Diwali or Deepavali (an array of lights) is the biggest festival in India celebrated by Hindus. Hindus all around the world celebrate this festival of lights. It is a celebration of Lord Ram's victory over Ravana, hence signifying the triumph of good over bad. It is said that Lord Rama, after killing Ravana in Sri Lanka, entered India during this new moon period and finally reached his Kingdom of Ayodhya on the day of Diwali. In anticipation of his arrival, people lit the path to his kingdom with millions of lights, thus brightening the streets during the new moon. People all around the country prepare for this festival. The festival lasts for five days, and before the festival, people clean...
Cranberry Chutney is easy to make and lasts for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator. In this recipe, I am using this freshly prepared chutney to make Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich.
Based on the principles of Ayurveda, we have prepared a lentil soup recipe for winter. This seasonal soup is made with pumpkin and ginger. The lentils used in this recipe are red lentils, which are naturally warm. The warmth of the ingredients, including warm spices, provides us with natural immunity and strength for the upcoming cold season.
Curry Cranberry Relish is best when served warm or at room temperature. This dish is a good complement not only to your traditional Thanksgiving menu but also a great way to eat with your leftovers. Be it a turkey sandwich or warmed-up turkey meat, serve this relish alongside, and you will reminisce the great time you had at your Thanksgiving dinner while enjoying these leftovers. You can even warm up this relish and top it with good quality vanilla ice cream, or sprinkle some butter and oatmeal and bake this for a few minutes, and serve it with ice cream (leftover Relish Crisp).
This crème brûlée is a great recipe to make for the fall season. The use of ginger and nutmeg along with pumpkin gives a twist to the classic crème brûlée. You can make this up to a week in advance and refrigerate. Just remember to torch it with a brûlée torch only when you are about to serve. I strongly suggest using a brûlée torch and not use your oven broiler. You can find a decent torch on Amazon, and it is a great way to impress your friends.
