Kankana Saxena

Kankana Saxena shares culinary journey, travel stories and passion for photography in her blog 'Playful Cooking'. Her cooking style is mostly nutritional with little bit of indulgence here and there. She believes in the mantra 'homemade is happiness'! She is a native of India but currently resides in Santa Clara, California with her husband.

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Portuguese-Spiced Clams and Vinho Verde Wines
Crab Cakes with Chimichurri Sauce and Chardonnay
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Baked Brie and Grape Chutney
Perfect Dessert: Meringue Fruit Tart and Wine
Broccoli, Sausage and Chabichou Du Poitou Orecchiette
Mascarpone White Chocolate Cappuccino Semifreddo
National Pinot Grigio Day: Garlic Shrimp Zoodles and Curry Leaves
Thandai: Spiced Almond Milk
Thandai: Spiced Almond Milk
Garlic Curry Chicken
Garlic Curry Chicken
Fall Favorite: Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Fall Favorite: Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Ricotta and Sage Loaves
Ricotta and Sage Loaves
Citrus and Spiced Butter Cookies
Citrus and Spiced Butter Cookies
Murg Dhansak: Chicken Cooked with Lentils
Murg Dhansak: Chicken Cooked with Lentils
Grilled Salmon with Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Grilled Salmon with Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Spicy Shrimp Corn Chowder
Spicy Shrimp Corn Chowder
Peas and Asparagus Risotto
Peas and Asparagus Risotto
Coconut Egg Curry
Coconut Egg Curry
Tiramisu Ice Cream
Tiramisu Ice Cream
Raspberry Ricotta Chocolate Cake
Raspberry Ricotta Chocolate Cake
Savory Quinoa Breakfast Muffins
Savory Quinoa Breakfast Muffins
Quinoa Tabouleh
Quinoa Tabouleh
Achari Gobi – Cauliflower In Pickled Sauce
Achari Gobi – Cauliflower In Pickled Sauce
Sweet Lemon Pudding
Sweet Lemon Pudding
Dukkah-Crusted Lamb Chop with Yogurt Mint Sauce and Pea Couscous
Dukkah-Crusted Lamb Chop with Yogurt Mint Sauce and Pea Couscous
Baked Eggs with Spinach
Breakfast in Bed – Baked Eggs with Spinach
Spaghetti Fritters Finger Food Recipe
Perfect Finger Food – Spaghetti Fritters
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Spicy Corn Fritters
Aamrakhand – Mango Sweetened Yogurt
Chicken and Orzo Light Soup
Flavorful Citrusy Compound Butter
Garlic Achaar – Indian Pickle
Khandvi – A Healthy Finger Food from India
Photo Tour – Street Food in Kolkata, India
Wine Poached Pear with Chocolate and Mint sauce
Spinach Pesto with Roasted Garlic
Mixed Berry Jam – Enjoy it Fresh or Preserve it
Celebratory Espresso Cupcakes
Aalu Methi Naan – Stuffed Indian Bread
Mawa Gujiya – A Traditional Indian Festive Sweet
Beetroot Chop Patty – A Twist on a Street Food from Kolkata
Achari Murg – Tangy Pickled Chicken
Italian Classic – No-Alcohol Tiramisu
Raskadam – Creamy Fudge Treat
Cream Puffs filled with Mascarpone and Strawberry
Daal Poori: Deep Fried Indian Bread Stuffed with Lentils
Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
Hotter Than July: Pork Vindaloo
Rosemary Pound Cake
Aam Daal: Raw Mango Lentil Soup
Rosemary & Parmesan Savory Cookies
Rosemary And Parmesan Savory Cookies