Festive "Fibrous" Fruit N Nut Rice

Dried Fruits take the prize for being packed with Fiber which will keep you feeling full longer. This is because the nutrients are concentrated in the solids when the water is removed. Dry fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and an excellent choice for snacking. Plus can be easily incorporated in recipes.I make this dish at home more...

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Celebrating Citrus Fruits1 - Citrus Tea, Citrusy Gold Potato Sides

Lemon N Ginger Infused Tea For Morning Sickness(For 1 cup): This recipe, as told by my ex-colleague, helps pregnant women who are prone to morning sickness. Also does double duty in giving temporary relief for sore throat.  Ingredients: Green Tea Leaves - 1/2 tsp  or 1 tea bag Ginger - 1/4 tsp, grated Turmeric Powder - A pinch Lemon...

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And the Winner is..

Today marks my 6-month milestone of jubilant journey on the splendid trial called "Blogosphere".How cool is that? Before I go to the announcement I want to take a look back and recount about certain posts that are extra special and worth mentioning: First Post -  Party Stuffed Mushrooms First Post that got commented by a fellow blogger(October...

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GastronomicGallivant: Maharashtrian "Sugar N Spice" Stuffed Eggplants With Gold Potatoes

Even if one isn't familiar with Maharashtra, I am sure they would be with its capital Mumbai, the bustling cosmopolitan city in India. This dish has origins from that area. What is so different about this dish? It uses brown sugar as one of the main ingredient. If you are a fan of dishes that are sweet and savory then this is your cup of...

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RecipeReplica:Jello Stained-Glass Shards

This variation of jello dessert doesn't have to be restricted to kids and hospital-patients. The colors and flavors coming from different jello is a treat to both the eyeballs and the taste-buds. I came to know this recipe from 4thSenseCooking, a blog that is full of artistic, simple and straight-forward recipes that I have come to love.What...

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Herbed Vegan Fried Rice

This is an aromatic eye-catching and super easy-to-make rice mildly flavored with Cilantro and very few spices. This can be a standalone dish or eaten with any choice of sides - Stuffed Eggplants, Lebanese Eggplants, Navratan Curry, Flambeed Bell Pepper Curry or even better with Celery Root Remoulade. Ingredients: Basmati Rice - 2 cups Cashews...

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GastronomicGallivant: Tuscan Pot Pie( With Macaroni N Mozzarella)

Although this Tuscan-Style Pot Pie is adapted from TLC Online, this is my take on it. The minute I saw this, I road tasted with "all" vegetarian filling last week.Loved this Tuscan-style shortcut version(that uses refrigerated crescent-rolls dough on the top) so much that I made it again with new ingredients -Meat, Mac,Mozzarella Cheese...

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Conquer Cancer Cups and A dedication

This post comes with A DEDICATION -- Dedication to all people who lost their lives battling cancer, like my Paternal Grandpa and his sister and to all people who survived it, like my mom's bosom buddy who lost her bosoms to cancer but certainly not her spirit and joy for living. Why did I call this cups "Conquer Cancer" Cups? Because the...

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GastronomicGallivant: Lebanese Stuffed Eggplants With PineNuts N Raisins

When my parents visited me a couple of weeks ago, they b(r)ought me plenty of baby eggplants along with a boatload of vegetables. Normally I stuff the eggplants in the same way that I know, either with dry gravy or kadai gravy.But this time I decided to try a Lebanese version(with pine nuts and raisins) that I have been wanting to for quite...

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Pesto Pasta and A Prize (Yes, A GIVEAWAY -- Giveaway **Closed**)

March 29th officially marks six months of my ACTIVE blogging journey. And what a journey it is! I have come to know brilliant folks from all around the world,their splendid posts, all working towards a common goal - sharing something they are passionate about - cooking! While I was pondering about how to make my half-year milestone special,the...

