A very popular snack in southern India, among Malay and Chinese communities. I like this tasty and crispy snack made out of simple ingrediets at home. All that is needed is an achappam mould. Yesterday I tried out this recipe and it was the first time I …

The ingredients required are: 2 cups of Cheddar Cheese Grits (you can just use regular old Quaker Oats Grits and doctor it up with some cheese and butter), Oil for deep frying, 4 wonton wrappers, 8 (or how many people you want to serve) wonton wrappers, 8 medium shrimp, …

Hearty soups have always been a comfort food in our home. On cold days and nights, nothing will warm you and fill you up like a good bowl of Minestrone Soup. I have seen several chefs and cooks made their very own version of this delicious soup, so getting …

I always end up with left over bananas. And since I don’t want to waste food, I always turn them into something else like banana milk shake, banana pancakes and banana bread. Among these, Banana Bread is my favorite. Aside from the fact that it saves my bananas, other …

Are you fond of spicy foods? My husband is. That is the reason why I have learned to eat and cook these kind of food too. We also like the taste of coconut cream/milk as well as the acquired taste of bagoong (or what is known to others as shrimp …

Are you thinking of ways to make yourself and your kids eat vegetables? I have the same problem with myself and my 3 year old niece. That is the reason to modify the basic meatloaf recipe my mother used to make. I made sure that in …

I got “Sandra Lee’s Recipe Box” in Big Lots. I got it for just $7, which I think is very cheap and reasonable. I like watching Sandra Lee on Food Network Channel. I like her outfits that are usually coordinated with her kitchen, tablescape and even plates. She …

When you are not in the mood for red sauced spaghetti, but you crave for pasta then this recipe is worth giving a try. This is different than the usual meat-tomato sauce spaghetti but this will surely satisfy your craving for a good heartwarming comfort food. This recipe can …

I always wanted to prepare vegetable salad plus some kind of meat for our meals. I just got tired of putting chicken or salmon on it. This time I tried putting breaded shrimp and I must say that it turned out pretty good. This is indeed one of the …

When I get tired of the plain boring rice that even the Chinese Fried Rice is not enough to satisfy my craving for something different, a recipe for a creamy pesto rice was born.
I experimented on it but it turned our pretty good. Well rice is like …

There are many versions of this kind of Chicken Potato Salad in the internet or in various cookbooks. However, this one is a personal favorite. The combination and ratio was passed on from my great grandmother’s kitchen to our family’s youngest generation’s. In making our CHICKEN POTATO SALAD, you …

Do you love macaroni and cheese? Well, who doesn’t. It is an all time comfort favorite of kids and adult alike but the question is: Do you usually get the boxed ones? Try this easy mac and cheese and you will come back for more. Well, it is really …

Winter is just around the corner. In fact, it snowed in Michigan yesterday. And in times like this, there is nothing more we want but to stay home, curled up in the couch while watching a good movie and a steaming soup waiting to be devoured. If you haven’t …

Pancit canton is a Filipino-Chinese noodle dish that has been an all time favorite in many homes. It is a common birthday or holiday food, though it can also be served on ordinary days. It has many variations, some pancit canton recipe has been passed on from generations to …

Parmesan Cheese Grits are, in my opinion, one of the most perfect ways to start the morning.This tasty dish is a great alternative to potatoes or mac and cheese. It is very easy to make and easily doubles. I love this simple dish for its flavor and texture. It …

If you are looking for an easy, yet filling snack, look no further than the Greek Meatball wrap sandwich. You will only need a few items (including a George Foreman grill) in order to make this sandwich. First, skip all the fuss of making your own …

“This is my grand mom’s recipe for Rolling Pudding. It’s the best I’ve ever tasted and it gets rave reviews from everyone I serve it to. Sprinkle with almond n some cherries, if desired for good garnishing”.
SERVINGS 8
INGREDIENTS for rolls:-
12 eggs
24 tea spoon custard
24 tea spoon sugar
5 drops vanilla …

I really like lasagna. It is also a dish my whole family enjoys. However, I do like to find easy to make meals. I normally make lasagna using recipes that don’t require the noodles to be cooked ahead of time. The lasagna would taste OK …

This is my version of Shepherd’s pie. It is very easy and is a family favorite. All that is needed is mashed potatoes, one pound of ground beef or ground turkey, a bag of mixed veggies, and cheddar cheese.
I usually make my own mashed potatoes …

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 …

Salmon is one of my boyfriends favorites. I came up with a great salmon loaf recipe that he raves over. And it is so simply to make that it takes me longer to pick out the bones in the salmon than it does for me to whip …

With fall right around the corner, Chili is a perfect meal. Pair it up with a salad or even by itself and it is likely to satisfy anyone in your family. For the perfect Chili recipe, follow these easy steps.
First brown a pound of hamburger and drain …

“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 …

As the name itself suggests, it an Australian dish. It holds the proud distinction of being the most popular dish in Australia. One would find hot meat pies anywhere in Australia. But you need not travel all the way to Australia to taste. Anyone can prepare it sitting at …

If you are a fan of peanut butter or chocolate silk pies, and want to try something different for the holidays - this pie is an excellent choice. An extra bonus is that it is a no bake pie, so you don’t have to worry about doing your pie …

