Baked Penne PastaWhen it comes to cooking Pasta, most prefer to cook the pasta separately, then make a sauce on the side, and pour it on the top before serving. While this seems to be the quickest way to enjoy Pasta on a week night, its different for our house over the weekends. Baked Pasta has a charm of its own, and though a bit elaborate to prepare, it is also a more comforting and satisfying … [Read more...]
Chocolate Souffle Recipe
September 14, 2011 by
Dark Chocolate SouffleWhen Ghiradelli sent me a free sample of their delicious new dark chocolate called Midnight Reverie and Intense Dark Sea Salt Soiree as part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I was immediately thinking of the luscious chocolate desserts that I would make using these samples. We all know that dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation, does have some health benefits. But … [Read more...]
Baked Oatmeal Cake
September 12, 2011 by
Baked Oatmeal CakeWe all know how healthy Oatmeal is, for kids and parents alike, and thanks to Quaker's, it is no longer boring either. With loads of fruits and nuts added to a traditional oatmeal, it has become an acceptable norm in many US households, including ours. However, all the health benefits are linked to consumption of old-fashioned plain oatmeal, not the fancier varieties which are … [Read more...]
Shortbread Recipe With Sage & Apricot Jam
September 9, 2011 by
Shortbread Cookies with SageWhen I baked my first batch ever of Shortbread Cookies, I did not find myself looking out for new shortbread recipes, until I saw these Sage Shortbread cookies at BHG. [photo above courtesy of joyosity]. To imagine the apricot jam layered between 2 short-breads mildly flavored with sage, was a warm and inviting feeling, and I bet this would work with any of your … [Read more...]
Shahi Matar Paneer (Paneer & Peas Curry)
September 6, 2011 by
Shahi Matar Paneer RecipeNo one needs introduction to Paneer, and while it can hold its ground in a gravy that has only paneer in it, here's a version where this crowd favorite is paired with another popular ingredient - green peas! Matar Paneer is the quickest way to enjoy these two crowd-pleasers in one easy recipe. And this must be one of the very few Mughlai-style curries which does not even … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Scones Recipe
September 5, 2011 by
Ultimate Scones RecipeThe concept of Scones was an alien one to me before I came to US, and my first encounter with this British pastry was at none other than Starbucks! The delicious Blueberry scone screamed out to me from behind the counter, and I couldn't resist. It was like Love at first Bite! A perfectly made Scone is supposed to be tender, with a dark-gold outer crust, and a light-gold, … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallow Recipe
September 2, 2011 by
September is already here, and pretty soon, the holiday season will begin, starting with Halloween. Its that time of the year when desserts and sweet delicacies will likely fill your dinner tables, and as the holiday season picks up speed, there will be more than one reason to make some easy goodies at home. Whether you are entertaining friends at home, having a tea party, or need ideas … [Read more...]
Yoga Poses For Beginners
August 30, 2011 by
Being a Mom to a toddler is hard work, much harder than my full-time job, actually, and it has raised my level of respect for all mothers worldwide, who manage to stay happy and healthy with so little time to spare for themselves! I have felt more aches and pains after becoming a mom, and though I try to exercise at least 4 times a week, the stress level dis not seem to subside, until I started … [Read more...]
Blueberry Ice cream
August 29, 2011 by
Blueberry Ice CreamWho doesn't like Blueberries? The perfect combination of delicious and healthy, there's no one who can deny this sweet fruit, and an Ice Cream is one of the purest ways to enjoy this Superfruit. Vibrant, colorful, and the perfect blend of sweet and creamy, just like an ice cream should be, you will surely love this version of Blueberry Ice Cream. This recipe comes from the Fine … [Read more...]
How To Cook Butternut Squash
August 24, 2011 by
How to Cook Butternut Squash Butternut Squash, the most famous from the family of winter squashes, is a very versatile cooking ingredient and can be prepared and served in many ways, ranging from soups, stews, curries, side dishes, as well as baked into desserts. Most people shy away from buying these because they think its too much work to cook them, or they have no idea what to cook with them! … [Read more...]
