Amidst all the baking and gourmet cooking in lieu of the upcooming holiday season, I was suddenly craving something simple but satisfying, and also "skinny" to out-weigh the calories in all the goodies that I am baking. That's when I saw a packet of Miracle noodles lying in my pantry. I bought these sometime back at The Low Carb Grocery store, and thought this was the perfect opportunity to try … [Read more...]
Sweet Tangy & Colorful Quinoa Salad
December 21, 2011 by
Quinoa has been characterized as a super grain for quite some time now, and yet I see very few recipes that are unique. I think its potential is under-rated. Quinoa does not have any over-powering taste, so you can mix it with pretty much anything else that you like, and it will take on its character and flavor. Just like this delicious-looking Quinoa Salad, made with cucumbers, mangoes and … [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...]
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...]
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...]
