Deliciously Healthy Buckwheat CookiesI had no idea how Buckwheat tasted until I tried the delicious Buckwheat Pancakes served at IHOP. I used to think it would be tasteless and gritty, just like most of the other gluten-free grain options. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually enjoyed those pancakes, especially the texture, and the fact that even one pancake can fill you up in no … [Read more...]
Spanish (Mexican) Rice with Tomatoes & Black Beans
September 17, 2010 by
Spanish Rice with Tomatoes Corn & Black BeansI was totally oblivious to the fact that there is actually something called Spanish Rice, until I came to grad school in the US and on one of our grocery trips, I chanced upon a package of ready-to-eat Spanish Rice in one of the food aisles! However, now that I consider myself to be a food enthusiast, i can give you some interesting information about … [Read more...]
Vegetable Samosas With Mozzarella & Basil
September 14, 2010 by
Vegetable Samosas with Mozzarella & BasilSamosas, the deliciously crispy fried pastries with a bubbly texture and a tasty vegetable filling are a favorite street food all over India. These babies have always held their own, even amidst non-vegetarians, and have evolved over time into a recipe that is cherished by all. The traditional variety comes with a simple potato-peas filling, but variety is … [Read more...]
Honey-Roasted Peanuts
September 10, 2010 by
Honey Roasted Peanuts There's nothing like a bowl of crunchy peanuts and a pack of beer on Game Night! and if you add a bit of sweet and smooth honey flavor to them, there's no stopping your cravings. Unfortunately, these nuts do not come free, and if you invite people over, you can end up spending quite a bit of money on the Planter's Peanuts! On the bright side, these are extremely easy to make … [Read more...]
Freezer Jam – A Yummy Alternative to Canning Fruits!
September 9, 2010 by
Fresh Fruit Freezer Jam RecipeEveryone at our house loves fruit jams, and its always inspiring to make your own jam or fruit preserves, so you can enjoy the fresh flavor of fruit long after the season is gone. But Canning can be a very intimidating process, especially if you are just starting out on making fruit preserves. But what if I told you that you can make your own jam with way less work … [Read more...]
Mix Vegetable Curry with Beetroot & Coconut Milk
September 5, 2010 by
Healthy Mix Vegetable Curry with Beetroot More often than not, it is easy to cook a mixed-vegetable curry for a quick meal, and especially when you have to use up all the veggies from your fridge! But it doesn't always have to be the use-the-leftovers kind of recipe. You can make it interesting, healthy and extremely presentable by adding some key ingredients, like Beets, Coconut milk and parsley, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Sponge Cake With Luscious Ganache Frosting
August 30, 2010 by
Chocolate Sponge Cake is undoubtedly amongst the favorite dessert recipes all around the world, and in fact, this is one recipe that can be served in numerous different ways, and would still taste great! Imagine a plate with a piece of deliciously soft and moist chocolate cake adorned with some freshly made dark chocolate ganache, and you can never say no to the plate. So here's a tried and tested … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait – An Elegant Appetizer
August 27, 2010 by
Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait - Weekend BreakfastWhen it comes to breakfast, whole grains and fruits are your best bets for something that is healthy and filling at the same time. So a Blueberry Parfait seems like just the right thing for a quick grab-and-go breakfast on a busy weekday morning. But if its a weekend, you certainly have more time on hands, so why not jazz up your everyday breakfast … [Read more...]
Black & White Marble Cupcakes With Pecans
August 23, 2010 by
Black & White Marble Cupcakes With PecansMarble cupcakes are the perfect answer to your dilemma of reaching out for Vanilla or Chocolate cupcakes. When you can get the best of both the worlds in one simple recipe, why bother choosing between the two! Ever since I tasted my first slice of Marble cake in a Starbucks coffee shop, I have been a fan. The lovely black and white swirls make it not only … [Read more...]
Grilled (BBQ) Paneer Pizza
August 20, 2010 by
Tandoori Paneer PizzaPizza and Paneer are two favorites with Indians around the world, but after Arti Sequeria, the winner of the Next Food Network Star prepared a Mango Chutney Paneer Pizza for her final challenge, it has become a sensation overnight! I have already received 4 requests after the show to post this recipe, so here it is - the recipe for Tandoori Paneer Pizza. It might not be as … [Read more...]
