Savory Cheese BreadThere's nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven - it is totally uplifting, and can kindle your appetite quite a bit! So if you are looking for a savory quick-bread recipe to churn out over a weekend, this classic Cheese Bread recipe, courtesy of King Arthur Flour, is a sure-shot winner! We made it last weekend when we had guests at home, and it was … [Read more...]
Orange Cake (Glutenfree) With Orange-Flower Syrup
June 2, 2011 by
Gluten-Free Orange Cake When it comes to flavored cakes, citrus is a favorite, especially as this subtle flavor combines well with any other fruit or nut to create a perfectly balanced yet delicately flavored cake recipe. In Middle-Eastern cooking, the cakes are kept simple but flavorful, and are topped with a sweet syrup, rather than slathering them with frosting. This makes them an attractive … [Read more...]
Creamy Coconut Ice Cream
May 27, 2011 by
Rice & Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Summer and Ice Creams go hand in hand, and to kick-start the summer season that is finally finding its way to the bay Area, we have a lovely Coconut Ice Cream recipe that will keep your head cool throughout the season. Pat, from the Technicolor Kitchen, shares this beautiful recipe which has very few ingredients, and an even simpler method. Toasted Coconuts … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Cake
May 23, 2011 by
Red Velvet Cake There's nothing like celebrating a Birthday with a beautiful b'day cake. And it does not matter if you are pushing over your 30's or nearing your 40's. A cake is a great way to get over the aging pangs, and a cake that looks as beautiful and delicious as this Red Velvet Cake, is sure to put a smile on your face, no matter how gloomy you feel! I've had RV cupcakes before, but … [Read more...]
Falafel Recipe
May 19, 2011 by
Falafel SandwichLast week we focused on a traditional Middle-eastern Salad called Tabbouleh, and this week, we have another typical favorite called Falafel. For those who have never enjoyed this, Falafel is made of chickpeas and greek spices, they are deep-fried dumplings that you can enjoy by themselves, or wrap them in a Pita bread, add some chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and tahini sauce, … [Read more...]
Linguine With Lemon Mascarpone Sauce
May 9, 2011 by
When it comes to Pasta recipes, one has to be creative and try variations of the type of pasta as well as toppings and sauces, to make it lively and non-monotonous. And luckily for busy moms like us, creating delicious pasta recipes is not at all difficult - in fact, everyone could come up with a recipe of their own. And here's a rich, creamy take on vegetarian pasta recipe that comes straight … [Read more...]
Tabbouli (Tabbouleh) Salad
May 5, 2011 by
Tabbouli (Tabbouleh) SaladTabbouleh or Tabbouli is a Levantine salad traditionally made of bulgur, finely chopped parsley and mint, tomato and spring onion, seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. Originating for the Arab region of Syria and Lebanon, Tabbouleh has become one of the most popular salads in the Middle Eastern cuisine. And due to its highly nutritive content, people all around the … [Read more...]
Red Pepper Soup With Corn Salsa
May 3, 2011 by
Roasted Red Pepper SoupSoups are always a welcome treat, no matter what season it is. A rich hearty vegetable soup can fill you up for a few hours, without adding too many calories. And one of my all-time favorite soups is Roasted Red Pepper Soup. I have tried several recipes before, but there's always room for one more, so here comes another one by Susan from Foodblogga. I love her addition of … [Read more...]
Best Vegan Brownie Recipe
April 28, 2011 by
Vegan BrowniesAfter the copious amount of emails for a vegan brownie recipe that flooded my Inbox, I decided to get my hands dirty and find a recipe that works. I have used several recipes for Vegan Brownies before, some just use fruit purees instead of eggs, some use more oil and less butter, some just use vegan butter, but none of them came close to a real Good Vegan Brownie recipe, until I … [Read more...]
Yogurt Recipe – Make Perfect Homemade Yogurt
April 26, 2011 by
Homemade Yogurt Recipe Yogurt has been added to the latest list of Superfoods, because of its high calcium content, protein and B vitamins, and how its live cultures help maintain a delicate balance in the body, promoting healthy digestive and immune systems. But superfood or not, we all love Yogurt, even my toddler girl is a huge yogurt fan, and how wonderful it would be if we could have the … [Read more...]
