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Sweet Potato Mini Tarts

So the Fall Entertaining Season begins!  I adapted this from my full sized sweet potato casserole with cranberry-macadamia topping .  It’s a great party dessert / appetizer.   Here’s how you make the Tartlet Shells… they were very easy and inexpensive to make, but if you’re pressed for time, you can use any type of pre-made […]

Perfectly roasted chestnuts

How to make amazing roasted chestnuts in your own home, just like the ones you buy! Step by step (also in italian) Get the Recipe: Perfectly roasted chestnuts

Egg plant Bun Sandwich

A quick nutritious and yummy sandwich for lunch, something to grab and go. Get the Recipe: Egg plant Bun Sandwich

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

Thick and creamy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie loaded with creamy peanut butter, old fashioned oats, bananas and vanilla soy milk. Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

Eggless Chocolate cupcakes

Dark chocolate cupcakes- favorite in my family. Nobody needs a reason to indulge in these little pieces of joy. Melting-in-mouth chocolate ganache frosted over moist chocolate cupcakes makes for a perfect treat.This egg-less recipe has been passed by me to almost everyone I know and they all seem to love it. A must try! Get […]

Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts tossed with lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Easy side dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes. Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Torta Della Nonna (Italian Custard Pie)

Torta Della Nonna An amazing thick custard pie covered with lots of pine nuts! This is a traditional Florentine recipe that tastes like heaven! Step by step fully illustrated recipe. Get the Recipe: Torta Della Nonna (Italian Custard Pie)

Apple Cider Doughnuts

Melt in your mouth Apple Cider Doughnuts made with fresh apple cider. Easy fall doughnut recipe to make at home! Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Doughnuts

Bengal Gram stewed in tomato sauce

Kale Channe without Onion/Garlic (Bengal Gram stewed in tomato sauce) From the original site: The nine days of festivity and fasting coming to an end until next year but this is just the beginning of the coming festive celebrations, which means more food, more get together and yes more time in the kitchen, which I […]

Gnocchi in Marinara sauce

Marinara sauce is more popular known as “Pizza sauce”. I love simplicity of Italian food because its all about fresh ingredients which really shine through the dish. Gnocchi is hand-made pasta which is made with boiled potatoes and flour. Extremely easy to make, gnocchi tastes wonderful in rich marinara sauce. Get the Recipe: Gnocchi in […]

Kale Adai

I was intrigued by this nutritious green leafy vegetable with multiple benefits – Kale! My challenge was to incorporate it into south Indian traditional cuisine. After much thought I came up with 3 such recipes. This ‘Kale Adai’, a healthy traditional lentil pancake, with addition of Kale becomes even more nutritious. Ingredients: split pigeon peas […]

Paleo Pumpkin Bread

Fall is in the air and around here that means pumpkins. Here’s a paleo version of pumpkin bread, featured at WellATL, to get you in the spirit. From the original site: The challenge with pumpkin bread is to make sure it’s somewhat dense. With almond or nut flours, you’ll often end up with a version […]

Som Tam- Thai Raw papaya salad

I am a sucker for Thai food . I got to experience authentic Thai cuisine when I visited Bangkok a year back. There I discovered dishes like Som tam, Tom kha, Pad thai, Stir-fried veggies, Tom-yum soup and fell in love with Thai cuisine. Thai food is also supposed to be the healthiest cuisine in […]

Carrot salad- South Indian style!

Spicy and sweet south-indian carrot salad which is sure to become your favorite lunch accompaniment. Get the Recipe: Carrot salad- South Indian style!

Mini taco cups with Roasted Tomato salsa

This dish celebrates mexican cuisine.Tiny baked cups perfectly hold refried beans, veggies and the utterly addictive salsa. Salsa is made by roasting tomatoes, onions and garlic in oven and blending with cumin powder, fresh lime juice and coriander. This salsa is perfect for a movie night when you have a bowl of chips to finish […]

California Style Grilled Cheese

California Style Grilled Cheese made with mashed avocado, tomato and pepper jack cheese. Get the Recipe: California Style Grilled Cheese

Fig Milkshake

Fig milkshake which is made by blending pre-soaked figs and milk. Great way to start your morning or serve to guests as a welcome drink. Ingredients: Milk Figs Honey Walnuts Instructions: http://fascinatingfoodworld.blogspot.in/2014/09/anjeer-figs-milkshake-navratri-special.html

Chocolate cookies with pomegranate

Chocolate cookies with pomegranate Rice flour dark chocolate cookies with pomegranate seeds, to serve warm with plenty of honey (gluten-free and low-sugar) Esay step by step illustrated recipe. Get the Recipe: Chocolate cookies with pomegranate

rustic onion focaccia

A delicious rustic focaccia with a soft whole spelt flour dough. Step by step recipe, with yeast or sourdough. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free. Get the Recipe: rustic onion focaccia

Individual Pumpkin Tiramisu

Everything you love about Tiramisu served up in individual glasses. This tiramisu has a fall twist with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices! Get the Recipe: Individual Pumpkin Tiramisu

Prawn salad with rocket and pomegranate

A delicious, healthy and easy to make prawn salad with rocket leaves and lots of pomegranate seeds. (GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE,HIGH IN FIBRE) Get the Recipe: Prawn salad with rocket and pomegranate

Sabudana Kheer- Tapioca pudding

Traditional Indian dessert made with milk and soaked tapioca pearls and flavored with cardamom. Ingredients: Tapioca pearls Milk Sugar Cardamom saffron almonds Instructions: Find the full recipe here http://fascinatingfoodworld.blogspot.in/2014/09/sabudana-kheer-taptioca-pudding.html

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars made with a homemade graham cracker and gingersnap crust. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It is the perfect dessert for fall! Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars