Weekend mornings are a cherished time for family to have breakfast together, giggle, laugh, share and have fun. And a piece of delicious coffee-cake served with your favorite cappuccino can only make these moments extra special! Streusel-topped cakes have a beautiful balance of sweet, spicy and crunchy, thanks to the multitude of ingredients that come together to make this cake. And this Lemon … [Read more...]
Tomato Capsicum Rice
November 10, 2009 by
Tomatoes and Bell Peppers are both great sources of antioxidants and useful nutrients for the body. These two come together beautifully in this colorfully spicy and tasty Tomato Capsicum Rice. For that extra wow factor, I added a teeny-weeny bit of ginger-garlic paste, some garam masala, and of course, freshly chopped cilantro! Served with a simple Tomato-Cucumber Raita, its a perfectly healthy … [Read more...]
Vegetable Bread Rolls
November 9, 2009 by
Sandwiches are great finger food, but if you are looking for a Looking for a quick and filling sandwich substitute, then you will love these Vegetable Bread Rolls. They don't take up much time, can be made in a jiffy, and is a neat way to use up leftover vegetables. Wrap them into silver foils and you can carry them over in a picnic or lunch basket on a nice sunny day. Or serve them with chutneys … [Read more...]
The Handcrafter’s Companion – for Homemade Bath Salts & Lotions
November 6, 2009 by
As our lives tend to become more and more busy, making us tensed all over, spending an hour at the Spa is often on the wish-list for many of us. But unfortunately, this can be highly expensive, or it may be hard for us to find an hour's worth of time to spend on our indulgences, not to mention driving out to a spa salon! but the perfect solution to this problem lies in the book called The … [Read more...]
Vegan Pineapple Muffins
November 4, 2009 by
Who doesn't love Pineapple Muffins?! Though a bit under-rated than Chocolate, or Blueberry Muffins, these Vegan pineapple muffins are hard to avoid! The idea behind this recipe came from an urge to indulge in a Pina-Colada, and I was curious to see how it would taste as a muffin! Baked vegan, yet complete with the flavor of pineapples & fresh sweet coconut, these are as soft and moist as any other … [Read more...]
Best Homemade Apple Pie
November 2, 2009 by
Best Homemade Apple Pie - Baked From ScratchThere's something about the delicious Fall Apples that flood the farmer's markets these days. Whether large red or the invigorating Green ones, they all have a distinct taste, and a sensual aroma that fills up your kitchen when you bake something with apples. One of the most celebrated traditions in the US is to bake an aromatic Apple Pie at home. The … [Read more...]
Cranberry & Apple Fall Cocktail
October 29, 2009 by
Fall is all about apples, pumpkins, cranberries, peaches and plums. These luscious fruits make the season more inviting. Imagine yourself sitting on your deck, watching the sun set slowly over the horizon, as you gaze at its tender orange glow sipping from a glass of a Cranberry Apple Fall Cocktail! If this sounds like a picture you want to be a part of, hop on for the delicious Fall Cocktail … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Party Recipes
October 27, 2009 by
Halloween is getting closer faster than you think, and if you haven't finalized on your Halloween party menu yet, now is the time! Food is always an important aspect of any gathering, and Halloween is no exception! But as you prepare to entertain guests and tiny scary creatures in your house, you don't want to be spending time in the kitchen and miss all the fun. So here's a quick list of several … [Read more...]
Pasta With Parsely & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
October 26, 2009 by
I'm always looking out for Pasta recipes, and one of the simplest yet tastiest ways to enjoy a weeknight pasta dinner is to toss it with some homemade Pesto Sauce! And this Rigatoni with Walnut, Parsley & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is one such charmer recipe that you would surely love. The tiny pieces of rich olive oil-soaked sun-dried tomatoes and earthy walnuts make this a satisfyingly thick, knobby … [Read more...]
How to Roast Garlic
October 24, 2009 by
Garlic is more often than not, a preferred spice in any cuisine, especially Italian. And one of the best ways to enjoy the pungent flavor of this bulbous stem is by roasting it. Yes, the smell of roasted garlic on a freshly-baked pizza, or mixed with pasta, or sometimes even eaten raw, is mesmerizing to food lovers world-wide! Though many people think it is hard to roast garlic, it isn't a … [Read more...]
