Tanvi Dalvi
Delicious Dishes for Any Occasion
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for my family, who listened to me talk about this cookbook every night and for everyone who can now fulfil their dreams of cooking & hosting events
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to my culinary world! I'm Tanvi, and I'm beyond excited to share my passion for cooking with you through this cookbook. Back in 2020, I launched my Tanvi Bytes blog (tanvibytes.wordpress.com) and Instagram (@tanvibytes), eager to spread the joy of delicious food and creative recipes. I discovered my love for graphic design while crafting eye-catching thumbnails for my blog. Now, with this cookbook, I'm blending my love for cooking and design into a delightful fusion of flavors and aesthetics.
For over seven years, I've found immense joy in cooking, and my appreciation for good food has been a lifelong affair. Some of my fondest memories revolve around preparing lavish feasts and hosting gatherings for my loved ones.
This cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes—it's a tribute to vibrant flavors and treasured moments shared around the table. My hope is that these pages inspire you to whip up delicious meals, create unforgettable experiences with friends and family, and savor moments in the kitchen!
INGREDIENTS
• 2-3 small bunches of green grapes
• 4 strawberries
• 1/2 cup of Bella Sun Luci sundried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup garlic & jalepeno stuffed olives
• 20 - 25 ritz garlic butter crackers
• 20 - 25 triscuit cracked pepper & olive oil crackers
• 24 oz. tilamook pepper jack cheese
• 24 oz. lucerne colby jack cheese
• Goursin garlic and herb cheese (5.2 oz. pack)
• Two 12 oz. Baretta variety salami pack (black pepper, italian, dry coppa, prosciutto)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Salami Roses: Use a small glass. Take one salami piece and fold it halway over the rim. With piece. Repeat this step in circles until you are happy with the size of your rose. I used around 20 pieces.
2. Start by placing the salami roses in different areas of your board. I found that the board looked best with an odd number of roses (I used 3).
3. blocks of cheese into slices and cubes. For slices, spread them around one of the roses. The cubes looked best bunched in one corner.
4. Next, with two types of crackers, fan them around a rose each. If you need more crackers,
5. these to work best in odd numbers too).
6. 7.
Serves: 8 Time: 30 - 45 mins
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/3 cups warm water (between 100 -110°F)
• 2 1/4 tsp. instant yeast (1 standard packet)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
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•
•
• 6 oz. cherry tomatoes
• Toppings of your choice (I used: sliced red onions, black olives, bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeños, and pepperoni)
• 5 cups of mozerella cheese / blend of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3. Let the sauce simmer on low-medium heat for 30 minutes. Stir in between to ensure that nothing sticks to the bottom.
4. The sauce will be very thick, but do not add water. Turn off heat and set sauce aside. 5. 6. 7.
8. Lightly grease a large bowl. 9.
10. When dough is ready, punch to release air bubbles. Divide dough into 8 parts. 11.
12. toppings of your choice. Finish with 1/3 cup of cheese on top. 13. 14.
Serves: 8 Time: 4 - 5 hrs
PIZZA
is not a want, it’s a knead!
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup softened, salted butter
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2-3 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups buttermilk pancake mix (can substitute with baking powder)
• 2 tsp salt
•
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Set aside a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
3. powder).
4. seconds should be enough.
5. Using the kitchen aid mixer, combine the sugars and butter.
9. Roll 4-6 tbsp of dough into balls and space them evenly on the baking pan. P
chip cookies
Serves: 8 - 10 Time: 1 - 1.5 hrs
SQUEEZE THE DAY WITH CITRUSLY AMAZING
grapefuit moctails
INGREDIENTS
• freshly squeezed juice (2 grapefruits)
• thinly slices grapefruit semi-circles (1 grapefruit)
• 24 oz. grapefruit soda
• 8-10 fresh rosemary sprigs
• a handful of ice cubes
• a mixture of salt and sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Start by cutting a grapefruit into quarters, and squeezing the juice. I ran this through a strainer
2. Transfer most of it to jug, leaving a little bit behind (to dip glass rims into).
3. Add all of the soda on top. Wash the fresh rosemary sprigs, and put half of them in the jug. They should be fully submerged.
