Category Quick Recipes

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…

Cottage Cheese Fritters – Bhajia

Cottage cheese fritters or “Pakoras” are a Saturday treat in my house. This is a guilty pleasure. This recipe is very simple and calls for a few ingredients.  Once done, they taste amazingly good. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time:  20 minutes…

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…

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…

Fresh Fruit Juice Cocktail

Fresh juice is always healthy and refreshing.  The goodness of grapes, pineapple, oranges and pomegranate in a cocktail is one I always cherish. It goes very well with our Chaat, savories and snacks.  Usually when I have a lot of…

Mango Milkshake

Mango is the king  of the fruits.  In the heat of the summer, mangoes are good for the body.  Mangoes have strong anti-oxidants, high iron content and they neutralize free radicals.  A one cup serving of mangoes is an excellent…

Garlic & Sesame Spinach

Photo courtesy of Food Network Toss Spinach in hot, garlicky oil for a cleansing and delicious dish. Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Cooking Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1    Tsp Olive Oil 1    Clove Garlic, pressed 1    Lb. Spinach Leaves Salt &…

Kadai Spinach

Spinach has the goodness of fresh vegetables and is one of my favorites. Baby spinach leaves are easy to cook to make a quick and simple dish that is ready in minutes. A variety of spinach dishes can be served…

Jumbo Garden Potatoes with Broccoli

Photo courtesy of Healthy Meals in Minutes Here’s a delicious way to get both your starch and your vegetables in one! Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium Cooking Preparation Time: 1 hour & 30-45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2    Large Potatoes 1    Cup…

Lemon Zest Banana Bread

Banana bread is simple to make and great to have around for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack. Baking Difficulty Level: Medium Preparation & Baking Time: 1 1/2 hours  Serves: 8 Large Slices Ingredients: 1 3/4 Cups Flour 2…

Muthia- Spinach Rolls

Photo of Steamed & Tempered Rolls courtesy of iFood.tv This is a typical Gujarati dish which is very popular and healthy. It is a Muthia dish (rolls made with a fist-shaped dent) and is a very versatile and quick dish. The…