Low fat Sugar free Black Bean Brownies

I have been MIA from the blogosphere for almost the whole of this month. This month has been eventful for me, with a lot of work, parties and get togethers. There was a lot of cooking, it’s just that the cooking didn’t make it through to OhTastenSee. 🙂 This particular post is long overdue, one … [Read more…]

Home made Low fat Vegetarian Refried beans with Baked Tortilla Chips

I love Mexican Food…I love how the usage of spices, beans and rice in the Mexican cuisine is very similar to Indian cuisine. If you are a vegetarian like me, you would love the fact that Mexican food has so many vegetarian options. I especially love the refried beans they serve in Mexican restaurants. I … [Read more…]

Zucchini Masiyal

Zucchini is one of the vegetables that I came to know and use only after coming to the US, but something I regularly buy during summer. It is very versatile and can be used in anything from subzis, sambar, chutneys etc. I love the mellow, sweet taste it renders. You can see the complete list … [Read more…]

Almond Energy Blast – A Soy Almond Smoothie

This is a super delicious, super filling, life saver smoothie that has become a staple for breakfast. It is creamy and delicious and at the same time filling and nutritious. Take only a few minutes to whip up together. I had found this recipe in one of the South Beach Diet cookbooks and absolutely fell … [Read more…]

Celery White Bean Soup

There is something fresh and vibrant about celery. I just love to eat it raw with hummus or in soups/salads. But most of all, I love the color it has – a unique green color. I love the way it photographs and the color it renders to dishes it is used in. I wanted to … [Read more…]

Thai Vegetable Stew

This soup is something I really loved when being on SBD Phase 1. It has a mild and refreshing curry flavor and coconut milk makes the soup very comforting. It is chock full of veggies and very healthy too. The original recipe is for a stir fry and is from one of the SBD cookbooks, … [Read more…]