Posts Tagged ‘gluten free recipe’

Shak Bhaja: Amaranth Stir Fry

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009



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The Shak/Shaag (any leafy green) Bhaja (Stir fried or deep fried) is a big part of the Bengali/East Indian Cuisine. Back home, if I was having a typical Bengali meal, I do not recollect a single day that went without some kind of leafy green, & unlike many kids I would love every preparation of the Shak.

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Vegetables & Lentils with Ground Spices

Sunday, July 26th, 2009



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A lot of my recent posts have been bookmarked recipes, or the posts I have been using from the draft. With this heat, I have to reduce my time in front of the stove, doing a lot of salads, fresh fruits & quick grilling of fish or chicken. This is one nice recipe to use the seasonal veggies or may be to clean up the refrigerator, before you make your next grocery trip.

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Sunday, June 14th, 2009



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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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