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Skip to Recipe Having grown up in a tropical country, summers have always been associated with juicy mangoes and all the mango-lovers here will vouch that the taste is unparalleled! Since the mango season is short-lived, I love to integrate them into as many recipes as possible from Fresh Mango Salsa to Mango Strawberry Popsicles. This Coconut Mango Chia Seed Pudding is a nourishing and satisfying breakfast that comes together in no time and is exactly what you would want to wake up to all summer long. Chia seeds are combined with coconut milk to create a luscious pudding and topped with sweet pureed mango. Creamy, delicious, and bursting with bright tropical flavors, this Pudding is also naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. If you’re fond of Chia pudding, you can also try my popular Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding Why You Will Love this Recipe

Skip to Recipe No-cook summer meals can be a lifesaver, especially when the sun is blazing in through your windows, and all you want to do is sit and relax without breaking a sweat in the kitchen. For those sticky, sweaty, sweltering days, recipes like this Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad come to our rescue. Easy, light, and refreshing- this salad is an ode to all things summer. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, homemade pesto, and pasta are all tossed together to make this colorful and vibrant salad. Though the ingredients are simple, the flavors are incredible. We love this so much that it shows up at our dinner table a few times during the summer months. Why You will love this Salad? This salad is a no fuss recipe that calls for only a handful of ingredients, comes together in less than 20 minutes and with very little effort. Whether you're looking for a quick healthy lunch, or you are making this for a potl

Skip to Recipe Summer has officially begun, which means it's time to kick back and relax outdoors with friends and good food. I like to entertain friends at home and want it to be a place where everyone feels welcome and well attended to. Even though I love to flood the table with food that takes me hours to prepare, at times I have to keep reminding myself that it is not always the food, but the good company and the time spent that make the best memories. If you want to spend the maximum time outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather while entertaining friends, burgers are a great casual yet delicious meal. Though the thought of making them at home can seem daunting, take the time to craft your own and that extra effort will be worth it. Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, this Classic Cheeseburger is perfect for your next summer backyard BBQ party or gathering and is guaranteed to please everyone! You do not re

Skip to Recipe The weather was incredibly hot last weekend! The scorching sun forced us to stay indoors and we spent most of our time sipping on lemonades. I have a deeply ingrained love for lemonade. With a single sip, I time-travel to those carefree summer days of childhood when calories didn't matter. While the classic lemonade always hit the spot, I created a fruit lemonade that is flavourful, low in calories, and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. The Cherry Lemonade is a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic lemonade. With just a handful of ingredients, this will be ready in no time! This lemonade strikes a good balance between sweetness and tartness, and it is this combination that makes it a crowd-pleaser. The drink is gorgeous and impressive enough for pool parties, BBQs or a nice treat to give yourself after a long day at work! Though the recipe is non-alcoholic, you can create an adult vers

Skip to Recipe What does summer mean to you? For me, summer is all about sunshine, beaches, popsicles, barbeques, and refreshing beverages. I love drinks made with fresh fruits that quench my thirst and at the same time keep the body hydrated and rejuvenated against the scorching heat. Easy to make, low in calories, and incredibly refreshing, this Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca is perfect for backyard BBQs, gatherings, or when you need something to help you cool off! Watermelon has high water content and keeps you refreshed during summers, while fresh strawberries are a fantastic source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. What is Agua Fresca? Agua Fresca, translated as “fresh water', is a popular non-alcoholic drink in Mexico that is made by blending any fruit with sugar, lime juice, and cold water. If you’re looking for more Summer Recipes, you can also try Easy Pineapple Salsa

Skip to Recipe While I love summer and all the delicious produce the season brings , I loathe how my kitchen turns into a mini sauna during the extremely hot months, making me want to spend as little time as possible. Hence I am always on the lookout for recipes that come together quickly and at the same time make the most of the seasonal produce. Fresh summer strawberries, kiwis, apples, pineapple, and blueberries are tossed together and served alongside oven-baked crisp cinnamon chips for the perfect bite. Easy to prepare and packed with bright, vibrant flavors, this is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks or even as a healthy dessert to satisfy all your sweet cravings any time of the day. This salsa also acts as a great topping on grilled meat. The tangy flavors of the salsa perfectly complement the smokiness of grilled chicken, pork, or steak. Can this Fruit Salsa be made in advance? This sa

Skip to Recipe Summer is officially still a month away. But with temperature soaring up , and pineapples making their way to the grocery stores, I am all ready to enjoy the vibes of the tropics. I love pineapples and try to include them in my recipes as much as I can especially during the warmer months. While pineapple is terrific for smoothies and salsas, its flavor also shines brilliantly in savory recipes. The Pineapple Chicken delivers a burst of tropical flavors and is one of my go-to recipes just like my Hawaiian Chicken Burger with Grilled Pineapple and Easy Pineapple Salsa Tender chicken pieces, slices of pineapple and vegetables all tossed in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce, this recipe is ready on the table in less than 30 minutes. It is an easy weeknight meal that can be made in one pan making clean up a breeze! If you are a big fan of Asian Cuisine, here are some ot

Skip to Recipe I’m super excited today because this is my 100th blog post. When I embarked on this food blogging journey, little did I know that it would slowly turn into my world. My blog has evolved over the past two years , and so have I. I am learning something new every day, and I know I still have a long way to go. It is not all sunshine and rainbows, there are days when I feel exhausted, days when I run out of ideas, or days when I am struggling to click appealing photos. But my heart rejoices every time I hear someone enjoyed one of my recipes, and that is my greatest driving force and inspires me to keep working hard. I want to take a moment and thank each one of you for taking the time to read my blog and supporting me. Warm weather calls for recipes that are easy, light, and refreshing, and the recipe that I am sharing this week is no exception. Whenever I am looking for a light meal for hot summer days, I turn to this s

Skip to Recipe Easter season is upon us! Whether you are planning to celebrate with your family, or you are entertaining a crowd, I am sure you would like to put on a spectacular and decadent spread. But why not serve your guests a tantalizing appetizer to nibble on after all that egg hunting and before they dig into the big feast. Italian Tomato Basil Bruschetta is a classic, easy and delicious appetizer that is perfect in its simplicity! Fresh tomatoes, a good quality extra virgin oil, fresh basil, and a crusty bread are a few basic ingredients you need to make this-if you get these right, you can never go wrong! What is Bruschetta? Bruschetta, pronounced as ''brusketta'', is a classic Italian antipasto, or, appetizer, that’s made with perfectly crisp grilled bread and topped with a combination of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. While bruschetta, with its history spanning centuries of Tuscan traditio

Skip to Recipe The football fever is soaring high with everyone waiting and cheering with bated breath for their favorite team. I, too, have to deal with my football-obsessed husband this time of the year. Every evening, my husband parks himself in front of the TV, giving his full attention to the game. And at times, he is even unreceptive about getting off the couch for dinner. I must admit that I have never been a sports person.Even my repeated attempts to appreciate the game could not uproot my deeply entrenched belief that the game is just too aggressive for my liking. Sometimes I think that only a magic wand can make me fall in love with it. While my husband enjoys his coveted time, I take that time to indulge in my favorite pastime of cooking. What is more enjoyable for a football fan than devouring a juicy burger on the couch while watching the best team battle it out? A juicy chicken burger topped with grilled pineapple,