Chunky Apple Butter When I first came across the term Apple Butter, I was genuinely surprised, and intrigued. I had heard of Herb butters, which is nothing but mixing some herbs in regular butter to give it a unique flavor, but Apple Butter, seriously? Do you just mix Apple with Butter?? So I sent across a query on the net trying to gain the answer to my question - What is Apple Butter? Well, … [Read more...]
How To Make Christmas Ornaments At Home
December 9, 2011 by
Homemade Christmas Ornaments Gone are the days when everything used to be Homemade, especially during Holiday season. Lack of time and easy availability of stuff at affordable prices make buying stuff an attractive bet, versus making something yourself. However, I'm sure everyone of you will agree, that making things yourself is a great way to indulge your creativity, and holiday crafts are a fun … [Read more...]
Broccoli & Green Peas Parathas (Flatbreads)
December 7, 2011 by
Broccoli & Green Pea Parathas Moms are always looking out for ways to add healthy, wholesome food to their kids' diets, and if you can combine healthy with yummy, then you know you have hit a jackpot! Just like I did with this deliciously nutritive recipe for Broccoli Parathas or Flatbreads. These beautiful green Parathas are wonderfully soft and delicious, and they have a mild flavor that will … [Read more...]
Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Sauce
November 30, 2011 by
Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Pesto Sauce Cheese Tortellini is as interesting and as twisted as its name! Delicious blends of cheese entwined between pasta dough makes it a hearty comfort food, and when you mix it with a freshly made Pesto sauce, it turns into one addictive recipe. I grabbed a large bag of colorful cheese tortellini from Costco last time, which I am going to be using for a few … [Read more...]
Spiced Nuts in a Jar
November 23, 2011 by
Spiced Nuts are often the best tidbits to serve at any Holiday gathering. Their versatility makes them a crowd favorite, and you can make them spicy, savory, sweet, or a dash of all together. Get inspired by holiday flavors and add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple- any flavor that you fancy and give a new twist to your spiced nut recipe. They also make a wonderful gourmet gift or party favor. Just … [Read more...]
Ultimate Holiday Cocktails
November 21, 2011 by
Ultimate Holiday Cocktail Recipes Thanksgiving is literally just around the corner, and pretty soon we'll be setting up our house for Santa as Christmas draws closer. Holiday season gives all of us a chance to spend some good quality time with our families, laughing away at kids' jokes, and swapping high-school stories with friends and family. This is also a time to celebrate good food, and so … [Read more...]
5 New Side Dishes For Thanksgiving Menu
November 18, 2011 by
Delicious Side Dishes for Easy Entertaining As much as you plan and prepare for your Turkey, or any other Vegetarian main course, do not forget the side dishes. They are as important as the main course or the dessert, as they add an interesting texture and variety to the menu, in their own endearing way. This Thanksgiving, you don't have to go for the staples like Green beans or Mashed … [Read more...]
Mixed Fruit Parfait with Berries & Fresh Figs
November 16, 2011 by
Healthy & Delicious Mixed-Fruit & Yogurt Parfait Yogurt Parfaits are a healthy and tasty treat to grab on-the-go. They not only keep you full, but also provide you with a perfect balance of nutrition - calcium, protein, fats, vitamins and anti-oxidants, all mixed in one. So how can you ever say no to something that's as delicious as it is healthy! Today, I want to share with you a … [Read more...]
Healthy & Nutritious Carrot Pancakes
November 11, 2011 by
Mini Pancakes with Carrots, Pineapples, Pecans and RaisinsIt is a well-known fact that Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. And this is especially true for the little ones that are always on the go, and lack the patience to sit still and eat their lunches or dinners! So make something healthy, wholesome and delicious for them in the morning so you know you are at least feeding … [Read more...]
Apple Bread With Toasted Pecans
November 9, 2011 by
Moist Apple Bread topped with Toasted Pecans Apples are making the rounds all around the blogosphere, especially as Fall is the season to indulge in fresh, sweet apples of every kind. Apple Picking is a fun way to fill your bags with some fresh fall produce that you can then use to make delicious treats like Caramel Apples, Apple & Blackberry Skillet Pie, or this Apple Bread with Toasted … [Read more...]
