Tabbouli (Tabbouleh) SaladTabbouleh or Tabbouli is a Levantine salad traditionally made of bulgur, finely chopped parsley and mint, tomato and spring onion, seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. Originating for the Arab region of Syria and Lebanon, Tabbouleh has become one of the most popular salads in the Middle Eastern cuisine. And due to its highly nutritive content, people all around the … [Read more...]
Red Pepper Soup With Corn Salsa
May 3, 2011 by
Roasted Red Pepper SoupSoups are always a welcome treat, no matter what season it is. A rich hearty vegetable soup can fill you up for a few hours, without adding too many calories. And one of my all-time favorite soups is Roasted Red Pepper Soup. I have tried several recipes before, but there's always room for one more, so here comes another one by Susan from Foodblogga. I love her addition of … [Read more...]
Best Vegan Brownie Recipe
April 28, 2011 by
Vegan BrowniesAfter the copious amount of emails for a vegan brownie recipe that flooded my Inbox, I decided to get my hands dirty and find a recipe that works. I have used several recipes for Vegan Brownies before, some just use fruit purees instead of eggs, some use more oil and less butter, some just use vegan butter, but none of them came close to a real Good Vegan Brownie recipe, until I … [Read more...]
Yogurt Recipe – Make Perfect Homemade Yogurt
April 26, 2011 by
Homemade Yogurt Recipe Yogurt has been added to the latest list of Superfoods, because of its high calcium content, protein and B vitamins, and how its live cultures help maintain a delicate balance in the body, promoting healthy digestive and immune systems. But superfood or not, we all love Yogurt, even my toddler girl is a huge yogurt fan, and how wonderful it would be if we could have the … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Hunts & DIY Crafts
April 20, 2011 by
Photo courtesy of Hostess BlogEvery year, most of the Christians celebrate Easter in Spring, somewhere in the month of April. As part of modern traditions, everyone joins the celebrations, especially as Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunts promise to be a source of joy to little kids. Being a mom of a toddler, I am trying to get up-to-date with US trends and traditions too, so I can get my little one … [Read more...]
Stuffed Peppers – Appetizer or Side Dish
April 19, 2011 by
Stuffed Peppers with Veggies Cheese & RiceWhenever we think of an appetizer, we limit ourselves to using quick-fixes like Bruschetta or Fritters, or Dips and Spreads. However, we ordered the Chile Relano at a Mexican restaurant as a side dish, and I instantly knew that this could be modified to become an appetizer using Bell peppers, and would fit with any party menu. I was excited to try the … [Read more...]
Key Ingredients For a Cool Kitchen Makeover
April 18, 2011 by
There’s no doubt about it; the kitchen is one of the most vital rooms in any home. It’s a space that’s utilized by every member of the household several times each day and is home to many different processes. So if it has gone a little undervalued in recent times, now is the time to give it an upgrade. Here are some key lessons to help guide you to the perfect transformation. Get them right, … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Pancakes With Blueberry Sauce
April 15, 2011 by
Sour Cream Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce Pancakes are a family favorite, no matter what the occasion. And with tonnes of pancake recipes out there, it can get hard to find the one that works flawlessly. In fact, every mom has her own cherished pancake recipe; my recent favorite is this soft and fluffy Sour Cream Pancake [Photo by Kate Sears via Woman's Day], which also plays with a hint of … [Read more...]
Mac and Cheese – 3 Family Favorite Recipes
April 12, 2011 by
Mac and Cheese - Delicious Recipes Mac and Cheese is a hit with kids and adults alike, and over the years, a lot of busy moms must have relied upon Kraft's mac and cheese to fill up lunch-boxes or serve dinners to their children. However, i am a firm believer of feeding as much fresh and home-made food to them as you can, and something like mac and Cheese, which is so easy to make, should never … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream Frosting
April 8, 2011 by
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream FrostingI often watch Paula Dean, aka the Butter Queen, whisking away her bowl of frosting and slathering it on a perfectly baked layer cakes, and I think, can I seriously bake something so beautiful someday!! I call myself a better-than-average baker, but layered cakes with elaborate frosting still make me nervous. Like this amazing Pineapple Cake adorned … [Read more...]
