Suruchi Avasthi

Food Editor and Stylist at Camille Styles

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These Satisfying Sides Pair Perfectly With Every Summer Dish

1 week ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

Here in Austin, BBQ season is a way of life. And while the grill usually gets all the glory, it’s the side dishes that can truly make or break the spread. Adding a little variety to the table can take your BBQ game to the next level—and make all your guests a whole lot happier. Having a well-rounded lineup of BBQ side dishes at your next cookout is a total game-changer. In fact, they might even steal the show. It’s refreshing to break out of the routine and mix things up.
Say "Yes" to Summer With This Peach Crumble Icebox Cake

1 week ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

I’ve been trying to have more fun in the kitchen lately. Actually, I’m just trying to have more fun in general. Over a lakeside picnic on one of Chicago’s first warm days of the season, I mentioned to one of my friends that this is my summer of YES, and I’m excited to lean into the fun of it all. That means saying yes to outings, new restaurants, trying new hobbies, and saying yes to playing with more flavors and ingredients in the kitchen.
A Caprese Salad That Breaks All the Rules (and Wins)

3 weeks ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

Here’s a hot take—I find a classic Caprese salad a bit boring. More often than not, they just don’t satisfy my flavor and textural cravings. As a vegetarian, I’ll never turn one away as they’re often one of the few menu items completely in the clear for me, but I always wish there was more to it. Now that we’re entering summer produce season and, more importantly, tomato season, I thought it was time to take a look at how I could bring the Caprese flavors to life with a little upgrade.
These Oatmeal Cream Pies Are Even Better Than the Classic

1 month ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

When I think about desserts that take me back to childhood, nothing takes the cake more than an oatmeal cream pie. There’s something joy-inducing about unwrapping those perfectly soft cookies with sweet frosting sandwiched in the middle. That is, until I actually had one a few days ago and realized that nostalgia doesn’t always live up to the hype.
This Mango Mojito Recipe Is the Ultimate Summertime Sipper

1 month ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

There are countless reasons I come to life in the summer. Sunshine, pool days, lakeshore picnics, golden hour snack-dominated dinners—to this summer-lovin’ gal, the list is endless. But when the season hits, there’s one to-do I need to cross off my list asap. When they’re beautifully ripe (usually late May to October, depending on where you are), this self-professed mango queen is stocking up on all the tropical fruits she can find.
I Dream About This Broccoli Caesar—And You Can Make It in 20 Minutes

1 month ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

Have you ever had a salad that changes your brain chemistry? A perfect combo of texture flavors that are almost addictive. Dramatic as it may be, that’s how I feel about the caesar salad at All Day Pizza in Austin. I plan entire weekends around making sure that I get my salad fix. And I order my own so I don’t have to share—it’s just that good.
How to Build a Grain Bowl So Good, You’ll Crave It Every Week

2 months ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

When it comes to lunchtime staples in my kitchen, no dish deserves the title more than a grain bowl. With its flexibility and endless opportunity to customize, a grain bowl lends itself beautifully to being a go-to in any season. As we transition from cold, cozy weather to the fresh and bring spring season, this version has been making a weekly appearance at my kitchen table.
Tired of Dating Apps? Here's How to Put Yourself Out There

2 months ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

As a longtime rom-com lover, I spent years imagining what dating in my twenties would look like. Maybe I’d be at my favorite bar in the Twin Cities, and someone would send over a drink. Or perhaps I’d accidentally bump into someone at my weekend coffee shop, spilling coffee and sparking a flirty conversation. Or even better—a meet-cute in a bookstore, bonding over Wuthering Heights with a hipster glasses-clad stranger.
These Chewy Pistachio Cookies Are a Love Letter to My Favorite Flavor

2 months ago | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

Honestly, there’s no such thing as the “perfect” cookie. There are too many personal preferences that dictate to different people what, in fact, is considered perfect for them. My brother disdains a thick, Levain-style cookie while I LOVE their thick and chewy texture. My dad craves a classic soft chocolate chip cookie, but I prefer them thinner and chewier. And when it comes to flavors, many people prefer the simple and classic, while I love finding ways to have fun with surprising flavors.
A Satisfying Vegan Coconut Dal Ready in 30 Minutes

Mar 18, 2025 | camillestyles.com | Suruchi Avasthi

When I think about the staple dishes that showed up on our kitchen table every night growing up, the formula was tried and true. There was roti, a sabzi, and a dal. Once the rotis had been eaten, a pot of rice always joined the table to finish off what was left of the dal. Dal now occupies more of a weekly rather than daily appearance in my kitchen, but I always enjoy its satisfying warmth and comfort, and love playing around with different flavors and additions. Dal is the ultimate one-pot meal.