Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait - Weekend BreakfastWhen it comes to breakfast, whole grains and fruits are your best bets for something that is healthy and filling at the same time. So a Blueberry Parfait seems like just the right thing for a quick grab-and-go breakfast on a busy weekday morning. But if its a weekend, you certainly have more time on hands, so why not jazz up your everyday breakfast … [Read more...]
Black & White Marble Cupcakes With Pecans
August 23, 2010 by
Black & White Marble Cupcakes With PecansMarble cupcakes are the perfect answer to your dilemma of reaching out for Vanilla or Chocolate cupcakes. When you can get the best of both the worlds in one simple recipe, why bother choosing between the two! Ever since I tasted my first slice of Marble cake in a Starbucks coffee shop, I have been a fan. The lovely black and white swirls make it not only … [Read more...]
Grilled (BBQ) Paneer Pizza
August 20, 2010 by
Tandoori Paneer PizzaPizza and Paneer are two favorites with Indians around the world, but after Arti Sequeria, the winner of the Next Food Network Star prepared a Mango Chutney Paneer Pizza for her final challenge, it has become a sensation overnight! I have already received 4 requests after the show to post this recipe, so here it is - the recipe for Tandoori Paneer Pizza. It might not be as … [Read more...]
Mango Mojito – Sensational Summer Cocktail
August 17, 2010 by
Mango and Pineapple Mojito - Summer CocktailAs Summer kicks in, blended fruit and ice drinks become a necessary addition to any party or gathering. A refreshing cocktail sounds just about right after a long day at the beach, and if you are a cocktail person rather than a smoothie person, this Mango Mojito is just what you need! Mangoes are a favorite fruit in India, in fact, it has been crowned as … [Read more...]
Moist Chocolate Banana Bread
August 16, 2010 by
Moist Chocolate Banana BreadBanana Bread is a favorite, and there would be no two votes on that one. But even favorites need a little shaking up once in a while, and that's when this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe steals the show! In fact, it is so good it might just become your Number 1 sweet bread recipe. The perfect pairing of chocolates and bananas brought together by using Dutch-processed … [Read more...]
Homemade Fruit Tarts with Almond Cream Filling
August 11, 2010 by
Fresh Fruit Tarts with Cardamom Flavored Almond Cream FillingThere's something about Fruit tarts which is appealing to both, the one who bakes it, and also the one who eats it! And Summer fruits are great to stuff into pastry tarts and bake for a healthy sweet treat. I wasn't much of a tart person, but after out trip to Paris, and the plethora of delicious tarts that we savored in all those … [Read more...]
Tofu Stir Fry With Cashews in Teriyaki Sauce
August 6, 2010 by
I can say I have never been much of a Tofu person, and restrict eating Tofu only in Thai or Asian restaurants. But now that I'm a responsible mom who has to find creative ways to feed her toddler healthy food, Tofu has suddenly gained some limelight:) I love Tofu in my Pineapple Fried Rice, and I have also made Tofu Satay before. But for a long time, I was looking to replicate the Tofu Stir-Fry … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Paneer Spring Rolls
August 2, 2010 by
Vegetarian Paneer Spring Rolls - Indo-Asian FusionWho doesn't like Spring Rolls? Seriously, Asian or not, you are bound to order this favorite appetizer when you go to any Asian restaurant, not because there's nothing else to order, simply because these babies are so good you just can't keep your hands off these! Traditionally, Spring Rolls are made in wonton-style wrappers, filled with a choice … [Read more...]
Mexican Pizza – Quick & Easy Appetizer Recipe
July 27, 2010 by
Hot & Crunchy Mexican Pizza with Caramelized OnionsWhen you are in for something hot and spicy, that is also crunchy, tasty and filling at the same time, take refuge in this quick and easy Mexican Pizza recipe. Unlike American pizza, which does take some time and preparation, the Mexican counterpart is very easy to pull off. With a can of re-fried beans and some whole-wheat tortillas at hand and a … [Read more...]
Peach & Cherry Delight With Lavender Mascarpone Cream
July 23, 2010 by
Peach & Cherry Delight with Orange Sauce and Lavender Infused Mascarpone Whipped CreamLooking for a great way to use up all that leftover fruit in your fruit basket without spending a whole lot of time and money? Just cut up the fruits and serve them with some plain whipped cream. Yes, that works, but is boring, and definitely not upto a chef's mark:) So here's a better idea to pump things up a … [Read more...]
