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Spicy Penne with Broccoli and Garlic

Last Updated on August 3, 2015 by ruchi 1 Comment

Most Italian pasta dishes are drenched in either creamy white sauce or spiced up with tomato sauce. Booorrriinnggg! I was on a lookout for a pasta recipe without any sauce but full of flavors and resorted to few recipes doing the rounds in the blogosphere. This particular recipe of spicy penne with broccoli and garlic grabbed my attention as its one of those rare pasta fares without a speck of sauce in it. It used only garlic as well as red pepper flakes for the flavors and broccoli to make it heartier. Though, I wasn’t too sure about how it would actually turn out, but I did give it a try! As expected, it was bland and the pasta was too dry and chewy for my palate. May be pasta do needs a sauce to shine! [Read more…]

Veggie Lover’s French Bread Pizza

Last Updated on March 26, 2014 by ruchi Leave a Comment

My entire family is a football fanatic and that includes me! Though my kids are yet to understand the nitty-gritty of this game, but they love to prance around as their parents cheer their favorite team with claps, catcalls and shouts.

Last night, we all gathered up around the TV; after all, the football final was supposed to be on air in 15 minutes! And then my elder kid suddenly had a craving for this ‘Mommy-special pizza’. Now this is called one helluva wrong timing! Making pizza in 15 minutes with no ready-made pizza dough in my cupboard? Impossible! Though I couldn’t afford missing the football game, but really shouldn’t keep my lil’ baby hungry too. Thank god I had stocked up on French bread loaves in my pantry yesterday– they were my ultimate savior!

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Simple and Quick Cheese Quesadillas

Last Updated on March 26, 2014 by ruchi 2 Comments

If you are on a search for a simple yet yummy dish, then look no further. My cheese quesadillas fit the bill perfectly. Between cheddar cheese and buttered flour tortillas, you are set for an ultimate gastronomical journey with cheese quesadillas.

This crispy quesadilla with the gooey cheese filling has a more-ish appeal to it. It’s yummy enough to please the little picky eaters while completely fuss-free and keep the Moms happy too! All you need is three basic ingredients lurking in most kitchens and hardly 5 minutes of your time to whip up this lip-smacking Mexican treat. While it’s simple and fast, you may also use your creativity to pep things up when cooking to entertain. Why not fill it up with assorted deli cheese for an exotic touch or slather bean puree onto the tortilla for more flavors? After all, when it comes to filling quesadillas, sky is the limit.

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Mexican-Style Lettuce Wrap

Last Updated on October 5, 2015 by mohini Leave a Comment

Fall’s all about wraps whether they are tortilla wraps, or lettuce wraps. Sometimes I feel like the wrap was created just for the fall! This recipe originates from the traditional lettuce wrap but because I felt that it was too bland for my liking, I decided to substitute the ingredients so they’d fit my taste. [Read more…]

Veggie Bow-Tie Pasta

Last Updated on March 25, 2014 by mohini Leave a Comment

Normal kids don’t necessarily enjoy eating vegetables, well at least not willingly but they do LOVE pasta! As a kid, I always felt a connection with pasta since they came in different shapes and sizes so I thought of them as toys and would play with them during my meals. My mom used this to her advantage because while I was distracted by my “toys”, she’d feed me veggies in between bites. [Read more…]

Chole Chaat with Potato Patties

Last Updated on August 25, 2015 by vandana Leave a Comment

Chaat is an Indian delicacy that is pleasured by all. This version of the chaat recipe combines chole with the classic potato patty. I have cooked this recipe in my home for many years and the recipe seems to taste better each time. [Read more…]

Bombay Street Sandwich

Last Updated on August 25, 2015 by vandana 2 Comments

There’s nothing quite like throwing back and having a good time with friends while recalling old days filled with sweet memories. With those memories, it is essential to have a dish that brings back your childhood. For me, that dish is a classic Mumbai chutney sandwich (Bombay chutney sandwich). This sandwich truly reminds me of the days where I would go out to a snack shop and enjoy the delightful, refreshing taste of cucumbers mixed with tangy coriander chutney. [Read more…]

Veggie Pita Pocket Sandwich

Last Updated on April 28, 2014 by ruchi 2 Comments

Meatless Mondays are great to keep you healthy and save you from an overdose of animal protein. But choosing a meal which is both vegetarian and quick to make can be a tough job. An instant choice can be sandwiches but they are so unexciting! So here I am to help you whip up veggie sandwich with a difference! Veggie pita pocket sandwiches anyone?

A small handful of fresh veggies nestled snugly within the pocket of a pita bread carries the essence of a sandwich yet doesn’t look cliched at all. Rather the rustic flavors of the pita bread works perfectly with the crunchy veggies and a creamy dressing is the cherry on top. There are many options to go for when it comes to the dressing. Though hummus works best to bring out the Mediterranean zing in pita pocket sandwiches, you can also use usual dressings like mustard, Thousand Islands or ranch dressing too. I have used mustard in my version of pita pocket sandwich and it was delish! If you ask me, I didn’t miss the hummus at all. I find them the perfect way to enjoy fresh veggies and enjoy a flavorful meal at any point of time. [Read more…]

Vegetable Tortilla Wrap

Last Updated on April 28, 2014 by mohini Leave a Comment

Now that summer’s here, everyone’s goal is to load up on healthy food and exercise so they can get bikini/swimsuit ready. Plus no one really wants to eat anything due to this heat and prefer to stick to a light diet so they don’t experience the usual “food-coma” that would hinder their fitness regime. [Read more…]

Spinach and Squash Quesadillas with Salsa

Last Updated on April 28, 2014 by ruchi 2 Comments

A successful party always calls for great finger-foods. Imagine a lively chat with your friends and family with a boring food for company! Doesn’t sound much appealing right? And that’s why spicy food with a playful tang is a must-have in parties, picnics, potlucks or casual get-togethers. And when it comes to flavorsome food, Mexican dishes work best to keep up with the dynamic spirit of such events.

Quesadillas happen to be one of my personal Mexican favorite. Their yum flavor is not the only reason behind my biasness. Making quesadillas never call for any particular ingredients. All you need are the veggies which you feel like eating (and have within your reach!), cheese and tortillas – the rest is a cakewalk. I love its versatility! [Read more…]