The chocolate ice creams are the mostly liked ice cream among all the varieties of ice creams. We don’t need to empty our pocket to buy this one from the shop; we can prepare the very tasty chocolate ice cream very easily at home. Just note down the …

One of my family’s favorite treats is fried Vidalia onion rings. However, I have always had trouble getting the batter and the frying down pat so my onion rings are usually always mushy. I saw this recipe online and I decided to try it to see how it worked. Actually, …

I collect many things and one of them is cook books. New cook books and historic one of a kind. Tons and tons of cook books. One of my favorites is The Good Housekeeping Cookbook, Revised Edition, publisher: Hearst Books. You not only get the recipes, but the …

This has quickly become my favorite recipe when having a cook-out or contributing to a pot-luck. It is quick, easy, and delicious. My measurements are going to be guesses because I never measure when I make it, so eyeball it with me.
You’ll need:
3 regular sized cans of pre-diced potatoes
1 …

Ingredients:
3 cups of cut chicken, green chilly paste of 1 tea spoon, garlic (optional), some chopped ginger garlic paste, 3 chopped onions, cumin seeds powder 2 spoons, pepper corns 6, salt according to taste, oil 4 spoons, chopped coriander leaves to garnish.
Method:
Now first of all take all the spices with …

Ingredients :
Capsicum - 1/2 kg
Coconut - 1 cup (grated)
Tamarind - lime sized
salt
oil - 3 tbsps
To season :
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
cloves - few
jaggery - as desired
turmeric powder - a pinch
Fry in a teaspoon of oil and powder the ingredients given below:
Red gram dhal - 1tsp
Bengal gram …

This polenta torte comes from The Accidental Vegan by Devra Gartenstein. It is a luscious, unusual dish that is perfect for anyone who loves mushrooms! I am a mushroom fan, so I happen to think this is one of the best dishes out there. It is best if you …

I’ve never made any type of muffins from scratch. I love homemade muffins, but I’ve always shied away from making them because I thought the process would be too complicated. Recently I decided to cook a homemade beef stew for dinner, and I thought that cornbread would …

I get tired of potatoes quickly, and am always looking for new recipes to make potato dishes a little less boring. Other than the boiled, mashed, scalloped or baked, there are not a lot of choices that I have managed to find. I recently happened across this recipe by …

The sweet corn soup is also very nutritious and it is the tastiest soup among many other soups. This has been my favourite soup since my child hood. Whenever I have the time I prepare the sweet corn soup for my self. I just love it.
Ingredients:
Sweet …

This is a very old recipe and a classic. My family loves this and I make this for a ’special’ treat for them. I hope you enjoy this one.
Crumb crust:
1 1/4 c. graham crumbs
1/4 c. butter or margerine
1/4 c. granulated sugar
Set aside 1/3 c. of this mixture. …

I was not a big fan of blueberry pancakes in the beginning, but after tasting a friends blueberry pancakes, I had got hook on them. I was just the simple buttermilk pancake eater and never wanted to try other styles and taste of pancakes, but this one is really …

This time,when you make some dish with bottle guards, don’t throw away the peels. Rather you can prepare a tasty chutney from it like this:
Take frying pan and pour 2 teaspoons of oil and let it heat on medium flame . Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ,2 teaspoon …

My husband loves caramel apples and every once in awhile we will make them at home so he can have them as a treat. I saw the recipe for making them online and I really liked it.
The recipe includes:
4 apples- I used Fuji apples because that’s what I had …

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 …

I have this receipe from about 13 years ago. I learned how to cook it for the first time from my mother in law, shortly after I met my wife. I needed a special cake for dessert at a certain festive dinner of my family and I recognize …

I am always looking for easy vegetable recipes that my family will eat. I know that serving raw or lightly steamed vegetables is the healthiest choice, but my family gets tired of it and I cannot serve a boring plate of steamed carrots to my guests. This …

Here is an idea for your next meal that you can prepare. I am reviewing this food option, Curry Prawns with Ketchup Boiled Eggs and giving some basic cooking tips.
Not everyone hates ketchup. I am a fine with this sauce and there are lots of food ideas …

Pumpkin 500 gm (fresh)
Besan 100 gm
Salt 1 teaspoon
Oil to fry
Water
Method:
Take Besan in a vessel
Add one cup of water in it and mix it well
Add Salt and stir well and keep it
Clean Pumpkin in normal clean water and peel it
Slice the cleaned pumpkin in to small pieces
Dip the sliced pumpkin into …

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 …

Whenever I am entertaining family and friends at my home, I like to make sure there are plenty of deviled eggs to go around since they are a staple appetizer in the south.
Since I’ve learned how to make deviled eggs they are my go to appetizer because they …

I have never been a big dessert fan, but when entertaining, I find that most people like dessert. I decided to try to find some light dessert recipes, ones that won’t add to the over-eating and extra calories of the holiday season. I mainly looked up dessert recipes that …

Peanut Butter Playdough is one great way to entertain your children and their tastebuds simultaneously! Not only is it a hoot to watch children make their own playdough from scratch, but it creates endless hours of fun and activity for children ages three through eighteen! What is …

Boil the beets, from 40 minutes to over 1 hour depending on their size and quantity. If you’ve got only 2 or three medium sized ones, 40 minutes will be enough. Large ones, bigger than a tennis ball, should be cooked for over an hour.
Let the cooked beets cool …

There are different methods into making a nice and delicious scrambled eggs. Here is my version, and I think it rates around 8 or 9; really depending on my mood and the amount of eggs and cheese that I use. Also, water element is pretty important and lately …

