A Mom making a Difference through Grace
This drink is a courtesy our cousin Thilaga Akka.Healthy,tasty and refreshing.Thank you Thilaga akka. Needed:1/2 Cucumberbaby spinach handfulCelery sticks 1/2 handful1 green apple1 pearginger small pieceJuice of 1/2 limeTender coconut water 1 cup Procedure:Beat all above ingredient in mixer.I strained out the pulp and had just the juice Optional – Add Sugar/Honey to make it sweeter.
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For past few years I have never cooked Pumpkin,I guess its the fear of the unknown that keeps us from stepping out to try something new.Recently my friend Malar posted a recipe on pumpkins (Click Here to see her version),her post inspired me to call up my mom and get her preparation. My husband is a big fan of Chayote which I cook using
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I ve always wanted to try Pies.Although making the crust did take a toll on my patience ,the end result was satisfying. Total Time:1 hr 20 minPrep:25 minInactive:15 minCook:40 minYield:8 to 10 servingsLevel:Intermediate IngredientsPie Crust:2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature1 egg2 tablespoons milk/water1 tablespoon white vinegar Apple Filling:5 Northern Spy apples(I used Gala apples)3/4 cup
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One of my experiments that turned out well! Vegans can try it with just the mushrooms. Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion chopped 1 tomato chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 lb mushrooms chopped 1/2 lb chicken 1 tbsp oil 2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder Procedure: 1. In a
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Thanks to my mother,I grew up in a household where I fell in love with veggies.She was a fabulous cook,today theres no vegetable that I don’t eat,even though I m a hardcore non vegetarian. This is something that I want to inspire in my children. My mother’s recipes to me always made the vegetable the star.Simple yet delicious. Carrot and beans
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I cant rave enough about Giada’s recipes.Tried this one for our last date night.I tailored her recipe according to the ingredients I had. Total Time:1 hrPrep:20 minCook:40 min Level:Easy Ingredients4 skinless chicken thighs, with bones1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1 teaspoon5 tbsp olive oil1/2 red bell pepper, sliced1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced3 ounces prosciutto,
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Half the time ,I’m thinking what veggies did I cook last week ;), forgetfulness. So I wanted to make a healthy meal plan,with my toddler now growing into childhood. Got me thinking ,this would be a great time to get organized and develop good eating habits. I have adapted this plan from my mother ,who followed something similar ,we always had 2-3 vegetables in the week
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I had this for the first time at my friend Indu’s place.And now this recipe has become part and parcel of my household.Spicy and Tangy it compliments Rice,Rotis and Tortillas Ingredients: 1 Large Potato Cubed 1 handful of chopped onion 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp Urad Daal 2-3 tbsp oil 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar/vinegar 1 tbsp SriRacha/
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I have heard much about the American meatloaf and thought it was high time to give it a try.This dish was light and easy to prepare. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup milk 1 cup bread crumbs salt and pepper 1/4 cup molasses 1 garlic cloves minced Glaze: 1 tbsp Molasses 2 tbsp Ketchup 1
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The Classic Indian Payasam.Yet another traditional dish and a favorite dessert. Ingredients:1/4 cup cashews,1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 gallon milk3 cups vermicillisaffron(optional)1/4 cup milk1 tbsp cardamom powder2 tbsp Ghee(Clarified butter) Procedure:1.In a vessel add a tbsp ghee,once headed add cashews and almonds,brown fry them.2.Add raisins and saute for 1/2 a minute.Set them aside.3.Add vermicelli and brown fry
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