4. Save 4 pieces for the glasses, and add the rest to the jug.
5. Next, add in as much ice as you prefer.
6. plate.
7. One by one, dip each glass rim in the leftover grapefruit juice, and dip it into the salt and sugar
8. each grapefruit piece. Fix it onto the rim of the glass.
9. Optional: Add some ice to the glasses.
10. Finally, pour and enjoy!
SERVES: 4 - 6
DIFFICULTY: EASY
A CREAMY RECIPE WHEN YOU FEEL PECKISH
cicen marsala
INGREDIENTS
•
• •
• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 16 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 4 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
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•
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• 1-3 tsp. corn starch
INSTRUCTIONS
1. create four thin cutlets.
2. and any additional seasonings).
3. 4. butter.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
SERVES: 6 DIFFICULTY: HARD
AN
IM-PASTA-BLY DELICIOUS
vodka pasa
INGREDIENTS
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 2 minced shallots
•
• 1 cup tomato paste (about 2/3 of a 12 oz. Hunts can)
• • Smirnoff)
• 1.5 lb. pasta (I used rotini)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 – 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
• 3/4 – 1 cup thinly sliced basil
INSTRUCTIONS
• salt 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. consistency of the sauce. 8. 9. 10. and enjoy!
SERVES: 6
IN PIE CRUST WE TRUST
perfec pie crus
INGREDIENTS
•
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• into cubes (227g)
•
INSTRUCTIONS
1. combine. 2. 3.
4. Transfer the dough onto the counter and form it into a ball. Cut the ball in half and press each using.
in step 4.
SERVES: 6 - 8
AN APPLE-AUSE WORTHY
aple pie filing
INGREDIENTS
• 3 pounds apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
•
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (9-inch) double-crust pie dough
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
INSTRUCTIONS
additional sugar, if desired.
SERVES: 6 - 8
Shrimp you’ll go coco-nuts for
Cocout
INGREDIENTS
•
• seasonings: salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cajun seasoning
• 3 large eggs beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• vegetable oil
• 2 pounds large shrimp peeled/deveined , with tails left on
• Sweet chili sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2. In a separate shallow dish, whisk eggs.
3. In another shallow dish, stir together breadcrumbs and coconut. I like to have equal parts of bread crumbs and shredded sweetened coconut.
4. Line a plate with paper towels.
5.
6.
7. I like to use one hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet ingredients. This way the process is easier and not as messy.
8. Line the prepped shrimp on a seperte plate.
9. In a large cast-iron skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1-inch.
10. Heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
11. Working in batches, add shrimp to the oil. Do not add too many at a time, as this can reduce the temperature of the cooking oil.
12. Fry one side until golden brown.t
13.
14. When both sides are cooked, transfer to the paper towel-lined plate, continue frying with the remaining shrimp.
15. Serve with sweet chili sauce & enjoy!
SERVES: 6 - 8 TIME: 1 - 1.5 hrs
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
for the perfect shell-ebration
INGREDIENTS
• 24 jumbo pasta shells cooked according to package directions
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley and basil
• cooking spray & 1 tbsp. olive oil
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• 2-4 cloves of garlic & ½ a diced onion
• Seasonings: Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, crushed red pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. before adding the diced onion.
2.
3. Add 6 – 8 oz. o water. I like to do this in smaller increments so I can avoid lumps and end up with the perfect
4.
5. spray.
6. Spread 1 1/2 cup of the sauce in an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
7. Place the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, seasonings, and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir to
8. Pour the remaining sauce over the top & Sprinkle the other 1 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
9. Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
10. Uncover the pan & bake for 10 mins or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
11. Sprinkle with parsley, serve & enjoy!
SERVES: 6 - 8
TIME: 1 - 1.5 hrs
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
Oro Cheecake for your wildest cookies and dreams
INGREDIENTS
• 60 – 70 Oreos
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 24 oz. cream cheese & 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup white granulated sugar and 3/8 cup powdered sugar
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• 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk
•
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 3 tbsp. semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cup heavy whipping cream
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2. Like the bottom of a 9” diameter pan with parchment paper.
3.