I have already posted my recipe of stuffed peppers with hamburger meat; here is one for veggie lovers. You will need:
Sweet peppers, red, green or yellow
Carrots, onion, tomatoes - in equal proportion
Parsley (fresh or flakes)
Salt, sugar
Prepare sweet peppers by cutting out the “butts” and removing the seeds.
Prepare the stuffing. …

I recently went in search of a recipe book that I had misplaced, and when I found it, called Hotter than Hell by Jane Butel, I immediately printed off some recipes to try. The book has recipes from all over the world, and the only criterion is that the …

Everybody loves to have salad, if not once in a while, at least one meal in a day. Salads had become so popular due to its being so healthy and easy to prepare. However, people start to get tired of the same common salad served over and over, the …

I tried a funnel cake for the first time when I went to a city function. I saw a lot of people walking around with it and I heard about it before but never knew exactly what it was. It look good so I definitely wanted to try it. …

Many people buy the mix fruit jam in the shops, which is preservatives included, and it is also not very fresh. Instead of doing so we can prepare the mixed fruit jam at home very easily which is nutritious, natural, fresh one and also very tasty one.
Ingredients: fruits …

This is a kind of juice, which can only be prepared using the raw mangoes during the mango seasons. This juice gives totally a different kind of experience and taste. Those who like the salty or tangy taste for them this juice will be an ideal drink …

My wife makes Tutti Fruiti ice cream quite well. I also help her in kitchen so I know how to make it. The process is not so simple as such though. It does require lot of stuff, so better make a list of them.
First of all Tutti …

Whenever I need to bring a dessert I always chose this recipe because no one has it. I got it from a woman who is now 80 and I have not idea where on Earth she got it, but I am guessing she has had it awhile and …

Here is a fun and tasty recipe I created last week. It was a big hit.The kids loved it, so I guess it’s a keeper. I call it Taco spaghetti. I had made Taco’s and had a lot of meat left over, so I decided the next nite to …

I have always had the hardest time making any sort of fudge, until my mother-in-law gave me this simple recipe. It takes approx. 6 minutes to make, and not once has it come out either falling apart, or so runny you can use it as a topping on icecream.
I …

Pizza Dip
Ingredients:
1. 8 oz Ricotta
2. ¾ cup Mayonnaise
3. 1½ cup Mozzarella, divided
4. ¼ cup Parmesan
5. ¼ cup Chopped Pepperoni
6. 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
7. 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Method:
1 Mix all ingredients well, holding back ½ cup Mozzarella.
2. Spoon into ovenproof dish,
3. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella.
4. Bake 30 minutes or until …

The French fries are my all time favourite snacks, which I just love to eat at any time. I like it because these fries are so crispy, tasty and delicious to eat. With the tomato sauce it tastes simply great. I have the recipe of making …

Pudina drink is my all time favourite drink. Actually it is a very tasty juice made using the mint leaves. This is a nutritious drink, which gives a lot of energy, or I can say it is a refreshing drink, which makes us fresh. Note down …

My wife and myself always make our own preserve and our eldest sons favourite is grape preserve, he loves it and very often has it on toast for his breakfast and sometimes has it on sandwiches to take to nursery.
All you need for this lovely preserve is:-
1 kg of …

This potato recipe is a favorite of mine, both to make and to eat. The side dish is always a favorite at parties and family gatherings. Whenever I am asked to bring a side dish to pass, I usually go for this recipe because it’s a hit …

Ingredients:
2 Oz. Flour
1 Egg
1/2 Tablespoon Water
1/4 Pint Milk
1 1/2 Oz Butter/Margarine
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Oz Cheddar Cheese (Grated)
Method:
Sieve flour into a mixing bowl, make a hollow in the center, add egg and stir
Add half amount Milk and beat until pasty
Add the balance of the Milk, water and salt
Preheat oven to …

This is a great gourmet tasting dip that is very easy to prepare. This is great on toasted bread slices or pita chips. I also used this as a vegetable dip and stuffed this dip into cherry tomatoes and served as an appetizer. You can use …

Fried chicken has been a staple as a viand. We have this ever since we discovered that chicken can be a viand. Chicken has had many variation. We like to cook it grilled, fried, Japanese-styled and many more. Whatever the style, one thing is common, we all love chicken because …

The most easily to prepare and ready to use breakfast is perhaps bread. It can be topped with different toppings to make it even yummier. This recipe gives one such topping that can be used to make a quick and delicious breakfast.
For this you would require around 6 bread slices …

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 …

Ingredients : Items needed to prepare this simple gravy are :
Fresh peas : 1/2 kg
Pepper powder : 1/2 tsp
salt
Oil - 3 tbsp
grind together :
Tomatoes - 5
Ginger - 1 small piece
Green chillies - 4
Coriander leaves - 1 small bunch
Method
1. Heat oil, fry the ground paste in a medium …

My cousin concocted this secret recipe, but then again, she said that it is not exclusive and that she learned from other people as well. This method is simple and yet delicious and I love it so much. I love using tomatoes, basil pesto and also smoked …

I love to cook and I find it highly pleasurable, especially when people enjoy my cooking. One of my husband’s favourite dishes that I do for us if we need something quick is vegetable omelette. For this dish you will require the following ingredients to serve 2 …

I don’t know about you, but Potato Wedges Stuffed with Chicken and Eggs really works for me. I love restaurants and hawker centers that serve this menu, and this recipe review is very yummy for me.
I love to match up my potato wedges with lots of chicken bits and …