A neighbor of mine gave me a whole pumpkin when he arrived from their province. Thinking of the different ways on how I could cook it and as to how many recipes I’d be able to make with a whole pumpkin made me have a research …

I always want to bring out my creativity and introduce to my kids surprising weekend meals. Unfortunately both my kids are boys, and are not really interested in cooking coz they claim it is a girl’s thing. I just let them participate by helping me prepare the ingredients and …

“Learning to entertain with confidence” is the caption and in my opinion it delivers. This book is more than just a cookbook with recipes, it goes over how much food you should make per person, table settings, decorative ideas and party planning from timetables, shopping and …

The jeera is nothing but the cumin seeds, which are very good for digestion purpose. For this recipe we are using little more cumin seeds and also little more garlic which is very beneficial for our health. This recipe takes very less time for preparation and all …

This is the first time I have ever attempted a recipe such as this one. I’ve made mashed potatoes, and baked them. But never like this. Anyway, it’s fairly simple:
Take one or two Idaho baking potatoes, bake them and mash them.
Add (1) tablespoon of cream cheese, …

Japanese egg tofu tastes great, but eating it in the same way all the time does get boring.
That’s before I come across this recipe.
To make deep fried egg tofu, you will need:
1 piece of Japanese egg tofu
100g diced prawns
100g fish paste
1 tablespoon …

I lived in The Netherlands for more than 2 years (studies and work), thus, I have a good personal experience of the Dutch cuisine. Coming from a country with a world wide famous cuisine, and after assuring you that I am the kind of the open minded person that …

I love beansprouts. This Thai recipe was originally the recipe of Chef Anton of Thuk Thai. This was published in Kris Aquino’s magazine several issues ago when they had featured his restaurant. I tried this at home. I did not like beancurd so I have to shove it off …

Ok, so I tried this rice pudding recipe, which I saw in my local paper. It had the odd requirement to add cornstarch, I guess in order to thicken it. I tried it and it was horrible! You could really taste the cornstarch. Yuck! I was so disappointed, as …

Paneer paratha is another very interesting recipe. Paneer is nothing else but the cottage cheese. Note down the ingredients.
Ingredients:
Cottage cheese grated 1 cup, onion chopped and fried - cup, salt to taste, coriander leaves chopped, black pepper to taste, oil 3-4 spoons, wheat flour 2 cups.
Method:
First of …

Easy Oven Fries
4 Potatoes
1T Olive Oil
Shake and Bake Mix
Scrub potatoes and cut into quarters. Place potatoes in a large bowl and coat with Olive Oil. Once potatoes are coated evenly, set aside.
Fill Shake and Bake plastic bag with mixture. Add potatoes and shake until evenly coated. …

I would like to take a moment to tell you about my favorite recipe for home made macaroni and cheese. This recipe is very easy and not very expensive to make. The most important thing is to follow the directions closely and to make sure to stir …

Home style Chilie is one of my favorite recipies. It can be prepared in under thirty minutes from start to finish making it a great meal for nights when your in a hurry but don’t want fast food. It is designed to feed a family of six. The ingrediants …

I enjoy cooking, but really like simple recipes. I don’t have a lot of time or money for complex meals, yet I get sick of the same old thing. A family member got me Simple 1-2-3 One Dish Cookbook as a gift and I have found it to be …

This is a great side dish that will go well with just about any meal. You can always double the receipe if you want it as the main course for a family. I have made this often and everyone always raves about it! You will need the following ingredients;
2 …

The egg bhurgee is a very interesting recipe, which is also very nutritious food. We use the eggs to prepare this dish. The egg bhurjee can be eaten as a snack or it can also be served, as a side dish with the roti or it also …

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 …

ingredients:
greenchilly :250gm
turmeric powder :1 teaspoon
jaggery :150gm
tamarind :200gm
salt :4 tablespoon
oil(gingely oil) :250gm
asafoetida …

If you like cheese than here is a cheesy recipe which you simply would love to savor.
Ingredients required
A cup of melted cheese
Few large size potatoes
A big size Radish
Two big size onions
4 tomatoes
Green chilly
Salt as per taste
First of all cut the potatoes and the radish into thin slices and wash …

Just about anyone can make this recipe, Vanilla Ice Cream. You will need lots of egg yolks because in order to get that flurry vanilla flavor come out, you would definitely need it. Get around 8 to 10 egg yolks.
Prepare some vanilla essence in handy beside and also …

I am a big pasta fan and an even bigger seafood addict, so any dish which combines these two food groups is a real hit for me. I grew a bit bored of clam linguini, so I went online to look for a linguini recipe with other seafood, preferably …

