Nutrition for Children – A Balanced Meal
I truly believe nutrition is very important for Children. And a balanced meal helps. A short video on how nutrition looks at our house. Click Here to watch the video. Blessings, Christina.
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Brocolli Pasta
A hankering to have Alfredo lead me down the road to finding an easy yummy pasta Ingredients: White sauce: 1 1/4 cup milk 1/8 cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp butter Grated nutmeg a pinch 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1 tsp Italian seasoning 250g pasta 1/2 brocolli 1/4 to 1/2 cup cheddar cheese HowTo: Cook pasta as directed.add the
Read moreChocolatey brownie
There’s no good chocolate fix than this easy to make brownie. Ingredients 1/4 cup melted butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup chopped bournville(50% dark) Procedure Preheat oven to 350f/175c. Blend in butter,vanillas and sugar thoroughly 2-3 mins. Blend
Read moreIndian Style Roast Chicken
I’m thankful to my cousin for this simple and very tasty recipe.It makes an easy to make dinner for rush days. Ingredients: For Marinade 1-1/2 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste(To make 1tsp ginger garlic paste you need 1/2 tsp ginger paste,1/2 tsp garlic paste) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1
Read moreVery Moist Banana bread
I was left with extremely ripe and mushy bananas,so put them to good use ,making a banana bread.This recipe is very easy to make and makes an absolutely yummy moist bread. Ingredients: makes 1 loaf 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/3 cups mashed
Read moreKathirikai kochu – Brinjal Side Dish
This dish always reminds me of my grandma,A very favorite of my grand dad.An easy to make dish for a busy day meal. Ingredients: 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp urad dhal 4-5 curry leaves 1/4 tsp cumin seeds pinch of hing 5-6 small onions quartered 2 medium tomatoes quartered 8 small brinjals/eggplants quartered salt 1 lime sized tamarind dissolved
Read moreButterbeans Masala
Sharing today one of my favorite recipes of my moms the butter beans masala.I love to have this dish with just plain rice as it tastes great just by itself. Ingredients 1/4 tsp urad 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 5-6 curry leaves 2 cups butter beans 2 tbsp shredded coconut 1 handful quartered shallots 1/4 tsp turmeric
Read moreFamily Night Recipe: Home made Chicken Pizza
After my move to India,our family and many other friends I’ve spoken to seemed to be of the same opinion on the jacking prices of pizzas by well known fast food chains.After a talk with a very close friend,who had already tried her hand at home made pizza.I was finally inspired to try my hand at it too.And boy was
Read moreDate Night Receipe:Cajun Chicken Pasta – Fathers day special’s
My husband is a big fan of creamy pasta’s .And hence this pasta is a go to recipe at our home. After many variations of this same recipe on the internet ,I’ve finally tailored it to make one which is easy to make with fewer ingredients Ingredients: 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped 1 clove of minced garlic 1
Read moreBaby corn and Mushroom Curry – Father’s Day Specials
For Fathers day specials i thought Id pull out some of the dishes that were a hit with my hubby.This accidental dish was one of is favorites.I truly believe that the way to a mans heart is through his stomach. Ingredients: 1 cup Baby corn chopped in small pieces 1 cup Mushroom chopped in small pieces 2 medium sized tomatoes chopped in
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