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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The popular golden, crunchy, bite sized popcorn chicken goes all vegan in our kitchen.

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Hooked on Heat is this amazing blog, & hooked to it I am. I am glad that Hooked on Heat got selected for the T&T, for this is what made me visit Meena for the first time.. She must have stopped blogging around the time I started, so I never got the opportunity to visit her till now.

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In the Mediterranean diet it is typical to begin the food with tantalizing starters to initiate the appetite. These appetizers are called Tapas or “Spain’s Little Meals”.  Being Finger Licking finger foods, Tapas is meant to encourage conversation. People have the option to focus their attention on  socializing rather than keeping themselves busy with managing a full course meal.

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Some added nuts & raisins/craisins crushed into a coarse powder, transforms vegetables from boring to delightful. An uncomplicated & adaptable recipe, this allows you to use any vegetable in any combination you want. Do not groan hearing vegetables… for this is a real lovely way to enjoy them. A teensy bit sweet, a lot spicy & the slight tang, along with the aromatic spices turns them into a delectable side dish.

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If you look around the grocery/whole food stores, you will find a variety of soy products.  Soy is cholesterol free, low in carbs. & fat calories & most importantly, excellent source of protein.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful MOMS out there!!  Indulge, Pamper yourselves & Have a Blast!

While I impatiently sat at the dentist’s office, leafing through the stack of magazines, I came across a name of a recipe, which became the inspiration of this Berry Soup. It was  some Chilled  Soup with Mint Vanilla Crisps. I do not recollect reading the recipe. Most of berry soups I looked elsewhere,  had cream or yogurt swirled into it, & somehow all those reminded me of a smoothie. I agree they are not the same, but the way the brain gets wired once, it is hard to let go.

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A no frill, no fancy quick recipe. This is done in my kitchen pretty often, esp. on the weeknights when I need to cook  quick & have balanced meal of veggies & proteins for the family. The carrots are crisp here but brimming with flavors. Cooking them a little bit, brings out the sweetness & richness of the taste.. This serves as great side dish when you have company too.

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Khao Pad is what it is called – Thai:  khao (is rice) + pad (of or relating to being stir-fried). Mine is a colorful & aromatic Thai inspired Fried Rice. I am not claiming that this is authentic, but it is rice & it is stir fried. I did not have very many ingredients to make it authentic, but I did use some of my brilliant ideas:-D. Overall it came out pretty good.. what can go wrong with vegetables & rice anyway?

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We have a very dear friend who has helped me invigorate my kitchen with a very steady supply of Rosemary. He owns two big bushes, & all I have to do is call him to get a bagful of fresh Rosemary. Who can resist cooking with fresh herbs as aromatic as Rosemary?

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