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Cheese & Bell-Pepper Pulao (Rice Pilaf)
2008-06-10 15:20:00 Cheese is one such versatile ingredient that adds taste and glamour to any recipe. Just as it did to our week-night dinner recipe of this delicious Bell -pepper & Cheese Rice Pilaf (Pulao) which was beautiful to look at and even more wonderful to eat! Generally, rice pulao needs a dal or curry to go with it, but this Pulao Recipe stands all on its own, and is definitely not a sidekick! Mildly flavored with saffron, turmeric and spices, the bell-peppers lend it texture while the cheese... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Cheese , Pepper , Nuts
Low-Fat Strawberry Vanilla Cake
2008-06-09 18:15:00 What happens when I have an urge to eat a cake but my weighing scale glares right back at me, reminding me of the zealous workout at the gym this morning which merely burned 300 calories?? I try to talk myself out of the urge, but the chef inside my head feels otherwise, and a new low-fat strawberry vanilla cake is born!! Generally, there's more to it than just this; a battle between my wits and desires often forces me to simply evade eating any desserts, but with my pantry loaded with fresh... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Strawberry , Cake , Vanilla
Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party - Ideas and Tips!
2008-06-07 14:01:00 Sweet Sixteen is one of the most celebrated birthdays, and though every birthday of their kids is special to the parents, there are some milestones that demand a bit more attention! What was once a simple gathering of family and friends has now transformed into a birthday-bash, and hosting birthday parties takes a lot of time and planning these days! Sixteen is a special year because it is one of the most enchanting times in a girl's life, and turning sixteen is a gentle transition between your... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Ideas , Party , Birthday Party , Tips , Sweet
Sprouted Bean & Lentil Salad - Healthy & Tasty
2008-06-05 15:25:00 Summers bring with them the cravings for ice-creams and coolers, but they also mean spending more time at the beach, which in turn means getting into shape as soon as you can! Joining the "eat healthy" bandwagon, I try to eat salads for dinner at least once or twice a week. And one of my favorite and filling salad recipes is the Sprouted Lentil & Chickpea Salad . A healthy diet should include a mix of essential nutrients, a primary one being Proteins. And for vegetarians, beans, legumes and... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Bean , Healthy
Coconut Cookies with Vanilla Icing
2008-06-02 15:14:00 I've always been a fan of Coconut Macaroons or Coconut Cookies , and it was finally time to start the oven and bake some cookies over the weekend. Starting with the simpler of the two, I opted for Coconut Cookies, which are similar to the macaroons, except that they are a lot more easier to make! Just to add some glamour, I decided to add a simple vanilla icing on the top. The cookies came out great; and with the perfect balance of sweetness and taste of coconut, these cookies did not survive in... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Nuts , Vanilla
Ginger Cafe Sunnyvale - Chinese Fusion Food
2008-06-01 14:06:00 We love asian food, especially Malaysian, Thai and Fusion -Asian cuisine, and I'd been having the craving to try vegetarian Dim-Sum since quite some time now. Looking around for recommended options, I couldn't have found a better place than Ginger Cafe in Sunnyvale ! I had heard good reviews about this cafe's branch in Gilroy and it sure looked nice in the pictures, so when my colleagues offered to treat me to a birthday lunch, I chose to give this place a shot. And I have to tell you, it was... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Food , Chinese
Mango Cake with Streusel Topping
2008-05-30 15:12:00 One of the best ways to flavor cakes is by using seasonal fruits, and when you are thinking about fruits and cakes in this warm summer, you cannot dare to ignore a delicious Mango Cake ! They are not called the king of fruits for no reason; with a lovely shape and smell, a juicy and fibrous interior, mangoes lend a wonderful texture, sweetness and softness to cakes. So intending to use my indian mangoes, I had been planning to bake a Mango Streusel Cake for quite some time now. Trying to choose... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Fruits , Other , Topping
Audiovox Homebase - A Sleek Kitchen Message Board with Picture Frame
