Author: Tara Maini

Tempered Pumpkin Naan Pizza

My mother is an endless source of knowledge about spices and Indian Cuisine. Since I was little I’ve been her right hand in the kitchen and I’m so thankful for everything I’ve learned from her. I try to fuse the Indian cuisine I grew up with in American dishes. It’s a great balance…

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Pumpkin and Sage Biscuits

Let me start off by saying how much I dislike this pumpkin spice fad that’s happening. Ever since Starbucks started to offer their “Pumpkin Spice Latte” there has been a craze for pumpkin spice everything. I’ve never been a fan of the artificial flavour and BUT I will say that do like a…

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Cheese Board Pinwheel’s

With summertime slipping away,  we’re all starting to accept that layering and scarf season is right around the corner.  I for one love autumn as the leaves change to bright hues of orange and red and the weather is just cold enough to wrap a blanket scarf and enjoy endless cups of tea!…

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Ricardo’s Grilled Chicken with Tomato, Mango and Quinoa Salad

Summer is my favourite season of the year, not only because there are so many birthdays to celebrate (including my own), but also because it’s the beginning of barbecue season! When I think of summertime my mind is quickly flooded with bright and refreshing salads, grilled meat and delicious summer cocktails out on…

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Butter Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

One thing you should know about me is that I hate eating leftovers. There may be a couple things, which I wouldn’t mind having once the next day, but I’m very picky about it. When I was younger and used to come home from school, I would make crazy combination snacks with odd…

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Mango Lassi Donuts

Lassi’s are Indian drinks made with a yogurt base.  You can have them either sweet or salty or spiced.   I prefer to keep it sweet and enjoy the fruit flavoured lassi’s like Mango.  Mango Lassi is such a delicious Indian drink with a hint of cardamom and some delicious pistachios, it’s like…

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