about 1 year ago - 1 comment
Here is a super simple and delicious holiday treat that as the name suggests looks like a ‘Haystack’. I have seen recipes with lot of different ingredients but I liked the one with pretzels and peanuts the best. It could be because that these two are also my personal favorites when I need something to
about 2 years ago - 4 comments
By Heidemarie Swanepoel A very easy, healthy meal to serve, either with toast for a quick lunch, or as a filling for a sandwich, or even together with mashed potatoes and salad as a main meal. This recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Using the correct fish ensures you are getting your daily
about 2 years ago - No comments
Last Thursday I came home late and there was hardly any time until dinner. I almost took out a box of mashed potatoes thinking I can quickly whip some. But the ‘mommy’ and me couldn’t quite settle for the ‘boxed dried potatoes’ for the little know. So I decided to made a quick version: You
about 2 years ago - 1 comment
Spinach is a staple in my recipes. Besides cooking the traditional Indian spinach curry, I add it in lentils, soups, pasta, appetizers, dough, and wherever possible! Here is a simple recipe I use to prepare a spinach side that I can just toss in or use in other dishes. 1 pack frozen spinach 2 tbsp
about 2 years ago - 2 comments
Spicy pumpkin anyone? While I am still enjoying the left over pumpkin crumble from Thanksgiving, I could not help but notice that I still have few cans of pumpkin puree in my pantry. Still in holiday spirit, I wanted to cook a pumpkin dish but one that is not sweet. So I cooked it Indian
about 2 years ago - 1 comment
Here is another favorite of mine. I made it as a side for my Thanksgiving dinner today. A light flavorful recipe with with vegetables of contrasting texture. Pairs well with heavy dishes such as Mashed Potatoes,Mac and Cheese, etc. 1 lb Mushrooms 2-3 Sweet peppers 1 lb bag of frozen vegetables – carrots,cauliflower,broccoli,peas 1/4 cup olive
about 2 years ago - No comments
Hearty Carrot Soup I made a big batch of carrot soup for the Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. It is a creamy (minus too much heavy cream) and mildly spiced soup that does not come with a side of guilt! Spicy here is not ‘hot’ spicy rather I should say pumpkin spicy – just perfect for the
about 2 years ago - 1 comment
Thanksgiving tomorrow! I started with tomorrow’s dinner so I though I should post couple of items today. A very close friend of mine serves her carrot soup with chopped toasted Pecans. I could not get a chance to ask her how she toasts the Pecans, so I just made a honey toasted version for my