Presto Pasta Nights #191 Roundup

Thanks to every one who has participated in ‘Presto Pasta Nights #191’ event and for having sent in a variety of delicious pasta recipes. Thanks to Ruth for having given me the opportunity to host this event. Without further ado, heres the line up: The first dish we have is a very innovative and healthy … [Read more…]

Sundried Tomato and Cashew Pesto with Broccoli and Pasta

I envy people who go into the kitchen, measuring and laying out the ingredients they would use for a dish, armed with a printed recipe to refer to. I am not that person, and in a way I am glad I am not. Even when I follow a recipe, I add my own touches to … [Read more…]

Baked Apple Pie wontons

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Hope you are tired and proud of putting together your thanksgiving meal…and happy and elated at having family around to share it with. As with a lot of people here in the US, we have embraced the spirit of thanksgiving..not so much in the traditional sense, such as baking up a turkey. … [Read more…]

Kale molagootal

I’m fairly good when it comes to experimenting with new ingredients and flavors. But there are still a number of Western/American veggies/foods that I haven’t tried. As I was thinking about this, I decided to be adventurous with Kale. Kale especially tastes good during winter and is also very beautiful to look at with the … [Read more…]

Tomatillo Peanut Kuzhambu

This recipe is inspired by one of my most favorite blogs: ‘My Kitchen Pitch’. I became a fan of this blog, long before I even started blogging. Although I don’t blog in Tamil, which is my mother tongue..I love reading blogs written in it. This blog combines the author’s interest in cooking, blogging and writing. … [Read more…]

Announcing Presto Pasta Nights #191

Almost every culture in the world has a form of pasta in their cuisine. In that way, pasta is something that features in almost every kitchen in the world. It is also one of the most easiest of things to put together. So, put on your chef hats and cook up any pasta/noodle dish. Don’t … [Read more…]