Category Chutneys, Dressings and Sauces

Healthy Mediterranean 7 Layer Dip

Traditional seven layer dips are staples of BBQs and other types of get-togethers. But they’re also filled with things that aren’t exactly great for you – like lots and lots of sour cream. The Greek Seven Layer dip is a…

Seven Layer Mexican Dip

This seven layer dip is always a huge hit at parties. Your guests will love you after this one. It can be made in advance and refrigerated, making it the perfect dish if you have to bring something to a family gathering…

Ridge Gourd (Loofah!) Chutney

Ridge Gourd Chutney No meal is complete without chutney. It is a must-have condiment tantalizing to the taste buds and packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Chutney tastes very good with meals or you can use it as a sandwich spread.…

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

I’m not usually a big fan of cold appetizers or soups, but once I tasted these cold spring rolls in a new Thai restaurant, I instantly became a fan. So I invited my fellow foodie, Phung Li, to try this recipe with…

Split Chick Pea With Coconut Chutney

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Split Chick pea with coconut chutney Originally this recipe is from south India. This chutney is popular with dosa, idli and mendu vada and many more dishes. In South India  where coconut is very easily available and very refreshing to taste.…

Healthy house dressing for salads

House Dressing

One thing always attracts me in my kitchen is simple recipes. Simple recipes are easy, fun and healthy. Instead of ranch salad dressing, I use oil and vinegar. Any type of vinegar-red wine, balsamic cider as long as it’s 5%…

Pesto sauce

Here is the quick recipe for home made Pesto Sauce. Preparation Time:10 minutesServing: 1/2 cupCooking Level: Very Easy RECIPE TYPES:AO = Anti-OxidantDF = Dairy FreeGF = Gluten FreeHF = High FiberHP = High ProteinLS = Low SugarV = Vegan Ingredients 3 Cloves of garlic optional 3 cups of fresh…

Date and Tamarind Chutney

Date and Tamarind Chutney Date and Tamarind Sauce is a sweet and sour combination of tastes. Dates are a great source of energy. All health food sources highly recommend that you include dates in your diet. Medjool dates are the…

Cilantro Chutney

Cilantro Chutney Cilantro is also known as coriander leaves. It is commonly used in our daily cooking has many health benefits. Dry coriander seeds are used in everyday cooking, but coriander leaves are known to lower blood sugar by stimulating the…

The Best Onion Dip

This onion dip is a huge hit at every party!  There is never any left in the bowl.  It’s great to bring to picnics and barbecues.  The guests will ask you how you made it! Ingredients: 2    Large “Sweet” Onions…

Fresh & Mild Tomato Salsa

This salsa comes from an old recipe called “Tom’s Tacos.” You can make this any time when you want a fresh, slightly spicy, slightly sweet tomato salsa. Cooking Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Recipe Type: Vegetarian Ingredients: …

Basil Dressing

This recipe came to me from an old collection of recipes.  I thought it would be interesting to share with my friends.  I love basil and always like to cook with it. Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Tarragon-flavored Wine Vinegar 1/4 Cup…