Onion Sauce is a base for most Indian Curries and Italians Pasta dishes. Onions also hold an important place in several other styles of cooking and types of cuisine - in fact, its hard to imagine a dish without that! It's most versatile too, sauteed, caramelized, used as a base, served as a garnish, dried and crushed with garlic and herbs, eaten raw in salads, or used to make onion-sauce with … [Read more...]

Also known as Meringue Kisses, these delightfully light cookies are like tiny little puffs of air, and literally melt in your mouth! Made with just two main ingredients, stiffly beaten egg whites and superfine sugar, it's hard to believe something so simple could be so pleasurable. By adding different flavored extracts and colors, you can bake them fancy and tasty enough to suit any occasion! … [Read more...]

This Pomegranate Martini, made with renowned POM Juice,is an innovative rendition of the age-old concoction, and is sure to make your party a success! The "POMtini", as its lovingly known, was apparently served at the Oscar Awards this year! Its a great winter cocktail martini which pairs grapefruit & pomegranate juice with vodka, to make a great recipe that looks beautiful and tastes heavenly! If … [Read more...]

"Appams" are a famous breakfast and snack food from Kerala, and you can find several variations of the basic Appam recipe. It is a relatively simple recipe, but may need some practice to perfect it. You can add vegetables, coconut, spinach or other flavors of your choice to modify the basic Appam recipe given below. This South-Indian favorite can be enjoyed with Sambhar or vegetable curries and … [Read more...]

What happens when you combine Chocolate with Peanut butter? You get these extremely scrumptious Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars that are as delicious to bite into, as enticing they are to serve! And what's better, they are really simple to make; no baking involved, even a novice chef can make these at home. With a crunchy peanut base, and a gooey moist and creamy chocolate center, its not surprising … [Read more...]

Aloo Poha", or "Batata Poha", as its called in most places in Gujarat and Maharashtra, is a very well-known and easy-to-make light snack. Mostly savored as a healthy breakfast in most Indian homes, Aloo Masala Poha mainly consists of puffed rice flakes & potatoes, but my healthier version includes onions, peas, carrots and coriander. Low in fats and carbs, and high in fiber and vitamins, this is a … [Read more...]

Hosting a Halloween party? Be sure to check out this deliciously spooky Halloween Cocktail called Creepy Crawler! Martinis or flavored Mocktails are great on a Halloween food menu, as long as you make them look spooky. Flavored with the winning combination of Chocolate and Orange, this is a great martini cocktail recipe. Get creative by drawing a spider web on your martini glasses, and just to get … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Spiced BreadHalloween is just around the corner, and its a good time to bake some fresh Pumpkin Spice Bread at home, especially if you are looking for a welcome change! This Fall fruit is a great way of adding some fiber to your diet. Baked with flour & sour cream, and spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, this is one healthy,flavorful,& extremely aromatic loaf! Eat it for breakfast, or … [Read more...]