Chocolate Biscuit Log Cake If you live in Australia, or have been to that country before, you might have stasted the decadence of a cookie called Arnott's Chocolate Ripple Biscuit. It is similar to the Oreos you get in the US, just more crunchy, with a dark chocolate ripple effect instead of white cream. These biscuits are so popular in Australia, that almost everyone keeps a packet or two at … [Read more...]
Why is Losing Weight Harder for Women?
July 26, 2011 by
Its a known fact that when a husband and wife begin a weight-loss goal together, more often than not, it is the husband who reaches the target way faster than the wife! The male loses weight and tones his body, with or without any bodybuilding supplements, much faster than a woman. As frustrating as it sounds, it is true. but why?? Is the woman doing something wrong? Or is she just not as … [Read more...]
Buttery Throwdown! – Blog Event and Giveaway
July 25, 2011 by
Giveaway PackageButter is a very versatile ingredient - it needs no introduction, and almost every recipe that you add butter too, you can be sure it is going to turn out rich, creamy, and delicious. The fats in butter also provide a lovely base for the herbs, spices or other main ingredients that are roasted in it. Be it luscious desserts or savory concoctions, Butter will always leave its mark … [Read more...]
Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart
July 22, 2011 by
Asparagus & Roasted Pepper TartSome recipes can be as intricate as you like, but sometimes, the best edible creations are born out of a couple ingredients and unique ideas - like this Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart. Asparagus, Onions, Leeks and Garlic are all members of the same "Lily" plant family, so it is no surprise that they compliment each other perfectly. Add a bit of roasted red … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)
July 18, 2011 by
Peanut Butter Cookies with Ganache IcingPeanut Butter Cookies are always a favorite with kids as well as parents. A nice way to get some protein into your body, as long as you watch the sugar content, these are one of the preferred treats to full-blown desserts. The recipe that is described below is a gluten-free version, so it uses real peanut butter instead of the flour, and we add an extra egg … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
July 15, 2011 by
Onion SoupFresh Sage has a nice earthy aroma to it, which gets enhanced when you add it to your cooking. Unlike Thyme, Sage has a less bolder flavor, which makes it perfect for this Onion Soup recipe, which combines onions, sage, butter, balsamic vinegar and garlic to create a heart-warming flavor in a bowl of soup. The recipe below comes from Patricia via the Technicolor Kitchen, who in turn … [Read more...]
Italian Soup With Vegetarian Meatballs
July 11, 2011 by
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...]
