• Butter Chicken

    My lovely friend Anumeet sent me her mom’s Butter Chicken recipe because she know how much I love Indian food (and have a mild obsession with Bollywood movies).  I couldn’t wait to stop by my local Asian store to grab some ingredients and try it out. Yes, this variety of ingredients can look intimidating, but the recipe is not difficult, and the ingredients aren’t that expensive (and they should last you a long while). Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs. 3 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter), you can use any other oil, like vegetable oil, but it should be able to stand heat. 1 tsp Garam masala  2 tsp Coriander powder 1…

  • What’s for…lunch?

    Zucchini Lasagna (gluten-free) Make your favorite ground beef or ground turkey recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the zucchini 1/8″ thick. In a casserole dish spread some sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini. Place some of the ground beef , then top with the mozzarella cheese ( I also added a teaspoon of Quark cheese on each layer to add a rich but guilt free creaminess) and repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up. Top with sauce and mozzarella and cover. Bake covered at 375° for 40 min, then uncovered 15 minutes.  I like a little crispiness on top, so I also broil on high for 3-5 minutes at the end. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Bon…