Double Chocolate Walnut Muffins/Cupcakes

I have been sick and at home a couple of days..You’d imagine I was lying down and having no energy to cook, right? I was lying down alright, but I kept dreaming about food…not eating food, but making it. I think thats a common trait of food bloggers. I was yearning to make something ooey, … [Read more…]

Pear Bran Agave Muffins

Bored of eating eggs for breakfast and yearning for something sweet but not sinful to start your day…these ‘Pear Bran Agave Muffins’ are your best bet. Made with whole wheat flour with an additional flavor boost from the wheat bran, these muffins pack a ton of nutriton and fiber. They are also tender, moist and … [Read more…]

Homemade Strawberry Jam(no pectin)

Jam….the word reminds me of days as a kid, where the only jam we had in India was ‘Kissan Mixed Fruit Jam’. Having it for breakfast with Amul butter was one of the childhood food memories I cherish. It was the ‘meal’ I made for my little brother when my parents where out and I … [Read more…]

Mushroom Asparagus Frittata

Once you discover the ease with which you can make frittatas, you will make them a regular part of your dinner menu. Yes, I said dinner. Who said frittatas are for breakfast only. I almost always make them for dinner. They make a very filling and protein rich meal. Here, I have combined whole eggs … [Read more…]

Cranberry Peanut Oatmeal Granola Bars

I have been looking for a suitable breakfast cereal bar, ever since I started Phase 2 and was allowed to eat a small portion of whole grains back into my diet. Although there are so many options available in the market, a very few met the constraints I had. I wanted the bars to be … [Read more…]

Spicy Whole Wheat Onion Bread(Khara Bread)

I’ve always wanted to try yeast breads and for some reason I have always been nervous about how it would come out. My past two successful attempts were in summer – Foccacia bread and Oatmeal Batter Bread. But, given winter has already set in now, I was kind of skeptical of trying this again. But, … [Read more…]