2008-05-28 15:23:00 I'm sure each one of you has a kitchen "white-board" sticking to your fridge on which you scribble your grocery lists and leave messages for your family! Till now, I thought it was a wonderful addition to my kitchen, but a look at the Audiovox Homebase totally won me over! It combines the extremely essential message center with a digital picture frame, all in a sleek and stylish design that adds a lively dimension to your kitchen. With an ability to record audio and video messages, or scribble... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Kitchen , Picture , Board , Message , Frame
Cheese & Rice Cutlets (Croquettes) - Party Appetizers
2008-05-27 15:17:00 One of the most important things in a party menu are appetizers, as they have the power to make or break your first impression as a host. Its better to stick to simple yet presentable food for the first course, and these Rice & Cheese Croquettes totally fit the theme. When you think about vegetarian cutlets, people often think of potatoes, paneer, or lentils. But what's a chef who doesn't break boundaries, right? Inspired by some leftover rice and a bag of cheddar cheese, I decided to try a... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Party , Appetizers
Barbecue & Grilling - Tips & Tricks for Outdoor BBQ
2008-05-25 16:52:00 As we approach summer, its time to get out your barbecue grills and start having some fun with them! Whether its camping or just a backyard bbq, there is always a thrill attached to grilling; in fact we absolutely love it! But as easy as it sounds, grilling is not everyone's forte. I am sure all of you must have had some good and bad experiences with barbecues; it serves to be one of the best events for a pot luck, meeting with friends, chilling out and having fun. A few simple pointers go a... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Tips , Tricks , Grilling , Barbecue , Outdoor
No-Bake Mini CheeseCake - Orange & Pistachio
2008-05-22 15:22:00 Baking for me is an enriching experience, but there are always those few days when you'd rather make something quick, even if that means "semi-homemade"! And a perfect recipe for times like these are the extremely simple and fuss-free no-bake Mini Cheese cakes. They are so cute and adorable, and can serve to be perfect individual desserts for dinners or cocktail parties. The best part about cheesecakes is their versatility; blend some chocolate & liquer with cream cheese for an "adult... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Orange , Desserts , Cheesecake
Cooking with Asparagus - Recipes & Methods
2008-05-20 15:00:00 Until recently, I was unknown to the culinary world of asparagus, or its health benefits. But since I started blogging about food, I have seen so many different ways to cook asparagus, that I was inspired to give this perennial herb a try. Low in calories and packed full of nutrients like Folic Acid, Vitamin K, potassium and flavonoids, its a boon for the body. And the best part, you can serve it in several innovative ways or pair it with your food to get some greens into your system. And if... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Cooking , Recipes , Methods , Asparagus
Tofu & Basil Thai Soup
2008-05-19 15:20:00 If there's one thing I love about Thai food, it is the variety of flavor in their curries. A spoonful of red, green or yellow curry paste can add such a wonderful taste to an assortment of veggies! After mastering the recipe for Veg Tom Kha Soup , I decided to try a hand at this classic Thai Soup with Basil and Tofu . Its a very simple broth made of coconut milk and flavored with all the Thai herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kafir lime and ginger, coming together with the basil, tofu and peas to... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Soups
Whole Grain Blueberry Pancakes
2008-05-18 15:28:00 There's nothing that can keep me away from IHOP and its whole grain and nut pancakes, except an absolutely full stomach! Pancakes serve to be ideal breakfast in many american homes, and if you can make them healthier, there's nothing better! These healthy whole-grain blueberry pancakes were a perfect weekend brunch, and if you feed these to your kids, you won't feel guilty either! Loaded with the goodness of whole-grains, and the antioxidant power of blueberries, these pancakes are the ultimate... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Fruits , Grain
Vegetarian Mexican Salad
2008-05-15 15:21:00 Mexican food is synonymous with spicy, hot and piquant! From authentic mexican salsa to crispy tacos or big, fat burritos, mexican food is often quick to make, and even quicker to eat! Mexican salad, as un-interesting as it may sound, is an enriching meal by itslef. Just as colorful as the mexican culture, this salad has several layers to it. Healthy, nutritive, tasty and filling at the same time, the vegetarian mexican salad is often served in a large cripsy tortilla shell called "Tostada".... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Vegetarian , Mexican , Other , Salad
