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...]
Italian Soup With Vegetarian Meatballs
July 11, 2011 by
Soup with Vegan MeatballsWe got a new BBQ grill over the weekend and we were dying to make something quick to inaugurate it. Grilled sandwiches were the easiest option and we wanted to have a Veggie Meatball sub in quite some time. So we ran to a local whole foods store to see if I could grab a packet of Vegetarian Meatballs - we got lucky, we found Vegan meatballs instead! The sandwiches turned … [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...]
Mac and Cheese – 3 Family Favorite Recipes
April 12, 2011 by
Mac and Cheese - Delicious Recipes Mac and Cheese is a hit with kids and adults alike, and over the years, a lot of busy moms must have relied upon Kraft's mac and cheese to fill up lunch-boxes or serve dinners to their children. However, i am a firm believer of feeding as much fresh and home-made food to them as you can, and something like mac and Cheese, which is so easy to make, should never … [Read more...]
Italian Focaccia Bread with Rosemary – Caramelized Onions & Sun-dried Tomatoes
March 28, 2011 by
Everyone loves relishing slices of warm Focaccia Bread dipped in olive-oil pesto or some olive oil and vinegar. In fact, there are so many ways to enjoy this Italian classic bread, top it with your favorite veggies to make a quick Pizza, use as a base to make some Bruschetta, bake it as a flatbread, or eat it nice and warm with your favorite bowl of pasta - this is one bread recipe that never … [Read more...]
Minestrone Soup – Healthy & Flavorful
March 18, 2011 by
Healthy Minestrone SoupThe past week has been filled with chilly winds and untimely showers, and we pretty much have to keep the heat on in the house the whole day. It doesn't feel like Spring, and I want this gloomy weather to go away! Just to warm things up in the kitchen, I decided to make a healthy and filling soup that was loaded with veggies and flavor. And what else, but a perfect … [Read more...]
Coconut Panna Cotta with Berry Topping
February 3, 2011 by
Coconut Panna Cotta with Berries Panna Cotta is famous for its creamy texture but light and mild flavor. Also, unlike other heavier Italian desserts, this one is a quick-fix, and does not mess up your weighing scale much. It is very simple to make, and you can add any flavored extract that you like to suit your taste-buds. The recipe below is adapted from an original Whole Foods recipe, where I … [Read more...]
