Plain Vanilla Cake

I found this recipe from Viki's Kitchen, she has got a cool collection of cakes and other recipes too.This cake tastes simply superb and very easy to prepare. A perfect cake for beginners in baking....If you want the recipe you will get it h...

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Indian Salsa ( Tomato Onion Chutney )

We recently bought tortilla chips, i had coincidently prepared tomato onion chutney so when he asked for dip i immediately mixed fresh chopped onions and tomatoes to the chutney and served him with tortilla chips. He enjoyed it very much and exclaimed it as a indian salsa !! This way we were both happy : )Ingredients:1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped tomatoes3 tbsp chopped cilantra (coriander)1...

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Nori Seaweed Chocolate

My sister who only comes home during the weekends brought a special kind of pasalubong this time. Usually she brings home the famous Bulacan chicharon, or pork cracklings, crunchy pork rind still clinging to some meat and a thin layer of fried fat. Deliciously unhealthy, but still a favorite anyway. This time it is a sweet tangy chocolate with a seaweed center. Who knew chocolate can blend so...

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Crunchy Cucumber Elbow Pasta

I had this pasta in my SIL place and when she mentioned she had added cucumber i did not beleive it as it was not easy to know by its taste. Cucumber gave it a nice crunchy feel and marjoram gave it a nice flavour.Marjoram is milder than oregano and it is a crucial ingredient in German, French, Greek, and Italian cooking.Try this recipe and you will simply love it.Ingredients:2 cups elbow pasta1 cup...

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Stovetop Chicken Barbecue

It was one of those days when I'm out of ideas on what to cook for our packed lunch. Determined not to let Alex and myself eat any of those MSG-filled and sodium rich dishes that our school cafeteria has to offer, I dragged myself to the fridge to see what I can work with. Pork cutlets and bacon on the top shelf, chicken breasts, wings and legs in the middle, and hotdogs, cold cuts, and seafood...

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Raw Banana Tikka

Once i saw this recipe on TV they deep fried but i tried it with minimum oil and it has come out very well. It has got a unique flavour and can be served hot with green salad but i love to have it with ghee/curd rice. I am sure you would enjoy it.Ingredients2 medium raw banana2 tbsp chick pea flour(basin)1 cup chopped onions2 tbsp chopped cilantro(coriander)1 tbsp chopped mint leafs(10-15 approx)1...

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Spinach Mushroom Pulao

I prepared spinach rice with mushroom and green peas. It is a very healthy version to have as mushroom also have lot of nutrients. I am sure you would enjoy preparing it.Ingredients:2 cups basmati rice2 tbsp butter/olive oil for vegans1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup sliced mushroom1/4 cup green peas(frozen or fresh)1 bunch chopped spinach3/4 cup chopped tomato1 tbsp coriander powder1/4 tsp chilli powder1/4...

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Hot and Spicy Pork Steak

Alex and I recently bought chili garlic sauce for the buffalo wings he has been asking me to make. In trying to find more ways to cook with it I thought of using pork this time, with crossed fingers and high hopes that it would turn out well. It did, actually, and Alex consumed probably almost three cups of rice with this dish. It was spicy and tasty at the same time, and the chili garlic sauce...

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Yummy Okra Masala

The world's most beautiful women, Cleopatra of Egypt loved Okra ... it was one of her secrets for her youthfullness. Okra has many health benefits too. But okra is such a delicious vegetable that we dont need to know any reason to eat it : ). I am sure everybody will agree with me !!Ingredients:20 to 25 small okra(bhindi)1 cup chopped onions3/4 cup chopped tomatos1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tbsp coriander...

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Simple Carrot Moong Dal Curry

I bought carrot one month back to make carrot halwa but feeling lazy to prepare at that time n then i totally forgot these carrots.Yesterday suddenly i saw them in my fridge.If i wait anymore i think i have throw these carrots away.So i made this quick ,tasty n simple dish which my MIL taught me.Hope u enjoy making it too.Ingredients:5 to 6 large carrots(chop them into 1/2 inch cubes)3/4 cup moong...

