"HARD BOILED" EGGS FROM THE OVEN !!

There is nothing tricky about boiling eggs for Easter, but there are ALWAYS those eggs that crack as they boil, or the phone rings and you forget the eggs on the stove (and they overcook and  get those green "rings" around the yolks, etc.)  Not a big deal, but it can be a hassle when you are preparing for a crowd.This oven method, of cooking eggs in the shell, is not only fool...

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Easy Tasty Vegetable Biriyani

One of my favorite one pot meals is the biriyani, there are many versions however this is one of my favorite versions. It takes very little time and very easy to prepare. Hope you will enjoy preparing it tooIngredients1 cup rice1 cup sliced onion1 cup tomato puree1/2 cup diced bellpepper1 cup diced paneer1/4 cup peas1/4 cup sweet corn kernels1 tbsp garlic ginger paste3 sliced green chillies2 tbsp...

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BACON RISOTTO

There are huge "blind spots" in my cooking repertoire, like various herbs that I've never been introduced to, or spices that picky-picky husband refuses to eat and then there is always the financial restrictions that keep me from trying certain foods.I'm not sure which of these categories risotto falls into (I've never even tasted it before today)  but I'm guessing that the $10 price tag...

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Delightful Rava Laddu

Happy Ugadi to all my blog friends.Today is the telugu new year day and I have been so busy with some personal work for the last couple of months and have not been able to blog. However I felt I should share a recipe that is easy and quick to make.The rava laddu have a unique grainy flavor and a great companion filling you with a quick burst of energy.So here is the recipeIngredients1 cup rava (sooji/semolina)1...

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TENDER SHRIMP

I don't know about you, but I've ruined a LOT of expensive shrimp over the years by not cooking it properly. In mere minutes, I have been known to turn $15 dollars worth of beautiful raw shrimp into a bowl of curly shrimp that have the mouth feel of an eraser...very frustrating!!Not any more!! I have found the easiest, quickest, most fool proof and certainly most delicious way to cook raw...

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Pâté Forestier au Genièvre

On a recent trip to Napa Valley my wife and I sampled some great champagne and nibbled on some of the countries most celebrated Charcuterie. I commented to her that I could make it at home and promised to do it when we returned home from our trip.She absolutely loves the taste of truffles (who doesn't) so I decided that Pâté Forestier au Genièvre would be a good one to make for her. The keys to making a great Pâté starts with the quality of the ingredients, patience, and diligence of the person...

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Sundae and Fondue Fever at Swensen's

The summer heat has finally drawn me out and into the cooler malls, with my room's air conditioning threatening to burst in flames with almost 20 hours of continuous use. Besides, a date with Alex composed of meals, a bit of shopping, and ice cream really sounds inviting. Why on earth I forgot to bring my camera still baffles me, so my Blackberry would have to do for now.Nutty Cri...

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APPLE-PUMPKIN LUNCH BOX MUFFINS

I just love a super moist muffin, don't you? I discovered this apple-pumpkin muffin recipe about 3 years ago and it is still one of our favorites. It is one of those great muffins that just keeps getting more and more moist (if they last that long). This recipe goes together quickly and easily and the muffins bake up with nice round tops covered with a sweet streusel topping.This...

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PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Today's post is a Peanut Butter Bar that I've been making since my kids were little. It has a sweet oatmeal base... a cream filling of sweetened condensed milk mixed with peanut butter and finally a topping of sweet oatmeal with chocolate chips. It is SO good, it travels well and it is perfect for bake sales or pot lucks, etc. It is a great recipe to have in your files.2 cups...

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