Categories

Vegan

Nam Khao

Laotian crispy rice salad!

Tofu Salad Bowl

Comes together in under 15 minutes using some easy hacks!

Tom Khaa

Soup!

Zaalouk

Tasty eggplant dip!

Miso Butter Broccoli

My roommate made this!

Indian Lentil Stew (Dal Makhani)

One of my favorite north Indian dishes!

Tomato Seyal Bread

Another Sindhi delicacy (my Indian sub-cultural group).

Fusion Tofu Noodles

Easy recipe thanks to some great Trader Joe’s hacks!

Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon)

Yet another fabulous way to eat noodles.

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista)

This was one of my favorite dishes when I visited Greece!

Chickpea Pita Wrap

Heavy on the tzatziki!

Tomato Pasta Salad

Side salad that comes together so very quickly.

Steel Cut Oats

I used to think all oats tasted like cardboard until I tried steel cut!

Stuffed Eggplant

First time cooking eggplant!

Fusion Noodle Soup

I don’t really know how to describe this.

Creamy Shallot Orzo

10 minute recipe #3

Pesto Couscous Salad

Couscous is one of my favorite salad ingredients!

Red Curry Udon

10 minute recipe #2

Twice Baked Potatoes

Baked once is good, baked twice is even better.

Ziti Aglio E Olio

No sauce no problem.

Indian Potato Pancakes (Aloo Tikki)

Adding to the potato repertoire on this website.

Spicy Gochujang Noodles

10 minute recipe #1

Mahdjouba

Algerian crepes that involve a tomato based filling in a crispy flatbread.

Tofu Ramen

Gotten some heat for using cilantro but I promise, it works!

Corn + Zucchini + Tomato + Bell Pepper Salad

New fun easy salad!

Miso Glazed Chickpea + Quinoa Power Bowl

Meal prep friendly!

Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Back when we lived in India, our neighbor used to make this fairly frequently and she’d drop some off at our house every time because we loved it so much.

Coffee ‘Nice’ Cream

Tastes a little bit more like a frozen smoothie than ice cream, but it’s vegan with no added sugar!

Veggie Lo Mein

Quick and easy dinner recipe!

Indian Brown Lentil Stew (Kali Dal)

Healthy, vegan, and perfect with rice or naan!

Miso Glazed Japanese Sweet Potatoes

The first time I tried a Japanese sweet potato was on a camping trip in freezing cold temperatures, and they’ve had a special place in my heart ever since.

Vegan Cavatappi Alfredo

As an avid pasta lover, I’ve been quite skeptical of vegan sauces, but this recipe was surprisingly good!

Tomato + Spinach + Avocado Melt

Another variation on my usual, 4 times a week, avocado toast!

Lentil + Spinach Soup

Hearty soup for when it’s cold and rainy outside.

Veggie Manchurian

Have you heard of Indo-Chinese?

Jollof Rice

Spiced rice for the win!

Green Seyal Bread

A Sindhi delicacy (my Indian sub-cultural group).

Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Interchangeable with french fries or breakfast potatoes!

Pita

Soft, fluffy, and everything you could ask for in a bread.

Summer Salad

Pretty good as a side or as your whole meal!

Thai Red Curry

A restaurant caliber recipe!

Potato Bread (Aloo Paratha)

One of my mother’s signature dishes!

Muhammara

Muhammara is the new hummus (or I predict it will be soon)!

Thin-Crust Veggie Pizza

From scratch! Dough and everything.

Indian Black Chickpea Salad (Kala Channa)

A regular at most of the family dinners my parents hosted back in India.

Hummus

I used to go through a box of hummus every week during my freshman year of college - it’s the perfect snack!

Vegan Chai

Also known as masala chai, this drink is a staple of Mumbai (where I spent most of my childhood).

Indian Tomato Chickpea Stew

One of my first indian stew attempts following my heart and not a recipe.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

New year new recipe!

Vegetable Biryani

My first attempt at biryani with ingredients that I pretty much already had in the kitchen!

Avocado Toast

I eat this for at least 4 meals per week. I wish I was kidding.

Pizza Bread

A pizza infused babka, of sorts.

Guacamole

Dangerously addictive.

Falafel Bowl

Less vegan but still very good.

(Mostly) Baked Falafel

Who knew something vegan could be so good?

Back to Top ↑

Sides

Miso Butter Broccoli

My roommate made this!

Dakos Variation

The modified version of a traditional Greek dish!

