March 14th, 2010

Artichokes and chickpeas roasted with garlic and lightly coated with lemon and sesame. Not much going on here, but the salad does offer a full burst of flavor and nutrition.
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March 10th, 2010

Cinnamon rolls need no introduction; sticky, sweet, sinful and utterly delicious. Added to the package is the most important feature – the irresistible aroma of the fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Fresh brewed coffee, and the rolls that are warm soft and drizzled – straight out the oven can turn a day into sheer ecstasy.
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Posted in Bakes, Cakes & Cookies, Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts, Starters & Snacks | 54 Comments »
March 8th, 2010

Dressing up the plain old corn is what this recipe is about, with very southern flavors and taste – Jalapeno, cilantro and corn come together for an easy, sweet and spicy recipe.
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Posted in Sides & etc. | 35 Comments »
March 5th, 2010

Indulge if you may…A deep fried delight. Aloo = Potato; Vada = Dumpling (well deep fried in this case).
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March 3rd, 2010

A very quick and simple week night side dish.
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Posted in Dry Fries, Sides & etc. | 23 Comments »
February 28th, 2010

The base recipe is along the lines of the Slovenian Easter Buns – Velikonocni Kruhki which I had done last year during the spring time. Yes this time in spirit of the advent of spring; of the light, bright, and the cheerful; hoping to bring it on soon with these blooming flavors.
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Posted in Bakes, Cakes & Cookies, Breads, Breakfast and Brunch, Starters & Snacks | 38 Comments »
February 24th, 2010

Yellow mung dal/lentils are roasted till aromatic and then cooked with spinach and tempered with spices. A comfort food which brings on warm fuzzy feelings.
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Posted in Curries, Lentils, Main Dishes, Sides & etc., Soup | 43 Comments »
February 22nd, 2010

Bold, and spicy is what defines this chicken curry; a very aromatic dish that heavily pronounces the flavors from the south western part of India – Kolhapur; a recipe as vibrant and rich as the history of this ancient town.
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Posted in Curries, Main Dishes, Meat & Poultry | 35 Comments »
February 21st, 2010

Haiti needs our help. We are all aware of the overwhelming devastation in Haiti. We need to help, to raise some funds. All of us together, a tiny bit at a time can make a difference.
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February 16th, 2010

Rich, irresistible and moist; packed with different types of nuts, zucchini and double dose of heavenly chocolate is this sweet, eggless, quick bread. Even though it is baked as a loaf bread, the texture and taste comes closer to a decadent chocolate cake more than that of a bread.
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Posted in Bakes, Cakes & Cookies, Breads, Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts, Starters & Snacks | 34 Comments »