I am a big fan of food blogs. One of the food blogs that I think is worth mentioning is that of Ree Drummond also known as the Pioneer Woman. I always have a fun time reading what she posts. Her recipes are not only very easy to make, …

First of all, let me say that this cake icing works best when it goes in between two (or more) layers of cake, not on top - that’s why I also call it “cream”. I usually put some on top as well, but it does not really make that …

Onion paratha is the flat bread made of chopped onion using the wheat flour. It is very tasty and nutritious recipe.
Ingredients:
Wheat flour 2 cups, water to mix the dough and to need it. Oil 3 - 4 tea spoons, 1 big onion finely chopped, salt to taste, red …

Zucchini mash is a side dish that can be served hot or cold. You will need 3-4 zucchinis, small ones, the size you can normally buy in a store; if you grow your own and let them grow large, you might need only one. The other ingredients are:
4 medium …

“Mackrel Rundown” is a traditional Jamaican recipe which I think might have originated from the African slaves in the days of slavery. I first heard about it when I was about six, when a teacher read a Jamaican riddle to my class where the answer was “rundown”. When she …

I am always on the lookout for recipes that you can bake in one casserole dish, because I like being able to make it up ahead of time and then bake it closer to dinner. I also like making a large amount so that I have plenty of leftovers …

As the name of the dish suggests, the secret of this recipe is the homemade tomato sauce. Making the sauce takes some time and you might think it a nuisance, but here is the good news: it will keep for months refrigerated in jars, so you can make a …

There are times that we want to have a break on the rice. I discovered one recipe which allows you to enjoy eating without worrying about rice. If you’re taking a break from meat, this can also be a good alternative.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 …

With the holidays coming up friends and families usually gather around, waiting for the holiday meal to be served. What can you do to sate all those watering mouths that are anxiously awaiting your perfect dinner? Serve a very simple, and extremely tasty cheeseball.
To make the perfect cheeseball you …

Pimento Cheese Dip
Yields about 1 ‘ cups of dip
1 cup dry curd low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 four ounce jar pimentos, thoroughly drained
1 teaspoon onion powder
cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (approximately 2 ounces)
Place all ingredients except Cheddar cheese in a food processor or blender. Cover and …

The onion pakoda is a very crispy and crunchy snack, which is preferred by many people. This snack is also very easy for preparation, and it gives the best taste when it is eaten with the tomato sauce or with the green chutney.
Ingredients: onion chopped 1 cup, half …

I was first introduced to dishes containing fresh and dried figs when my husband took a cooking class and came home with several recipes. I had never even tried figs before, but their flavour is wonderful, especially when combined with certain meats and cheeses. I had for some reason …

Collard Greens is a southern tradition that families have been cooking for years. Especially for the holidays like Christmas and thanksgiving I just love making Collard Greens. It has such a unique taste to it and is very yummy. It is fulfilling and you can season it to the …

The mixed vegetable paratha is another kind of recipe, which is good to eat, and it is also very nutritious for kids. Especially those kids who don’t like to eat the vegetable for such people the mix veg paratha is an ideal food.
Ingredients: maida flour half cup, wheat …

Here is a rich, filling dish for a cold winter night. You will need:
1 pack of egg noodles
1 lb hamburger meat
½ pack of sour cream
2 cans of cream & mushroom soup
1-2 small cans of mushrooms
½ stick of butter or margarine
1/3 cup of chopped onion
some garlic powder and salt
Start boiling …

I love the Mango Graham cake my mom makes. If there’s an occasion or if we just want something sweet for merienda (mid-afternoon snack) or a dessert after dinner, we make this cake. It’s very easy to do since you donâ◚¬◞¢t need an oven to bake it. For this …

Ingredients :
Maida flour - 1 cup
Vanaspati dalda - 2 tbsp
salt
ice water
Finely cut onions - 2 nos
Potatoes - 3
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
carrot -1
beans - 5
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
lemon - 1
oil
To grind :
Ginger - 1 small piece
garlic - 3 flakes
green chillies - 2
Method :
1. …

I am going to share a recipe today, I really love to eat. And also I just love to make it.This dish is called “Pulao”. It is made with simple ingredients, and it is too much tasty. And this dish is ideal for main course. To make “Pulao” we …

Bread omlet is a very interesting recipe and very nutritional one too. It is very ideal recipe to have it for the breakfast.
Ingredients:
2-3 pieces of bread, 2 eggs, green chilly chopped, salt to taste, onion 2 tea spoons chopped, oil to grease it on the pan.
Method:
Make the small …