Personalised Wine Boxes Make Excellent Gifts
2008-05-14 15:15:00 Wines have served to be excellent gifts since ages, be it a house-warming, wedding, anniversary, a simple dinner or a holiday celebration. Lots of meals, occasions and gatherings are incomplete without a serving of wine. But in today's high-tech world, almost everything is personalised, from wardrobe to cell-phones, any gift you give or receive comes with a "personalised" message; so its no wonder then that Personalised Wine Gifts have become a new rage, and you'd be amazed to know how many... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Wine , Make , Excellent
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Shimla Mirch)
2008-05-13 15:23:00 Bharwan Shimla Mirch, or Stuffed Bell Peppers simmered in a rich creamy sauce is a cherished entry on an Indian restaurant menu, and is indeed a favorite with many of us! The perfectly grilled bell-peppers, stuffed with vegetables and sauces inspired me to try my own verison at home. And believe me, I couldn't have been more surprised when I saw that the end product was just as delicious, if not better-tasting that the one we eat at the restaurants! I used spiced onion and potato filling, then... Please Click the Title for the Full Post
Announcing Monthly Mingle - Appetizers & Hors'Doeuvres
2008-05-11 16:58:00 After the fabulous roundup of Bollywood Cooking, its now time for another round of Monthly Mingle , an event started by the lovely Meeta of What's For Lunch Honey? This time, I get to play the hostess, and as all of you know that I love entertaining, this week's theme should not be a surprise! We'll try to spice it up this time with Appetizers & Hors'Doeuvres. "Hors'Doeuvres" is the fancy french name for what is referred to as "Appetizers" in English. These are served as starters before the... Please Click the Title for the Full Post
Spago Beverly Hills Restaurant - A Celebrity Destination
2008-05-10 15:25:00 Wolfgang Puck is a name not unknown to anyone. Spago Hollywood on Sunset, originally known as Bistro Garden and a favourite with all hollywood celebrities, has been re-surrected as Spago Beverly Hills , the latest venture by chef Puck, and remains to be a cherished dining destination for the people of Los Angeles. With its beautiful ambience, shaded patio with tall trees and the inviting open-kitchen architecture, Puck and his wife have truly created an upscale restaurant in the already... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Celebrity , Restaurant , Destination
Counting Calories for Weight Loss
2008-05-08 19:18:00 As the awareness for staying healthy and fit increases day by day, more and more people are looking towards ways to achieve healthy weight loss, and the most important step in doing so is to count your calories and create a deficit or increase to achieve your target healthy weight. No matter how much time you spend at the gym, if you consume more calories than you burn, you'll never lose weight. But as daunting as it may sound, there's a formula to measure how many calories you should eat based... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Loss , Calories , Counting
Vanilla Tea Cupcakes
2008-05-07 15:36:00 Tea parties are one of the most easiest ways to entertain on a bright summer afternoon. Some crackers or cookies, vanilla cupcakes and a pot full of simmering hot tea or coffee and you are all set to make your friends feel at home and enjoy a quiet afternoon, reliving fond memories. Vanilla is such a universal flavor it can make anything taste better, and cupcakes are one of the simplest contenders! But here, we adapt a simple cupcake recipe for a tea-party by adding some spices and orange... Please Click the Title for the Full Post
Tandoori Paneer Tikka with Mango Dressing
2008-05-05 16:54:00 I've said it before and I'll say it again; if there's one thing you'd want to make and serve to your guests without thinking twice, its Paneer ! No matter how you serve it, there's hardly a chance you'd go wrong. One such crowd favorite is the Tandoori Paneer Tikka, succulent cubes of paneer marinated and grilled or baked in a "tandoori oven", then served with grilled vegetables. But here, I have tried to take it one level up by making a spicy yoghurt marinade, then serving the Paneer Tikka with... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Mango , Dressing
Napa & Sonoma Valley - Wine Tours, Food and Scenic Countryside
