Category International Food

Spring Salad

Fresh Spring Salad Spring is the season when fresh fruits are in abundance, and so it is with my great pleasure that I share my favorite spring salad..A meal is not fulfilling without it. Recently I made a salad with…

Artichoke Spinach Dip

Artichoke Spinach Dip Artichokes are not well utilized in Indian culture, but I have always been fascinated with artichoke spinach dip.So this week I started my first experiment from scratch Ingredients 1 artichoke 1 cup baby spinach 2 cloves garlic…

Kenkey

I am very proud of the Kiva Organization.  I have been a member now for 4 years.  Kiva helps by providing loans for those in need who repay the money over a period of time. When you become a member,…

Quesadillas with Homemade Salsa & Guacamole

Quesadillas are instantly satisfying and fulfilling. Make them for a quick Saturday lunch to have a change from regular sandwiches. As you all know, it is a great Mexican dish that is low in fat. Homemade guacamole and salsa is…

Yellow Thai Curry

Recently, I’ve been visiting more Thai restaurants than any other. I love Thai Basil Fried Rice with Yellow Tofu Curry. Yellow Curry is so full of color and aroma with lemon grass and lemon leaves. So my culinary curiosity led me…

Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

This healthy, fulfilling and hearty soup is my favorite. Sometimes I even add squash or winter melon. For For an Indian touch, I fry cumin seeds in 1tsp of oil and garnish it.  Read below for the Health Benefits of Red Peppers and…

Vegetable Lasagna

  This recipe of vegetable lasagna is always a hit with my family and friends.  It requires a bit of planning and grocery shopping, but it makes a hearty, healthy dinner that even your teenager will tolerate.  If you’re short…

Oatmeal with Dates

Oatmeal with Dates & Walnuts from bonapetit.com Recently, I have been trying new food groups which is a good tradition and good for you. I am finding everywhere that what was once old is now new again.  Not long ago,…

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…

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert and is a favorite all over Europe.  It instantly brings a smile to everyone’s face. Two of my favorite places to go for this dessert is California Pizza Kitchen and Olive Garden where I…

Fabulous and Easy Apple Pie

This recipe is from an apple farm in the San Luis Obispo, CA area. I like to use Golden Delicious, but you can choose your favorite pie apples.  The best part is that the top is a crumble and not…

Mint Julep Grape Juice

Cool off this summer with fresh refreshing, healthy drinks full of antioxidants and vitamins. Everyone loved this drink at my first cooking class at Clabber Girl Cooking School in Terre Haute, IN. What a surprise it was to me when…