Soup with Vegan MeatballsWe got a new BBQ grill over the weekend and we were dying to make something quick to inaugurate it. Grilled sandwiches were the easiest option and we wanted to have a Veggie Meatball sub in quite some time. So we ran to a local whole foods store to see if I could grab a packet of Vegetarian Meatballs - we got lucky, we found Vegan meatballs instead! The sandwiches turned … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
July 8, 2011 by
Mocha Cheesecake in a CupIts great to be back from a vacation, and yet its funny how the first thing I yeanr to make once I'm back in my kitchen is a dessert! Yes, I am a sweet-freak, and here's a quick treat for fellow sweet-freaks, albeit with a dash of some caffeine to get you up and awake - Mocha Cheesecake baked in cups, and dotted with lovely Bourbon creme is an exotic and elegant way to … [Read more...]
Vegetable Curry With Coconut Milk
July 1, 2011 by
Vegetable Curry with Coconut MilkJust like Thai food, you'll find a lot of Indian recipes incorporate coconut milk in the ingredient list, especially curries that harbor a South-Indian influence. This classic recipe that you see below is one such Vegetable Curry, which uses coconut milk to form the base for a variety of fresh vegetables as well as heart-warming spices. If you are someone who is … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Empanadas
June 28, 2011 by
Vegetarian EmpanadasAn Empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry, baked or fried in many countries of Latin America and the south of Europe. The stuffing can be anything, including a variety of meats, cheese, vegetables or fruits, to make Savory or Sweet Empanadas of your choice. I first tasted these in an Argentinian restaurant in Los Angeles. I loved how flaky the crust was, and as they are similar … [Read more...]
Barbecue Sauce Recipes
June 21, 2011 by
Barbecue Sauce Recipes Continuing the grilling fever, we start of this week with a list of 5 eternal favorite Barbecue Sauce recipes. For something as simple as grilled, it is indeed the BBQ sauce or the marinade which is responsible for almost the entire flavor of the dish, so it is only fair to spend some time fixing up a delicious barbecue sauce by choosing ingredients that are fresh, … [Read more...]
Apple Crisp
June 13, 2011 by
Apple Raspberry Crisp served with Ice Cream Whenever you crave for some simple heart-warming dessert which does not require careful measurements and elaborate baking or cooking instructions, you can rely on an old-fashioned Crisp recipe. Crisps, Cobblers or Crumbles (they are pretty much the same) are all an easy way to dish out a dessert that primarily contains some fresh seasonal fruit, a bit … [Read more...]
Indian Chickpea Bruschetta
June 7, 2011 by
Chana Masala (Chickpea) Bruschetta I had some left-over Chana Masala from last night's dinner, and I was wondering how to use it up in some fancy way. I also had only one day remaining to create a recipe for the ICBINB Toast Ambassador contest. So when I saw some garlic bread in my pantry, I thought, wouldn't it be nice to have something like Bruschetta, where I could use my chickpeas too? And … [Read more...]
Savory Cheese Bread
June 6, 2011 by
Savory Cheese BreadThere's nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven - it is totally uplifting, and can kindle your appetite quite a bit! So if you are looking for a savory quick-bread recipe to churn out over a weekend, this classic Cheese Bread recipe, courtesy of King Arthur Flour, is a sure-shot winner! We made it last weekend when we had guests at home, and it was … [Read more...]
Orange Cake (Glutenfree) With Orange-Flower Syrup
June 2, 2011 by
Gluten-Free Orange Cake When it comes to flavored cakes, citrus is a favorite, especially as this subtle flavor combines well with any other fruit or nut to create a perfectly balanced yet delicately flavored cake recipe. In Middle-Eastern cooking, the cakes are kept simple but flavorful, and are topped with a sweet syrup, rather than slathering them with frosting. This makes them an attractive … [Read more...]
Creamy Coconut Ice Cream
May 27, 2011 by
Rice & Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Summer and Ice Creams go hand in hand, and to kick-start the summer season that is finally finding its way to the bay Area, we have a lovely Coconut Ice Cream recipe that will keep your head cool throughout the season. Pat, from the Technicolor Kitchen, shares this beautiful recipe which has very few ingredients, and an even simpler method. Toasted Coconuts … [Read more...]
