Hopefully, my gift guides can relieve some of the pressure. Lately, I’ve been noticing…