Deviled Eggs

Made this for a brunch potluck!

Oven Fried Potato Latkes

One of my favorite ways to consume a potato.

Raita

Indian Tzatziki equivalent!

Persian Crispy Rice (Tahdig)

All-in-one crunchy and soft. Plus, it looks beautiful.

Miso Glazed Japanese Sweet Potatoes

The first time I tried a Japanese sweet potato was on a camping trip in freezing cold temperatures, and they’ve had a special place in my heart ever since.

Veggie Manchurian

Have you heard of Indo-Chinese?

Jollof Rice

Spiced rice for the win!

Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Interchangeable with french fries or breakfast potatoes!

Pita

Soft, fluffy, and everything you could ask for in a bread.

Summer Salad

Pretty good as a side or as your whole meal!

Muhammara

Muhammara is the new hummus (or I predict it will be soon)!

Indian Black Chickpea Salad (Kala Channa)

A regular at most of the family dinners my parents hosted back in India.

Zucchini Fritters

The hardest thing about this recipe is grating the zucchini, so anyone can make this with ease!

Hummus

I used to go through a box of hummus every week during my freshman year of college - it’s the perfect snack!

Mashed Potatoes

There’s no bad way to eat a potato but this one is the best.

Greek Chickpea Salad

A salad that needs no dressing (but I included one just in case)

Bruschetta

One of my favorite appetizers growing up!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

New year new recipe!

Garlic Naan

The most versatile of breads. What can’t it do?

Guacamole

Dangerously addictive.

Tzatziki

The most beautiful thing to come out of plain greek yogurt.

Back to Top ↑

Breakfast

Veggie Frittata

First frittata!

French Toast

Classic breakfast or brunch dish!

Yet Another Egg Sandwich

Here we go again…

Pesto Ricotta Egg Sandwich

Quite a nice flavor profile!

Spanakopita Egg Toast

(Had to fold my egg in half to hide my ruptured yolk)

Spinach + Feta Egg Wrap

Made with some of my favorite ingredients.

Deviled Eggs

Made this for a brunch potluck!

Steel Cut Oats

I used to think all oats tasted like cardboard until I tried steel cut!

Whipped Ricotta Toast

Like eating an integrated cheese board in one bite. Bread, fruit, cheese - you’ve got it all.

Vietnamese Pizza (Bánh Tráng Nướng)

A popular street food that also makes a quick and easy breakfast dish.

Shakshuka

Returning to this website after a long hiatus with this gem!

Veggie Egg White Omelette

Hardest part about this recipe is flipping the omelette (if you have tips please email me).

Egg White Bites

A high protein breakfast to start your day!

Tomato + Spinach + Avocado Melt

Another variation on my usual, 4 times a week, avocado toast!

Danish Pancakes (Aebleskivers)

Fluffier than the average pancake!

Mediterranean Toast

Perfect for when you want to change things up from the usual avocado toast!

Breakfast Egg + Avocado Sandwich

Basically avocado toast with some eggs and presented as a sandwich. Sneaky, I know.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes + Blueberries

My sister’s pancake recipe! Tagged as breakfast but meal times are a social construct. Eat this whenever.

Egg Scramble

Eggs are a Sunday morning tradition in the Advani household, and this is how my dad and I like ‘em.

Portuguese Baked Eggs

If shakshuka had a sister, this would be it.

Avocado Toast

I eat this for at least 4 meals per week. I wish I was kidding.

Back to Top ↑

Italian

Funky Naan Pizza

Comes together quickly in a pinch!

Baked Ziti

Great for potlucks!

Baked Feta Pasta

Added more veggies than the recipe called for (for health)

Penne Primavera

The perfect way to use up any excess produce.

Orzo Cacio e Pepe

My absolute favorite comfort meal.

Creamy Shallot Orzo

10 minute recipe #3

Ziti Aglio E Olio

No sauce no problem.

Baked Spanakopita Pasta

Some Italian/Greek fusion to start the new year.

Vegan Cavatappi Alfredo

As an avid pasta lover, I’ve been quite skeptical of vegan sauces, but this recipe was surprisingly good!

Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato)

Made these for my loved ones this Valentine’s Day season and it was quite a success!

Baked Spaghetti

Add one more step to your normal spaghetti routine for a casserole-like dish!

Tiramisu

One of my requirements every time I go home is to make this for my family.

Thin-Crust Veggie Pizza

From scratch! Dough and everything.

