Grilled pineapple is a warm, juicy tropical fruit treat featuring smoky charred edges and intensified natural sweetness. High grill heat caramelizes the fruit’s sugar, creating a tender, succulent texture with a rich balance of sweet, smokey and slightly tangy flavors. Spicy grilled pineapple is made by marinating sliced pineapple in…
A dessert cupis a single-serving dessert that is prepared and served in a cup, glass, jar or small container. It usually consists of multiple layers of ingredients such as cake, mousse, cream, pudding, fruits, chocolate, cookies or sauces. Dessert cups are popular, as they are convenient, visually appealing, portion-controlled and…
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic comfort-food consisting of long strands of pasta(spaghetti) served with seasoned meatballs and a rich tomato-based sauce. It is known for its hearty flavor, tender meatballs and satisfying combination of pasta, savory meat and tangy tomato sauce. Typically, meatballs are made from ground meat, combined…
Marinara sauce is a simple Italian tomato-based sauce made primarily from tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and herbs such as basil and oregano. It is typically light, fresh-tasting and quick to prepare compared with long-simmered meat sauces. Marinara sauce has a smooth or slightly chunky texture with a fresh flavor of…
Meen pollichathu is a traditional dish from the state of Kerala. It consists of fish-commonly pearl spot (karimeen), marinated with spices, lightly fried, then coated in a rich masala made from ingredients such as shallots, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and few other spices. The fish is wrapped in a banana leaf…
Milagu pongal (pepper pongal) is a traditional South Indian savory dish made from rice, split yellow moong dhal, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, ghee and curry leaves. It is especially popular in Tamil Nadu, and is often prepared as a comforting breakfast or during festivals and temple offerings. Milagu pongal has…
Mushroom chukka is a spicy South Indian dry-style mushroom dish, especially popular in Tamil Nadu cuisine. Mushrooms are sauteed with onions, curry leaves, ginger, garlic and a blend of aromatic spices until the mixture becomes thick, flavorful and lightly roasted. Traditionally, chukka is made with mutton (goat meat) or chicken.…
Cauliflower fritters are crispy, savory patties or bite-sized cakes made from finely chopped or grated cauliflower mixed with ingredients such as flour, eggs, herbs, spices and sometimes cheese. The mixture is shaped into small rounds and pan-fried, shallow-fried, baked or air-fried until golden brown on the outside and tender on…
Madurai muttai mass is a famous, spicy street-style egg dish from Tamil Nadu. It consists of boiled eggs that are roughly chopped or mashed on a hot iron tawa and tossed in arich, aromatic gravy made of shallots, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste and traditional South Indian spices. Madurai muttai mass…
Mutton pulao is a fragrant one-pot rice dish made by cooking tender pieces of mutton with basmati rice, whole spices, herbs and aromatics like onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Unlike biryani, where rice and meat are often layered separately, pulao is usually cooked together so the rice absorbs the…