If there's one thing I love about Thai food, it is the variety of flavor in their curries. A spoonful of red, green or yellow curry paste can add such a wonderful taste to an assortment of veggies! After mastering the recipe for Veg Tom Kha Soup, I decided to try a hand at this classic Thai Soup with Basil and Tofu. Its a very simple broth made of coconut milk and flavored with all the Thai herbs … [Read more...]
Baked Macaroni with Cream Sauce
January 3, 2010 by
Macaroni and Cheese has always been a favorite with kids all around the world, and with it being really simple to make, it has been a favorite with moms too! To make this simple recipe more enticing and tasty, try adding flavored cheese or some vegetable to it, and instead of the traditional microwave version, bake it in a casserole to make it more appealing to kids and adults alike. This recipe … [Read more...]
Spinach & Cheese Soup
December 30, 2009 by
Spinach is not only a great source of iron and minerals, but it also tastes great, and can be easily paired with a variety of other vegetables. But baking a Spinach Souffle or making a creamy Spinach Soup is definitely an interesting way to enjoy the health benefits of spinach, without compromising on taste. This Spinach and Cheese Soup is a healthier alternative to the traditional recipe, as it … [Read more...]
Easy & Fail-Proof Pizza Dough Recipe
December 28, 2009 by
Pizza is by far a favorite food for most people, and can also be a very versatile fast food to enjoy as you can play around with sauces and toppings to suit your palate and style. But the key to baking a great pizza lies in making the dough. Contrary to what one might think, it is actually pretty easy to make a good pizza dough. It just needs time and ample kneading. Here's a fail-proof and … [Read more...]
Nigella Lawson’s Holiday Spice Cake
December 21, 2009 by
Making a holiday cake is a cherished tradition in many households, but if you are looking to be a little different, and try something unique, then this Holiday Hot cake recipe by famous chef Nigella Lawson is just what you need. It doesn't have the traditional fruit mix, but it does have a soft sponge layer, topped with a thick sweet sauce complete with flavors of all-spice and ginger; the butter … [Read more...]
Traditional Christmas Stollen Recipe
December 17, 2009 by
Everyone bakes Cakes and Cookies for Christmas, but there are certain traditions that are celebrated by only a few, and one such custom is to bake the traditional Christmas Stollen, or "Christollen", as it is widely known. A Stollen is a loaf shaped fruitcake, powdered with icing sugar on the outside. The cake is usually made with chopped candied fruit and/or dried fruit, nuts and spices. Stollen … [Read more...]
Chocolate Truffle Cookies
December 14, 2009 by
If you are looking for a non-traditional yet unique and very enticing cookie recipe for the holiday season, then these Almond Truffle Cookies are perfect for you. Who doesn't like Chocolate Truffles, and now imagine melting your truffles and sandwiching the rich gooey chocolate between 2 layers of chewy almond cookies - does that sound delicious enough? I bet it does, and one glance at these … [Read more...]
How To Prevent Cold & Flu Attack
December 10, 2009 by
You may find this a bit late into the Flu season, but regardless of the time, its always a good idea to evaluate your daily routine and see what you can do to prevent the attack of Flu in your family, as well as what you can do to alleviate the pain if you are already suffering from the inevitable virus attack. As temperatures drop to freezing points in most places around the world, and you see … [Read more...]
Snowflake Sugar Cookies Recipe
December 9, 2009 by
Snowflake Sugar Cookies Sugar Cookies are a great way to bake a large batch of cookies for the Christmas Cookie Swap, as well as have fun with your kids and let them help around in the kitchen a bit by indulging in cutting cookies of various shapes and designs. The Snowflake Cookies are extra-special this time of the year. So here's a tried-and-tested Snowflake Sugar Cookie recipe, … [Read more...]
Christmas Candy Recipes
December 7, 2009 by
Who doesn't love Candy, especially when it is homemade! Its traditional to make cookies, candies and brittles around Christmas time, but whether you believe in the tradition or not, its never a bad idea to make some Holiday Candy at home. It is a fun activity to do with kids, and will serve to be excellent gift boxes for friends and family. Here we share with you 3 delicious Christmas Candy … [Read more...]
