I know I posted about this event on November 1st. But as I am hosting these coming two weeks thought of doing a reminder post again and with some more information on pasta. Pastas: Pasta is the staple of food of Italy but they have crossed borders and it has become everyone’s delight, especially kids favorite. According to Wiki, “Both dried and fresh pasta come in a number of shapes and varieties, with 310 specific forms known variably by over 1300 names having been documented....

Pans are kitchen essentials. Most people choose nonstick pans for the ease of usage and maintenance. But many fellow cooking enthusiasts, who use nonstick vessels crib about having to change them often to avoid health risks. I switched to using cast iron pans and skillets a couple of years ago, and for all stove-top cooking, I use my cast iron pans and skillets. I do have a few non-stick baking trays....

Spiralized vegetables are a great way to replace pasta and cut down on the overall calorie content of your meal. The bonus is that you’re also eating more nutrient rich vegetables AND they taste great. Oh, and by the way, they’re super fun. I know plain sweet potato noodles might seem a little dull. Honest to goodness, they’re great on their own. You could totally eat them like this. But sweet potato noodles are unbelievably versatile once you get the hang of how to make them....

Arguably the greatest thing since sliced bread, today’s toast recipe is guaranteed to earn a spot in your recipe repertoire after your very first bite. The perfect recipe for golden-brown toast eluded me for years, but after weeks of trial and error I have finally developed the world’s most perfect recipe for homemade toast. For those of you who are intimidated by the thought of making homemade toast for the very first time, don’t stress!...

The basic ingredients typically include rice and split lentils (such as moong dal or toor dal), but variations exist with different combinations of lentils, rice, and added vegetables. The spices and seasonings used can vary depending on regional preferences. It is usually served with accompaniments like yogurt, pickles, or a simple chutney. This is a recipe for Brown RIce split peas where we will be using brown rice, split peas and rice....

Puli milagai as we say in Tamil which is Green chili in tamarind sauce is quite popular in Tamil Nadu. And puli inji or inji puli or ginger with the hint of green chili in tamarind sauce is quite popular in Kerala. Puli inji is part of the onam feast menu too. I had mentioned this on my blog before that my mom’s maternal relatives lived in Kerala. Her food is the amalgamation of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil cuisine....

How long it takes: 5 minutes, plus time to come to pressure Equipment you’ll need: Instant Pot or other pressure cooker Servings: up to 12 eggs can be cooked at once My son, who is a carb lover but kind of picky when it comes to protein, loves boiled eggs. I’m happy about that because eggs are really good for you. Healthline actually claims that eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet....

I am always fascinated with the Konkani, Mangalore and Goan cuisines. A couple of years ago, while browsing through youtube recipes, I stumbled upon this recipe and tried it right away. We loved it a lot, and we had it as a side for rasam rice. Vaandu loves kootu, and I usually mix kootu with rice and ghee for him. Even though it’s a dry curry, I tried the same, and he liked it....

I have mentioned in my about section that both me and mom follow Revathi Shanmugam’s recipes. This is one of her recipes. This recipe is from arusuvai adu thani suvai show in Jaya TV. Chutneys are life savers, especially vegetable based chutneys. You get your daily dose of veggies and no need for rasam or sambar. It is a heavenly combo – Rice, ghee and this chutney. Just add pappad or chips to make it a complete meal....

I use whole brown lentils, but you can make this recipe with green lentils as well. Cranberries add a slight sweetness and toasted walnuts add amazing nuttiness to the dish. About the recipe I think it is very important to have some easy salad recipes in ones repertoire. Like this Thai quinoa salad and this pasta salad with back beans are two of my favorites. Here I have another tasty warm lentil salad that is very easy to make and absolutely delicious....

Makki ki Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) | Makki di Roti Makki ki Roti or Makki di Roti is one of the MOST Popular Indian Roti/Flatbread that originates from Punjab. ‘Makki ki Roti’ is made out of cornmeal which is a course form of maize (corn). Now, to make it an ‘Authentic Punjabi Meal’, the roti is topped with a dollop of homemade white butter and served with Sarson ka Saag, jaggery and a huge glass of buttermilk....

This gorgeous cocktail starts with rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemonade, and blue Curaçao. But the fun doesn’t stop there! A cotton candy “bomb” filled with stunning turquoise luster dust is dropped into the glass, adding sweetness, shimmer and an extra pop of blue color. How long it takes: 5 minutes Equipment you’ll need: glass, spoon, and ice Servings: 1 but it can easily be made as a pitcher Colorful tropical cocktails abound....

Raise your hand if you love that delicious creamy southwestern flavored dip for chips and veggies (a common brand is Fresh Creations but there are lots of other brands, too). It’s kind of addictive, am I right? Maybe even dangerously addictive, especially if you’re trying to stay comfortable in those skinny jeans. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 30 minutes or so to chill Equipment you’ll need: food processor, bowl Servings: makes 2 1/2 cups Not to digress, but really, is anyone comfortable in skinny jeans?...

Traditionally, the street vendors use a special aluminum circular mold to make these pancakes. They cook them over charcoal on the roadside. But at home, one can use aebliskiver pan to get the circular shape and fluffy texture. I love trying different recipes from around the world. It is always amazing to learn different about different cultures and cuisines. So without moving from the comfort of my own home, I get to try delicious international recipes....

Organic Naked PB has just 1 ingredient - slow roasted peanuts. It is low in calories and fat, and is great to add to smoothies, pancakes etc. Check out the recipe for my vegan peanut butter pancakes in the post. This is a sponsored post for Naked Nutrition. I received Naked organic PB to try in exchange for my honest review of the product. About Naked Protein Naked Nutrition has been on a mission to make supplements that help support the health and fitness goals of people trying to live a healthy lifestyle....

How long it takes: 15 minutes hands-on; an additional 1 ½ hours to chill Equipment you’ll need: saucepan, 9 x 13 inch pan Servings: 24 bars (generously sized) These no-bake peanut butter bars couldn’t be any easier to make, either. You don’t even have to turn the oven on (hence the “no bake,” in case you haven’t had your coffee yet today). These bars are good. So good! If you make these for any event, your friends and family are going to absolutely rave about them....

Bake of the day: No Knead Honey Oat Bread I like baking bread and usually use either my stand mixer or breadmaker to knead the bread. But I recently started making no-knead breads. As the name suggests there is no kneading required to make these breads. No-knead bread was how people made bread thousands of years ago – before they discovered that by pulling, beating, stretching, stirring or otherwise ‘kneading’ wheat doughs they could speed up the gluten-developing process....

I am trying to find if there is any exact word for Kuzhambu in english. Google translation gave me broth for kuzhambu. But I am not sure if we can say broth. I wish we could have different words in english to explain sambhar and kuzhambu. The different types of sambhar/Kuzhambu varieties that I regularly prepare in our house are, Araichu Vitta sambhar – This is the typical tambram sambhar....