4. Bake for 10 mins at 350 degrees. Remove from oven to cool.
5. Crush 12 Oreos into crumbs and chop 12 into quarters.
8. Pour a third of batter into pan. Sprinkle half of chopped Oreos. Repeat. Finish with batter.
9. Place pan in baking pan for support. Bake for 10 mins at 350°F and 50 more mins at 300°F.
10.
11. Add chocolate chips to separate bowls and microwave separately in 30 second bursts until the chocolate is
12. Pour white chocolate ganache onto cake and add dark chocolate ganache in dollops. Swirl using a skewer. Place cake in fridge to cool for 20-30 minutes.
13. bowl. Beat on high until soft peaks form.
14. Pipe whipped cream on the outer edges of cake with a star tip pipe. Top with halved Oreos.
SERVES: 8 - 10 TIME: 12 - 14 hrs
DIFFICULTY: HARD
A berry Lovely
Blueberry Ginger Cooler
INGREDIENTS
•
• 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
• 6 - 8 tbsp. sugar or adjust less/more for taste
•
• ice cubes
• fresh mint leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. Once the mixture starts boiling, add sugar in 2-3 increments.
4.
5. the side of the pot. They should be soft.
6. Once all the blueberries are mashed, let the mixture simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8.
9. 10. 11. cubes.
12. 13. 14.
SERVES: 4
DIFFICULTY: EASY
Fall In Loaf with these
Garlic Knots
INGREDIENTS
•
• 2 1/4 tsp fast acting instant yeast
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
•
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• degrees F)
• 1/4 cup melted, unsalted butter
•
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. minutes.
3. hour at room temperature. (It should double in size.)
4. 5. lid.
6. 7. chopped parsley to butter. Stir.
8.
9.
10. 11. 12.
SERVES: 8
DIFFICULTY: HARD
A pre-pasta-rously creamy
INGREDIENTS
• 32 oz. fettucine
• 10 - 16 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 4 tbsp. minced garlic
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• 6 oz. grated parmesean cheese
• 4 tbsp. chopped pasrsley
•
INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2.
3.
4. While the butter is melting, on a cutting board mince gsrlic cloves.
5. Once it is all melted, add some diced garlic and cream.
6. As this heats up, add some salt, pepper and seasoning.
7.
8. Add some parmesan cheese. Stir it around as it melts.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. Once noodles are done, strain them and add to the alfredo sauce.
14.
15. Serve and enjoy! :)
SERVES: 6
Get Whisked Off Your Feet with
INGREDIENTS
•
•
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup softened, unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
•
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. Add in peanut butter, vanilla extract and egg. 4.
5. is being mixed. 6. 7. 8.
9. Roll into a ball. 10. 11. 12. 13. pattern into both sides. 14. 15. 16. 17.
SERVES: 10
CRANBERRY LEMONADE simply the zest
INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
• • 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cup lemon juice OR juice from • cranberry juice
1. In a bowl, juice all your lemons (about 1 1/2 cups).
get
wrapped up with some
PIGS IN A BLANKET
INGREDIENTS
• (30-35)
• pack)
•
•
• fresh parsley
•
• sea salt *optional*
• ketchup
•
INSTRUCTIONS
2. 3. 4. 5. batches of about 16.) 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. butter. 11. 12. is to sprinkle sea salt on top. 13.
create the perfect hen-semble with these
CHICKEN TENDERS
INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
• 1 pack chicken breast
Black pepper
Paprika
ketchup
I put 6-7 pieces in at a time for 11-13 minutes. Make sure that none of the chicken
FRIES & AVACADO DIP
INGREDIENTS
•
• 2-3 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• optional: parsley
•
• olive oil
• salt, pepper, paprika,
• optional: parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
CAKE POPS taste
INGREDIENTS
• 3 boxes of Twinkies ( = 30 Twinkies)
• butterscotch)
• lots of sprinkles
a dream crumb true in these sweet
INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. hour. 4. to support them.**
5. 6.
7. Melt some chocolate in the microwave for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes. 8. cake pop.
9. 10. 11.
In this cookbook, I'm blending my love for cooking and design into a delightful fusion of flavors and aesthetics.
This cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes—it's a tribute to vibrant flavors and treasured moments shared around the table. My hope is that these pages inspire you to whip up delicious meals, create unforgettable experiences with friends and family, and savor moments in the kitchen!
Tanvi
