Summer and Mangoes go hand-in-hand, and if I were in India, I would have seriously gained a few sounds in Summer, just because of eating Mangoes every single day! This sweet, juicy and fibrous fruit is undoubtedly the King of Fruits, at least for me and my family. There's nothing like squeezing out fresh mango pulp and relishing it to your heart's desire. Luckily, my little one also loves it like … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Muffins
June 26, 2012 by
Chocolate Muffins (eggless) made with whole wheat flour and dark chocolate chips When it comes to chocolate recipes, there is hardly anything that i don't like, so when I saw these delicious Chocolate Cappuccino Muffins on UsMasala, I knew I had to bake them as soon as I can. Made with whole wheat flour and real chocolate chips, these are perfect for my little girl who is as much of a chocolate … [Read more...]
Lattice-Topped Mac n Cheese
May 27, 2012 by
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...]
Grilled Pineapple With Bourbon Pecan Sauce
May 23, 2012 by
Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, and for the few remaining days, we'll be focusing on recipes to suit the occasion! Burgers and Kabobs are indeed on the list, but being the dessert-lover that I am, lets begin with a fresh and fruity dessert first! - Grilled Pineapples are perfect for a quick and satisfying end to a bbq party. But I was even more inspired to try these when I saw this … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Turtle Candies
April 26, 2012 by
Salted Caramel & Chocolate Turtles (Candies) When it comes to making Caramel, I tend to shy away from the process, not because its tedious, but because I don’t have much preference for the gooey-chewy caramel that adheres to my teeth. But, my husband and two-year old love Caramel, so what’s a Mum to do, except learn to live with it, or at least master the process to produce treats on holidays … [Read more...]
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes With Orange Maple Syrup
April 4, 2012 by
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...]
Spring Rice Pilaf
March 26, 2012 by
Spring Rice Pilaf Daffodils are smiling all around, people are planning their vegetable gardens, the sun keeps playing hide-and-seek with the clouds that occasionally burst into rain, and kids are off from school celebrating the sunny weather outside - all this means just one thing, Spring is finally here! As you all get ready to plan weekend getaways, a picnic on a nearby lake, a day at the … [Read more...]
Banana Nutella Muffins
March 19, 2012 by
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...]
Cucumber & Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches
March 12, 2012 by
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...]
Strawberry Yogurt & Cream Cheese Popsicles
March 2, 2012 by
Strawberry Yogurt & Swirled Cream Cheese Popsicles Summer is all about enjoying the fresh bounty of fruits that floods the farmer's market. We picked up a few favorites ourselves, namely blueberries, strawberries and mangoes. But alas, we stocked our pantry with more fruit than we could consume - and I was in no mood to spend my holiday weekend cooking a lot of stuff. So I … [Read more...]