2008-05-03 19:00:00 Napa Valley , famous around the world as the Wine Country, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in California. More than five million visitors come each year, often overcrowding the roadways on summer weekends. Peak times are the summer months and the harvest "crush" during September and October. Napa Valley is home to more than two hundred wineries. With wine as a focus, great dining naturally emerged to compliment it, making it a food-and-drink lover's paradise! Spring and fall are... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Tours , Travel , Food
Chocolate Banana Bread or Cake
2008-05-01 15:32:00 Chocolate Banana Bread has been an old favorite, and needs no preamble or praise. The pairing of chocolate and bananas is one of the most reliable ones where baking is concerned, and though bananas were traditionally baked with walnuts or pecans for the classic banana-nut loaf, this new combination has indeed found a place in the hearts and minds of foodies. Chocolate can get really overpowering, especially in baked desserts; but this Chocolate-Banana Bread recipe still focusses on the distinct... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Cake , Chocolate
Homemade Garam Masala Recipe
2008-04-29 15:34:00 Anyone who has cherished Indian food knows that the secret magic ingredient that imparts most of the flavor to the food is none other than the famous Garam Masala . There are several recipes for curry powders, but this one is the most widely-used. A mix of several spices lightly roasted and ground into a fine powder, Garam Masala is much like all-spice, except with different flavors. This fragrant spice is best made fresh just before you begin cooking, but since most of us do not have the luxury... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Recipe
Dhokla Sandwich (Steamed Cake)
2008-04-28 15:30:00 There are times when I get a huge urge of eating something attractive and delicious, but also something that does not come with loads of calories! Steamed recipes are a great way to satisfy these cravings. Sandwich Dhokla, a delicacy originated from gujarat, is not only beautiful to look at, but tastes great too. With 2 kinds of dhoklas (savoury steamed cake) layered one on top of the other, sandwiching a spicy cilantro sauce in between, serve to be perfect finger food served with your choice... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Cake
Cilantro and Walnut Pesto
2008-04-26 20:00:00 Many people have a misconception that "Pesto " can only be made with Basil. But actually, the name pesto comes from the same Latin root of "pestle," which means a sauce made by crushing a few key ingredients together. Basil, parmesan and pine nuts have been primary for the basic italian Basil Pesto, but lately, parsely and cilantro have become favored alternatives to the traditional recipe. I used cilantro, sweet-corn, parmesan cheese and walnuts for my Cilantro -Walnut Pesto, and added some... Please Click the Title for the Full Post
Raspberry Lassi (Smoothie)
2008-04-24 15:29:00 Last week we witnessed temperatures peaking at 90, and my gym is suddenly so full of people trying to get into shape for the beach that there's no doubt in my mind that summer is definitely here! And that means more sun, more barbecues and more cool and refreshing drinks. We celebrated the onset of summer with the luscious Rasperry Lassi, which is a fancy name for a smoothie or yoghurt cooler. Lassi is a traditional Indian yogurt drink which originated from the state of Punjab. Its more like a... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Raspberry , Drinks
Food and Diet that Helps Increase Memory and Brain Power
2008-04-22 18:00:00 Researchers have studies food since ages, and it has always been a favourite topic. Lately, there has been a lot of momentum in determining whether certain healthy foods can help increase your memory and brain power or not? Eating a healthy diet has always been wise. But can certain foods and supplements actually make you smarter by increasing brain power? The concept of "brain food" is not new, and there is ample research to show that some foods can indeed maximize your brain's potential, make... Please Click the Title for the Full Post More About: Power , Food , Diet , Memory , Brain
Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
More articles from this author:2008-04-21 16:17:00 Baking cookies is the best way to placate yourself and your kids, and for me, its also a favorite passtime! What I love about cookies is that they can be simple and festive at the same time. I had my eyes on Cenk's thumbprint cookies since a long time. The mere sight of these colorful cookies was enough to motivate me to make my own Jam Thumbprint Cookies . The name 'thumbprint' comes from the fact that you use your "thumb" to make an indentation into each ball of dough which is then filled with... Please Click the Title for the Full Post 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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