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15 Minute Udon Noodle Soup

February 8, 2019

This is that kinda dish you cook, when you literally wanna get rid of whatever you have in the fridge. Hmm that sounded wrong. Let me just rephrase. This is a quick, hassle free dish that you can cook up in 15 minutes using ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. Sounds better right? Yup, at times it is…

Tabbouleh Recipe

December 14, 2018

So, the holidays are fast approaching. As much as I feel I should be eating all the yummy food that the season is offering right now, my mind tells me that I should incorporate more healthy stuff before the holidays. Yup basically eat from Christmas till new year before the new resolutions start, yet again. *Grins* I am a huge fan…

Healthy Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Yum Picks by Maya

Thai Glass Noodle Salad

December 6, 2018

As much as I love western food, the cook in me knows that the best flavors come from Asian cuisines. Asian cuisines are drawing more attention around the world and it encompasses many varieties of cuisines; Chinese, Indian or Thai, just to name a few. Asia has a very long history of using spices and herbs. Dishes like Tom yum, Curries and…

Breakfast Healthy

Blue Smoothie Bowl Recipe

November 22, 2018

You feel a certain sense of accomplishment when you take a good breakfast early in the morning, especially if it consists of a lot of fruits or/and vegetables. Even though I love fruits and vegetables, still at times it is difficult to get 4-5 servings of them in a day unless my mom literally places a plate of cut fruits (fork…

Healthy Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Farfalle with Spinach and Orange Salad

August 17, 2018

TGIF folks!! Aren’t you glad that Friday is back for a visit again? I am definitely elated although I know that I would be slogging away with the housework over the weekend considering that Eid is approaching next week. The week has been a drag and the only silver lining was this big bowl of Farfalle with Spinach and Orange Salad.…

Beverages Breakfast Healthy

Blue Smoothie Recipe

August 6, 2018

Move over green smoothie, make way for the new kid on the block. ♥️ There's a new color in the world of smoothies and it is my favorite one! What are your thoughts on a Blue Smoothie? Yay or nay? I am personally a huge fan of blue so it is definitely a yay for me. The color comes from blue spirulina, a nutrient…

Ramadan Seafood Soup/Salad Yum Picks by Maya

Mint Fish Tikka

February 2, 2018

Mint Fish Tikka. Just the name alone is salivating right, munchies? I am a huge fan of Mint in savory dishes. I find mint soothing and calming and I personally love the way it smells. So, I kinda realized that I don't post much recipes for Indian cuisine. I mean by right, I should be posting more Indian recipes since I’m Indian.…

Healthy Quick and Easy Yum Picks by Maya

Cheesy Bolognese Stuffed Mushrooms

February 17, 2017

I have never understood why some people hate mushroom. I mean imagine a skillet of mushrooms lightly sauteed in butter with lemon and tarragon? What not to love? If you’re a mushroom lover like me, you would immensely enjoy this Cheesy Bolognese Stuffed Mushrooms. I can eat this every single day of my life. True story. Every now and then,…

Beverages Breakfast

Peach Pie Smoothie

August 6, 2016

How do you like the idea of sipping a peach pie smoothie? Yup, a smoothie that has all the flavors of a peach pie. Ingenious isn't it? Although I would love to have a smoothie every single morning, truth is, I rarely get to do so. But seriously, smoothies are no longer a "breakfast thingy" anymore. It can easily be a…

Breakfast Healthy Quick and Easy Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

July 30, 2016

Hello lovelies! It's Friday, so let's talk about something beautiful. Something that is stunning blushed and delicious too. Yes, we are talking about tomatoes which I pretty much enjoy, but I am not one of those people who would snack on a bowl of sliced tomatoes, unless it's roasted. That, I can pop it like candy! You know how roasting the…