Vegetarian Mexican LasagnaIts turning chilly out here, and winds and clouds have suddenly replaced the nice warm sunshine that brightened our homes! I guess its time to bid farewell to the Summer season, after all. When its cold and cloudy out there, your heart and tummy yearns for something that is warm and comforting. Soups are the first that spring to your mind, followed by casseroles and hot … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
September 29, 2010 by
Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Fall is rapidly approaching in this part of the world, and the smell of fresh fruits like Pumpkin, Zucchini, Persimmons, and Squash has started to float in the air. As red and orange hues dot the trees while the greens fade, cooking takes a new direction in the kitchen. its time to turn on the ovens and bake with apples, pumpkins … [Read more...]
Grilling BBQ Set Giveaway – Winner Announced!
September 27, 2010 by
Delicious Grilled Corn on the CobSummer is almost going away in California as we move into colorful Fall weather. But it's still warm enough to enjoy the sun with some easy grilled dishes on a BBQ picnic, whether its out in a park, or tight in the comfort of your backyard. And to make things more interesting, we are hosting a BBQ Grilling Gift set giveaway on this blog! I Can't Believe Its Not … [Read more...]
Healthy Buckwheat Cookies
September 21, 2010 by
Deliciously Healthy Buckwheat CookiesI had no idea how Buckwheat tasted until I tried the delicious Buckwheat Pancakes served at IHOP. I used to think it would be tasteless and gritty, just like most of the other gluten-free grain options. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually enjoyed those pancakes, especially the texture, and the fact that even one pancake can fill you up in no … [Read more...]
Spanish (Mexican) Rice with Tomatoes & Black Beans
September 17, 2010 by
Spanish Rice with Tomatoes Corn & Black BeansI was totally oblivious to the fact that there is actually something called Spanish Rice, until I came to grad school in the US and on one of our grocery trips, I chanced upon a package of ready-to-eat Spanish Rice in one of the food aisles! However, now that I consider myself to be a food enthusiast, i can give you some interesting information about … [Read more...]
Vegetable Samosas With Mozzarella & Basil
September 14, 2010 by
Vegetable Samosas with Mozzarella & BasilSamosas, the deliciously crispy fried pastries with a bubbly texture and a tasty vegetable filling are a favorite street food all over India. These babies have always held their own, even amidst non-vegetarians, and have evolved over time into a recipe that is cherished by all. The traditional variety comes with a simple potato-peas filling, but variety is … [Read more...]
Honey-Roasted Peanuts
September 10, 2010 by
Honey Roasted Peanuts There's nothing like a bowl of crunchy peanuts and a pack of beer on Game Night! and if you add a bit of sweet and smooth honey flavor to them, there's no stopping your cravings. Unfortunately, these nuts do not come free, and if you invite people over, you can end up spending quite a bit of money on the Planter's Peanuts! On the bright side, these are extremely easy to make … [Read more...]
Freezer Jam – A Yummy Alternative to Canning Fruits!
September 9, 2010 by
Fresh Fruit Freezer Jam RecipeEveryone at our house loves fruit jams, and its always inspiring to make your own jam or fruit preserves, so you can enjoy the fresh flavor of fruit long after the season is gone. But Canning can be a very intimidating process, especially if you are just starting out on making fruit preserves. But what if I told you that you can make your own jam with way less work … [Read more...]
Mix Vegetable Curry with Beetroot & Coconut Milk
September 5, 2010 by
Healthy Mix Vegetable Curry with Beetroot More often than not, it is easy to cook a mixed-vegetable curry for a quick meal, and especially when you have to use up all the veggies from your fridge! But it doesn't always have to be the use-the-leftovers kind of recipe. You can make it interesting, healthy and extremely presentable by adding some key ingredients, like Beets, Coconut milk and parsley, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Sponge Cake With Luscious Ganache Frosting
August 30, 2010 by
Chocolate Sponge Cake is undoubtedly amongst the favorite dessert recipes all around the world, and in fact, this is one recipe that can be served in numerous different ways, and would still taste great! Imagine a plate with a piece of deliciously soft and moist chocolate cake adorned with some freshly made dark chocolate ganache, and you can never say no to the plate. So here's a tried and tested … [Read more...]
