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Independence Day Special-Part I

posted August 14, 2010 in Indian Food, Easy Indian Recipes

India is a country specialising in cuisines from different parts, different corners and different states of the country. The diverse culture and the awesome Indian Food make us special. Every State has its own regional cuisine but is loved by (read full article)

Party, Picnic and Potluck with an Healthy Twist. It's the Weekend!

posted August 13, 2010 in Food Meditations

Impress your guests ~ Turn humble crudités into edible centrepieces ~ "Entertaining expert has been inspired by the elegance and simplicity of the south of France ever since he was a boy" Like a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi (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)

5 Days of Veggies: Onions

It's Day 2 of our 5 Days of Veggies series and today's veggie is everyone's eyewatering fave - onions! A great addition to numerous dishes, onions pack a punch of flavor. Check out our tips and recipes below!There are quite a few different types of (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)

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)

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)

Vitello Tonnato Recipe

Vitello Tonnato Recipe by Jackie Cameron   My interpretation of "Vitello Tonnato" (Roasted veal (vitello) thinly sliced with a sauce of pureed tuna (tonno), anchovy, capers, lemon and olive oil). I viewed this as a new-age, tuna mayonnaise and (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)

Monsoon cuisines of India

posted July 24, 2010 in India - Food & Travel Guide

Curating a monsoon food and art festival at The Park New Delhi has been fun and a good learning experience. I discovered the importance of seasonal foods in our cooking traditions… By Anoothi Vishal Seasonal diets have always been an intrinsic part (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)

Cooking According To Region

posted July 22, 2010 in A flavor of Thai

Regional Thai Cuisine Thailand can be divided into five main culinary regions, the north, the northeast, the south (including the Gulf of Thailand), the central plains, and of course, Bangkok. Each region has its own cooking style according to availa (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)

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)

Friday Foodstuffs 7.16.10: The Obon Festival at Seabrook- A Cultural Celebration and A Triumph Over a National Travesty

There are bigger festivals and events that I could talk about this weekend, but this one means so much more. The one I'm referring to is the Obon Memorial Folk Dance Festival that will be taking place on Saturday starting at 5PM. There will be food (read full article)

Friday Foodstuffs 7.16.10: The Obon Festival at Seabrook- A Cultural Celebration and A Triumph Over a National Travesty

There are bigger festivals and events that I could talk about this weekend, but this one means so much more. The one I'm referring to is the Obon Memorial Folk Dance Festival that will be taking place on Saturday starting at 5PM. There will be food (read full article)

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