A Soup and Salad that Saved my day

I've slurped quite a few warming soups past week while recovering from the nasty viral infection.I personally never liked canned soups,the fresh home made soups certainly are my preference,lower in sodium and higher in flavor plus some wholesome pasta can make a potent meal,feeding body's defenses against infections.Chunky Veggie Tomato Soup with Pasta(serves 3)Ingredients2 cups tomato puree1 cup...

Ven Pongal and Gosthu :South Indian comfort food

Warm and Velvety rice-lentils(Ven Pongal) served with hot spiced-up lentils veggie gravy(Gosthu)is Classic taste of South Indian comfort food.Folks down south ,love their food spicy and hot;rice and lentils are consumed almost 3 meals a days.The piquant sambar powder is well-stocked spice in every household,used to flavor the tangy tamarind and lentil based soups like Sambar and Rasam.With heavy duty...

DB Challenge March:Spinach Lasagne with Vegan Cauliflower Bachemal and Vegetable Ragu

First of all,my hearty thanks to my well wishers.I'm feeling better now,still a little sniffy ,achy and weak,I know you won't believe that If I say that I made this pasta dish from scratch in spite of my illness.After slurping soups and stews for quite for sometime now,this lasagne recipe was certainly very appetizing and filling.The only tough part was the rolling of the pasta,as it requires lot...

Vegan Soy chunks Empanadas

Empandas are stuffed Mexican pastries ,with many savory variations.I made these hearty empanadas all vegan,using Soy instead of meat along with vegetables,nuts and fruits.These are off to Vaishali's Vegan Mexican food event.Ingredients2 cups whole wheat flour1 pack active dry yeast,2 teaspoon1 cup warm water1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil or vegetable oilfor filling1 cup soy chunks(nutrela)...

Archives :March 2009

March 31A Soup and a Salad that Saved my DayMarch 30Ven Pongal and Gosthu:South Indian Comfort FoodMarch 28Daring Bakers March Challenge :Spinach Lasagne with Cauliflower Bachemal and Vegetable RaguMarch 26Soy Chunk EmpanadasMarch 24Cinnamon-Cocoa quick BreadMarch 23Weekend Herb Blogging #175 round upMarch 20Almond PâtéMarch 18Beet Full Meal Ideas I :Beet Oatmeal,Beet Pancakes,Beet Parathas and Beet Almond Lemon PastaMarch 15Annoucing Weekend Herb...

Cinnamon-Cocoa Quick Bread

The captivating sweet aroma of cinnamon evokes happiness.Its essential oils have been used for aromatherapy since times immemorial,no wonder its a familiar spice in natural air fresheners.There are two common kinds of cinnamon.The Ceylon cinnamon ,looks like a cigar ,is considered the real cinnamon,is relatively brittle,sweeter and aromatic than the others kinds.Its related common species Cassia Cinnamon,the...

Weekend Herb Blogging #175 Round Up.

A big thanks to all the amiable bloggers who sent in extraordinary entries for Weekend Herb Blogging #175.Here is the recap is in the order received:TomatillosBen of Whats cooking(Ohio USA) has introduced us to this awesome green fruit called tomatillos or Husk Tomatoes,native to Mexico and Guatemala.The simplest delicacy to cherish this nutritious Mexican staple food is the Salsa verde,a sauce with...

Almond Pâté

While exploring delectable Tasty Palettes for recipes with my best-loved ingredient,I was excited to have found this savory Almond Pâté recipe. Pâté is French for paste,usually prepared with ground meat and other seasonings.But this Almond Pâté has no meat ,just almonds ,flavored with herbs and spices;makes a perfect quick-fix spread on toasts and sandwiches.Another perfect recipe Tried and Tasted,thanks...

Beet full meal ideas- Series 1: Beet Oatmeal,Beet Pancakes,Beet Parathas and Beet Pasta

How often do you eat beets?I bought this bunch of beets after I don't know how many months.Often times we avoid beets because of the mess it creates or out of ideas to use them in our daily meals.What ever might be the reason,think again,this gorgeous vegetable of the Mediterranean origin is considered a powerhouse of nutrition from root to its leaves.Raw beet juice is said to be good for treating...

Spicy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup.Hosting Weekend Herb Blogging #175

I'm delighted to be hosting this week, Weekend Herb Blogging,one of my favorite food events. Started by Kalyn and now conducted by Halo,WHB is now in its 4th successful year of showcasing every week ,food prepared using unique herbs,fruits and vegetables by bloggers around the world.Lets make the rules for Weekend Herb Blogging clear:1. Entries to Weekend Herb Blogging must be posts written specifically...

Tried and Tasted Tasty Palettes : Chilled Avocado Soup

The creamy Chilled Avocado soup ,courtesy of Suganya of Tasty Palettes ,has a decent amount of Mono saturated(AKA good kind of fat) in every ounce.Suganya describes this as "darn addictive ",undoubtedly this velvety soup in now in my treasured list of Avocado recipes. Ingredients2 Ripe Avocados,Peeled and cubed.(see how to to cut them)1/2 a medium onion,chopped1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 big clove...

Chocolate Sweet Potatoes Marble Bundt Cake

The sumptuous chocolate cake with the hidden nutritional benefit of sweet potatoes was a fitting treat to celebrate our little one's second birthday.In just one year ,the apple of my eye has grown from being a crawling baby to a jumping ever so naughty toddler.Though just beginning in his vocal skills , babbling pretty much ,except for few simple words,my most loved one being thaan chu(for thank...

Caribbean-style Kabobs with Rice and Beans

During my weekly shopping at Costco,the gorgeous Caribbean Pineapple and Tart Champagne mangoes caught my eye.Straight from sunny Islands these tropical fruits are in full bloom in stores here.The weather here still pretty much cold with on-n-off cold-n-warm spells,the warming tropical fruits like such are the best taste of the sunny side of world.The sun-soaked scenic Caribbean Islands,is home to...