Off late, I have been trying a lot of things for the first time. My last post was my first ‘Jam’ recipe. This post is my first post, roasting my own red peppers. I did it over an open flame and it is so easy. A jar of roasted red peppers costs about $4 at … [Read more…]
Collard  greens…sound foreign? Sure is. Or was, to me, when I first came her to the US. I slowly ventured to trying to new types of greens native to the American region and immediately loved Collard. It tastes very similarr and doesn’t have any bitter taste. It is packed with nutrition which is an added … [Read more…]
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…]
Bored of eating soups and a whole lot of eggs during SBD Phase1, this is a recipe that I discovered that makes for a wholesome, filling and very satisfactory meal. Whether you are on a diet or not, this is a very good variation to the traditional idlies and a very healthy one too. The … [Read more…]
If you’re wondering what ‘Zunka’ is, like I did…here is a little intro: Zunka is traditional Maharashtrian dish, where vegetables are sauteed and then sprinkled with a spicy chickpea mixture, such that the chickpea mixture forms a crust around the veggies, adding flavor and texture to the veggies. It was originally devised by Marathi housewives … [Read more…]
Its been 7 weeks since I started on the ‘South Beach Diet’ and I figured that I needed to provide an update on where I am and how its going. I did phase 1 for a total of 4 weeks and as much as people can’t wait to get off of Phase 1, I had … [Read more…]