Soy, also referred to as the ‘great legume’, is a native of China, and was grown for almost 3000 years until now. But, because of its toughness despite lengthy boiling, and lack of taste, its full potential was not explored until about 1000 years ago. …
Quinoa, my favorite pseudo cereal that I try to create many family dinners with, because of it’s nutrition content. Recently, I had the opportunity of tasting ‘pozole’ a traditional Mexican stew made with tomatillos, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, hominy ( dried maize kernels) and usually with …
This recipe is one of my favorites, be it for the satisfying taste, texture, or the precious feeling of content after a successful quest to figure out the combination of flours, fats, sugars that work from a health stand point. Did you know- the earliest …
One thing I always have in my fridge – carrots including baby carrots. They are nutritious, excellent source of Vitamin A (1/2 cup gives you 73% of your daily dose Vit A), plus they last long in the fridge, are available year round, are loved …
It is the season of indulgence in all things sweet, decadent and joyful. Amidst the endless cookies, cakes, and other sweets, finding a reasonably healthier dessert without altering the texture or taste as much, while keeping up the excitement of my main audience- my kids, …
I am sure, you have noticed my obsession with soups by now. The season calls for a dramatic soup that is lively in color and aroma. I found the perfect starting point for it, the beetroot sitting in the fridge. Beetroot gets it incandescent lively …
I am not a coffee person and the only obsession I have during the winter holidays is hot chocolate. The warmth, the sweetness, the creaminess, embodies the holiday season for me. Simple things are often the hardest ones to attain perfection and in my opinion …
There is something so perfect about the combination of garlic and mushroom, not just because of the taste, but also for the health benefits, especially boosting immunity. No list of spice mixes, no special equipment, no multiple steps- this is probably one of the simplest …
It is the season of soups, and I am loving it. Soups are easier to cook, work perfectly to spice up the autumn evenings, and provide an excellent medium to hide ingredients that my kids would otherwise not be so open to. This hearty soup …
‘Nibbles’ is what these cutest bite size baby potatoes are named rightfully and I could not resist myself in making them a big part of my meal. The inspiration for this dish is the yummy baby potato tamarind gravy that I ate growing up especially …