June 9, 2025
There’s something about cooking with poblanos that instantly makes the kitchen feel more alive. The scent is gentle but earthy, the kind of aroma that drifts through the room and reminds you you’re making something with character. I remember the first time I sliced into one and heard the soft crackle of the skin under
May 16, 2025
Peppermint Mocha is my go-to drink during the colder months when I want something sweet, comforting, and a little festive. I love making it at home because it tastes just like the coffee shop version but without the long line or extra sugar. The combination of chocolate, espresso, and peppermint is cozy, bright, and indulgent
May 8, 2025
There’s something grounding about cooking on a day when the weather feels a bit unsettled. The kind of day when a warm bowl of soup feels like exactly the right thing. I remember slicing onions for this recipe once while the kitchen windows were slightly fogged from the cool air outside. The scent of garlic
April 20, 2025
There’s something comforting about dishes that start with a stack of soft tortillas on the counter and a warm pan waiting on the stove. White chicken enchiladas always give me that feeling. I love how the ingredients come together quietly, nothing flashy, nothing complicated. Just a bowl of shredded chicken, a spoonful of cream cheese

Hi, I’m Mahek Manchanda the curious heart behind Dramatically Stirring.
I’ve always been most at ease in my own company. I’m not exactly a people-person (small talk still makes me cringe), but there are two things I’ve always loved with my whole heart: animals and food.
Pixie and Pepper, my two cats, have become the quiet constants in my everyday life. Pixie is the soft, watchful one who pretends not to care but never lets me out of her sight, and Pepper is the mischievous little spark who somehow ends up in every sunny spot and every photo I don’t plan to take.
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