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Mixed Vegetable Spinach Curry

I love spinach n i can take it in any form ,i love to experiment different dishes with spinach ...i tried this curry which came out very well ...everybody liked it in my family...you can serve this as a side dish with rotis or rice..Ingredients:1 big bunch spinach(palak)1 cup chopped mixed vegetables(cauliflower,carrot,peas,bell pepper)1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped tomato2 green chillies4...

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Chili Garlic Buffalo Wings

Who doesn't like the thick and rich sauce of buffalo wings stickily clinging onto the crisp chicken skin? Alex and I are absolute fans of these babies, and we can go all out and order a lot of these from Formaggio and Don Henrico's. Lately we haven't eaten these since Formaggio closed down unexpectedly despite their fully packed restaurant, leaving many fans in Las Pinas City downright devasta...

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Broccoli Stuffed Paratha (Indian Bread)

Broccoli is not easily available in india, however when i came to US i found it easily available.I usually use broccoli for stir frys. One day my hubby came home early from work and was feeling hungry so i quickly prepared broccoli fritter as i did not have cauliflower. It tasted yummy so i experimented with broccoli as a stuffing for paratha, it has come out very well. I am sure you would enjoy it...

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Chili Garlic Sauce

This dipping sauce has been a favorite in the household due to many reasons. First, when sauteed lightly, it can be served as a great spicy dipping sauce for fish and meat. It can also perk up your stir fry dishes and add the Asian twist to them without even making your stir fry spicy. It is a great addition to your barbecue marinade, and it is perfect for making buffalo wings like I do. A small...

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Healthy Snacks to Go by Katie Kimball

We are excited to announce this new fantastic e-book by Katie Kimball from KitchenStewardship.com. Katie is offering copies of Healthy Snacks to Go to 8 lucky Foodie Blogroll members.Over and over, Katie Kimball of KitchenStewardship.com heard people lament the difficulty of eating real food away from home.  Cheese and hard-boiled eggs don't stay well in a diaper bag or desk drawer,...

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Milky Sweet Puri Dessert (Pal Puri)

This milk dessert is my fathers and my father-in-laws favourite.They are always delighted when i prepare this for them. I am sharing this recipe as it is very yummy....on the occasion of fathers day on 20th june.Ingredients:1 cup all purpose flour4 cups milk1 cup brown sugarpinch of saltOil for deep fry2 crushed cardamom10 fried cashews for garnishingCooking Procedure:To make the puri in a big bowl...

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Homemade iLoveYou Pretzels

I was craving for Auntie Anne's famous pretzels, all smothered in rich cinnamon syrup, light and crisp on the outside with the insides soft and chewy. But I have been telling myself to go and try making the food I love to eat instead of lazily going to the mall just to buy some, so I decided to bake a small batch of pretzels for this afternoon's snack. Alex was thrilled to get his hands on some...

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Veggie Quesadilla With Guacamole Dip

I tasted this quesadilla with guacamole in a mexican restaurant, it was a dish i had never tasted before but i liked it very much.I came back home and researched on it.A quesadilla is basically a mexican-style stuffed paratha, tortillas with a cheese-based filling.It is very yummy. It is served with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.Guacamole is basically made with avocado as a base and served with...

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Traditional Homemade Mango-Kani Sushi

I was talking to Alex regarding my proposed meal plan for our packed lunch this incoming semester, and as I expected, he was so thrilled about eating those Asian-inspired dishes to be served at our 3-layer bento lunch box, together with the nice sakura chopsticks I bought from Daiso. We then visited the Japanese grocery stores at Cartimar in Pasay City to buy some ingredients that would make...

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Spicy Mushroom Curry

Mushroom was not eaten by my family before marraige as it was considered non-vegetarian, i always loved to taste mushroom curry with my friends outside, but after marraige my hubby encouraged me to cook mushroom at home so i started browsing the net and came across this recipe.I tried it a couple of times and everybody liked it specially my hubby. This recipe contains a lot of ingredients which made...

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