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Continue reading...Banana Chocolate Cake
11. February 2010
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate pieces/chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Sift the flours along with baking powder. In a bowl, beat [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Cheese and Garlic Chicken with Herbs
25. December 2009
Wish you all a Merry Christmas!!! I prepared this Cheesy Garlic Chicken with nice flavors of herbs, grilled to perfection, this Christmas. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 500gms (2-4) Chicken breasts without bones, 8-10 cloves of garlic, crushed, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp rosemary, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1/2 cup [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter
4. September 2009
Ingredients: 3 large and firm tomatoes; cut into thick slices, 10 green onions; alongwith the green of about 4″ long, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped. Method: In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and basil. Dip the onions and tomatoes into this [...]
Continue reading...Kothimbir Wadi
27. August 2009
It is festival season. Today onwards ‘Gauri Pujan’ is widely celebrated across India but not as religiously and royally as it is celebrated in Maharashtra. The first day begins from welcoming ‘Gauri’ and decorating her. The second day, elaborate puja is performed followed by a wide spread of food served as prasad. There are plenty [...]
Continue reading...Kesari Malai Pedhas
26. August 2009
On the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, prepare these Kesari Malai Pedas as prashad! Ingredients: 250gms fresh malai paneer (cottage cheese); mashed or blended in a blender until smooth, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp of saffron mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk or few drops of yellow food color, 1 tsp of rose or kewra essence, 1/2 tsp elaichi (green [...]
Continue reading...Talniche Modak - Wheat Flour Fried Modak
22. August 2009
Ingredients: For the covering- 1 3/4 cups wheat/plain flour (maida), 1/4 cup fine rava (sooji), Water as required, 1 tbsp Ghee or oil, A pinch of salt. For the stuffing- 2 cups of freshly grated coconut, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cup jaggery, 1/4 cup chopped dry fruits, 1 tsp ground elaichi (cardamom), 1 tbsp ghee. Other- Ghee or oil for deep frying. Method: Heat ghee in a pan and roast [...]
Continue reading...Ukadiche Modak (Rice Modaks - A Maharashtrian Delicacy for Ganesh Chaturthi)
21. August 2009
Its Ganesh Chaturthi tommorrow! The ocassion to welcome our favorite lord Ganesh, god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While this festival is celebrated all over India, is no where as elaborate as in Maharashtra. Lord Ganesh is said to have a sweet tooth and hence plenty of sweets are prepared today to welcome him. [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Breasts stuffed with Blue Cheese
17. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts with skin, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tsp dried thyme and oregano, 1/2 tsp ground paprika, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Combine cheese, butter and thyme in a mixing bowl, stir until even. Loosen the skin to make space for the filling. Season all over with salt and pepper. Divide [...]
Continue reading...Chicken and Cream Cheese Roll Ups
5. August 2009
An interesting recipe for chicken breasts rolls stuffed with cream cheese and herbs. Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; boneless and skinless, Salt to taste, For the stuffing- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese; softened, 1 tsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried chives, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 egg beaten, 1/4 cup cereal crumbs or cornflakes (crumbled) or bread crumbs. Oil. Method: Pound the [...]
Continue reading...American Independence Day Recipes
3. July 2009
4th of July is celebrated as the Independence Day in the United States. The celebration is filled with fun, events, games, fireworks and ofcourse…food. Mostly the celebrations are outdoor, in the backyard with family, friends and relatives, or picnics to a beach. A variety of salads, burgers, grills and fries will make their way into [...]
Continue reading...Jalapeno Chicken Cheese Burgers
3. July 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, 2 tbsp chopped jalapeno peppers, 1 tsp paprika or ground red chilli, 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Bread crumbs to roll, Oil for frying, Mayonnaise (Use low fat if you prefer), Thinly sliced tomatoes and cucumber, Few leaves of Romaine Lettuce, 6 burger buns, split and lightly toasted on grill. Method: Mix together ground chicken, peppers, chilli and some cheese [...]
Continue reading...Blue Cheese Dip
25. June 2009
Ingredients: (Yields around 2 cups of dip) 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3-4 green onions; finely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, Garlic Salt and white pepper to taste. Method: Combine all the ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serving Suggestion: Serve as a dip for crackers, baked potatoes, vegetable fingers, potato chips, chicken or buffalo wings. TIP: This dip [...]
Continue reading...All time favorite 10 Best Chicken Appetizers - Simply delicious!
18. June 2009
I am an avid chicken lover. And appetizers make my food interesting. So anywhere and everywhere I go I make it a point to try out different appetizers on their menu. Here is a collection of 10 best chicken appetizers from some traditional and modern cuisines of the world. 1. Crispy Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers flavored with [...]
Continue reading...Strawberry with Cream and Ice Cream
8. June 2009
Last week we went on a vacation to this hill station in Maharashtra (India) called ‘Mahabaleshwar’. It is a native place for strawberries and though summer is not the best season to grow them, we were tempted to have them anyway. ‘Strawberry with cream and ice cream’ is the most famous strawberry preparation found all [...]
Continue reading...Sicilian Chicken
3. June 2009
Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set [...]
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17. March 2010
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