Cranberry Sauce - Served in 5 Different WaysAs Thanksgiving preparations take on a toll, its always prudent to plan and cook some dishes a few days ahead and just focus on the mains on the D-day. Sides and desserts can definitely be prepared in advance. Some things are pretty staple on a Thanksgiving menu, Cranberry Sauce being one such favorite. but that does not mean you have to stick to the … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
November 18, 2010 by
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Carrots & Rosemary With its sweet, creamy, dark-orange flesh, and smooth, easy-to-peel skin, Butternut Squash is one of the best and most versatile of all the fall squashes. It can be cooked in several ways, but it is delicious when roasted! Try this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe, and you'll know I'm not kidding! Flavored with delicate spices … [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...]
Orange Pecan Pie – Dare To Be Different!
November 12, 2010 by
Pecan Pie with an Orange Flavor TwistAs soon as the fervor of Thanksgiving starts sinking in, you start freaking out about the Dinner menus and the party decor. Are you one of those who are hosting a Holiday dinner at your place, and need Pie recipe inspiration? Or are you invited to a dinner party and feel like taking something special for your friends? Holiday Pies are a great way to indulge in … [Read more...]
Almond Joy Inspired Biscotti Recipe
November 10, 2010 by
Chocolate Coconut & Almond Flavored Holiday BiscottiAs the days start cooling down and Winter seems to mark its approach, the heart craves for something hot and comforting more often than before. Obviously, tea or coffee becomes part of the mini-breaks that you take to warm yourself against the chill. But if you also get to feast on a slice or two of deliciously crisp Chocolate Biscotti, along … [Read more...]
Quesadilla Recipe with Paneer Spinach & Roasted Peppers
November 8, 2010 by
Vegetarian Quesadillas with Paneer, Roasted Red Peppers & SpinachQuesadillas are a quick and tasty way to pack some veggies and cheese into ready-made tortillas and whip up a meal option that is delicious and healthy. From simple to dainty, you can make these as elaborate as you want. And here's an Indian take on the Mexican classic - Vegetarian Quesidillas stuffed with Paneer or Cottage Cheese, … [Read more...]
Kesar Burfi or Peda (Easy Diwali Sweets)
November 2, 2010 by
Kesar (Saffron flavored) Pedas or Burfi for DiwaliI love October, as it marks the beginning of the Holiday season! We just finished with Halloween, and now its time to shift gears and get cooking some tasty Indian sweets and snacks as Diwali, one of the biggest Indian festival is just around the corner! What better way to start the festival fervor than by making some delicious sweets! These lovely … [Read more...]
5 Easy & Creative Halloween Recipes
October 26, 2010 by
The spooky holiday is just around the corner, and we are so excited to get our little toddler into a home-made witch's costume! Holiday traditions take on a whole new meaning once you have kids in the household - and this time, I'm looking forward to the costume party, the trick-or-treating, as well as devouring some ghoulish Halloween treats. If you are planning a party at home and wondering what … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Ice Cream with Candied Pecans
October 13, 2010 by
Creamy Pomegranate Ice Cream with Candied Pecan ToppingIce Creams are a perfect dessert to serve at a party, mostly because you'll hardly find a person who doesn't like Ice Cream (or even cake, for that matter!) Since Pomegranates are in season, I thought it would be a good idea to try something delicious that involved pomegranates. This ruby red fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients, and has several … [Read more...]
Unique Ideas To Create Personlized Holiday Cards
October 12, 2010 by
Diwali Card created using PurpleTrailThe festival season is upon us, and pretty soon, you'll find yourself planning for your Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, not to mention the Navratri and Diwali celebrations that are going on strong with the Indian community around the world. Festivals are very important in one's life, especially as it is often the time when the entire family tries to be … [Read more...]
