Happily Cooking

Skip to Recipe I have just come back from a short vacation from Heidelberg, one of Germany's most charming and picturesque cities. And let me tell you, leaving the clear blue skies, the sunny weather, the romantic old cobbled streets, the mesmerizing nature, and coming home to the daily grind of life is quite a challenge. One-pot meals come to my rescue whenever an endless list of daunting tasks awaits me, and the last thing I want to do is spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta redefines the meaning of easy cooking. All you need to do is throw everything in, and you’ll have a delicious and fancy meal in less than an hour without leaving behind an overflowing sink of utensils. Tender chicken pieces and pasta simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce-this dish is comforting, satisfying, and so delicious that you will want to lick the sauce off your plate. The pasta gets cooked in t

Skip to Recipe It is the season of ice cream! The long queues waiting impatiently outside the ice cream parlors bear the testimony of our love for it. Almost anyone who has experienced the pangs of cravings looking at them can attest that the icy, creamy, and sugary treat is simply irresistible! Even though sometimes I try to the best of my ability to control my urge, the sweet and sinful dessert calling out my name makes it difficult for me, and eventually, I surrender to the temptation. I had never mustered the courage to make ice cream until recently when I discovered that it can be made easily at home with just a few simple ingredients and without an ice cream maker. Initially, I was dubious about the whole idea, but I was so wrong! This No Churn Eggless Chocolate Ice cream is the easiest, creamiest, and the perfect way to cool yourself down on hot summer days. You will fall in love with this! It is rich, decadent, and a

Skip to Recipe I am head-over-heels in love with food. The chemistry of turning raw ingredients into something beautiful and delicious gives me a sense of gratification. But nothing is greater than the joy of sharing food with my friends and loved ones. For me, it is an expression of love and affection. And, I am lucky to have found people around me who appreciate me and my cooking. The smiles that I see on their faces fill me with a beaming sense of pride and make my day. The Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are always loved and are a great hit among my guests. Crispy chicken wings tossed in a refreshing and zesty lemon garlic butter sauce that will have everyone swooning over. And the best part is that they are baked in the oven and not deep-fried, which means that you don't have to count the calories. Baking them takes a longer time, but once you put them in the oven, all you have to do is flip them over once halfway through cooking. Whether it is for game day

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,

Skip to Recipe With summers in full swing, I like to have meals that are light, but at the same time satisfying. And hence, I am obsessed with Buddha Bowls! If you spend some time scrolling through Instagram, you would probably know how immensely popular these bowls are! But for those who are new to this term, a Buddha Bowl is a colorful, vegetarian bowl that is packed with dense nutrients that fuel your body and mind. A traditional Middle Eastern dish, falafels are patties made from ground chickpeas, herbs, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, and then deep-fried until crisp golden brown on the outside and tender in the middle. You can stuff them in wraps, pita, and even use them in salads! Gluten-free, Vegan, and packed with herbs, these are a burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite! The secret to the authentic falafel is soaking the chickpeas overnight. Though you may get tempted to use canned chickpeas, using them

Skip to Recipe As summer rolls in, nostalgia hits me. It takes me back to times when summers were synonymous with freedom. Summer meant a break from school, the time spent outdoors, and a trip to my grandparents' home. But the main highlight was the anxious anticipation of the 'Popsicle Man,' whose bicycle ambled through the neighborhood delivering frozen treats to children of all ages. Whenever I would hear the sound of the bell, usually a block away, I would hurriedly run to my room and pull few coins out of my piggy bank before the man went away. Every inch of my existence was held unto that moment when my lips hungrily met the ice. It felt almost like a glance into heaven as the ice slipped under my tongue. The popsicle didn't take long to melt, leaving behind stained lips and sticky fingers. No gourmet dish can ever beat the happiness that a popsicle gave us back then. Though we cannot travel back to those days, we can always recreate t

Skip to Recipe With the summer solstice just around the corner and the warm weather set to stay for a while, I am making the most out of summer. On hot, summer days, the last thing I want to do is stand over a steaming stovetop for a long time. And, hence always on the lookout for no-fuss quick recipes that make dinner time a breeze! Nothing smells like summer quite as much as fragrant basil. With a bountiful harvest of basil in my balcony garden, homemade pesto sauce is a must in our household. Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, salt, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It’s simple, flavorful, and can be so prepared easily at home. While store-bought ones taste good, nothing compares to the flavor of homemade! Basil pesto spaghetti topped with juicy, roasted tomatoes and grilled salmon- this recipe has got all the flavors of summer packed into it! It is a healthy, light, and satisfying meal th