I know how people would search endlessly for healthy meals that are not expensive. I am too. It is normal since I have kids and I have to watch my finances very closely. Yet, I don’t want my being too tight on my budget to get in the way …

Black Pepper Fried Chicken is another nice dish that I love making. I learn this from my friend, when I was down at her place the other day. She gave me some interesting tips and I have followed that since.
You will need bread crumbs, a bit …

I love the Weight Watchers Tomato and Basil Chicken and for a while they were on special offer in my local supermarket so I bought quite a few. However, they are back at full price now and I have had to devise a cheap and similarly low fat …

I just love Burrito Wraps very much. The flour-taste, the tortillas, I should think and the juicy and nice meat inside are just so, so awesome. I love Burrito Wraps of any kind; be it a home-made one or the ones which I buy from restaurants or at …

Most people don’t like taking brinjal but it can be quite delicious if cooked in the right way. I like brinjals and they are one of the many few vegetable I really enjoy. One of favorite item is the Roasted brinjals and I would like to share the recipe …

At the beginning I thought it was a joke. I found the recipe on the Internet and decided to give it a go. The worst thing that could happen was to end up with something inedible and spoil dinner completely. But I was willing to take that risk, for …

Macaroni salad has gone a lot of modifications and this recipe is one of those. I got this when this was published with the Lady’s Choice advertisement.I tested this last Christmas. Below is the recipe and my opinion about it.
Ingredients:
700 ml Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise
1 1/2 packs elbow macaroni 200 …

I love Spicy Peanut Chicken very much! For this recipe, I love the flavor of spiciness, a bit of sweetness and the elements of peanut very much. If you want to give a bit more oomph, you can use flour or cornflour to bring out the chicken saucy …

These is a very easy to make and very good taco dip. I’ve taken it to several parties and served it at my own house and it has always been eaten up, with many people asking for the recipe. I found the recipe in “Treasured Recipes” cookbook.
2 …

I remember having fondue on special occasions when I was growing up in the seventies. I loved it because it was fun to dip all kinds of different food into the fondue. Apparently fondue was a passing fad with my family, because I only remember having it …

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 …

Here is another recipe given which is not only tasty, at the same time very healthy and nutritious. It is best suitable for those who diet.
Ingredients:
Cucumber 2 big size, onion - chopped, tomato 2 medium chopped, corn flakes 2 cups, salt to taste, taste maker 1 spoon, lemon …

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 …

I’m a huge fan of pizza in general, and I love to experiment with different homemade pizza recipes. I’ve been hooked on Boboli pizza crusts for years, but until recently I didn’t think to check their website for recipe ideas. I used to top my Boboli crusts …

I am the type of person that has a great fondness for desserts, especially chocolate ones! My husband has a favorite that is so simple to make, and delicious to eat that I make it for him often.
Devils Food Cake mix
1 large box of chocolate Jello pudding or …

I am generally not a big dessert fan, to either make it or eat it. I usually eat too much dinner to have room for dessert, and as well, I don’t have time to make a lot of desserts. I also find many desserts to be too sweet and …

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 …

I have always been intimidated by the thought of making a cheesecake, pies I have a handle ok, but cheesecakes seemed daunting. While thumbing through a Taste of Home holiday cooking magazine I ran across the picture of a delicious looking cheesecake and the recipe promised that it …

It turns out that French toast is a lot easier than I thought it would be to make. I loved having it for breakfast, even dinner sometimes, but I would only eat it if someone else was making it, or if I was at a restaurant. My …

Ingredients:
Black gram dal - 1 cup
Rice - 2 cups
Fenugreek seeds - 1 …

The paneer bhurji is my favourite recipe. The paneer is the cottage cheese. This dish can be served with the roti or the rice. This is the tastiest recipe among many recipes, which I have tried.
Ingredients: the cottage cheese chopped 2 cups, onion chopped 3/4th cup, tomato …

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 …

I have to admit that I’m one of those people who have never been to a state fair or carnival, but somehow I have managed to get my hands on the funnel cake that is served there. There was a restaurant of some sort that used to be located …

If you love shrimp and crab, you will love this recipe. I fix this for my son and myself, every now and then. I don’t fix it all the time, because it is very addictive. There aren’t many ingredients for this recipe, but it has big taste. You will …

This is a good recipe for someone who likes to eat pasta and wants to try something a little different. First of all, you cook the tortellini according to package. Then you saute one onion diced, one cup of sliced fresh mushrooms, one green pepper sliced, one …

Recently, I bought 2 pounds of frozen cooked shrimp because there was a really good sale at my grocery store. I love shrimp, but I had a lot of it and I was getting tired of eating shrimp cocktail, so I wanted to find an easy shrimp recipe. …