Pani Puri (Golgappas) - Indian Street FoodChaats are a wonderful way to fulfill your cravings for some tasty and spicy street food. Its funny how famous it has become as a form of cuisine. What started as food stalls by roadside vendors, had now found a memorable place on Indian restaurant Menus. Indian Chaat continues to please people around the world. Here's one of the most favorite Chaat item - … [Read more...]
Cherry Pitters – Your Best Buddy to Remove Cherry Pits
June 4, 2010 by
The Cherry season is on in full swing, and I'm excited about the Cherry Picking trip that we've planned for this weekend! Can't wait to get my hands on these cute ruby red fruits that are a powerhouse of nutrients, especially anti-oxidants, and packed with loads of flavor! Everyone loves cherries, and this versatile fruit can be relished in so many different ways, bake a Cherry pie, make a classic … [Read more...]
Classic Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
June 2, 2010 by
Classic Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips When it comes to Quick Breads, there is none that can come close to a classic Banana Bread recipe. This is one recipe that has evolved a lot over time, maybe because Bananas pair well with several other ingredients like Nuts, Coconut, Carrots, Apples, or in this case Chocolate Chips! If you are someone who likes a slice of moist and flavorful … [Read more...]
Tropical Coconut Rice Pudding
May 31, 2010 by
Tropical Coconut Rice Pudding with Mangoes & Roasted Cashews Rice Pudding is a very easy dessert to fix for a quick solution to sweet cravings. In fact, it is also a preferred dessert during many Indian festivals. But what I love about Rice Pudding is the fact that it can take up the challenge of holding onto any cuisine with a little flavor variation. Like this lovely Tropical version that … [Read more...]
Mixed Green Salad with Mangoes & Candied Walnuts
May 29, 2010 by
Salad with Mixed Greens, Mangoes, Candied Walnuts and FennelEven though rain and wind still seems to haunt the California Summers every now and then, the bright sunshine, the long sunny days and the abundance of summer produce in the Farmer's market is enough evidence that Summer is finally here! And with summer comes the promise of sweet and ripe Mangoes - the lovely color, the sweet taste, the … [Read more...]
Grilled Asparagus & Pesto Sandwich
May 27, 2010 by
Everyone loves eating Grilled Sandwiches and Paninis, but ever heard of a Grilled Asparagus & Pesto sandwich?? probably not - it may sound hard to imagine, but just for a minute, close your eyes and imagine this - fresh green Asparagus, grilled with butter, Parmesan cheese and some sea salt, then paired with Tomatoes & Lettuce, all neatly layered on a grilled Sourdough bread, and covered with … [Read more...]
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
May 24, 2010 by
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake Strawberry Season is almost coming to an end, and cherries are fast replacing the fresh produce in Farmer's markets. So for a one last fling before the strawberries start disappearing, we tried this simple delicious and extremely moist Strawberry Buttermilk Cake which has a fresh fruity flavor to it. Adapted from an original recipe for Raspberry Buttermilk Cake, … [Read more...]
Hara Bhara Paneer Paratha
May 21, 2010 by
Just like Bread is a staple breakfast fare for people in the US, many Indian households rely on Parathas for a healthy, nutritious and filling start to the day. However, these flatbreads, generally stuffed with different kinds of ingredients like Paneer, Potatoes, Lentils, Radish, Spinach or any other vegetables, are so versatile that they can be perfect for Lunch or Dinner, whether served with a … [Read more...]
Irish Tiramisu Martini – Dessert Cocktail
May 17, 2010 by
Tiramisu is an extremely popular dessert, and not just for Italians. In fact, this is one dessert classic which has been adapted in more ways than one, so you can find coffee, cocktails, cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, ice cream, gelato, and even flavored yogurt - all in the Tiramisu flavor. The actual dessert takes some amount of preparation, and a fair amount of time to actually bake it. So for … [Read more...]
Fat & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
May 12, 2010 by
Are you one of those ardent chocolate-chip cookie lovers who loves them to be really fat and thick, immensely chewy and loaded with chocolate chunks? Then join the gang! I especially love to microwave my Chocolate cookies just a teeny bit, so the chocolate within gets all soft and gooey, and even if it means sticky choclatey fingers, I love the warm fuzzy feeling it creates in every bite! Yumm!!! … [Read more...]