Pesto Cream Gnocchi

Whoever decided to combine pasta and potatoes had the right idea.

Bruschetta

One of my favorite appetizers growing up!

Veggie Lasagna

Eat your veggies and have fun doing it.

Pizza Bread

A pizza infused babka, of sorts.

The Ultimate White Sauce Pasta

The result when carbonara, cacio e pepe, and bechamel combine forces.

Mac & Cheese

Kicking off this recipe website with my one true love and something I could undoubtedly eat every day for the rest of my life.

Back to Top ↑

Indian

Indian Lentil Stew (Dal Makhani)

One of my favorite north Indian dishes!

Tomato Seyal Bread

Another Sindhi delicacy (my Indian sub-cultural group).

Indian Potato Pancakes (Aloo Tikki)

Adding to the potato repertoire on this website.

Sindhi Fish Curry (Seyal Fish)

Have you tried cooking your salmon in indian spices?

Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Back when we lived in India, our neighbor used to make this fairly frequently and she’d drop some off at our house every time because we loved it so much.

Indian Brown Lentil Stew (Kali Dal)

Healthy, vegan, and perfect with rice or naan!

Raita

Indian Tzatziki equivalent!

Lentil + Spinach Soup

Hearty soup for when it’s cold and rainy outside.

Green Seyal Bread

A Sindhi delicacy (my Indian sub-cultural group).

God’s Food (Kada Prasad)

This dessert is traditionally taken to the temple as an offering or consumed at religious events. It is also the only indian dessert that I randomly crave on occasion.

Potato Bread (Aloo Paratha)

One of my mother’s signature dishes!

Indian Black Chickpea Salad (Kala Channa)

A regular at most of the family dinners my parents hosted back in India.

Butter Chicken

The poster child for Indian food, for good reason.

Chicken Tikka

For my fellow grillers that enjoy Indian spices!

Vegan Chai

Also known as masala chai, this drink is a staple of Mumbai (where I spent most of my childhood).

Indian Tomato Chickpea Stew

One of my first indian stew attempts following my heart and not a recipe.

Vegetable Biryani

My first attempt at biryani with ingredients that I pretty much already had in the kitchen!

Garlic Naan

The most versatile of breads. What can’t it do?

Back to Top ↑

Mediterranean

Spanakopita Egg Toast

(Had to fold my egg in half to hide my ruptured yolk)

Dakos Variation

The modified version of a traditional Greek dish!

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista)

This was one of my favorite dishes when I visited Greece!

Chickpea Pita Wrap

Heavy on the tzatziki!

Stuffed Eggplant

First time cooking eggplant!

Spanakopita

Top culinary duo: spinach and feta.

Baked Spanakopita Pasta

Some Italian/Greek fusion to start the new year.

Shakshuka

Returning to this website after a long hiatus with this gem!

Pita

Soft, fluffy, and everything you could ask for in a bread.

Muhammara

Muhammara is the new hummus (or I predict it will be soon)!

Mediterranean Toast

Perfect for when you want to change things up from the usual avocado toast!

Hummus

I used to go through a box of hummus every week during my freshman year of college - it’s the perfect snack!

Greek Chickpea Salad

A salad that needs no dressing (but I included one just in case)

Falafel Bowl

Less vegan but still very good.

Tzatziki

The most beautiful thing to come out of plain greek yogurt.

(Mostly) Baked Falafel

Who knew something vegan could be so good?

Back to Top ↑

Dessert

Blueberry Pie

First time making pie!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Happy Valentine’s Day :)

Chocolate Covered Raspberries

My preferred berries over strawberries due to an ideal chocolate:berry ratio, but feel free to swap with your preferred fruit!

Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Back when we lived in India, our neighbor used to make this fairly frequently and she’d drop some off at our house every time because we loved it so much.

Coffee ‘Nice’ Cream

Tastes a little bit more like a frozen smoothie than ice cream, but it’s vegan with no added sugar!

Chocolate Truffles

Homemade > store bought, always. (There’s a secret ingredient)

Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato)

Made these for my loved ones this Valentine’s Day season and it was quite a success!

Salted Caramel Kahlua Ice Cream

“Everything that involves coffee, by nature, is good” -Aristotle, probably in his head.

God’s Food (Kada Prasad)

This dessert is traditionally taken to the temple as an offering or consumed at religious events. It is also the only indian dessert that I randomly crave on occasion.

Tiramisu

One of my requirements every time I go home is to make this for my family.

