If you love pasta, but are looking for a healthier yet tastier version, something that's light and easy to prepare, yet delivers on taste and nutrition, this Santa Fe Pasta Salad, flavored with Feta and Avocados is perfect for you! Pine Nuts, sage and feta cheese are a great combination, and the kick provided by the Chipotle peppers in the salad dressing will leave you craving for more! Feel free … [Read more...]
Cheese Cookies with Parmesan & Basil
June 2, 2009 by
Savory Cheese Cookies have their own charm, and unlike their sweet counterparts, they leave less of a guilty feeling as an after-effect! These beautiful yellow-colored Parmesan & Basil Cookies are as delicious as inviting to look at. Those of you who have never tried savory cookies before, this might just be the recipe to start with! What's more, flavored with Fleur de Sel, parmesan and basil, and … [Read more...]
Weekend Getaway with Chef Bonnie
June 1, 2009 by
As the economy vacillates between good and not-so-good forecasts, everyone is looking for a way to cut costs, or better yet, find free stuff! So I was really happy to receive this email about a free weekend getaway in a Southern California vacation rental home, sponsored by VacationRentals. For those of you who haven't heard about them, it is a popular website for vacation homes that connects … [Read more...]
How To Start Your Own Cafe
May 17, 2009 by
For all the foodies out there, it can sometimes be tempting to turn that love into a business of some kind. If you have ever had a similar thought to this, then you will know what we mean by this. A good example of the kind of business you could run is a cafe. Running a cafe is not actually all that hard compared to a lot of other possible ventures, but yet it might be surprisingly lucrative and … [Read more...]
Tres Leches Cake Recipe
May 4, 2009 by
If you haven't yet indulged into a sinful bite of the Tres Leches Cake, you have surely missed something in life! Made with 3 types of Milk, hence tres leches, this cake is indeed one of its kind in the field of desserts. Simple to make, not a lot of fuss, and perfect with a creamy, milky and moise texture, this Mexican/Spanish delight is hard to resist! Try this easy Betty Crocker recipe and see … [Read more...]
Tandoori Aloo
April 12, 2009 by
If you love potatoes, you will surely cherish this delicious version of Tandoori Aloo which is easy to make and extremely satisfying to eat! Small baby potatoes marinated in a yogurt-spice blend, then oven-roasted for a light appetizer or side dish that can accompany any main course; this recipe is an instant winner! Check out the star ingredient - Mr. Huda's Tandoori spice paste, which renders … [Read more...]
Blueberry & Peach Galette
April 8, 2009 by
Blueberries are one of the best tasting and most nutritive fruits of all, and if you are tired of plain old blueberry muffins, pancakes or tarts, try this delicious Blueberry & Peach Galette for a delightful change! A "galette" is a type of French pastry made with a rich, flaky crust, and can be sweet or savory. The way the pastry flour is made and rounded into flat discs, makes this more crusty … [Read more...]
Gujarati Dhokla Recipe
March 24, 2009 by
For Gujaratis, Dhokla is a very staple snack. Light and fluffy, full of flavor, and healthy too, it is indeed a perfect way to snack on food, or pack together in a picnic basket. You can relish it for breakfast with a cup of hot tea, or enjoy it on rainy evenings with some sizzling Coriander Chutney. Dhokla has a slight tanginess to its taste, thanks to the fermentation process involved. and the … [Read more...]
Vegetable Biryani
March 19, 2009 by
Who doesn't love Vegetable Biryani?! Its a great way to enjoy something as simple as rice, all layered up with vegetables and spices. It looks great, tastes great, and can be healthy too, especially this layered version which is baked in a conventional oven. It is colorful and nutritious, and rih with aromatic spices like saffron. Much easier to make than the more traditional Dum Biryani, this … [Read more...]
Flourless Chocolate Cake
March 7, 2009 by
You must have seen Torta Di Cioccolato, or what we normally call as Flourless Chocolate Cake, on several Italian menus! Dense, dark, rich and mostly gooey, it is indeed a chocolate lover's paradise. If you like molten baby cakes, you will love this richer and more cake-like version of the same. Flavored with rich dark chocolate and brown sugar, you can customize your own by using some flavored … [Read more...]
