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| Savory Baked Snack Bread |
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| 27th January 2010 |
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| Dhokla is a favorite and so is Handvo. And this Savory Baked Snack Bread is inspired by these two delicious Indian snacks. Whereas Dhokla is smooth and fluffy, this dish has a coarse texture that I... |
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| Rutabaga and Turnip Treat |
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| 19th January 2010 |
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| Winter Vegetables. The term didn't mean much to me when I was growing up as we barely had a proper winter season. But, Seasonal Vegetables, now, there was a term I was familiar with. Seasonal... |
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| Easy Spinach Casserole |
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| 18th January 2010 |
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| This is an easy, no-fuss mid-week dinner, hot and fresh from the oven, that can be enjoyed on its own, or served with some breads - maybe olive ciabatta or French bread, or even naan or... |
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| Sautéed Mustard Greens |
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| 15th January 2010 |
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| Juicy, flavorful, peppery and wholesome, these Sautéed Mustard Greens are a delicious side, or even a meal in itself. If preferred, caramelize the onions first, set aside; cook the greens... |
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| Amrit by Purnima Nandkishore |
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| 13th January 2010 |
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| Eating healthy can be quite challenging in today's world where the ready-made food market is crowded with inexpensive junk. Which is one of the reasons I love to cook for my family. To make smart... |
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| Gumbo |
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| 12th January 2010 |
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| Several years ago, a fellow grad student from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, introduced me to Gumbo. She loved chicken and ham in it, sometimes she liked seafood gumbo. And, not being even half as... |
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| Vegetables Stuffed Bread Loaf |
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| 9th January 2010 |
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| There seems to be a theme developing here - of loafs - in my kitchen. This Vegetable Stuffed Bread Loaf recipe is easy to throw together on a weeknight, especially if there is leftover veggies. My... |
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| Eggplant Loaf |
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| 7th January 2010 |
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| This Eggplant Loaf is very much like the Chicken loaf recipe... it came about because I am not terribly fond of chicken, but, am unnaturally fond of eggplant :)Simply layer a loaf pan with eggplant... |
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| Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Loaf |
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| 5th January 2010 |
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| D and the kids seem to love Tuna, Salmon, Chicken, and Turkey. No beef or ham. Unfortunately, while I have grown to accept the smells, even taste the poultry and seafood that I cook for my family,... |
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| Pineapple Carrot Cake |
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| 3rd January 2010 |
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| A simple cake for the New Year: carrots, pineapple, brown sugar, flour, and eggs.Ingredients¼ to ½ cup brown sugar (½ cup is very sweet)¼ cup canola oil1 egg½ cup... |
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| Oats and Berry Squares |
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| 28th December 2009 |
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| We baked a few goodies for the Holiday Season - we meaning me mainly, with my little girl being a fairly willing but rather inexperienced sous chef :)Mostly Christmas Sugar cookies, some Lemon... |
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| Dark Cocoa and Walnut Biscotti |
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| 10th December 2009 |
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| Something about the bone-chilling winters here makes me want to bake. Possibly, the aroma of cookies and breads supply the much-needed warmth that the soul craves to keep up with the joys of the... |
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| Purple Cauliflower and Pear Salad |
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| 3rd December 2009 |
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| Purple cauliflowers are not just beautiful. They are also antioxidants-rich (anthocyanin) vegetables with chockfull of nutrients. D and I can't seem to pass them up when we walk by the stall at the... |
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| Butternut Squash Soup with Olive & Herb Dampers |
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| 1st December 2009 |
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| Hot Butternut Squash soup with warm dampers fresh from the oven is a wonderful winter treat... at least for D and me. The kids don't seem to like it much. At least not so far... maybe a few years... |
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| Steamed Baby Artichoke with Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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| 24th November 2009 |
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| I've been on the fence about artichokes. I like canned artichoke hearts a lot - as toppings on homemade pizza, or in salads and paninis. As to fresh artichokes, it just seems like it is more work... |
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