Easy to Cook Home Recipes
About Mads’ Cookhouse
Hello there! I am Madhu, a young woman of seventy-plus who loves to cook, feed, and eat. My family calls me Mads. I cook up a storm in my cookhouse and my home always smells delicious. Borrowed teeth (dentures), borrowed leg (titanium rod), and borrowed eyes do not hold me back. I am notorious for increasing waistlines and decreasing will power.
If you love to cook or just starting out, follow me as I cook up and share some lip smacking recipes. Food should be simple and easy to cook. I share secrets from my kitchen (and those of my mother). So grab that pen and paper (share/bookmark button) and let’s get going.
Lip-smacking Recipes
No Onion, No Garlic, Nut Free Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cubes in a rich, creamy, butter-based bottle gourd (lauki) tomato gravy that will have you licking your fingers. Try this no onion, no garlic, nut-free recipe that is just as delicious.
Oeufs Mimosa (French-Style Deviled Eggs)
Hard-boiled egg halves stuffed with a creamy and flavorful mixture. Topped with fluffy egg yolks similar to mimosa flowers. Oeufs Mimosa or French-style Deviled Eggs are a popular starter perfect for brunches.
Urad Dal Chainsoo (Pahadi Dal)
A simple and traditional Garhwali dish from the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Urad Dal Chainsoo (Chainsu), or Pahadi Dal is high in protein and an energy powerhouse. Try out this easy recipe.
Dai Nei Iong with Horse Gram
Lentils cooked with black sesame. Dai Nei Iong is a rustic staple dish of the Khasi tribe of the Indian state of Meghalaya. Using just a few ingredients, try out my version with horse gram.
Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelette)
Tortilla Española, Tortilla de Patatas, or Spanish Omelette is a staple in Spanish cuisine. Just a few simple ingredients but high on flavor. Try out my version of this traditional dish.
Goan Chicken Sorpotel
Goan food is heavily influenced by Portuguese cuisine. Try out Chicken Sorpotel, a take on the traditional recipe with tender chicken and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect as a main or a pickle.
Hot & Spicy Egg Vindaloo
Turn up the heat with the Hot & Spicy Egg Vindaloo. A popular Goan curry with the perfect blend of tangy and savory. Influenced by Portuguese cuisine.
Assamese-Style Barley Khisiri
There is no other comfort food quite like Khichdi. Try out this nutritious and healthy version of Assamese-style Khisiri with pearl barley and seasonal vegetables.
18 Easy & Creative Leftovers Recipes
Did you know we waste 40% of our food each year globally? Food that could have fed millions of people. Reduce your carbon footprint by trying out these 18 delicious leftovers recipes.
Gud Wale Samai (Jaggery with Little Millets)
Gud ke Chawal or Jaggery Rice is a traditional dessert of North India. Try out a nut-free, gluten-free, and healthier version with samai (little millets) that is just as delicious and comforting.