Name a yum , umami , wholesome , versatile spread/dip/accompaniment and I bet you thought of Hummus ! I keep my stash ready for those midnight cravings or days where you are cluelesss what to stir up for breakfast. Fun thing about hummus is that its vegan, made of chickpeas and sesame paste (tahini) mainly... Continue Reading →
Tiramisu (without alcohol) : Italian Night Menu
An alcohol free , sponge based Tiramisu .
Principles of #CleanEating with FNC
I am sharing how I plan daily meals for my family while trying to lose weight on my Facebook page and here are the basic principles of Clean Eating that I follow . Principles of #CleanEating with Friday Night Column Homemade Food : There is no second thought , that meals cooked in professional kitchens... Continue Reading →
Penne Pasta In Mixed Sauce : Italian Night Menu
When hosting an Italian feast for your family, one has to go for the options that will please the majority . Hence for the pasta I decided to go for a mix of red and white sauce , sometimes called a pink sauce as well. This sauce is brought to life by the addition of... Continue Reading →
Quinoa Pumpkin Soup with Red kidney beans (Rajma) | Monsoon Menu For Kids | Main Course |
Continuing with our series on Monsoon Menu For Kids , here is a warm hearty wholesome soup for the kiddos - Quinoa Pumpkin Soup with Rajma . A porridge / Daliya like preparation with Quinoa is perfect for pleasant monsoon evening to feel cuddled and comfy . Indian Pumpkin adds to the deliciousness of the... Continue Reading →
Jowar Vade in Appe Pan| Monsoon Menu For Kids |Snacks |
Recently food enthusiasts have successfully found (or re-discovered to put it more accurately ) some wonderful superfoods which are fast replacing the refined , processed flour / Maida in Indian snacks all of us love . One of these superfoods belongs to the millet family and is very easy to use . It is the... Continue Reading →
Healthy Ragi Cupcakes | Monsoon Menu For Kids | Eggless | Baked | Desserts |
This season I will be sharing healthy Monsoon Menu for kids . According to renowned nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar , during monsoons one should consume More alternate grains like Ragi/Nachni , Jowar and Quinoa More vegetables that grow on creepers like pumpkin and Karela Less of Green Leafy Vegetables More of Lentils/ Dals Occasional treat with... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Chip Cookies | Eggless | Baked | Toddler Meal Ideas| Desserts
A quick , classic and an essential cookie recipe to keep in your kitty for some tea time deliciousness , something chocolate-y to dunk into your cappuccino , or pure cocoa love for your kiddos. If you are looking for a recipe with less butter , alternate sources of sweetness or 'healthy' modifications , then... Continue Reading →
Mango Cheesecake with Mango Glaze |Baked |Dessert|
Since the day I was introduced to cheesecake at The Big Chill , it has become the one big love of my life . From ordering a whole 2kg of Blueberry cheesecake on my birthday (and literally gobbling almost all of it on my own) to the multiple times I craved and devoured it during... Continue Reading →
Gondh Flavoured Milk – Classic, Khus and Rose |Toddler Meal Ideas | Snacks
Gond Katira also known as Edible gum is a jelly like superfood known to improve immunity and stamina in kids. It distinctly defines summers and vacations in the peak heat of Delhi in my childhood. I remember gulping down jugfull of classic Gondh wala doodh as a kid. This one tradition I had to pass... Continue Reading →