Pasta Salad is a great side dish that goes well with almost any kind of meal, and I love the fact that you can make it hot or cold, to suit the rest of your menu. Last week when I went to Walmart, I picked up a couple packs of Hamburger Helper® - one of them I used to make my Penne Pasta last night, and today it was time to put the Cheesy Macaroni to good use. I am planning to host a bbq for … [Read more...]
Warm Sesame Noodle Salad
October 24, 2013 by
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...]
Spinach & Lentil Soup
October 14, 2013 by
Spinach and Split Peas (Moong Dal) soup flavored with garam masala and mint Spinach is not called a superfood without a reason! Loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants, it is a very nutritious ingredient that does not have a very distinct taste, and hence can easily be added to several of your favorite recipes without altering their taste too much, like these Super Moist Spinach Banana Muffins. … [Read more...]
Roasted Artichokes With Herbed Lemon Butter
January 8, 2013 by
I have to admit I am not a complete Artichoke fan yet, and perhaps will never be a dedicated one. But over years, after having been subjected to numerous instances of tasting them in various ways, one is bound to develop a certain respect for them, given the fact that they are locally grown in California, and are nutritious too, and can actually do good to your body. The "fleshy" leaves have a … [Read more...]
Khandvi – Gujarati Snack Recipe
January 6, 2012 by
Khandvi - Rolls Made With Chickpea Flour And Tempered with Spices Khandvi is an extremely popular Gujarati Snack made with Besan flour, and though it looks like a lot of work, it is actually very simple to make, and totally worth the effort! Besan is mixed with very sour buttermilk to create a lump-free blend, which is then heated, either on stove-top, or more conveniently in a Microwave, keeping … [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...]
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...]