Carrot Cake

A lovely cake, spice, and carrot combination. (Apologies for the messy picture - forgot to take a clean one after slicing the cake)

Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars

The perfect dessert to complete your thanksgiving meal.

Chocolate Espresso Pavlova

If there’s only one dessert you make from this website, let it be this.

Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding

For all the chocolate lovers out there! Bonus points if you’re also a bread pudding lover.

Back to Top ↑

Family Recipes

Tomato Seyal Bread

Another Sindhi delicacy (my Indian sub-cultural group).

Tomato Pasta Salad

Side salad that comes together so very quickly.

Indian Potato Pancakes (Aloo Tikki)

Adding to the potato repertoire on this website.

Dad’s Salmon

My dad’s classic recipe.

Sindhi Fish Curry (Seyal Fish)

Have you tried cooking your salmon in indian spices?

Green Seyal Bread

A Sindhi delicacy (my Indian sub-cultural group).

God’s Food (Kada Prasad)

This dessert is traditionally taken to the temple as an offering or consumed at religious events. It is also the only indian dessert that I randomly crave on occasion.

Potato Bread (Aloo Paratha)

One of my mother’s signature dishes!

Indian Black Chickpea Salad (Kala Channa)

A regular at most of the family dinners my parents hosted back in India.

Butter Chicken

The poster child for Indian food, for good reason.

Chicken Tikka

For my fellow grillers that enjoy Indian spices!

Chocolate Chip Pancakes + Blueberries

My sister’s pancake recipe! Tagged as breakfast but meal times are a social construct. Eat this whenever.

Vegan Chai

Also known as masala chai, this drink is a staple of Mumbai (where I spent most of my childhood).

Egg Scramble

Eggs are a Sunday morning tradition in the Advani household, and this is how my dad and I like ‘em.

Back to Top ↑

Pasta

Baked Ziti

Great for potlucks!

Baked Feta Pasta

Added more veggies than the recipe called for (for health)

Penne Primavera

The perfect way to use up any excess produce.

Orzo Cacio e Pepe

My absolute favorite comfort meal.

Tomato Pasta Salad

Side salad that comes together so very quickly.

Creamy Shallot Orzo

10 minute recipe #3

Ziti Aglio E Olio

No sauce no problem.

Baked Spanakopita Pasta

Some Italian/Greek fusion to start the new year.

Pasta Salad

The closest resemblance to my favorite pasta salad from back in India.

Vegan Cavatappi Alfredo

As an avid pasta lover, I’ve been quite skeptical of vegan sauces, but this recipe was surprisingly good!

Baked Spaghetti

Add one more step to your normal spaghetti routine for a casserole-like dish!

Veggie Lasagna

Eat your veggies and have fun doing it.

The Ultimate White Sauce Pasta

The result when carbonara, cacio e pepe, and bechamel combine forces.

Mac & Cheese

Kicking off this recipe website with my one true love and something I could undoubtedly eat every day for the rest of my life.

Back to Top ↑

Burger/Sandwich/Toast

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

For your next DIY tea party!

French Toast

Classic breakfast or brunch dish!

Yet Another Egg Sandwich

Here we go again…

Adult Grilled Cheese

Inspired by the grilled cheese offered by my favorite cafe back in Dallas!

Pesto Ricotta Egg Sandwich

Quite a nice flavor profile!

Spanakopita Egg Toast

(Had to fold my egg in half to hide my ruptured yolk)

Dakos Variation

The modified version of a traditional Greek dish!

Whipped Ricotta Toast

Like eating an integrated cheese board in one bite. Bread, fruit, cheese - you’ve got it all.

Tomato + Spinach + Avocado Melt

Another variation on my usual, 4 times a week, avocado toast!

Mediterranean Toast

Perfect for when you want to change things up from the usual avocado toast!

Breakfast Egg + Avocado Sandwich

Basically avocado toast with some eggs and presented as a sandwich. Sneaky, I know.

Black Bean Burger

My friend Jay eats a vegan version of this for at least 4 meals per week.

Avocado Toast

I eat this for at least 4 meals per week. I wish I was kidding.

Back to Top ↑

Salad/Salad-ish

Tofu Salad Bowl

Comes together in under 15 minutes using some easy hacks!

Miso Butter Broccoli

My roommate made this!

Tomato Pasta Salad

Side salad that comes together so very quickly.

Pesto Couscous Salad

Couscous is one of my favorite salad ingredients!

