Cream of Mushroom Soup – without cream(Vegetarian SBD Phase1 Recipe of the Month)

There are people who think soups cannot really make a meal by itself(you know who you are), but to me I could just live on soups and be satisfied, as long as they are flavorful and hot! Most of my dinners during winter are soups and I really love the warmth it brings. The added … [Read more…]

Cauliflower Steaks with Olive Relish and Spicy Tomato Sauce(Vegetarian South Beach Diet Phase 1 Recipe of the Month)

One thing I have learnt with my recent healthy eating, is that it doesn’t have to be boring or monotonous. You can have healthy meals that are worthy to be served at a five star restaurant, at home. This Valentine’s day, I wanted to do just that. To serve a healthy meal that would be … [Read more…]

Vegetarian South Beach Diet Phase One recipe of the Month: Asparagus, Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata

I love Frittatas, it is such a great dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner and this recipe introduced me to the tart, creamy goodness of goat cheese. I never realized goat cheese was so good. Now I like goat cheese on my pizza and on salads too. I’m absolutely in love … [Read more…]

Kerala style Kadala curry(Black garbanzo bean curry – Kerala style)

Some of the most traditional foods of India are wholesome in nutrition and even though these foods existed before any knowledge of nutritional benefits, they were designed to aid healthy living. We have turned to new age health foods such as oats, flax etc. having forgotten the benefits of the food eaten by our ancestors. … [Read more…]

Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic and Parmesan

One of the best ways of eating vegetables is roasting them in the oven. I am yet to find a vegetable that I have tried to roast in the oven and haven’t liked. There is an absolute simplicity to these oven roasted vegetables and also they are adaptable to suit anybody’s taste preferences. Brussel sprouts … [Read more…]

Kaara Pori/Murmura Chivda/Spicy Puffed Rice

The life in India has changed very much. People have moved away from houses and into apartments and the modernization of Indian life has resulted in losing some of the charms that are so unique to India. For instance, when I was a kid, there used to be so many street vendors that sold goods … [Read more…]