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RecipeReplica: Oven-Roasted Minty Drumsticks

For this post of "RecipeReplica" I hopped to fellow blogger Sarah's awesome blog "!Vazhayila!" which translates to "Plaintain Leaf". So what is so special about a Plaintain Leaf? In most parts of India(Specifically South) and parts of Malaysia, food is served on Plaintain Leaf on auspicious days, like during weddings and such. One might...

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GastronomicGallivant: Irish Lamb Stew

Brutal wind gusts and incessant rain most part of the weekend has pushed me into making a big batch of spicy lamb stew to ward off the chill that I could feel in my bones.With St.Patrick's day just a couple of days away, I decided on making an authentic Irish Lamb Stew. The latest edition of Costco Connection magazine came to the rescue...

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Carrot Halwa -- Sticky Pudding

People who have been reading my blog regularly would have come across the variations I have tried and posted. There were posts on chocolate-sweetbread pudding, Almond Stovetop pudding, Runny Carrot Pudding, Pasta Pudding N Bulgur Pudding, and even a Fake Sweet English Pudding. Is there no end to this pudding mania, you might wonder. I am...

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Pulled Chicken Noodle Soup and An Award

Last week I had a bad case of the sniffles and sore throat. This soup came to the rescue as always. Everyone has their own version of this famous "keep-the-flu-at-bay" soup and this one is mine.Sip the soup and feel the burn! Don't restrict the soup to just when you are feeling under the weather. It can be had anytime of year too. Ingredients: Moist,...

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Savory Paniyaram(Rice-Battered Ball Pancakes)

Hmm, what are these spherical things,some of you might wonder.Paniyaram or Ball Pancakes to South Indians are what Aebleskiver is to the Dutch and Norwegians. It comes in various forms - Sweet, Stuffed or Savory. A very basic paniyaram is made with fermented seasoned rice batter and served hot with peanut chutney. For someone who grew up...

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RecipeReplica: Spiced Beet N Cocoa Muffins

This is my egg-less variation of Singing Chef's Beet N Cocoa Muffins that I made over the weekend for my Mom who came for a visit and who also happens to be a staunch Lacto-Vegetarian.Obviously she was pleased with my effort and the outcome of this endeavor.This makes its way to "Tried and Tasted" event, brainchild of Zlamushka,of Burnt...

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Bitter Gourd, Pinto Beans and Raisin Patty Sliders

If there is a dish that comes close to defining/representing who I am, its got to be this one. A bittersweet "curried" patty ensconced in an acceptably all-right "burger". Hmm, what does that mean? A person who is almost always sweet yet laced with an iota of bitterness who also happens to be a melting pot of bi-cultural principles and outlook....

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Gastronomic Gallivant: Ligurian Shrimp Stew

Introducing "Gastronomic Gallivant", The Cuisine of the World. Hmm, why a new tag?Because I love love love to travel abroad, explore beautiful places, observe charming customs and taste the exotic cuisines but more important duties shackle my wanderlust. However, it won't curb me from traveling places from my kitchen. The recipes under this...

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Pasta Pudding, Bulgur Pudding - 2-Way, Have it Your Way

Why the double treat?  I just won my first "Winner Badge" for "Semi-Homemade" cooking with an Indian Spin@Rahin's blog Lazzat. Ergo, I felt like treating you all with some pudding creations from my kitchen.I may be a new follower of Rahin's blog but I have taken a liking to her Coconut-Raspberry Jam Cookies.    The puddings...

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RecipeReplica:Sensational Mushroom Fry

This recipe is from a fellow blogger who certainly takes charge of the kitchen, which is "purportedly" a woman's domain. Don't all women love a man who can cook?Ushnish, posts authentic Indian, honest-to-goodness, detailed recipes with witty tales that makes all his posts an interesting read.At the end of every post he has a nice shot of...

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Puff Pastry Pillows

If I was a poet, I would write an ode to Frozen Puff Pastry..It would start with something like this- "How many ways I love to bake thee, let me count the ways.." Not very original but very apt, no?Aren't frozen Puff Pastry one of the great culinary invention ever? They come very handy to make an endless list of Appetizers, Dessert and what...

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