Pears are another Fall fruit that I really love, and a great way to enjoy them is by baking this low-fat Pear & Almond Cake! Pears are full of antioxidants and are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin K and fiber. The addition of almonds and whole-wheat flour lend a crunch and form to the cake batter, and instead of butter, I used yogurt to make these soft and moist, and … [Read more...]
Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookies
October 18, 2008 by
Pecan Pies are hot favorites at Thanksgiving time, but what do you think of these pretty and scrumptious Pecan Pie Cookies? Aren't they adorable? They are a great fusion between soft & chewy cookies and a slice of Pecan Pie - a luscious filling made with pecans, and whipping cream is spooned into regular thumbprint cookies, making this a great nibble. They are stylish too, and would be great at a … [Read more...]
Perfect Blueberry Muffins
October 17, 2008 by
A plate of delicious Blueberry Muffins can be the perfect start to your day! Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants and vitamins, anti-aging nutrients, and they have wonderful color and flavor! It is very hard to resist freshly-baked Blueberry Muffins, especially these, which are adapted from Alton Brown's classic recipe. Combined with orange juice, yogurt and coconut flakes, these soft … [Read more...]
20 Ideas for Healthy Kids Snacks
October 16, 2008 by
As a responsible parent, one of our main concerns is to supervise what our kids eat. As obesity becomes more common, its important to ensure that we feed them healthy food, and that includes healthy snacks too! A growing child has higher metabolism, and snacks often add up to the regular meals. Unfortunately, that means a lot of extra calories, sugar, and fat. So the next time you are searching … [Read more...]
Garam Masala Recipe
October 15, 2008 by
Indian Food is incomplete without Garam Masala; yes, a pinch of that secret magical ingredient which takes the dish to an altogether different level! A mix of several Indian herbs and spices lightly roasted and ground into a fine powder, Garam Masala is similar to all-spice, except with different flavors. Out of several curry powders used in indian cooking, this is the most famous one, and slowly, … [Read more...]
How to Make Candied Edible Flowers
October 14, 2008 by
Candied Flowers are nothing but edible flowers covered with sugared egg wash and then dried, then used for decorating cakes or garnishing food. Though natural flowers look pretty enough on a plate, candied flowers have a beauty of their own. Plus, they can be preserved for a longer time, and can also be eaten alongwith the food! For those who are not experts at frosting or sugar-crafting, this is … [Read more...]
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
October 13, 2008 by
Halloween is around the corner, and pumpkins are found in abundance in the farmer's market, and one gets tempted to pick up a small one which you could use to bake a delicious Pumpkin Pie at home! Not a great fan of pumpkins, I'm always skeptical about baking a pumpkin pie! Yet, this traditional Pie, made with fresh pumpkin puree and flavored with vanilla and spices is a sweet pie that is … [Read more...]
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
October 11, 2008 by
The smell of a freshly-baked Chocolate Zucchini Bread can be tantalizing, and a serious booster to get you out of bed in the morning! Especially when it looks and tastes this good! I've never been a fan of zucchini in my food, and yet, this recipe is close to my heart. It is moist, dense, and is not heavily owerpowered with chocolate. But that's not all, to add to its credit, this Zucchini bread … [Read more...]
Almond & Coffee Biscotti (Low Fat Recipe)
October 10, 2008 by
Biscotti is a popular Italian cookie commonly served with coffee or latte. Unlike other cookies, it is more crispier and shaped like a log, rather than a cookie. This healthy version of Almond Coffee Biscotti is a treat to cherish! This recipe has no butter; it uses olive oil, almonds & wheat flour, and is flavored with instant coffee powder. Biscottis are similar to Indian Toasts, or Rusks, just … [Read more...]
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
October 10, 2008 by
Chana Masala, also known as Chhole Masala, is made from garbanzo beans, or Chickpeas, cooked in creamy spicy gravy flavored with authentic Indian spices. I think it is the easiest Indian curry to make - just add boiled chickpeas to a saucepan, add the gravy and let it simmer on slow heat as the lentils absorb the flavor of the spices. Slow-cooking induces a lot of flavor as the chickpeas become … [Read more...]
