Cucumber Cream Cheese & Pesto Sandwiches Spring is in the air, and I am sure as the days get warmer, a lot of us plan small parties and get-togethers to enjoy a bit of the sun in our backyards or patios. That's what happened a couple weeks ago when group of friends gathered in my house for a cup of fresh Strawberry Lemonade, some mini Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches, and a lot of idle … [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...]
Strawberry Santa Hats
December 19, 2011 by
Christmas is just around the corner, and this time, though we have baked a batch of cookies to lure Santa to our house, I am also going to serve him these cute and delicious Strawberry Santa Hats, which I am sure he will not be bale to resist. In fact, he might just be so happy that he may leave a gift or two extra for the home-chef who made his day! So how did this recipe find its place in our … [Read more...]
Bruschetta With Roasted Tomatoes & Lima Beans
November 2, 2011 by
Bruschetta with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes Lima Beans and Goat CheeseBruschetta is a favorite Italian appetizer made with tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese. But today, the chefs from Indian Harvest give it a healthy and flavorful twist by pairing slow-roasted Tomatoes with garlic, basil, Lima beans and Feta cheese to make these scintillating version of Bruschetta, which will surely impress your … [Read more...]
Cheese Pumpkin Appetizers
October 7, 2011 by
Cheese Pumpkin Appetizers This year, we are inviting a few friends over for Trick-or-Treat, and I was getting anxious about finalizing some simple Halloween Recipes that are easy to make yet dazzling enough to impress our guests. I already knew what I would serve for dessert, but it was the appetizer that needed some thought. I do not like to serve, nor eat seriously spooky or gory-looking stuff … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Poppers (Indian Style)
October 6, 2011 by
Indian-Style Jalapeno PoppersIts raining like cats and dogs since past 4 days, and when you see the dark gloomy clouds looming over your kitchen, you suddenly lose the enthusiasm to cook any elaborate meals. Funny how weather affects your cooking plans, or maybe I just blamed the weather for an excuse to give myself a break from any heavy cooking!However, whenever it rains in India, people rush … [Read more...]
Noodle Soup – Quick & Healthy
August 22, 2011 by
Noodle SoupMy idea of a Soup is mostly similar to a Bisque, rich, creamy, comforting and flavorful. So when my husband introduced me to the idea of Vietnamese Noodle Soup, which is basically a bowlful of broth, with a few pieces of veggies floating along with the noodles, I was very hesitant to give it a try. But he kept saying its healthy and I've got to try it, so I summoned up the courage to … [Read more...]
Corn Chowder – With a Twist!
August 19, 2011 by
Corn Chowder with a Coconut TwistWho doesn't love soups? They are a quick and satisfying way of filling up your appetite, by combining a mix of several fresh flavors in a budget and figure-friendly bowl. My first meeting with Corn Chowder happened at Panera Bread, when I ordered a bowl to compliment my Mediterranean veggie sandwich. And I have to say I was impressed in one spoon. The rich creamy … [Read more...]
Blueberry Focaccia – Fresh & Fruity
August 17, 2011 by
Yeasted Blueberry Focaccia BreadHave you ever thought of making a Fruity Focaccia? I know I never thought about it, until I saw this beautiful Blueberry version over at Woman's Day. [photo by Mary Ellen Bartley] Focaccia for me, is a savory yeasted bread, loaded with Italian flavors like rosemary, thyme, basil, maybe some caramelized sweet onions, olives, and lots of garlic! Something that I can … [Read more...]
Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart
July 22, 2011 by
Asparagus & Roasted Pepper TartSome recipes can be as intricate as you like, but sometimes, the best edible creations are born out of a couple ingredients and unique ideas - like this Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart. Asparagus, Onions, Leeks and Garlic are all members of the same "Lily" plant family, so it is no surprise that they compliment each other perfectly. Add a bit of roasted red … [Read more...]
