Yum Picks by Maya – Page 2

Delicious Coconut Jelly

June 6, 2023

Hello everyone. It has been a while, hasn’t it? I had a number of recipes to share for Ramadan and Eid, but things didn’t work out as planned. Too many things were happening and I was down health-wise too. Anyways, let’s put everything aside and admire this refreshing and delicious coconut jelly. This Delicious Coconut Jelly is made from minimal ingredients and…

Bread Breakfast Deepavali Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Pav Bhaji Recipe

January 27, 2023

This Pav Bhaji Recipe might be alien to some of you. Whenever I go to Little India, I make it a point to buy some pav bhaji, which is a popular street food in India. It is a combination of different vegetables cooked and mashed together with a mix of masala. Traditionally eaten with toasted buns slathered with some butter.…

Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Lemon Curd Cheesecake

January 11, 2023

Heard of this saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade?" Well, apparently these people have not had a taste of lemon curd! WHAT IS LEMON CURD? It is a smooth velvety custard that is delicious and can be used as a topping on cheesecakes, toast, and ice cream. It is equally perfect as a filling to sandwich between layers of cakes,…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Mains Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Best Baked Salmon

January 4, 2023

This thing here is a show-stopper. ↓ Hello peepz! How has 2023 been so far? Nothing new for me despite the calendar change. With regards to new year's resolutions, I still have two tubs of Ben & Jerry's in the freezer. We will revisit the resolutions once the tubs are empty; ok? Of course, there is a can of gulab jamun…

Bread Breakfast Quick and Easy Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Cream Cheese Bruschetta

December 29, 2022

It is almost midnight here and I am feeling hungry just by looking at these pictures. Why do I always do this to myself? Why do I blog late at night and why do I feel that I deserve a cup of noodles right now? BRB. Yup I am back and cup noodles are done. Calories consumed between Xmas to New year…

Beverages Christmas/Thanksgiving Yum Picks by Maya

Chili Lime Mango Mocktail

December 6, 2022

MY MOTHER IS OBSESSED WITH THIS CHILLI SALT RIM AND I'M TOTALLY DIGGING THIS COMBO TOO! Forgive me for "shouting." I just wanted my thoughts to come across in caps. So I made this mocktail a few days back and have already encored it twice, as we enjoyed it quite a lot. A little too much I have to say. There…

Breakfast Yum Picks by Maya

Soft Cheese Muffins

November 9, 2022

I was always looking out for a good cheese muffin recipe. Something that is savory, buttery, and cheesy all at once. Obviously, the search has ended with this recipe. Oh, It was my birthday last week. 2nd November to be exact. Had a small hotpot/bbq with the family. Small and cozy, pretty much perfect. I also had like 9 birthday cakes…

Meat Yum Picks by Maya

Air Fried Thai Chicken Wings

October 30, 2022

Isn't the air fryer such an amazing invention? Fried food is always delicious and addictive but I do not enjoy the aftermath of deep frying and obviously, deep-fried food doesn’t have a reputation for being healthy. Nevertheless, I do enjoy fried food occasionally, especially things like nuggets, tater tots, and potato wedges, The air fryer is particularly good at cooking…

Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Suji Ladoo – Semolina Ladoo

October 20, 2022

Namaste beautiful people! Diwali, the brightest of all Hindu celebrations is fast approaching. It is definitely a festival that is close to my heart. <3 . Prior to moving to this new house, I had an Indian neighbor for about 20 years and I always enjoyed seeing their house buzzing with activities a few days before Diwali. She would decorate the house…

Deepavali Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Vermicelli Kheer – Semiya Payasam

September 25, 2022

Do you guys have some customary traditional food that you prepare only on special occasions or festivals? Let's say, maybe a specific pie that your mom bakes only during Christmas. Basically, food that makes its appearance only once or twice a year. My family has two things I would say. Mom used to make them every Eid and now she has…