Top Secret Recipes, the website that has the clone recipes of restaurant food, has always been a favorite of mine. I enjoy just reading the free recipes, and trying to make the recipes, just like the food I have been served in restaurants.
Top Secret Recipes has evolved, from …

If you have ever had the greek dish Spanokopitta, then you will probably really like this dish. You make it as if you’re preparing a stuffing for chicken breasts. Add one cup of seasoned bread crumbs (or one box of Stove Top), 1 cup of feta cheese, …

If you are a lover of lasagna, you will probably love this treat. This is really a mexican recipe that borrows heavily on the Italian original. However, instead of layering noodles between the meat/cheese mixture, you use tortillas. Corn tortillas will provide the casserole with a …

When I was in high school, our band would take an annual trip to NYC to see a Broadway musical and experience a different kind of restaurant than we were used to. The first time I went with them, we saw “1776″ and ate at a German restaurant …

This is a quick, easy and hearty meal for those days when you don’t feel like cooking, are in a hurry or just want a hot comfort food.
It’s cheap to make and serves ten with leftovers. My family likes it and I don’t mind cooking it because it is …

What did you do with the Bloody Mary mix you had leftover after your last holiday party? Or that bottle you got at the office or neighborhood Pollyanna party when you don’t even drink? I think you’ll feel better after reading this that it doesn’t have to …

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 …

Last night for the first time, I cooked Salmon Stirfry. I’m sure there are many ways to fix it but I think that this recipe was really easy and somewhat fast. Keep in mind this is coming from someone who is just learning to …

Whenever I’m expecting guests, I buy a carton of eggs and start preparing my famous egg salad. It’s so simple and so easy to make that it always comes as a surprise how my guests love it all the time.
First, boil some eggs, peel it, then dice it. You …

A friend of mine who completed Culinary School several years ago recently gave me her copy of On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals, second edition, as she had purchased the fourth edition of this book. All of the information in the second edition is still relevant today, …

http://www.allrecipes.com is easily my favorite online recipe collection. Their main page always has links to seasonally appropriate food collections and tips for any upcoming holidays.
The recipe collection is user submitted, and is divided into several easy to navigate categories. Their search options are great too, …

Small-Batch Baking is a collection of recipes for just enough baked goods to serve one or two people. All of the recipes I’ve tried so far have worked. Some of her recipes, such as the lemon curd, are less fuss than the full size versions I’ve tried of …

This recipe is really easy to make and won’t need accurate measurements. You can play around with the recipe by adding some of your favorite ingredients as well. Buy pack of chicken breast fillets in your local grocery. I love chicken breast fillets because white meat’ healthier and …

Grape Jelly is another recipe that I’ve learned over the years to make. I think to learn to make Grape Jelly is a form of good investment, because it can also contributes to a good business idea plan.
The first mother of all steps would be to get …

I don’t recommend Banana Pudding to anyone whom might have diabetes or something. But this is one of the best light type of desserts to be eaten if you have the time to prepare. Nothing beats a homemade Banana Pudding surely.
You will need a nice amount of milk …

I think that Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry is one of the easiest food on the planet to make, no doubt about that. Even my younger brother knows how to prepare this during his ‘home-alone’ days.
If you are health conscious, stick to using vegetable oil only. …

Cornflake Blueberry Cupcakes is delicious! There is something very strange but delicious about mixing your recipe with blueberry as well as cornflake.
For this recipe, I choose to use the normal type of cornflakes. Or if you want more style, you can also use honey-star cornflakes. So that …

The thought of Apple Omelet already makes me melt just thinking about it. If you haven’t try it before, you might wonder what it’s like actually. But it is so nice and the taste is out of this world. I consider this to be one of my …

Chocolate Souffle has one of the best taste of chocolate form ever. I always see this type of menu served in pastry shops and cake shops and I wonder what it’s like to make one. Luckily, I have the chance to learn this from my relative and she …

It is not that hard to make Baked Custard. It’s best to serve this type of food menu cold, instead of just being baked.
But at times, I would love the aroma of a baked custard and that’s something unavoidable and I would eat it hot. Custards …

Chocolate Sponge Cake taste is light, airy and definitely delicious. To make this, you will need to make sure your vanilla essence is present. This is extremely important.
Use an all purpose flour for making this and also get your eggs ready as well, some sugar and …

Have you tried to make the dessert, Chocolate Ice Cream Cake before..? Well you should. It is very delicious actually and you could engage the help of your nieces and nephews that are interested to help out.
You will need flour of course, some sugar, eggs, bits of salt, …

I had baked a Cocoa Fudge Cake for my ex boyfriend before and he loved it very much. And I must say I made a good job at it, though that was around my first time trying out a Cocoa Fudge. If you dislike cocoa, you can also …

I love this dessert or snack, Peanut Butter Cookies very much. My mom and I would have a fun time preparing this and I will always treasure those moments together.
To make this, you will need some peanut butter, flour of course, some form of vanilla essence, sugar, …

I love eating Chocolate Tea Cakes. You can do this recipe in your free time, and it is not hard to make at all.
I mix my own favorite flavor of chocolate and you will need quite a bit of flour, eggs, milk, margarine, fine, white sugar which …