Christmas is almost here and that is why I baked these delicious little bundles of joy. Banana Strawberry Jam Muffins are flavorful banana muffins filled with liquid strawberry jam. And as you bite into the muffin, luscious melted strawberry jam oozes out…hmm…yum. Prepare them for Christmas breakfast or give them as Christmas gifts. Ingredients: (Makes [...]
Continue reading...29. May 2010
Scrambled eggs is a favorite breakfast in Britain. I used to have it almost everyday while I was there some time ago. Its healthy and the recipe is fairly simple. Ingredients: 4 eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 2-3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup processed cheese; grated (optional). Method: In a mixing [...]
Continue reading...19. September 2009
Ingredients: 1 packet of Instant noodles (Ramen/Maggi or any other noodles with tastemaker); cooked as per instructions on the packet, 2 medium size potatoes; boiled and mashed, 4 hard boiled eggs; shelled, 1 egg; beaten and seasoned with some salt and pepper if you like, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: Mix [...]
Continue reading...7. July 2009
Ingredients: 2 bananas; mashed, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat flour is best), 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg; beaten, Milk as required (to thin the batter), Butter, Maple syrup to serve with. Method: Mix together all the ingredients except butter and [...]
Continue reading...14. June 2009
This sandwich is healthy and is loved by kids. It could be a good option for their lunch box or picnic box. Ingredients: 4 chapatis/rotis (Indian Bread) or Tortilla, 2 eggs, 1 small onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 -1 small green chilli; finely chopped, 1-2 cheese cubes; grated, Salt to taste, [...]
Continue reading...19. March 2009
Ingredients: 1 footlong or French bread; cut into halves lengthwise, 3 eggs; beaten, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 onion; chopped, 1 capsicum; chopped, 1/2 butter, Salt and pepper to taste, Some parsley; chopped, Cheese and Tomato ketchup as per taste. Ingredients: Melt little butter in a pan, add chopped onion, capsicum and tomatoes and let them [...]
Continue reading...1. February 2009
Ingredients: 250gms fish fillets, 2 onions; chopped, 2 tomatoes; pureed, 1 capsicum; chopped, Some chopped parsley, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter, Mayonnaise, Tomato ketchup and onion rings to garnish. Method: Boil the fish fillets in little water till they are cooked. Drain them and set aside till they cool down. Later shred the fish. [...]
Continue reading...22. January 2009
Ingredients: 6 (12-inch) flour tortillas, 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; grated, 1-2 red/purple onions; sliced, 2-3 plum tomatoes; chopped, Barbeque sauce as per taste, Mexican seasoning as per taste. Method: BBQ the chicken with the Barbeque sauce and then shred it. Then toss it with Mexican seasoning. Divide the [...]
Continue reading...18. January 2009
Ingredients: 400gms fresh spinach leaves; finely chopped, 100gms fresh coriander leaves; finely chopped, 3/4 cup skim cottage cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 large eggs, 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced, 1-2 green chillies; very finely chopped, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile mix together all the ingredients (reserve [...]
Continue reading...21. November 2008
This popular Mexican fast-food is full of cheese and chicken wrapped in tortillas. Ingredients: 2 large tortillas, (corn or wheat) 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese; grated, 1 cup boneless chicken; cooked and shredded, 1 clove of garlic, minced, 1/2 onion; chopped, 1/2 tomato; chopped, 1/2 cup chopped green, red [...]
Continue reading...14. November 2008
A Crepe is a popular French pancake, which is thin and made out of flour, eggs and milk. It is served with a variety of fillings that are suggested below in the recipe. Here is the recipe of a basic crepe. Ingredients: 100 gms all purpose flour, 200 gms milk, A pinch of salt, 1/2 [...]
Continue reading...12. November 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) For the grilled fish- 2 steaks of Red Snapper Fish (approx. 125-150gms each and boneless), 2 tbsp Olive oil, 4-5 cloves garlic; finely chopped, Salt and black pepper to taste. For the burger- 2 Whole wheat burger buns, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard paste, Low fat Mayonnaise as per taste (best if is [...]
Continue reading...24. September 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 1) Breakfast bread, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, A pinch of chilli flakes, 1 tbsp olive oil, Tomato ketchup or any hot sauce. Method: Beat eggs, add salt, pepper, chilli flakes, milk and cheese and whisk well. Heat a pan, add olive oil and [...]
Continue reading...22. September 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 4 eggs, 3 sausages; fried/grilled and chopped, (optional) 3 tbsp chopped green or red onion, 1 small tomato; chopped, 1 small green bell pepper (capsicum); chopped, 3-4 mushrooms; sliced and diced, Salt and pepper to taste, Chilli flakes to taste, 3 tbsp grated cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp cream or half-and-half, Olive oil [...]
Continue reading...12. September 2008
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 4 flour tortillas or bread, 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup water, Salt to taste, Dry herbs as per taste, Flour to coat as needed, 1 cup shredded lettuce leaves, 1 tomato; diced, Oil for frying, Mayonnaise or tomato ketchup as per taste, (optional) White cheddar [...]
Continue reading...11. September 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 5 ounce frozen spinach (drained and thawed) or 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, Mushroom slices as per taste, 1/2 cup chopped scallions (only white) or red onions, 3 eggs, 150gms shredded cheese (ricotta, mozarella, parmesan, cheddar or other), 2 tsp butter, Salt and pepper to taste, 9″ pie pan or a baking [...]
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23. December 2010
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