Ginger Garlic Paste

It’s so tempting to buy that jar of  ginger / garlic  paste in  supermarket. While doing so you do save some cooking time but you are compromising on the taste of the dish too. Why would anyone use a paste which is laced with preservatives ( chemicals ) & which…

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Valentine Fun !

A day well spent … A movie, a lunch date followed by coffee at a  cozy cafeteria & later a home cooked  dinner with family – our Valentine day turned out to be a super packed one! Usually we go out for V’day dinner either on 13th or 15th February…

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Layered Lemon Cake

Guest Recipe By Tangerine Almeida Several weeks ago, my friend Monika Celly from ‘Vegetarian Surprises’ asked me to bake a cake for Superbowl Sunday. So I decided to bake a lemon cake. This is a light lemon cake that I use in high altitude Colorado. I always use this recipe…

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Macaroni Salad

Macaroni is quite popular among kids & is probably one of the most frequent lunch box ideas among the mommies.But there are always healthier ways to feed your kids with their favorite meals. Personally, I’ve never liked the famous mac n cheese & I can’t blame my toddler for not…

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How to Make Paneer

Making paneer  at home may appear to be a cumbersome task but if you read the step by step directions below, you will realize it is probably one of the easiest tasks in the kitchen. The main idea is to boil the milk completely and then curdle it using an…

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Oatmeal-Banana Smoothie

Smoothies are the perfect post workout snack. They are easy to make and digest.They are thick and creamy full of all the essential nutrients needed buy our bodies after a sweat session. In this recipe, you may use soy milk or almond milk. Skip the sugar or artificial sweetener for…

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Roti Maker (Tortilla Press)

The Art Of Making Chapatti/ Roti (Tortilla)….. My Journey !   Most of the Indian meals are incomplete without this flat, round, fresh bread, popularly known as Chapatti / Roti (Tortilla). It is usually served with dishes like curries, dals ( lentil soups ) & sabzi  ( sauteed veggies laced…

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Bhugga – A Lohri Tradition

Lohri is a much celebrated North Indian folk festival usually falling on 13th January every year. It is believed that the farmers celebrate Lohri in anticipation of a good harvest of wheat crop in  March–April. Lohri is more significant if there has been a wedding or birth of a new…

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Layered Peppermint Barks

This classic holiday favorite is as beautiful as it is delicious! Peppermint Bark combines layers of creamy white and rich dark chocolate, sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies for a refreshing crunch. 🎅🍬 Why You’ll Love It:✔️ Simple to make – only 4 ingredients!✔️ Perfect for gifting 🎁 or snacking 🍫✔️…

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‘Orange’ Juice

 The ‘Orange’ Juice –  A new way ! Even the slight mention of Juice (fresh) makes me thirsty & nostalgic. It all started in my early teen years when I was given the responsibility of making fresh juice almost on a daily basis for the clan. It became a family…

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