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Cheese Garlic Bread–Quick and Easy

23. December 2011

In this quick and easy recipe, I will share a recipe with you to make Cheese Garlic Breads, just the way you have in your favorite restaurants! Ingredients 1 large Italian or French bread split into 10 slices Softened Butter Spread (1/3 cup) 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3 crushed garlic cloves 3/4 tsp [...]

Sour Cream Fruit Dip Recipe – Ready in 5 minutes and Kids Love it

8. December 2011

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Sour Cream Fruit Dip Recipe – Ready in 5 minutes and Kids Love it

Kids and even adults love fruits served with a gooey, sweetened cream. It’s called a Fruit Dip and it can be made very easily. Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups sour cream 1 cup whipped topping 3 1/2 (3.5) tablespoon sugar (I prefer brown sugar) 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. You can even use 1/2 [...]

Ridge Gourd Vegetable Curry – 15 Minute Recipe

9. February 2011

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This is one of the most simple recipes of curry I have made. My mom-in-law taught me this recipe. She told me, she used to make it often when in a hurry to go to University (where she taught). As a working woman, I too find it tough to prepare elaborate curries in the morning. [...]

Quick Meatballs and Rice

28. January 2011

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I had got these frozen chicken meat balls some time back. Usually I fry them and we have it as a snack. This time I thought of preparing a sauce for meatballs and serve it over rice. The sauce is sweet and sour tomato sauce with a distinct flavor of rosemary and parsley. A very [...]

Spanish Omelet

9. December 2010

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I have eaten different versions of Spanish Omelet and what I had in Seattle was not exactly what I had in London. Since I haven’t had the chance to visit Spain, I am sure the recipe served there would be the authentic one. Well when I wanted to prepare one at home, I surfed the [...]

Quick Chicken Fritters

28. October 2010

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It was a lazy Sunday. I got some chicken pieces for a curry and some boneless chicken for trying out a new recipe. My husband insisted that he would prepare a chicken curry, with my help of course. So by the time we finished curry, parathas, rice and salad, my boneless chicken laid there, waiting [...]

Methi Paneer (Indian-style Fenugreek with Cottage Cheese)

7. April 2010

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“Methi’ or ‘Fenugreek’ is full of iron, vitamins and minerals, but its bitterness makes it ‘hated’ vegetable amongst children and adults too. So I try out recipes wherein they won’t come to know, methi is used. Paneer or cottage cheese is liked by almost everyone. So I thought of combining the most favorite vegetable with the least [...]

Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter

4. September 2009

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Ingredients: 3 large and firm tomatoes; cut into thick slices, 10 green onions; alongwith the green of about 4″ long, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped. Method: In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper [...]

Spinach Bites

2. September 2009

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Ingredients: 10-12 ounces frozen spinach; thawed and drained or fresh spinach leaves, 2 green onions; finely chopped, 2 eggs; beaten, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp thyme, A dash of cayenne pepper, Garlic salt to taste, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup melted butter, Fresh bread crumbs. Method: Preheat the oven at 350°. Combine [...]

Mango and Avocado Salsa

14. August 2009

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Ingredients: 1 mango, peeled and diced, 1 avocado, peeled and diced, 4 tomatoes, peeled and diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (with or without seeds), 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 1/4 cup red onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, peeled and diced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: In [...]

Three Bean Salad

3. August 2009

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A nice colorful bean salad is a real healthy food. You can replace this salad for your dinner or eat it as a filler between your meals. Ingredients: 1 cup fresh or canned green beans; chopped, 1 cup fresh or canned yellow wax beans; chopped, 1 cup canned kidney beans (can use dark red or [...]

Corn Fritters

2. August 2009

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Ingredients: 1 cup boiled sweetcorn kernels, 3/4 cup flour, 2-3 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp paprika (or flakes of red chillies), Salt to taste, 2 scallions (white onions); chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Water, Oil. Method: Heat oil [...]

Pomegranate Raita (Salad)

23. July 2009

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An unusual recipe of ‘raita’ made with pomegranate. The raita is made up of creamy yogurt, with red crystals of pomegranate that gives a blushing pink color to it, makes it more attractive. The best part of this raita is that you need not have it with your food, but eat it as a filler [...]

Quick Stir-Fried Okra

18. July 2009

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A quick and recipe of lady fingers or okra or bhindi. Since it doesn’t require any skills, it is ideal for beginners and bachelors. This stir fry recipe requires little more oil than normal as it needs to be prepared in quickly. Coriander adds flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: 100gms lady fingers (okra/bhindi), 1 large [...]

Bhindi Do Pyaza

11. July 2009

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Ingredients: 1/2 kilo bhindi; slantly chopped into medium slices, 2 large onions; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1 large tomato; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Heat 2-3tbsp oil for frying and add half quantity of bhindi slices to it. Fry on [...]

Herbed Cheese Spread

10. July 2009

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A perfect cheese spread to serve with your crackers, fritters, fries and bread. Ingredients: 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1/4 tsp fresh or dry oregano leaves, (chopped or crushed respectively) 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp freshly minced parsley, 1 tsp chives or green onions; chopped, 2-3 Basil leaves; chopped, [...]

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Cheese Garlic Bread–Quick and Easy

Sour Cream Fruit Dip Recipe – Ready in 5 minutes and Kids Love it

Ridge Gourd Vegetable Curry – 15 Minute Recipe

Quick Meatballs and Rice

Spanish Omelet

Quick Chicken Fritters

Methi Paneer (Indian-style Fenugreek with Cottage Cheese)

Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter

Spinach Bites

Mango and Avocado Salsa

Three Bean Salad

Corn Fritters

Pomegranate Raita (Salad)

Quick Stir-Fried Okra

Bhindi Do Pyaza

Herbed Cheese Spread

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