Category Quick Recipes

Eggplant Parmesan My Way

On a Sunday I decided to make an effort to create a recipe that was low in fat and calories. I am big fan of using up what’s in the refrigerator. This is what I found. Serves: 2 people Ingredients:…

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…

Udad Dal – Split Udad Beans

This dal is high in protein and is a must in Northern India. Cooking Preparation Time: 10 MinutesCooking Time: 30 MinutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1    Cup Udad Dal 5    Cups Water 1    TBsp Oil 1    Tsp Cumin Seeds 1/4 Tsp Turmeric 1/2…

Healthy Harvest Noodles

Cooking Preparation Time:  25 Minutes Serves: 2-3 Ingredients: 1/2 Box Ronzoni Whole Wheat Pasta 2    Cups Cabbage, shredded 1    Cup Spring Onion, chopped 2    TBsp Ginger, grated Salt to taste 1    Tsp Garlic 2    Tsp Chili Garlic Sauce Soy Sauce…

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…

Tomato Sandwich

This sandwich is quick fix for my mid-day hunger.  It is easy to make. I get very good use out of leftover bread and cheese. Cooking Preparation Time: 20 MinutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 1    Loaf of Sourdough Bread Fresh Basil Leaves,…

Blueberry Milkshake

ragda patties

This is a great recipe for summer, when you need something fresh and cool. PreparationTime: 10 Minutes Serves: 3 Ingredients: 2    Cups Milk 2    Scoops Vanilla Ice Crea 1    Cup Ice Sugar to taste 1    Cup Berries, washed Few Strawberries…

Indian Style Cabbage Stir Fry

This recipe is pan-fried, healthy and quick. You may also use shredded carrots and bell peppers.  Cabbage is high in Omega-3’s. Preparation Time: 20 MinutesServes: 2-4 Ingredients: 2    Cups Cabbage, shredded 1    Cup Peas, frozen 1    Cup Potato, cut in small cubes…

Lentil Soup

Winter is here and it has started snowing already which reminds me of healthy, hearty and warm lentil soup. Lentils are low on the glycemic index which means they cause the sugar level in the blood to stay the same. Because…

potato curry

prep time 30 Min’sserves 2-4 Ingredients:4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed3 medium tomatoes cut3tbsp oilsalt to taste2 cup waterfew curry leaves3 sticks of Cinnamon3 cloves1tsp mustard seeds1tsp cumin seedspinch of astofedia1tsp red chili powdergaram masla optional1tsp sugar1tsp lemon juice How…