Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

For those who love Thai food, Pineapple Fried Rice is a well-known name, and everyone would agree that a Thai dinner is incomplete without a bowl o fragrant sweet and spicy fried rice served in a carved pineapple bowl! While you can't always have the pineapple as a serving platter, you sure can enjoy a lovely meal by making Pineapple fried rice at home. This exotic rice dish is really simple to … [Read more...]

Rustic Tomato Cheese Tart

Tomatoes are indeed a versatile fruit, and when combined with rustic ingredients like paneer,roasted garlic, basil and red peppers, they come together wonderfully to deliver this beautiful, healthy and filling Tomato Tart! With a homemade pastry shell, and the delicious taste of cheese and spices, this Tomato tart will woo any foodie's heart. You can use the remaining dough to make your own sweet … [Read more...]

Easy Tiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu is typically a hot favorite on everyone's dessert list, and this is one classic Italian recipe that has fans all around the world. The traditional Tiramisu is indeed hard to replicate at home, and can get a bit tedious. But that does not mean that you cannot enjoy making this at home, or have to rush to a restaurant to relish one. Here's a really simple recipe to make Tiramisu at home - … [Read more...]

Chocolate Oreo Cookies

Who doesn't like Oreo Cookies, right? the beautiful brown chocolate cookies with a layer of delicious creamy white frosting sandwiched in-between, Oreos are the perfect accompaniment to a glass of milk or coffee, just as a handy snack, or churned into luscious and decadent ice cream! And now, we just made it easier and more economical for you to bake your own Oreo-like cookies - with this simple … [Read more...]

Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna

Who doesn't like the sound of Vegetarian Lasagna? The perfect way to savor a good and filling Italian dinner is to gather all the ingredients, layer them up in a baking dish and pop it in the oven to bake into a perfectly delicious meal - and there you have it, the recipe for an easy lasagna dinner at home! This one has the added goodness of Spinach, Mushrooms, some shallots and loads of cheese. … [Read more...]

Dal Makhani Recipe

Dal Makhani, or "Maa ki Daal" is a famous lentil curry savored with rice in the Northern part of India. Made with black lentils, mainly Udad, and flavored with tonnes of flagrant spices, it is indeed a treat to be enjoyed. With its rich taste and unique flavor, it can be served with Chapatis, Parathas or Plain Jeera Rice. Tasty, filling, and full of nutritious value, Dal Makhani is one lentil … [Read more...]

Easy Pasta Salad with Feta & Avocado

If you love pasta, but are looking for a healthier yet tastier version, something that's light and easy to prepare, yet delivers on taste and nutrition, this Santa Fe Pasta Salad, flavored with Feta and Avocados is perfect for you! Pine Nuts, sage and feta cheese are a great combination, and the kick provided by the Chipotle peppers in the salad dressing will leave you craving for more! Feel free … [Read more...]

Cheese Cookies with Parmesan & Basil

Savory Cheese Cookies have their own charm, and unlike their sweet counterparts, they leave less of a guilty feeling as an after-effect! These beautiful yellow-colored Parmesan & Basil Cookies are as delicious as inviting to look at. Those of you who have never tried savory cookies before, this might just be the recipe to start with! What's more, flavored with Fleur de Sel, parmesan and basil, and … [Read more...]

Weekend Getaway with Chef Bonnie

As the economy vacillates between good and not-so-good forecasts, everyone is looking for a way to cut costs, or better yet, find free stuff! So I was really happy to receive this email about a free weekend getaway in a Southern California vacation rental home, sponsored by VacationRentals. For those of you who haven't heard about them, it is a popular website for vacation homes that connects … [Read more...]

Tres Leches Cake Recipe

If you haven't yet indulged into a sinful bite of the Tres Leches Cake, you have surely missed something in life! Made with 3 types of Milk, hence tres leches, this cake is indeed one of its kind in the field of desserts. Simple to make, not a lot of fuss, and perfect with a creamy, milky and moise texture, this Mexican/Spanish delight is hard to resist! Try this easy Betty Crocker recipe and see … [Read more...]