Category American Food

Spaghetti with Zucchini, Walnuts & Raisins

Photo from Real Simple This is a great recipe from RealSimple.com that is light and healthy for the Spring and Summer.  You could substitute dried cranberries for raisins and add lemon zest, as well, if you like. Cooking Preparation Time: 15…

Beet Salad

Beet Salad This is one of the most natural recipes for health.  There is no cooking required.  At first I thought, “How it will taste?” I was amazed to find that it was highly refreshing, crunchy, nutty and tasty.  I am…

Fruit Cup for the Spring

Fruit cup This is a great recipe for any season.  It is versatile with many fruits. Here, I’ve used mostly pears, apples and cherries. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes                      …

Healthy Snacks By The Numbers

This is to our health!  Today in the supermarket there are so many different varieties of snacks that one will definitely get confused. I am more interested in our young people who are on their own and often get lost in…

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…

Vegetable of the Week: Potato

There are a few potato recipes in this blog. People often ask me about the fat and starch content of potatoes.  Most of the time it is widely misunderstood.  Potatoes are one of the most common comfort foods like bread and…

Spring Salad

This salad is must at my Thanksgiving dinner.  I had a family reunion at my place and this salad was a big hit. My daughter tried to make it and she said it came out exactly perfect. Ingredients: 1    Bag Ready…

Garlic Bread Spread

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1    Loaf Bread 1    Whole Garlic, peeled Salt to Taste Parsley Flakes Black Pepper 2    Tsp Parmesan Cheese 1    Stick Butter, room temperature or melted Jalapeño, crushed (optional) How to Prepare: In a small chopper,…

Mixed Vegetable Soup

Preparation Time: 10 MinutesCooking Time: 25 MinutesServes: 4-5 Ingredients: 3-4 Tomatoes 3-4 Carrots 1    Cup Cut Snake Gourd 1    Red Bell Pepper Few Broccoli Florets 1    Small Ginger Piece 1    Tsp Cumin Seeds 1    TBsp Cumin & Coriander Powder Cilantro…

Biscuits with Caraway Seeds

Biscuits  are fun to eat. They go well with afternoon tea.  These are easy to make and very tasty! Cooking Preparation Time: 15 MinutesBake Time: 1 and 1/2 HoursServes: 20-25 pieces Ingredients: 3    Cups Bisquick Mix 1    Cup All Purpose Flour…

Tomato Jam

Recently, my friend, Sapna Lulla, gave me a jar of tomato jam.  I enjoyed it very much with bread, thepla and with meals as well. What a nice way to treat a friend!  I thought I should share her recipe with…

Jonathan’s Impressive Salad

I am a big fan of healthy eating. As a vegetarian, I see how hard it is to get proper nutrition and I wonder how the next generation copes to maintain healthy food habits. To my astonishment, I was impressed with…