Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Archives :June 2009

June 29Blueberry Almond Butter-oats BarsJune 27Plum Bakewell Tart...err..PuddingJune 23A year of Healthful blogging.Cherry-blueberry Crumble.Announcing the event,Health Nut ChallengeJune 19Radish Greens and Brown rice Soup with Sesame Twists.Fruit2day,a new way to eat fruitJune 17Peruvian Causa,a layered potato and Vegetable SaladJune 15Whole Grain Garden Veggie PizzaJune 12Kale-Barley SoupJune 10Strawberry Rhubarb Ice PopsJune 8Organic, for a healthier...

Monday, June 29, 2009

Blueberry Almond Butter-Oats Bar.Agave Nectar,the Low GI Sweetener

The best part of the summers are the surplus gorgeous berries,melons and stone fruits brimming in the local markets,all at affordable prices.After picking your favorite kind of berries ,how do you use up these delicate fruit with short shelf life before spoiling?I say,make preserves that can go great on a toast ,biscuits or for baking. Or enjoy them whole in a cooling yogurt smoothie ,blend it in...

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Plum Bakewell Tart......er.....Pudding

The June Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart... er... pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800's in England.This sensational pudding like tart is local confection of a charming small town in Derbyshire(England),can easily be put together...

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A Year of Healthful Blogging.Cherry-Blueberry Crumble.Announcing the event ,Health Nut Challenge

Oozing with healthful recipes Health Nut completes a year this month.My mission here was to get the message of out about nature's best foods that heal,encourage more variety in diet ,look for alternatives for food intolerance or restricted diets.So far so good,I see this a beginning to my life long commitment to a take care of a gifted good health.I must thank all my visitors for the encouragement...

Friday, June 19, 2009

Radish Greens Brown rice Soup With Sesame Twists. And Introducing Fruit2day ,a new way to eat fruit.

Remember this post in which I talked about ,how the switch from white to brown rice can be a little challenging for the taste buds after getting used to the fluffiness of the white rice.Thanks to my sis-in-law who suggested me to cook both white and brown rice together,to get the best of both ,fluffy and nutty at same time plus the benefit of a whole grain.Now I can eat brown rice more often than...

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Peruvian Causa ,a layered Potato and Vegetable Salad

Potato salad never looked so gorgeous before,I was overwhelmed to see this kaleidoscopic salad at Veggie belly.Causa is a Peruvian layered salad served as an appetizer,made using a variety of potatoes and other vegetables.I stacked mine with pretty much what I had in hand.The tomato layer is the spiciest and rest of the layers are mildly flavored.And unbelievably I didn't buy any special mold , but...

Monday, June 15, 2009

Whole Grain Garden Veggie Pizza

How do you like your pizza? With 4 cheese topping, or vegetables & cheese ,or veggie ,meat & cheese combo?. I like mine with generous topping of vegetables with cheese to a minimum,by generous I don't mean loads that will the soak the pizza wet.I mean more variety and preferably garden fresh vegetables.Whether Chicago style deep-dish crust or New york style thin crust,adding whole grains...

Friday, June 12, 2009

Kale-Barley Soup

I'm on leafy green spree these days,cooking with different greens, besides the green I consider usual ,the spinach.After cooking with bitter mustard greens ,kale's taste was mild ,almost like spinach only richer in fiber.Nutrition-Wise Kale is little more rich in Calcium,iron and Vitamins.Its impressive list of health benefits is reason enough to eat them very often.Equally applaud able are benefits...

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops(Popsicle)

Summer's here and so is the craving for frozen delights.The all-natural fruit Ice Pop with no artificial colors is the best thirst-quenching treat for sizzling summers.The Ice pop molds are easy to spot in stores at this time of the year.Not to worry,if Rhubarb doesn't suit your taste,make the Popsicle exclusively or with a combination of your favorite kind of berries.(For 4 molds )Ingredients8-10...

Monday, June 8, 2009

Organic,for a healthier you and a greener earth.Food,Inc-the truth about Food Industry.

Organic refers to the way agricultural products- food and fiber- are grown and processed. It is an ecological system that at its core relies on a healthy rich soil to produce strong plants that resist pests and diseases. Organic farming prohibits the use of toxic and persistent chemicals in favor of more “earth-friendly” practices that work in harmony with nature. In the case of livestock, antibiotics...

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Sarson Ka Saag aur Makke Ki Roti

Mustard Greens and Corn FlatbreadMakke ki roti with sarson Ka saag needs no introduction to a North Indian,as for me,a kudi growing up in the rice bowl of India(south),makke ki roti was a delicacy I only heard but never had my hands in to.Just as Sambhar and rice are the Southern favorite ,the Roti and saag(greens)are the Northern staple food.There is subtle similarity between corn tortillas and Makke...

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Mint Harissa Chicken

The fiery Harissa is got to be the spicy lovers favorite hot sauce.The Splendid North African chile sauce is a perfect spicy replacement for ketchup,goes well in bean soups ,salads and as spread on sandwiches.Marinating tofu ,seafood ,chicken or meat in harissa gives an amazing spicy flavor. The following recipe is from Hasan M'souli's Modern Morrocan,adding roasted bell peppers and mint certainly...
 

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