Corn + Zucchini + Tomato + Bell Pepper Salad

New fun easy salad!

Miso Glazed Chickpea + Quinoa Power Bowl

Meal prep friendly!

Pasta Salad

The closest resemblance to my favorite pasta salad from back in India.

Summer Salad

Pretty good as a side or as your whole meal!

Indian Black Chickpea Salad (Kala Channa)

A regular at most of the family dinners my parents hosted back in India.

Greek Chickpea Salad

A salad that needs no dressing (but I included one just in case)

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

New year new recipe!

Back to Top ↑

Bread

Funky Naan Pizza

Comes together quickly in a pinch!

Mahdjouba

Algerian crepes that involve a tomato based filling in a crispy flatbread.

Spinach + Feta Gozleme

Like Spanakopita, but with bread.

Pita

Soft, fluffy, and everything you could ask for in a bread.

Potato Bread (Aloo Paratha)

One of my mother’s signature dishes!

Thin-Crust Veggie Pizza

From scratch! Dough and everything.

Chocolate Chip Challah

Thank you to Emory’s Challah for Hunger organization for introducing me to this amazing bread!

Pizza Bread

A pizza infused babka, of sorts.

Garlic Naan

The most versatile of breads. What can’t it do?

Back to Top ↑

Not Vegetarian

Dad’s Salmon

My dad’s classic recipe.

Sindhi Fish Curry (Seyal Fish)

Have you tried cooking your salmon in indian spices?

Chicken + Zucchini Casserole

Perfect for a meal prep!

Thai Shrimp Fried Rice

Loaded with veggies!

Fish Tacos

Comes with a super easy hack!

Thai Red Curry

A restaurant caliber recipe!

Butter Chicken

The poster child for Indian food, for good reason.

Chicken Tikka

For my fellow grillers that enjoy Indian spices!

Chicken Fajita Tacos

Super quick and super easy, it’s an especially great post-workout meal!

Back to Top ↑

Holiday Food

Oven Fried Potato Latkes

One of my favorite ways to consume a potato.

Chocolate Truffles

Homemade > store bought, always. (There’s a secret ingredient)

Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato)

Made these for my loved ones this Valentine’s Day season and it was quite a success!

Mashed Potatoes

There’s no bad way to eat a potato but this one is the best.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars

The perfect dessert to complete your thanksgiving meal.

Chocolate Espresso Pavlova

If there’s only one dessert you make from this website, let it be this.

Mac & Cheese

Kicking off this recipe website with my one true love and something I could undoubtedly eat every day for the rest of my life.

Back to Top ↑

Chocolate

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Happy Valentine’s Day :)

Chocolate Covered Raspberries

My preferred berries over strawberries due to an ideal chocolate:berry ratio, but feel free to swap with your preferred fruit!

Chocolate Truffles

Homemade > store bought, always. (There’s a secret ingredient)

Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato)

Made these for my loved ones this Valentine’s Day season and it was quite a success!

Chocolate Espresso Pavlova

If there’s only one dessert you make from this website, let it be this.

Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding

For all the chocolate lovers out there! Bonus points if you’re also a bread pudding lover.

Back to Top ↑

Mexican

Black Bean + Corn + Peppers Quesadilla

Upgraded from the regular cheese quesadillas to this and haven’t looked back since.

Fish Tacos

Comes with a super easy hack!

Veggie Burrito Bowl

Rendering Chipotle unnecessary.

Chicken Fajita Tacos

Super quick and super easy, it’s an especially great post-workout meal!

Guacamole

Dangerously addictive.

Back to Top ↑

Rice

Korean Rice Egg (Gyeran Bap)

Short ingredient list!

Persian Crispy Rice (Tahdig)

All-in-one crunchy and soft. Plus, it looks beautiful.

Thai Shrimp Fried Rice

Loaded with veggies!

Vegetable Biryani

My first attempt at biryani with ingredients that I pretty much already had in the kitchen!

Back to Top ↑

Chinese

Veggie Lo Mein

Quick and easy dinner recipe!

Egg Drop Soup

Perfect for these cold winter days.

Back to Top ↑

Japanese

Tofu Ramen

Gotten some heat for using cilantro but I promise, it works!

Miso Glazed Japanese Sweet Potatoes

The first time I tried a Japanese sweet potato was on a camping trip in freezing cold temperatures, and they’ve had a special place in my heart ever since.

Back to Top ↑