Ingredient:
Bombayduck Fish 600 gm
Red chilli powder 6 gm
Garlic half teaspoon
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Tamarind 20 gm (seed less)
Vinegar 12ml
Oil
Method:
Clean the Bombayduck Fish with normal clean water and keep it in a dish
Add Red chilli powder, Cumin powder, Salt, Tamarind and Vinegar in a dish and mix them and …

This recipe Wholemeal Bread Chocolate Ice Cream is perhaps one of the easiest snack or dessert to make. This was taught by my boyfriend and I have picked up the tab since from him and he loves it every time I make this for him.
First of all, get some …

“Shahi Paneer”, which means “Royal Paneer”, is an Indian vegetarian dish with quite a huge fan base as any Indian food lover would testify. Strictly vegetarian dish with an absolutely great taste that too with a whole lot of nutrients. The following is the recipe for preparing Shahi Paneer.
Ingredients:
Paneer …

Milk gravy of one type or another was, and still is, a very popular item with my family. I stopped making it when I got married because my inlaws had never made it and thought it was too unusual for their tastes. But I’ve been divorced for …

When it comes to afternoon snacks, TV sessions, picnics, simple dinners, great parties, people would always wish Tempura is served. I don’t know what it is with this food that once you get one piece, you just can’t stop reaching out for more. It is just so good, and …

The paneer (cottage cheese) paratha is a very very tasty recipe, which is liked by most of the kids especially. Those who are calorie conscious for such people it may not suit, but for kids it will prove to be a very tasty and a nutritious food.
Ingredients: …

Mothers like me would always want to serve our kids the best food on the table. It brings a certain kind of joy only moms could understand if we see our kids loving every bite of the food we give them. I am a very dedicated mom, and I …

When I was married 5 years back, I got many gifts by my friends relative and my colleagues. I like most of the gifts and I am also using those gifts even now. One of such a good gift is the pressure cooker. My aunty presented …

After visiting Italy and Croatia last year, I developed a taste for antipasto. I found that the small servings of antipasto before a meal were perfect appetizers, and so out of the ordinary. I tried to find various recipes of dishes I had sampled in Europe, but this recipe …

I remember a long time ago I didn’t like banana bread as a child but now that I am older I love it. My taste buds I guess changed over the years and I can definitely eat some banana bread. It taste great and when it is cook it …

Pastitsada
This is the favourite dish of the Corfiot people on Corfu island of Greece. If you ever visit Corfu, go to one of the local-traditional tavernas and try it. The locals usually cook it on Sundays (and quite spicy)where all the family is gathered around the table and …

I love cream cheese frosting because it is sinfully sweet and just makes any dessert it accompanies much more addictive. When I started learning the basics of baking cakes one of the things I wanted to learn from scratch was how to make cream cheese frosting. With the basic …

Snip green onion into a bowl, add some finely chopped lettuce (approximately the same amount or less). Dice 1-2 hard boiled eggs and add to the salad. Sprinkle some salt and slightly stir, mixing the ingredients together. Dress the salad with mayonnaise. The salad is served as a side …

Who doesn’t love spaghetti? We all do. It doesn’t matter if you’re a kid, or an adult. Spaghetti will never go out of fashion. What is with this food that people crave about? Well actually, it is how it’s cooked. You wouldn’t want to finish up a poorly cooked …

Green Beans Potato Soup is very easy to make. It is one of the amazing type of soup that I really love to make and I find it easy to. You will need some potatoes; around 4-5; depending on your crowd actually. Then you will need to …

I love Thai soup. There is this spicy hot soup which was listed among the most must-try in Kris Aquino’s magazine taken from Thuk Thai recipe’s. I love this kind because it is not monotonous and if you are a person who craves for spicy food, then is definitely …

Ingredients:
10 pieces - skinless,boneless fish (Salmon, Tilapia)
1 small onion finely chopped
2 small tomatoes
5-6 garlic cloves
1 can - Coconut Milk
1 teaspoon - Red chillie powder
1 teaspoon - Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon - Mustard seeds
2 stems - curry leaves
2 - green chillies
2 tbsp of oil
Cilantro to garnish
Method:
Wash and clean Fish …

There are literally hundreds of recipes for Bruschetta, and I have tried several over the years. Many are time-consuming, some are uninteresting, and others require so many ingredients that you spend all of your time running around from store to store to find them all. I came across a …