Corn Chowder with a Coconut TwistWho doesn't love soups? They are a quick and satisfying way of filling up your appetite, by combining a mix of several fresh flavors in a budget and figure-friendly bowl. My first meeting with Corn Chowder happened at Panera Bread, when I ordered a bowl to compliment my Mediterranean veggie sandwich. And I have to say I was impressed in one spoon. The rich creamy … [Read more...]
Blueberry Focaccia – Fresh & Fruity
August 17, 2011 by
Yeasted Blueberry Focaccia BreadHave you ever thought of making a Fruity Focaccia? I know I never thought about it, until I saw this beautiful Blueberry version over at Woman's Day. [photo by Mary Ellen Bartley] Focaccia for me, is a savory yeasted bread, loaded with Italian flavors like rosemary, thyme, basil, maybe some caramelized sweet onions, olives, and lots of garlic! Something that I can … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Creme Filling
August 15, 2011 by
Chocolate Strawberry Layered CakeWhen it comes to baking cakes, Layered Cakes are the most charming ones, no doubt about it. Something about the layers of creme sandwiched among the cake makes it as enticing and colorful as can be. And the best part, you can work any flavor into your creme filling so it compliments your cake. And when you slice it perfectly and show off those gorgeous layers, I … [Read more...]
Green Smoothie Recipe
August 11, 2011 by
Green Smoothie RecipeBelieve it or not, but the one most significant change that I noticed in myself after becoming a Mom, is how much more attention I pay to the kind and quality of food I cook, and how I read the labels for every product that I buy, making sure I am feeding a healthy, balanced and nutritious meal to my toddler! I never really did that, except when I was on a whimsical … [Read more...]
Risotto – Recipes & Inspirations
August 5, 2011 by
Risotto - Recipes & BeyondAlmost everyone is familiar with Risotto - it is a class of Italian dishes of rice cooked in broth to a creamy consistency, and is normally served as a first course during traditional Italian meals. It is a favorite comfort food, just like Rice is to most Indians. Photo by Antonis Achilleos via Woman's DayThe luxurious, creamy texture of a good Risotto depends on using … [Read more...]
Open-Faced Cherry Pie
August 3, 2011 by
Open-Faced Cherry PieThe fresh fruit section in bubbling with bags and bags of cherries, strawberries, peaches and plums as all the stone fruits celebrate their opulence! Summer is the best time to enjoy a vivid variety of fruits, and baking a Pie or Cobbler is the easiest way to use up a substantial amount of produce in one time, and of course, you end up with a beautiful and delicious dessert … [Read more...]
Peach Cake With Pecan Crumble Topping
August 1, 2011 by
Peach Cake - Moist & ColorfulWhat do you do when a bag-load of fresh fruit straight off the tree is dumped on your kitchen counter? Yes, try to eat it as soon as possible, but since its hard to consume a bag, one needs to get creative with his cooking abilities. And that's what I am looking to do with my big bag of peaches. This weekend, my cousin gave us a couple bags of fresh ripe peaches, all … [Read more...]
Pineapple & Lychee Cocktail Martini
July 29, 2011 by
Pineapple & Lychee CocktailWhen it comes to making drinks, one usually prefers to stick to the fruits available at that time of the year. Drinks & desserts are one of the best ways to capture the flavor of the seasons in your food. And this Pineapple & Lychee delight is perfect for your next Hawaiian Backyard BBQ! Adapting it slightly from a regular Martini, we swap the plain Lychee juice with a … [Read more...]
Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard & Tarragon
July 27, 2011 by
Potato SaladAlmost any American BBQ is incomplete without a Potato Salad. However, instead of going with the basic mayonaaise recipe, here's something new to serve to your guests. Using red and yellow baby potatoes and tossing them in a tangy tarragon dressing will surely add a lovely flavor twist to the other items on your menu. This Potato Salad recipe is adapted from Woman's Day magazine; photo … [Read more...]
The World-Famous Biscuits Cake
July 26, 2011 by
Chocolate Biscuit Log Cake If you live in Australia, or have been to that country before, you might have stasted the decadence of a cookie called Arnott's Chocolate Ripple Biscuit. It is similar to the Oreos you get in the US, just more crunchy, with a dark chocolate ripple effect instead of white cream. These biscuits are so popular in Australia, that almost everyone keeps a packet or two at … [Read more...]
