Best Recipes of 2011 I know I might be a bit late in posting this collection, but hey, it was Holiday season, and I'm still taking it slow. Blogging was definitely not the priority last few days, so as we gear up to kick-off a splendid 2012, I thought it would be good to look back and reminisce about a few of my cherished recipes that left an impression last year. Its never easy to choose your … [Read more...]
Red Lentil & Mixed Vegetable Soup
January 2, 2012 by
Red Lentil & Mixed Vegetable Soup 2012 has begun, and I am sure you all have a list of goals or resolutions that you'd like to stick to, at least until the end of January, when the fervor dies and its all back to normal. Like most other people, weight-loss is at the top of my New Year resolutions too. And one way that I'm going to achieve this is by including more protein and veggies in my … [Read more...]
Phirni (Rice Pudding) with Mixed-Berry Sauce
December 26, 2011 by
I have made Phirni before, and everyone in our family enjoys this rich and creamy Rice pudding, However, when I first came across Jagruti's version in her post about Father's Day, I was intrigued by the flavor combination and decided to give it a try. Firni is a kind of Rice Pudding, made with Powdered Rice. It is similar to what we call Kheer or Payasam in India, but made with powdered rice … [Read more...]
Sweet Tangy & Colorful Quinoa Salad
December 21, 2011 by
Quinoa has been characterized as a super grain for quite some time now, and yet I see very few recipes that are unique. I think its potential is under-rated. Quinoa does not have any over-powering taste, so you can mix it with pretty much anything else that you like, and it will take on its character and flavor. Just like this delicious-looking Quinoa Salad, made with cucumbers, mangoes and … [Read more...]
Strawberry Santa Hats
December 19, 2011 by
Christmas is just around the corner, and this time, though we have baked a batch of cookies to lure Santa to our house, I am also going to serve him these cute and delicious Strawberry Santa Hats, which I am sure he will not be bale to resist. In fact, he might just be so happy that he may leave a gift or two extra for the home-chef who made his day! So how did this recipe find its place in our … [Read more...]
5 Deliciously Addictive Fudge Recipes
December 14, 2011 by
Just like cookies are an essential Holiday tradition, so is making Christmas Candy, and old-fashioned Chocolate Fudge tops the list, as it never fails to impress your guests. In fact, you can make a large batch, then pack a few pieces in a gift box, deck it with a ribbon and a Christmas message, and you have the perfect Gourmet gift to share with friends and family. The old-fashioned Fudge recipes … [Read more...]
Vanilla-Flavored Apple Butter
December 12, 2011 by
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...]
