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Whey – The Protein for Vegetarians
Being a vegetarian since birth, a lot of people ask me how I fulfill the need of proteins in my diet. Do I use protein powders? Well, as most other vegetarians, getting enough protein into our system just by means of diet can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you are trying to gain or lose weight and are on a special fitness regime. I have used protein shakes while following diets, so I'm going to try to address a few basic points about protein isolates, especially whey protein, and what role they play in your daily life. Protein Powders have long been associated with Bodybuilding, as they are primarily used by those who like to build … [Read More...]
Chocolate Truffles – Recipe & Variations
Truffle Recipes for Valentine's Day There are some things that go hand-in-hand with Love - flowers, cards, gifts, diamonds and chocolates, especially Truffles, which have been a symbol of Love for ages and eons! So your Valentine Day celebration would indeed be incomplete without a round of deliciously smooth and chocolatey truffles for dessert. Just look at these seductive Chocolate Truffles made by Nic at Cherrapeno - filled with a ruby-red raspberry filling that oozes out in every bite, these are perfect for Valentine's Day, and unlike a gorgeous layered cake, a fancy cheesecake or Red Velvet Cupcakes, these are not as hard to … [Read More...]
Cherry Blossom Cupcakes
Cherry Blossom Cupcakes It is so nice to have some fantastic sunshine around here; looks like Spring has finally arrived! The lush green mountains provide a perfect backdrop to the gorgeous pink and white Cherry Blossoms, and to celebrate the season, we have some beautiful Cherry Blossom Cupcakes that have Spring written all over them! Decorating cupcakes is always a fun exercise, where there is no limit to your imagination, as as the surface area to work with is considerably small, you are less prone to mess up with your cute or funky decorations. Though old-fashioned buttercream frosting works just fine for most occasions, when it comes to … [Read More...]
Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Valentine is still 2 weeks away, but I have already received tonnes of requests for Valentine Day recipes, and the one that tops the list is none other than Red Velvet Cupcakes! And why not, these pretty red cupcakes topped with luscious butter-cream or cream-cheese frosting are perfect to express your love to someone, and the bite-sized desserts help enjoy the pleasure without feeling guilty. I have already posted a recipe for Red Velvet Cake before, but this one is for all those out there who wanted the same recipe in a cute cupcake version. I adapted this from Stephanie's recipe on Joy of Baking. Go ahead and bake these for the love of … [Read More...]
Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)
The eggplant, or Aubergine, is a large pear-shaped vegetable with a glossy purple skin and firm white flesh, embedded with tiny brownish seeds. It is a very versatile ingredient, as it can be fried, baked, boiled, steamed or grilled, and can be used in curries, appetizers, dips, spreads, and more. Its a popular ingredient in Indian, Middle Eastern, Italian and Moroccan cuisines. However, you will be amazed to find that several people in India do not take too much fancy to an eggplant, maybe because there's nothing exotic about it, especially once its cooked. it loses its deep purple color, which is its attractive characteristic, and turns … [Read More...]