Spiced Nuts are often the best tidbits to serve at any Holiday gathering. Their versatility makes them a crowd favorite, and you can make them spicy, savory, sweet, or a dash of all together. Get inspired by holiday flavors and add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple- any flavor that you fancy and give a new twist to your spiced nut recipe. They also make a wonderful gourmet gift or party favor. Just … [Read more...]
5 New Side Dishes For Thanksgiving Menu
November 18, 2011 by
Delicious Side Dishes for Easy Entertaining As much as you plan and prepare for your Turkey, or any other Vegetarian main course, do not forget the side dishes. They are as important as the main course or the dessert, as they add an interesting texture and variety to the menu, in their own endearing way. This Thanksgiving, you don't have to go for the staples like Green beans or Mashed … [Read more...]
Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard & Tarragon
July 27, 2011 by
Potato SaladAlmost any American BBQ is incomplete without a Potato Salad. However, instead of going with the basic mayonaaise recipe, here's something new to serve to your guests. Using red and yellow baby potatoes and tossing them in a tangy tarragon dressing will surely add a lovely flavor twist to the other items on your menu. This Potato Salad recipe is adapted from Woman's Day magazine; photo … [Read more...]
Barbecue Sauce Recipes
June 21, 2011 by
Barbecue Sauce Recipes Continuing the grilling fever, we start of this week with a list of 5 eternal favorite Barbecue Sauce recipes. For something as simple as grilled, it is indeed the BBQ sauce or the marinade which is responsible for almost the entire flavor of the dish, so it is only fair to spend some time fixing up a delicious barbecue sauce by choosing ingredients that are fresh, … [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...]
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...]
Stuffed Peppers – Appetizer or Side Dish
April 19, 2011 by
Stuffed Peppers with Veggies Cheese & RiceWhenever we think of an appetizer, we limit ourselves to using quick-fixes like Bruschetta or Fritters, or Dips and Spreads. However, we ordered the Chile Relano at a Mexican restaurant as a side dish, and I instantly knew that this could be modified to become an appetizer using Bell peppers, and would fit with any party menu. I was excited to try the … [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...]
Cranberry Sauce Gets 5 Unique Makeovers
November 22, 2010 by
Cranberry Sauce - Served in 5 Different WaysAs Thanksgiving preparations take on a toll, its always prudent to plan and cook some dishes a few days ahead and just focus on the mains on the D-day. Sides and desserts can definitely be prepared in advance. Some things are pretty staple on a Thanksgiving menu, Cranberry Sauce being one such favorite. but that does not mean you have to stick to the … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Rice (Salad) with Toasted Pecans
November 16, 2010 by
Pomegranate Rice with Toasted Pecans When you think about fruits, more often than not you'll end up enjoying the fruit by itself, or try to use it in making a dessert. However, once you start using fruits to cook savory recipes, you will so enjoy the experience of opening a new channel of cooking! Indian dinners generally feature a Rice dish, so I was looking to make some thing different and … [Read more...]
