Profiteroles

This French dessert sounds and looks fancy but it'sso easy to make. Just in time for your specialValentine! Choux pastry, filling and chocolate sauce...what's not to love?I made petite puffs and used ice creaminstead of the classic custard or whippedcream for the filling.A few very simple ingredients:butter, flour, water, a little sugar and  eggs. In a small saucepan bring the 1/2C water,1/2 stick butter, 1/2t sugar to a boil. Remove from heat, add the 1/2C  flourall at once, beating rapidly with a woodenspoon until the dough comes together.Let cool for 5 minutes.Beat in the eggs one at a time untilincorporated.Beat...

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Sundal Kulambu / Channa Kuzhambu | Indian Curry Recipes

I made this Sundal Kulambu for a cozy lazy lunch one day. I am proud to say this kulambu-rice combo does not need any side dish but papads would be a lovely pair if needed. This is my MIL's recipe handwritten for my DH when he first came to US. There are a handful of recipes, all his favorite foods which she had chosen to write. I have tried quite a few of them and this sundal kuzhambu is one of those few for which I got a thumbs up from him with "Just like Mom's!" That means something, right?! The others? The feedback was "Hmm..Good.. But not quite like Mom's". I am still working on those recipes :)Ingredients:Sundal / Dried chickpeas (garbanzo)...

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Mushroom Asparagus (crustless) Mini Quiche

Do you want something quick for a busy mornings and do not want to stand near the stove cooking some dosas or oatmeal. Then these mini quiches are for you. These simple to make (bake) dish has all the goodness you need for the morning to keep you going until lunch. Eggs for protein, Milk and Cheese for Calcium and Mushroom and Asparagus adds up to your daily serving of vegetables for the day. Score!Ingredients:Serves - 4Eggs - 6Low fat Milk - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml)Mushroom - 6 oz pktAsparagus - about 6 to 8 spearsSalt - 1/2 tsp or to tastePepper - 1/2 tsp or to tasteGrated Cheddar cheese (reduced fat) - 1/3 cup or as neededMethod:Preheat the oven...

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Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli

 We wanted to go to a matinee movie so I popped this dinner into the crock pot after lunch. Coming home to a ready dinner is better than take-out. Slice the beef and chop the garlic.  In the pot, combine the consomme, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, ginger and red pepper flakes. Add the beef and toss to coat.Cover and cook on hi for 5-6 hours.  Remove about 3T sauce from the pot and combine with 2T cornstarch. Stir back into the pot alongwith the broccoli. Cover and cook on Hi for about 15 minutes until broccoli is just tender.Serve over rice.Crock Pot Beef...

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Roasted Parmesan Crusted Salmon

You can use any fish for this quick and easy oven roasted recipe.We love salmon so that's what I used.This is just over one pound of fish.Rinse the salmon and pat dry with a paper towel.Place on a foil lined pan. Salt and pepper. Cover the top completely with a mixture of 3T mayonnaise and 2-3T grated parmesan.  Sprinkle on a bit of paprika if you like.Bake @425 for 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.To serve, carefully slide a wide spatula between the skin and flesh. The skin will stick to the foil. Easy clean up too.Dinner is served in 15 minutes.Enjoy!Links: Designs By Gollum,Between...

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Celery Cilantro Chutney with a Surprise! | Side dish for Idli Dosa

These lovely little celery stalks are just for salads or snack. That is what I thought too until I tried this yummy chutney. This is a great side dish for Idli/Dosa or can even be used as a spread for a toast. Adding cilantro/coriander leaves gives a lovely green color and a fresh taste. What is the surprise you could ask? There is and it is walnuts. A handful of toasted walnuts in this chutney makes it creamy and a powerhouse of omega-3 acids. Check out the original recipe here.Ingredients:Celery - 2 cupsOnion - 1 cupTomato - 1/2 cupWalnuts - 1/2 cupGreen chilli -  2 or 3Ginger - 1/2 inch pieceGarlic pods - 2Cilantro - 1/2 of a small bunchOil...

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Know Your Sweetness - Brown Sugar - Roundup

2012 ended on a sweet note! Here is the beautiful array of entries I received for Know your Sweetness - Brown Sugar. I would like to thank Jagruti again for this opportunity. I received 23 lovely entries ranging from Cakes, Cookies and Muffins. Now for the colorful round...

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Paal Kozhukattai / Thengai Paal Kozhukattai for Two Years of Blogging | Indian Sweet Recipes

Happy New Year everyone! For me 2013 is not the only reason to celebrate. This is Kavin's first new year and also my humble blog just turned 2 in December. Nothing is more special when it comes to celebrating with a sweet which is close to your heart. I celebrated our new year with this delicious Paal Kozhukattai. This is my favorite sweet and grandma makes it every time we visit her. True, it is quite an elaborate process but the end result makes all the effort feel lighter.Ingredients:Idly rice/Parboiled rice - 1 cup (wash and soak for 2 hours)Sugar - 1/2 cup (or more if desired)First Coconut Milk - 1 cupSecond and Third Coconut milk -...

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Guest Hosting "Taste of the Tropics" - Tamarind

Happy New Year to All! May this year bring happy and joyful happenings in all your life. I am guest hosting Chef Mirielle's "Taste of the Tropics" event this month. And the theme for this month is Tamarind. Hailing from a tropical region myself I was very much interested when I saw this event. I was delighted when she told me that there is an open slot in January. Tamarind, literally meaning "dates of India" is native to Africa. The fruit pulp is the edible part of the plant and widely used in cuisines across Asia. The pulp has a acidic and sour taste with a mild sweetness. The tartaric acid present in the tamarind is a powerful anti-oxidant....

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