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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Healthy and yummy Chinese Veg Soup

Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable stock, 2 Tea spoon tomatoes (finely chopped), 2 Tea Spoon paprika, 2 Tea Spoon cauliflower, Tea Spoon carrots, 2 Tea Spoon cabbage, 1 tea. Spoon mint, 1 tea Spoon coriander, 2 tea spoon of garlic, 2 tea spoon ginger, 4 t spoon soy sauce, 2 Tea spoon corn flower,  oil, ½ t-spoon black pepper powder, salt to taste, chili oil, green coriander. Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan with the mint leaves, coriander,...

Monday, November 26, 2012

Choclate Chip Dip

Ingredients: 8oz cream cheese, softened 1- stick butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) Method: 1.Mix together gently the cream cheese and butter. 2. Add vanilla and sugars. Fold in chips and nuts. Put in fridge. 3. It will keep up to 2 weeks in fridge. I always double the recipe because everyone loves it. Enjoy with cookies, crackers or anything...

Sunday, November 25, 2012

GARLIC NAAN

Ingredients: 100 g All purpose flour, 1 tablespoon butter, pinch of soda or yeast, salt to taste, finely chopped 2-3 garlic cloves minced. Serves: 3 Method: 1. Make a dough using all purpose flour with Yeast, water and salt. 2. Then wrap in clean damp cotton cloth and keep aside for 2 hours. 3.  Roll bell-shaped naan  now. 4. Sprinkle garlic.  Cook in the oven at 350 F for 10 mins. Then flip the side and cook for 3 to 4 more...

Monday, November 19, 2012

Broccoli Carrot Corn Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice, 3/4 cup chopped broccoli into small pieces, 1/2 cup carrots, cut into square pieces, 1/2 cup corn kernels 3 Te. Spoon oil, 1-1/2 t-spoon cumin, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves, 1 t-spoon black pepper, 2 cups water, salt taste. Method: Wash and Soak rice in water for 10 minutes. In deep pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds, cloves and pepper. Now add carrots, broccoli and salt and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Now close...

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Crunchy Veg salad

Content: ½ cup chopped cabbage  ½ cup finely chopped carrot  ½ cup finely chopped radishes  quarter cup finely chopped capsicum or green, red, yellow bell pepper. For the dressing: 1 Te. Spoon of honey, 2 Te. Spoon of orange juice, 1/8 t-spoon mustard, 1 t-spoon lemon juice, salt and pepper taste. Serves: 6 Method: All salad ingredients together well and place in the refrigerator to cool. Mix well before serving, put in salad...

Friday, November 16, 2012

Baked Potato salad

Ingredients: 6 potatoes baked cooked green peas 2 table spoon 1/4 t-spoon roasted cumin seeds salt and black pepper powder to taste 1/2 lemon juice 2 table spoon finely chopped onion 1/2 t spoon olive oil 1 t-spoon chopped coriander/cilantro or Spring Onion. Serves: 5 Method: 1. In a mixing bowl, potatoes, onions, peas, cumin powder and salt and mix well. 2. Mix Lemon juice and olive oil, black pepper in different bowl. 3. Then...

Pinto Beans Patties with Sauce

Ingredients: One cup of pinto beans  red pepper 1-2 4-5 garlic clove 1/2 cup chopped green cilantro/coriander half-inch piece ginger 2 tomatoes 2-4 cloves 2 onions salt to taste. Serves: 4 Method: 1. Beans to soak overnight. Boil in least amount of water that is needed, salt and mix well. 2. Drain the water and if needed dry it over the stove or gas. Roast cloves. Grind beans with cloves. 3. Put the pan on low heat and add...

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Double Apple Punch.....

This can be your delicious Thanksgiving drink.... Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons apple cider 2 tablespoons orange juice 8 to 9 tablespoons apple brandy Some Ice Method: Combine all the ingredients in a shaker. Shake for a few seconds then pour into glasses over ice. Serve immediatel...

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Healthy Pumpkin Bread...

Enrich your Thanksgiving Menu with this Pumpkin bread... Ingredients: 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar 2 large egg whites 1 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup canola oil 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Preheat oven...

Monday, November 12, 2012

Besan Laddoo

BESAN LADOO Diwali Special !!!! Ingredient: Almond powder – tsp – 1 Cardamom powder – tsp – 1 Flour (besan) – grams – 250 Ghee – grams – 100 Sugar (grinded) – grams – 250 Method: 1. In a kadhai add ghee melt then reduce the flame and add besan mix well till changes to dark colour. 2. Once the besan is done then add sugar mix well, cardomam powder mix well immdly switch of the flame and let it cool down then make into small ladoos. 3. Let...

