Ask my husband and he’ll disappointedly tell you I am NOT a fan of Halloween. He LOVES Halloween. He came home from school today and immediately put on his halloween skeleton shirt. I blame my mother for my dislike of all things Halloweenish. I do not like the scary movies, haunted houses, face-painting, and creepy …
My good friend, beautiful Melissa, recently moved and held a housewarming party. I wanted to bring something different and fun. Knowing she’s a vegetarian, I opted for a “meal in a jar” of curried lentil soup. It looks impressive and is helpful to new homeowners for throwing together a quick meal. Step 1.) pick out a …
Happy Anniversary to my blog! I started M’s Belly on WordPress officially 60 posts and one year ago today, with a post about mini beef wellingtons. To commemorate the occasion, I baked my friend Alena’s zucchini cake recipe. Alena is the first official friend I made after moving to Nashville, waaay back in 2008. On the day …
Chicken Tikka Masala is my favorite spicy curry recipe. Surprisingly, it is said to be a British national dish, not Indian! Sigh, leave it to me to like the non-traditional Indian recipe best. Chicken tikka is chicken marinated in spices mixed with yogurt, or in my recipe’s case, yogurt, garlic, and ginger. The “masala” part …
It has been pretty cold here lately, and it inclines me to cook warm comforting foods for dinner. This Sunday’s Indian Chicken Saag was no exception. We are loyal to a nearby Indian restaurant called Bombay Palace. The waiters are super friendly and attentive, the naan is crisp, and they serve a free cold rice …
