Food

Quesadilla Recipe with Paneer Spinach & Roasted Peppers

November 8, 2010 by Mansi

Vegetarian Quesadillas with Paneer, Roasted Red Peppers & SpinachQuesadillas are a quick and tasty way to pack some veggies and cheese into ready-made tortillas and whip up a meal option that is delicious and healthy. From simple to dainty, you can make these as elaborate as you want. And here's an Indian take on the Mexican classic - Vegetarian Quesidillas stuffed with Paneer or Cottage Cheese, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Main Course Recipes, Paneer Recipes

Kesar Burfi or Peda (Easy Diwali Sweets)

November 2, 2010 by Mansi

Kesar (Saffron flavored) Pedas or Burfi for DiwaliI love October, as it marks the beginning of the Holiday season! We just finished with Halloween, and now its time to shift gears and get cooking some tasty Indian sweets and snacks as Diwali, one of the biggest Indian festival is just around the corner! What better way to start the festival fervor than by making some delicious sweets! These lovely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Indian Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: diwali, indian-sweets

5 Easy & Creative Halloween Recipes

October 26, 2010 by Mansi

The spooky holiday is just around the corner, and we are so excited to get our little toddler into a home-made witch's costume! Holiday traditions take on a whole new meaning once you have kids in the household - and this time, I'm looking forward to the costume party, the trick-or-treating, as well as devouring some ghoulish Halloween treats. If you are planning a party at home and wondering what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: diy, halloween, lifestyle

Pomegranate Ice Cream with Candied Pecans

October 13, 2010 by Mansi

Creamy Pomegranate Ice Cream with Candied Pecan ToppingIce Creams are a perfect dessert to serve at a party, mostly because you'll hardly find a person who doesn't like Ice Cream (or even cake, for that matter!) Since Pomegranates are in season, I thought it would be a good idea to try something delicious that involved pomegranates. This ruby red fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients, and has several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Food, Ice-cream Recipes

Vegetable Rava Idlis with Cilantro Coconut Chutney

October 11, 2010 by Mansi

Vegetable Rava Idly served with Cilantro Coconut ChutneyIf you are familiar with Indian cuisine at all, you'd know the name of Rava Idli. A staple in many households in Southern India, these steamed cakes made with semolina are a quick and healthy way to satiate your appetite. As with any other recipe, the Idlis have also evolved over time, and they take on a more fancy look that's as appealing to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Indian Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Snacks & Sides Tagged With: indian

Healthy Chocolate Fudge Cake with Avocado Frosting

October 9, 2010 by Mansi

Mocha Fudge Cake with Creamy Avocado Frosting & Toasted AlmondsI'm sure you all have enjoyed a piece of a luscious Mocha fudge cake sometime in your culinary life. However, have you ever dreamt of trying some creamy avocado frosting to compliment the chocolate indulgence?? Perhaps not, and neither have I. That's why when Janet from The Vegan Feast told me she had a lovely recipe for a Vegan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake Recipes, Chocolate Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly

Spiced Quick Bread with Persimmons Dates & Walnuts

October 6, 2010 by Mansi

Spiced Persimmon Bread with Dates & WalnutsOne of the less-known Fall fruits is Persimmon, the tiny fruits that look like a mix between apples and tomatoes, except that they have a lovely orange-yellow color, and a texture similar to dates. Persimmons are a Winter fruit, and you'll see plenty of these starting from October till right upto the end of December. They are highly nutritious, with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, Food Tagged With: bread

Layered Mexican Lasagna

October 4, 2010 by Mansi

Vegetarian Mexican LasagnaIts turning chilly out here, and winds and clouds have suddenly replaced the nice warm sunshine that brightened our homes! I guess its time to bid farewell to the Summer season, after all. When its cold and cloudy out there, your heart and tummy yearns for something that is warm and comforting. Soups are the first that spring to your mind, followed by casseroles and hot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Main Course Recipes, Mexican Recipes

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

September 29, 2010 by Mansi

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Fall is rapidly approaching in this part of the world, and the smell of fresh fruits like Pumpkin, Zucchini, Persimmons, and Squash has started to float in the air. As red and orange hues dot the trees while the greens fade, cooking takes a new direction in the kitchen. its time to turn on the ovens and bake with apples, pumpkins … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake Recipes, Cupcake Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Food Tagged With: pumpkin

How to maintain healthy glowing skin as you age…

Image Credit: Alexander Grey from Unsplash. Getting older is often seen as a good thing, but it also comes with its drawbacks. One of the more notable is how it affects peoples’ appearances. Fine lines, wrinkles, and gray hairs all start setting it. It’s not uncommon to want to prevent these, and you could want to maintain your appearance as you get older. It’s a natural desire to have, even if it seems like it’s impossible. It could be more within your reach than you’d think, though. In fact, it doesn’t even need to be complicated. Once you know what you’re doing, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Some steps and tips could … [Read More...]

Seasonal Depression is a Thing – Here’s how to win over it…

Image credit As the days get shorter and winter settles in, it’s no wonder that many people start to feel a bit low. Actually, a large number of people tend to feel this way! So, it’s usually called the “winter blues,” “seasonal depression,” or even the more official term “seasonal affective disorder.” it’s just a common struggle that lasts for multiple months. If you live in places in the world with six months of darkness, then the rates go up a lot higher. But why is this so common? Well, there are a lot of reasons, such as less daylight (meaning less vitamin D and A), holiday pressures, colder weather, and those sky-high heating … [Read More...]

6 Unique & Unheard Ways To Reduce Stress…

Pexels - CC0 License There are so many of us who are absolutely sick of feeling stressed all day, every day, and if you are one of those people, it can almost be overwhelming to see the wealth of options for treating our stress levels. We need quick ways, we need ones that benefit us over time, but we also need access to things that are not necessarily conventional. There are plenty of unique ways to reduce stress levels that you may find interesting but also, more importantly, effective: Purify the Air We need to remember that cleaner air is something that can help us with our overall well-being, and this could reduce … [Read More...]

How to plan for a stress-free retirement…

Source: Unsplash (CC0) Thinking about retirement planning already? Whether it feels miles away or just around the corner, planning for your retirement doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. The key is to break it down into manageable steps and, most importantly, make sure it’s something you actually want to achieve. So let’s walk through some tips that’ll help you build a retirement plan you feel confident about, plus we’ll tackle important topics like Medicare and Medicare Advantage along the way. Tips for Defining Your Retirement Goals Visualize your day-to-day: Think about where you’d like to live, what activities … [Read More...]

Going Beyond Digital Marketing: Expanding Your Business Horizon…

Digital marketing has quickly become an indispensable strategy for reaching and engaging consumers. However, in an era where brands vie for attention online, simply relying on digital tactics can become restrictive. If you want your business to move to the next level, expanding its horizon beyond digital may require innovative thinking outside the digital box. In this blog, we will look at a few approaches you could try that will increase its reach while deepening your customer relations. Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash Cultivate a Community Forming a sense of community around your brand goes far beyond traditional digital … [Read More...]