Fettuccine Alfredo

For : 4  servings Ingredients 1 cup dried fettuccine 2  cups low-fat milk 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1  bay leaf 2  cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2  teaspoons butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Start to cook pasta according to package directions( or 7 mins in boiling water and resting it covered for 5 mins) 2. Mix...

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Sweet Potato Risotto

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped kosher salt and black pepper 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup rice 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano Method: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and...

Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 3  containers 100% natural blueberry yogurt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Method: 1. Beat eggs in medium bowl until fluffy. 2. Beat in remaining ingredients just until blended. 3. Grease heated griddle if necessary. 4. Cook pancakes until puffed and dry around edges. 5. Turn and cook other sides until golden brown. 6....

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Ingredients: 1 large eggplant 1-2 tbsp salt for tomato sauce olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, monced a pinch of crushed red pepper 1 carrot, grated 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1 can tomatoes salt for the eggplant 1 C flour salt and pepper 3 eggs whisked 1 1/2 Cup breadcrumbs grated Parmesan cheese olive oil for assembly 2 C grated whole milk mozzarella cheese grated Parmesan cheese 1....

Best chunky Veg Chili

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 large onion, peeled and finely diced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 1 Celery, chopped 1/2 large red bell pepper, s eedsremoved, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno sliced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1/4 teaspoon freshly grounded black pepper 1 can diced tomatoes with their juice 1 can of Corn 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can white kidney beans,...

Tomato soup

Ingredients: 3/4 cup Couscous 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated 1 (14 oz) can tomatoes, with juices 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cups vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 2 dried red chili peppers 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (16 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon...

Monday, November 5, 2012

Best Macaroni salad

Ingredients: 7 oz Macaroni 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp vinegar 1/2 tbsp sugar salt to taste pepper to taste 1 tbsp milk 1 tbsp black olives 1/2 tbsp roasted red peppers 3 springs green onions. Method: 1. Boil the macaroni till it’s done. 2. Then drain it.Then rinse it under cold water until it’s totally cooled down. 3. Chop up some black olives. 4. Slice up three whole green onions thinly. 5.Then grab some roasted red peppers and chop...

Confetti Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients: 1 pkg or 7 oz spaghetti uncooked, broken into halfs 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Few stir fried shrimps, calamari 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2 cup Italian dressing 2 tsp Butter Pinch of oregano Method: 1. Cook spaghetti as directed on pkg, adding butter and frozen mixed vegetables during last 5-7 min of cooking time; cook until vegetables are tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool....

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 tsp active dry yeast 1 cup warm water, 95 degrees F 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp oil 2-1/2 cups bread flour Preparation: In medium bowl, stir in yeast, water, sugar, salt, and oil. Mix in enough flour to make a dough that can be kneaded. Turn dough out onto board and quickly knead for 3 minutes, adding more flour if dough is too sticky to knead. Place dough in greased bowl and flip dough over in bowl so that dough top...

Butterscotch Biscuits/Cookies

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder DIRECTIONS: Melt butter and add brown sugar; dissolve well. Add egg and vanilla. Beat very well. Add milk, flour, salt,and baking powder. Mix and drop by teaspoons-full onto a greased cookie sheet one inch apart. Bake 8 minutes or until light brown at 375 F. ...

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Banana Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup of Nonfat dry milk 2 teaspoons of -1/4 baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of Salt, if desired 3/4 cup of cereal 2 Eggs 1 cup of Mashed bananas (2 to 3 medium bananas) 1/4 cup of Butter, melted Preparation Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine the whole-wheat and all-purpose flours, sugar, dry milk, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the cereal and raisins. 2. In another bowl, beat the eggs, and combine them with the bananas,...

Grilled Cottage Cheese Paneer Tikka

Ingredients 350 g paneer 3/4 tbsp yellow chilli powder, (or red chilli powder) 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp gram flour 1 heaped tsp carom seeds, (ajwain) 2 tbsp Yoghurt or curd 1/2 tsp garam masala Method 1. Soak 4-6 bamboo skewers in cold water for 20 minutes. 2. Cut the paneer into 4cm cubes. Sprinkle with the chilli powder and the salt. Toss everything together and ensure the paneer is evenly coated. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes. 3....

Chocolate cake with sauce

Ingredients: For sauce: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup baking chocolate For cake: 9 eggs 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 cup dark chocolate for baking 1 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, Cooking spray, for the molds. Method: For the sauce: Place the sugar and water in a saucepan and dissolve. Bring to a boil and cook to the caramel stage. Remove from the heat and add the cream and stir until combined. Then, add...