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Danger sodas

posted August 14, 2010 in Women's Health and Lifestyle

This is a warning for pregnant women. Do not try to drink carbonated beverages. Moreover, too often. Can result in babies born prematurely. "This is not a good choice for pregnant women," said Dr. I. Thorhallur Halldórsson from Staten Serum Institut (read full article)

Bagel Thin Sandwich

posted August 14, 2010 in Taste

Have you all tried these newish bagel thins made by Thomas?  About a year or two ago they came out with sandwich thins (super thin buns) that I love, so I was thrilled to see the bagel thins.I am not a low carb kind of person, but I do like to w (read full article)

Linguine with Mascarpone Cheese

posted August 13, 2010 in Chef In You

One question I am oft asked at Chef In You, is how I manage to cook my day to day meals with a full time job. Oh well, to be truthful, I don’t cook elaborate meals daily. Most of the time its quick and easy ones which I resort to feed my loved (read full article)

Aloo Baingan (eggplant-potatoes) Curry

posted August 11, 2010 in Chef In You

The beauty of Indian Cooking is its versatility combed with big flavors. No wonder it is one of the most famous cuisines in the world. I am surprised yet so glad to see Indian restaurants popping every where I see in the recent years. Many westerner (read full article)

Mexican Rice

posted August 09, 2010 in Chef In You

Calling all cuisine experts out there with a question -”What EXACTLY is the difference between Spanish rice and Mexican Rice?”. I get all sorts of different answers but nothing conclusive since many such rice recipes claiming to be ̶ (read full article)

Planning Week; Step Away from the Chips

posted August 09, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

It's the start of planning week for the Step Away for the Chips challenge. We're going to go one week avoiding processed foods. I'm trying to eat fresh fruits and veggies, fresh seafood, more whole grains. But if the fresh options are too high look (read full article)

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes

posted August 06, 2010 in Chef In You

I am on a pantry cleaning spree – more so of my freezer than of anything else. I just seem to have hoarded so many stuff in there that even simple navigation seems to be an issue. I do hate to have a messy pantry with ‘too-many-to-count& (read full article)

Tomato Onion Salad

posted August 05, 2010 in niyas's world

Tomato Onion SaladServes: 1 - 2You will need1 tomato, chopped1 onion, chopped1 teaspoon lemon juice1 small green chilli, finely choppedMethodMix all the ingredients together and serve with rice, rotis, snacks, fried dishes like chicken fry, fish fry, (read full article)

Easy Cinnamon Chocolate Fudge

posted August 04, 2010 in Chef In You

This is such an incredibly easy recipe. My choco-holic friend refers to these as “Petite Pick me Ups“. One of my husband’s colleagues left the country for ever and his wife , who is a chef,  had an assortment of kitchen stuff to g (read full article)

Spinach Spaghetti Soup with Paneer

posted August 02, 2010 in Chef In You

Till date I have been unable to decide if I really like to cook or if I like to feed my loved ones more. Why this lingering doubt? Well if I really liked to cook, then I should love to cook all the time right, including when it comes to making somet (read full article)

Mint Raita

posted July 31, 2010 in Chef In You

I am always whipping some raita or the other at home. Its just that I haven’t posted them all in this site! Plain laziness I guess. Raita are so versatile and go well with so many dishes. They can be made with so many vegetables, so having a o (read full article)

Pico De Gallo (Fresh tomato salsa)

posted July 29, 2010 in Chef In You

After marriage, in the initial days of cooking, I was content making traditional foods that I grew up with. Like any new bride full of enthusiasm, I laid down feasts after feasts, making my husband feel that our wedding feast was still on a roll! he (read full article)

Low Calorie Aloo Bonda (Potato fritters)

posted July 26, 2010 in Chef In You

My husband is getting into a bad habit nowadays. The one who scowled at eating snacks of any kind (except the super healthy types), he has started “demanding” for evening snacks when he gets home from work. And not any snacks – he (read full article)

Hara Bhara Paratha

posted July 23, 2010 in Chef In You

Our dinner regular is Roti and Paratha. Now when its going to be almost the same every single day, I like to make it interesting by adding different elements to it by way of stuffing.  Also I find it easier to make parathas which enables me to slac (read full article)

Healthy, Filling, Low Calorie Foods

posted July 23, 2010 in Healthy Cook Recipes

Food seems to be the boon of some and the bane of others. Many find it hard to distinguish between foods that are beneficial and foods that would just ruin their health as well as their figure. If you are looking out for foods that are low in calorie (read full article)

Plum Lemonade

posted July 21, 2010 in Chef In You

This has happened so many times that by now I should have learnt my lessons (which I probably might not!)  So what am I talking about here? Well listen to this. Has it happened to you that after creating something, you were so pleased at having  (read full article)

Thai Styled Tempeh Cutlets

posted July 19, 2010 in Chef In You

I rely on Soya beans and its by products for our day to day source of protein along with the more obvious ones like Legumes etc. Among that is Tempeh which I love. Its texture is close to that of a meat and it does look weird. But don’t get fo (read full article)

Vegetable Vindaloo

I’ve made this recipe from Simply in Season before (way before I started this blog). It didn’t turn out as well as I remembered – read to find out why! FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Vegetable Vindaloo 6 medium potatoes (diced) (read full article)

Upside Down Plum & Blackberry Cake

posted July 16, 2010 in Chef In You

I know I have talked about this – like million times already in this blog. At the risk of becoming monotonous and boring, I am repeating it once again – I am a WHOLEGRAIN lover. I cannot get enough of them. And esp. in this country with (read full article)

{Video} Quick Coffee Frappe-a-Shake Recipe

posted July 16, 2010 in Family Fresh Cooking

Quick Coffee Frappe-a-Shake Recipe serves 1 INGREDIENTS 1 heaping tablespoon instant Coffee or Espresso 4 ounces Ice Cold Water 8-10 ounces crushed Ice 1-2 ounces any Milk (dairy, coconut, goat, almond, soy) Stevia powder or Vanilla Stevia Drops to t (read full article)

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