St.Patrick's Day is around the corner, which gives us all the more reason to bake some beer bread, and some boozy desserts, served with the very traditional Irish Soda Bread! The basic traditional Irish soda bread was made with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. That's it! No Yeast, no raisins, no eggs, no bells and whistles - but over time, culinary enthusiasts around the world started … [Read more...]
Healthy Green Muffins
March 8, 2013 By 24 Comments
Healthy Green Muffins with Spinach Banana and Pecans I'm back from a fabulous vacation in Australia, and I am ready to take it on! All the swimming, scuba-diving and snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, the heart-warming hikes in the rain-forests and the fabulous food in Sydney was a wonderful break, and now I am ready to ride the blogging trail again! The best part, we came home and see that … [Read more...]
Caramelized Apple Pancakes
January 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to Breakfast pancakes, most of us resort to a packaged mix, or one of our staples like Blueberry Pancakes or Banana Pancakes, for a quick turnaround. However, weekends tend to be a bit more relaxing, so you can take your time to revamp a favorite pancake recipe, perhaps use some fresh seasonal fruits to pump it up, and instead of going for individual pancakes, how about whipping up a … [Read more...]
Apple Date & Walnut Muffins
November 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Apple Date & Walnut Muffins, packed with fiber and protein Halloween officially marks the beginning of the Holiday season, and as November-December approaches, everyone begins their hunt for delicious recipes that will adorn their holiday traditions! Every family has a cherished recipe that has been passed on since ages, something that resides in your head, or something that you … [Read more...]
Pear Cranberry & Walnut Bread
October 23, 2012 By 3 Comments
Pear Cranberry And Walnut Bread Pear is a wonderful Fall fruit which is often neglected due to the abundance of Apples and other stone fruits during this season. However, you will be amazed to see how many different kinds of Pears are available in the market, and how each one has a unique taste and texture. Anjou, Asian, Bartlett, Bosc, Concorde, Comice and Seckel are the most common varieties, … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Apple & Peanut Butter Sandwiches
July 21, 2012 By 4 Comments
When it comes to lunch-box options, there are some items in the pantry that always come to your rescue, like fruits, any kind of nut butter, granola, what thins, bread, pasta, etc. I am sure Fruits will always be a part of your child's lunch or snack, but eating the same thing can get repetitive and lose its charm. So its a good idea to shake things up a bit, or come up with innovative ways to … [Read more...]
Blueberry Banana Avocado Bread
July 17, 2012 By 6 Comments
It is customary for most people to bake a batch of Banana Bread when they see a few over-ripe and brown bananas gawking at them. In fact, most people, including me, have a tried-and-tested banana bread recipe that they turn to in times of need! However, this time around, I tried to juggle things a bit, and baked a Blueberry Banana Bread instead. I had bookmarked a muffin recipe some time ago that … [Read more...]
Lattice-Topped Mac n Cheese
May 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Baked macaroni and cheese with tomatoes & parsley topped with cheese slices to make a lattice pie Mac and Cheese is undoubtedly one of the favorite family-friendly recipes out there. It brings out the kid within you, and is so versatile that you can adapt it to suit any age, any occasion. My 3-year old, like any other toddler, is warming up to Pasta these days, but kids love food that's … [Read more...]
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes With Orange Maple Syrup
April 4, 2012 By 14 Comments
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with Orange-Flavored Maple Syrup & Powdered SugarPancakes are a traditional way to kick off your weekend mornings with the whole family hovering over the breakfast table. They are also a favorite American tradition, and that's why you'll see that most of your cities and counties will be serving free Pancake breakfast on July 4th, to celebrate the freedom of America and … [Read more...]
Banana Nutella Muffins
March 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
Banana Muffins swirled with Nutella Two weeks ago, I saw a movie that captured the essence of Paris in every shot, and I was reminded of our fun vacation days in the romantic city, touring the streets and walking along the Siene River, admiring the gigantic Eiffel Tower sparkling in multi-colored lights to woo its audience at sunset. But when I think about Paris, the one thing that tops the … [Read more...]
