Guest Blogger: Tanu Anand I am not much of a sweets person. In fact most of my experiments in the kitchen are savouries and condiments. But when I come across those moments when the husband goes “I want something sweet” *whine tone*, I don’t want to buy something awfully sugar-laden and high on calories…
Tag: Baby Food
Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich (Preparation Time:15 Mins; Makes: 2)
Who can multitask better than a mom? There are always so many tasks demanding our attention …sometimes one feels that being a mother is akin to running a marathon: there’s no option to quit in the middle, or slow down, or stop for a moment to think and breathe. Amidst all endless household chores, moms…
No Bake Cookies (Preparation Time: 30 minutes; Makes: 24 cookies)
Who doesn’t love cookies, and, if they are home made….even better! What keeps most of us away from making them at home is the elaborate preparation, followed by delicate baking. But, if I were to tell you the recipe of delicious peanut butter and chocolate cookies that do not require kneading or baking, would you…
Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze (Preparation Time:50 minutes; Serves: 10-12)
Those of who visit my blog every week may have wondered where did this Thursday’s post go? Well it’s very much here but a bit delayed. Why? Well here’s the reason….Thanksgiving turned most American cities into shoppers’ paradise. The temptations of cool discounts and hot deals on Black Friday got the better of me. I…
Makhane Ki Kheer (Serves: Two, Preparation Time: 30 minutes)
In my growing up days, the variety of ‘fast’ special food used to get me super excited…lots of unusual sweets and savories…..munching continued all day long and eventually culminated into some puja, for Janmashtami or Navratri. Otherwise fasting had no religious significance for me. Funny enough, fasts and food are oxymoron but most North Indian actually celebrate…
Eggless Cake (Preparation Time:1 hour 10 minutes)
Most of us believe that egg-less cakes are not yummy and spongy. I can assure you that this recipe change will change that point of view. There are several reasons to try this one Simple ingredients, easily available at home Egg free, hence those who are allergic to eggs can enjoy too Does not use…
Baked Oatmeal with Apple and Nuts (Preparation Time:50 minutes)
Oats are one of the healthiest breakfast choices. If you go on reading about their benefits, the list will almost be never ending. The fact that they are a great source of fiber, is a plus. The goodness factor aside, including them in the breakfast remains only a wish for most of us who prefer…
Besan Chilla with Veggies (Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Make 5-6 chillas)
Guest Blogger: Sargam N Chand Ishita and I have been friends for long and her move to New York has been as exciting for me as it has been for her. Both of us have toddlers who are about the same age and since we live in the same block, we often get together for…
Quick-Fix Coleslaw Sandwich (Preparation Time:15 minutes; Serves: 1-2)
Its August 2012, our third month in New York, and we are already beginning to feel kind of settled. Both Amaira and I have made new friends. We excitedly look forward to each morning as there is so much to explore and learn as the day unfolds. These days we are outdoors on most weekends, trying…