Pumpkin Dessert Bars A long time ago, I had seen a picture of Pumpkin Bars in a magazine edition of Nuggets markets, but it did not come with a recipe. Apparently, it was one of their highest-selling products; had to be, if I couldn't take my eyes off them! As you can see in the picture [photo courtesy of FreshToMarket] this was a very decadent dessert, perfect for Fall, with … [Read more...]
Kaju Paneer Masala (Indian Curry Recipe)
October 14, 2011 by
Kaju Paneer Masala (Indian Curry with Cashewnuts) Indian curries are as versatile as the country itself. Every region you go has their own interpretation of a popular recipe. Take Paneer Masala, for example - depending on where you go, you'll find several versions, ranging from simple onion or tomato-based gravy to a rich and exotic Mughlai-style curry made with cashews and raisins. The Kaju … [Read more...]
Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cookies
October 12, 2011 by
Pumpkin CookiesThe Holiday season is almost upon us, and I am sure some of you have started looking for Fall recipes to bake, just like me. But if you bake as often as me, then I think you would be trying to make them healthier too, if possible. After all, you don't want to stuff yourself and your family with a sugar overdose and then pay the bills for frequent dentist visits, right! That's why I … [Read more...]
Moist & Fuss-Free Berry Muffins
October 10, 2011 by
Moist Berry MuffinsIts ironic how you miss something the most after its gone! People, events, occasions, even seasons and seasonal produce. Our house is slowly filling up with Fall produce, but amidst the glowing fall colors, I am terribly missing the Summer, especially when it gets all dark and gloomy outside. Luckily for us, some wise-headed men discovered the art of freezing foods, so you can … [Read more...]
Cheese Pumpkin Appetizers
October 7, 2011 by
Cheese Pumpkin Appetizers This year, we are inviting a few friends over for Trick-or-Treat, and I was getting anxious about finalizing some simple Halloween Recipes that are easy to make yet dazzling enough to impress our guests. I already knew what I would serve for dessert, but it was the appetizer that needed some thought. I do not like to serve, nor eat seriously spooky or gory-looking stuff … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Poppers (Indian Style)
October 6, 2011 by
Indian-Style Jalapeno PoppersIts raining like cats and dogs since past 4 days, and when you see the dark gloomy clouds looming over your kitchen, you suddenly lose the enthusiasm to cook any elaborate meals. Funny how weather affects your cooking plans, or maybe I just blamed the weather for an excuse to give myself a break from any heavy cooking!However, whenever it rains in India, people rush … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Blondies
October 3, 2011 by
Chocolate Cherry Dessert BarsFall as officially kicked in, and this post might sound a bit off the chart. But I had baked these really delicious Cherry Bars some time ago when sweet red Cherries adorned the grocery aisles, and it was hard to not share them with my readers! You can still find a bag of Cherries in your supermarkets, so go grab one and bake these truly delicious Chocolate Cherry bars … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Mousse
September 30, 2011 by
Pumpkin MousseI am not a big fan of Pumpkin, but when my 2 year old forced me to buy one at the grocery store just because she thought it looked 'cute', I knew I will have some pumpkin recipe hunting to do! I decided to start with something very light and simple, something I could afford to give away if it did not appeal to our family's taste-buds, and that's when I came across this really easy … [Read more...]
Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
September 26, 2011 by
Easy Pizza Dough RecipeWhen it comes to enjoying a homemade Pizza, a good crust is the key. These days, its not hard to find good quality pizza dough in the market; however, it is very easy to make your own pizza dough at home, with as little as 5 ingredients, and not much prepping or kneading! In our home, Pizza is usually an option when there's not much time to cook anything else. Grabbing some … [Read more...]
Vegetable Korma Curry
September 23, 2011 by
Vegetable Korma - Fresh Vegetables in Coconut-based Indian CurryVegetable Korma is a favored curry recipe in Southern India, and as all recipes become global at some point of time, Indians all over the world have started enjoying the taste of this delicious and nutritive coconut-based curry. If you are non-vegetarian, you can add some cooked chicken pieces to make Chicken Korma, which is a … [Read more...]
