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Cookilicious Cookilicious is a vegetarian and vegan recipe blog. The recipes are easy & delicious! We all live to eat and love to eat..don't we?

However my point is why fill our stomach with unhealthy meals when there are countless healthier options available. My aim through this blog is to explore such recipes to satisfy my creative pangs! Dedicating my food blog to my parents as they both are amazing home chefs and my source of inspiration.

06/22/2026

My winning episode aired last night on Food Network , and I'm still on cloud nine! πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈ
I got to cook a traditional South Indian dish β€” ven pongal β€” in front of and . The challenge was "Sunday breakfast," and I knew instantly what to make β€” Amma used to cook this every weekend, it's my ultimate comfort food. Made it in the Instant Pot, served it on banana leaf, and stayed true to how it's made back home.
7 of us cooked. Only 1 was safe. When called my number and said I won... my mind went blank. Pure raw emotion after that.
Winning on a platform like Food Network, hearing Alex and Nick praise a humble South Indian breakfast dish, getting to showcase Amma and Appa's food on national TV, Terry's constant encouragement, and 99 friends cheering for me β€” it felt surreal. It still does.
Huge thank you to Terry, Alex, Nick, and the entire family for this opportunity and for celebrating this dish the way you did. πŸ™
And to everyone who's been with me through this β€” you can finally see what I experienced back in LA in January. This one's for Amma and Appa. ❀️

πŸŽ‰ New freebie alert!After competing on Food Network's 100 Cooks, I kept getting one question: "How do I bring that kind ...
06/19/2026

πŸŽ‰ New freebie alert!
After competing on Food Network's 100 Cooks, I kept getting one question: "How do I bring that kind of challenge into my own kitchen?"
So I made something for you: 10 Food Network Inspired Challenges You Can Try at Home β€” a free eBook with fun, doable kitchen challenges inspired by the kind of pressure-cooker moments I faced standing in front of Alex Guarnaschelli, Nick DiGiovanni, and Terry Crews.
No judges. No nerves. Just you, your kitchen, and a fun way to push your cooking a little further.
Grab it here, while its completely free β†’ https://cookilicious.kit.com/71d4910e52
Which challenge do you think you'll try first? πŸ‘€

I am planning out next week's kitchen testing schedule and I want to cook exactly what YOU want to eat! πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ³βœ¨What kind o...
06/14/2026

I am planning out next week's kitchen testing schedule and I want to cook exactly what YOU want to eat! πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ³βœ¨
What kind of recipes are you looking for right now?
A) More 20-minute weeknight dinners ⏰
B) Cooling summer drinks and mocktails 🍹
C) Authentic traditional Indian comfort foods πŸ›
D) Healthy, guilt-free desserts πŸ“
Vote A, B, C, or D in the comments, or tell me a specific dish you've been craving lately. I'm reading every single response! πŸ‘‡

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Happy Flag Day! Whether you're hanging out in the backyard or firing up the grill today, let's take your summer corn ...
06/14/2026

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Happy Flag Day! Whether you're hanging out in the backyard or firing up the grill today, let's take your summer corn game to a whole new level! 🌽πŸ”₯
Say hello to my Indian Street-Style Corn On The Cob (Masala Bhutta). We are taking juicy, charred grilled corn, brushing it with lots of melted butter, and rubbing it down with a tangy, fiery spice mix using fresh lemon wedges. It covers all the flavor basesβ€”sweet, savory, smoky, and sour. πŸ‹πŸŒΆοΈ
It is the absolute ultimate backyard BBQ side dish with an irresistible street-food twist!
πŸ“Œ Link to the recipe is pinned in the first comment below! πŸ‘‡

Social media always shows the perfect, flawless dishes... but behind the scenes, we all have disasters! πŸŒ‹πŸ€¦πŸ½β€β™€οΈI'll start...
06/13/2026

Social media always shows the perfect, flawless dishes... but behind the scenes, we all have disasters! πŸŒ‹πŸ€¦πŸ½β€β™€οΈ
I'll start: Once, I made a massive, beautiful pot of Sambar... and completely forgot to turn off the cooktop. By the time I realized, the Sambar wasn't just burnt; it had basically fused with the metal. I didn't just lose dinner that nightβ€”I literally had to throw the entire pot into the trash! πŸ˜­πŸ—‘οΈ Rest in peace, favorite pot. Make me feel better about my past failures: What is the biggest, most spectacular kitchen disaster you've ever had? Spill the details below! πŸ‘‡

No baking required, but 100% guaranteed to impress. πŸ°πŸ‘‘My No-Bake Rasmalai Cake (a gorgeous Rasmalai Tres Leches fusion) ...
06/13/2026

No baking required, but 100% guaranteed to impress. πŸ°πŸ‘‘
My No-Bake Rasmalai Cake (a gorgeous Rasmalai Tres Leches fusion) is creamy, cardamon-infused, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It's the ultimate dessert for summer celebrations because you don't even have to turn on your oven!
πŸ“Œ Link to the recipe is pinned in the first comment below! πŸ‘‡

You can only choose ONE to eat for the rest of your life. The other three vanish forever. 😱❌1️⃣ Idli Podi2️⃣ Crispy Samo...
06/12/2026

You can only choose ONE to eat for the rest of your life. The other three vanish forever. 😱❌
1️⃣ Idli Podi
2️⃣ Crispy Samosa
3️⃣ Spicy Pav Bhaji
4️⃣ Golden Dosa
This is a tough one, but you have to make a choice. Drop your number in the comments below! πŸ‘‡

Friday night plans: A massive plate of Samosa Chaat and zero regrets! πŸ˜‹πŸ”₯Layered with crispy samosas, tangy chole (chickp...
06/12/2026

Friday night plans: A massive plate of Samosa Chaat and zero regrets! πŸ˜‹πŸ”₯
Layered with crispy samosas, tangy chole (chickpea curry), cool yogurt, and vibrant chutneys, this is the ultimate explosion of flavors. It's the absolute best way to kick off the weekend with family!
πŸ“Œ Link to the recipe is pinned in the first comment below! πŸ‘‡

Let's vent for a minute. What is your absolute  #1 biggest pet peeve in the kitchen? 😀🍳Mine has to be when someone uses ...
06/11/2026

Let's vent for a minute. What is your absolute #1 biggest pet peeve in the kitchen? 😀🍳
Mine has to be when someone uses a wet spoon inside a dry spice container. It takes everything in me not to lose my cool! Or maybe it's people who leave the empty milk carton in the fridge?
Tell me yours in the comments so I know I'm not alone in this! πŸ‘‡

Love crispy Bhindi but hate using tons of oil? Let your Air Fryer do the heavy lifting! πŸͺ„πŸ’¨This Crispy Kurkuri Bhindi is ...
06/11/2026

Love crispy Bhindi but hate using tons of oil? Let your Air Fryer do the heavy lifting! πŸͺ„πŸ’¨
This Crispy Kurkuri Bhindi is seasoned to perfection, incredibly crunchy, and made with just a fraction of the oil used in traditional deep-frying. It's the perfect crunchy side dish or a guilt-free afternoon snack.
πŸ“Œ Link to the recipe is pinned in the first comment below! πŸ‘‡

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