Italian Spaghetti noodles served with Vegan Meatballs Sometimes, pre-packaged food is a big blessing for home-cooks like us, especially when its dinner time, a toddler is proudly displaying one of its terrible-two tantrums, and you are too tired to even think of what to cook! Yesterday was one such evening, though I have to say it happens a lot with me these days, but this time, I had … [Read more...]
Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)
October 24, 2011 by
Seviya Payasam is a type of Vermicelli Kheer that is prepared on special occasions like Diwali or Eid Sweets and Desserts are an integral part of any festival, no matter what country you are in. As we celebrate the spirit of Diwali, I wanted to make something sweet for my family too, but it had to be a bit healthier, if possible. I could have chosen to share with you any of the high-calorie … [Read more...]
Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cookies
October 12, 2011 by
Pumpkin CookiesThe Holiday season is almost upon us, and I am sure some of you have started looking for Fall recipes to bake, just like me. But if you bake as often as me, then I think you would be trying to make them healthier too, if possible. After all, you don't want to stuff yourself and your family with a sugar overdose and then pay the bills for frequent dentist visits, right! That's why I … [Read more...]
Moist & Fuss-Free Berry Muffins
October 10, 2011 by
Moist Berry MuffinsIts ironic how you miss something the most after its gone! People, events, occasions, even seasons and seasonal produce. Our house is slowly filling up with Fall produce, but amidst the glowing fall colors, I am terribly missing the Summer, especially when it gets all dark and gloomy outside. Luckily for us, some wise-headed men discovered the art of freezing foods, so you can … [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...]
Baked Penne Pasta in Parmesan Basil Sauce
September 19, 2011 by
Baked Penne PastaWhen it comes to cooking Pasta, most prefer to cook the pasta separately, then make a sauce on the side, and pour it on the top before serving. While this seems to be the quickest way to enjoy Pasta on a week night, its different for our house over the weekends. Baked Pasta has a charm of its own, and though a bit elaborate to prepare, it is also a more comforting and satisfying … [Read more...]
Baked Oatmeal Cake
September 12, 2011 by
Baked Oatmeal CakeWe all know how healthy Oatmeal is, for kids and parents alike, and thanks to Quaker's, it is no longer boring either. With loads of fruits and nuts added to a traditional oatmeal, it has become an acceptable norm in many US households, including ours. However, all the health benefits are linked to consumption of old-fashioned plain oatmeal, not the fancier varieties which are … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallow Recipe
September 2, 2011 by
September is already here, and pretty soon, the holiday season will begin, starting with Halloween. Its that time of the year when desserts and sweet delicacies will likely fill your dinner tables, and as the holiday season picks up speed, there will be more than one reason to make some easy goodies at home. Whether you are entertaining friends at home, having a tea party, or need ideas … [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...]
Green Smoothie Recipe
August 11, 2011 by
Green Smoothie RecipeBelieve it or not, but the one most significant change that I noticed in myself after becoming a Mom, is how much more attention I pay to the kind and quality of food I cook, and how I read the labels for every product that I buy, making sure I am feeding a healthy, balanced and nutritious meal to my toddler! I never really did that, except when I was on a whimsical … [Read more...]
