Red bell pepper
Autumn is here!! I love to see fall colors all over my neighborhood. I love going to farmers market this time of year. I love picking up a basket full of red,green and yellow peppers which which range from hot to very hot to…
Jayshree Shah
Mini Cherry Cobblers
Mini cherry cobblers are always a big hit at parties. This recipe is very easy to make; it’s quick and satisfying. Prep time: 5 minutes Mini Cherry Cobblers Bake time: 14-18 minutes Serves: five Level: very easy recipe Ingredients: One 21 ounce can…
Spaghetti squash
There are many different types of squash, some of which are common, and some are harder to find. Spaghetti squash is a little harder to find than some other types of squash. .I have never seen this squash in the supermarket.…
My Dream Food Label
My Dream Food Label was just published in New York Times by Mark Bittman. Mark Bittman is an Op-Ed Lead Food columnist at the NY Times. He has just proposed a new Food Label: See a bigger version of this label here.…
Halva- sherra
Halva is a great traditional dessert that almost every Indian loves. Halva is nourishing, and it’s a “feel good” food. This recipe is very dear to me because it is associated with memories of my father. My father loved to make and eat halva. As…
Ridge gourd -Turia with split mung Dal
This a basic easy recipe for the healthy meal. It is easy and quick and fulfilling. Ingredients: 3-4 cups of washed,cubed turia or ridge gourd, 1 cup split moong dal aka green gram washed and soaked for two hours 1 tsp lemon juice…
Stuffed Eggplant and Potatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes …
Guest Chef Mintu’s Zucchini Bread
This week we’ve got something special for you. Guest chef Mintu Shah passed on this great recipe for zucchini bread. Zucchini Bread Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 60 minutes Level: easy Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 cups flour, sifted (I used…
Kumato tomatoes Bruschetta
Prep time: 5 minutes Bake time: 10-12 minutes cooking level : very easy Recipe Type : AO = Anti-Oxidant , V = Vegan Serves: 2-4 Ingredients: 2 kumato tomato chopped one small red onion…
Smart Food: Mediterranean Pickles
I would like to begin a series on “Smart Food.” I would love it if you would comment at the bottom, “like” the recipe on Facebook and/or “tweet” it! Condiments “Condiments” are called “Kachumber” in my native language. They are…
Watermelon cooler
This hot summmer has me thinking about ways to cool off, such as cool watermelon juice. Watermelon is available everywhere this time of year, and it’s affordable too!. Here is a quick recipe for watermelon juice. Preparation Time: 10 minutes:…
Crispy Kale Chips
Prep time :5 minutes bake time: 10-12 minutes very easy recipe Next time you’re looking for a snack to munch on, try these kale chips instead of potato chips. Kale is one vegetable that I always wanted to add in my…