Cottage Cheese N Collard Greens Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are a frequent occurrence in the menu. Since I love anything stuffed, I make this often but never get tired of eating it simply cause I alternate between a long-list of stuffing choices.This stuffing is one among the top contenders. Try it and you will love it. This is making its way to the "Global Kadai" event held at...

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RecipeReplica: Flambeed Orange Peppers, SweetPea in Tomato-Onion Gravy

Flambe` - A showy cooking technique where an alcoholic beverage, such as brandy, is added to hot food to create a burst of flames.I have some other definition for it-- for someone who isn't properly trained for it, like me, its DiSaSter. You could lose an eyebrow or two when trying such a thing.When I read that this technique could ...

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Fabulous Meatloaf

"Blues" is my middle name today. Why? Plenty if reasons. First, I have no clue how to potty-train my toddler. He is hedging around the training pot and doesn't want to squat. He finishes his business behind the couch,the only signs are the telltale smell of his soiled diaper and his beady eyes that screams Guilty! I am a veritable airhead..a...

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Garlic in Spicy Tamarind Sauce

I love the Indian garlic bulbs because they are more pungent than their bigger cousins. When I came back from my vacation I brought some of these beauties and now they have started to sprout. Hence I decided to make the most of them by making "Poondu Kara Kuzhambhu" this weekend. Don't be put off by too much garlic as the pungency mellows...

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Corn, Beans, Rice & Raisins Stuffed Mini-sweet Peppers

If you ask me I can tell you 101 ways to stuff a pepper/mushroom or any veggies for that matter. I am a big fan of stuffed delicacies mainly because they look so elegant with minimal effort and you simply can't go wrong with the flavor.To top it they are crowd-pleasers. I had a pack of frozen corn kernels, Lima beans in the freezer and I...

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"By The Book" Tag

Warning: Proceed only if you don't mind feeling miserable at the end of reading this post. This tag wasn't passed on to me but I decided to pick up anyway from Jayashree's spot "Experiments with food". I picked up this tag because it was "Distinctly Different" and I was raring to write about a booklet(but procrastinating) that has become...

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Rice Hoppers(Appam)/Spongy Rice Pancakes and some awards

Seriously, this is in my Top5 favorite Breakfast/Brunch choice of all time. Who can resist these soft, spongy Hoppers? No Sireee! Not me for sure. These Hoppers or Spongy Rice Pancakes are quite popular and largely prevalent in South Indian households. I love to have this with sweetened coconut milk and tomato chutney. What about you?...

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Chicken 65

This is coming straight from MIL's Kitchen and she used some homemade masala powder to make this scrumptious snack. When I do this at home I usually use the "Sakthi" brand's Chicken 65 powder and it comes out a little differently. Other than the slight color difference the taste is pretty much the same. Ingredients: Boneless Chicken - 1...

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French Palmiers - Oh, so Sweet!

This is probably the easiest thing to make with Puff Pastry and with just 5 ingredients too. Isn't that sweet? And hey, Happy Valentine's Day 2010. Ingredients: Puff Pastry sheet - 1, thawed for 25-30 minutes Confectioner's Sugar - 1 tbsp Cinnamon powder - 1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar - 5 tsp For the Glaze: Honey - 1 tsp  or Egg-white...

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The Orphan Posts: Navratan Korma & Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

As per desi soccer mom, the initial posts are like orphans, ignored and unread until the blog is discovered by someone, somewhere in some part of the world. I couldn't have phrased it much better than that if I tried.So for Jaya's  "Repost" event, I have decided to pick one vegetarian and one non-vegetarian dish (with much better pictures)...

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Chocolate and Sweet-Bread Pudding

I often make this when I crave for something chocolate-y and have no patience to go through the pains of making a decadent dessert. This is a no-nonsense bread pudding that can be made in a jiffy.Banana puree can be used as a binder ingredient instead of egg to make it completely vegetarian. Ingredients: Cinnamon-raisin Bread or...

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Seven-Layer "Lite" Dip - Assault on the taste buds, in a good way!

If there is a dip that I go completely nuts, it has got to be the famed Seven Layer Dip. It is very popular in the US and falls under the "Tex-Mex" cuisine. I love love love this dip and usually hog around this bowl at parties or any social gatherings. Since I make this often at home, I had to find a lighter version that I can dig in without...

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FromFamilyNFriends: Savory Whole Wheat Pancakes

Who doesn't love pancakes?I remember the good old days when I used to religiously visit a nearby IHOP for a Pancake Fix. Pancakes/Flapjacks/Wheat Dosa are so versatile and can be made either sweet or savory. This is a recipe that was given to me by my cousin V who knows his way around the kitchen. Its so healthy and wholesome and an excellent...

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Sweet Potato Stuffed Puran Poli -- A taste of Tradition

Puran Poli is a very traditional widespread Indian sweet made during festive season, which is probably year-round since there is some or the other festival happening every month. Puran Poli is also known as "Poli" in Tamilnadu, "Obbattu" in Karnataka and "Bobbattlu" in Andhra Pradesh. It is like a flat bread with a sweet filling. The usual...

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Penne Pasta With Scrambled Eggs N Nuts

This is an excellent choice for a nice, scrumptious mid-winter lazy afternoon lunch that can be made under 30 minutes. Ingredients: Penne Pasta - 2 servings, cooked "tender" as per package direction Carrot - 1, small, peeled Eggs - 3 (2 Yolks discarded) Skimmed Milk - 1/4 cup Oil - 3 tbsp Parsley - a handful, chopped Mixed nuts(Macademia,...

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What a Saree! -- The most expensive Silk Saree

This is something that was sent to me a couple of days ago by my cousin. It was too interesting to not post. So how often have you come across a $100,000(Indian Rs.40+ lakh) silk saree? Chennai Silks, a textile unit has come up with one of its kind and it is seeking an unmistakable entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for being...

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Masala Mushrooms

Looking for a spicy vegetarian accompaniment for Ghee Rice, Plain rice, Yogurt Rice or any rice? Look no further. This is one yummy dish that people would love for seconds and thirds. Oh yes, people would! Ingredients: Mushrooms - 15#s, small, cleaned and stems removed Red Onion - 1, large, diced Tomato - 1, small, diced Garlic - 5 cloves,...

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