Recipe: Baked Turmeric Tostones Baked Turmeric Tostones make an awesomely healthy snack to nibble on for your in between meals hunger pangs. Or serve it as finger food for parties. Whenever I get some green plantains, I like to make baked tostones as opposed to the deep fried ones. Well, fried ones do taste really good but cannot indulge in them often. Enjoy these baked salty and savoury bites any time of the day. The baked ones tasted delicious but I would advise that you have them as soon as they are ready. A few were left and they lost their crunchiness. What Are Tostones? Tostones (pronounced as tos-toe-nays) are a popular snack dish in many Caribbean and Latin American parts of the world. Also…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Masala Sandwich Vegetable Masala Sandwich is a toasted sandwich stuffed with a variety of spicy vegetables. Generally, these sandwiches are made in sandwich maker or toaster. This sandwich full of vegetables can be enjoyed as a snack. for breakfast or as a light dinner option with some salad or oven baked fries on the side. Memories My mum use to make these sandwiches not for breakfast but for dinner for all of us – 12 of us in total or 21 when my aunts and cousins would visit. Now multiply by 2 as that is the minimum all of us would eat. And at that time we didn’t have the electric sandwich maker but a gas sandwich toaster. We called it a sandwich…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies are soft, minty, chocolatey and super easy to make. These cookies are a perfection addition to your cookie and candy tray. Even better, gift them. A fun baking project to enjoy with your family during the holiday season. More About Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies I usually make these chocolate thumbprint cookies for parties or just to enjoy one or two with my afternoon tea. Yup, I need one cookie with my tea, everyday! Forget about diet during teatime! When I’m not baking them for the seasonal holidays then I don’t add the crushed peppermint. For kiddies parties I add some sprinkles, sparkling sugar or use Hershey’s kisses. I wanted to use Hershey’s Peppermint Kisses but…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Za’atar Swirls Za’atar Swirls are flaky, flavourful, delicious and easy to make snack or appetizer. Basically you need puff pastry and za’atar and you’re good to go. Bake them for parties or gatherings . I have made them into small pies but you can easily shape them into bigger ones to enjoy as a light meal option with some salad on the side. What Is Za’atar? Za’atar pronounced as ZAH-tar is a popular Middle Eastern seasoning blend. It is made from dried herbs, sumac and sesame seeds. A versatile blend, it can be used in soups, salads, meats, fish, breads, crackers, etc. Actually, the possibilities are endless. I love this seasoning blend. During my trip to Dubai in summer, I got addicted to the…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Mini Spanakopita Pies These Mini Spanakopita Pies are not only super delicious but also ideal for any time of the day. Enjoy them as a starter, as a snack or as a light meal along with some salad. Perfect for lunch boxes too and an easy yummy way to get kids to enjoy spinach. So you may ask why not the traditional triangles? Well, truthfully, I still need to master the art of folding them into neat triangles. I make the triangles when I am baking them for family. However, I don’t want to serve uneven triangles when I am entertaining. So I find the mini pies so much quicker to make using a muffin pan. What Is Spanakopita? Spanakopita is a popular Greek…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Walnut Chocolate Tartlets These Walnut Chocolate Tartlets are easy to make, sugar free, gluten free healthy and nutritious. Both kids and adults can enjoy these tartlets as dessert or a snack. These tartlets do not require any baking. Yes you heard right. They contain no flour. The only cooking required is to toast the walnuts and melt the chocolate. Both which I did in the microwave oven to save on time. When To Serve Walnut Chocolate Tartlets As a healthy snack option as no refined sugar is used. Also I have used 70% cocoa dark chocolate. As a healthy dessert. Serve as party dessert, a good option for those who are avoiding refined sugar. The sweetness comes from the dates. Good as gluten free…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Plantain Paneer Tikki Plantain Paneer Tikki also known as cutlets or patties is made from plantain, paneer, potatoes, spices and herbs. It is a delicious, gluten free, protein rich and filling snack that is usually enjoyed with some chutney or yogurt. This tikki can be enjoyed during fasting days like Ekadashi, Navratri, Ram Navmi or Janmashtami where usually one abstains from grains and legumes. Memories Those were the days when one would visit a beauty parlour or saloon and have a huge pile of magazines both from India and UK. I loved going through them and usually would open the page for the recipes first. During one such visit to the parlour, I came across the recipe for tikki or patties using plantain and…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Chocolate Medallions Chocolate Medallions are fun, quick and easy sweet candy or confection to enjoy. One medallion is enough to take care of your craving for something sweet. I like making these medallions as I am able to add a variety of dried fruits, seeds and nuts. Why Chocolate Medallions? Kids can help to make them. A fun project. Use the chocolate of your choice, dark, milk, white or a mixture. Add toppings of your choice. Healthy as you can have a controlled portion of chocolate along with dried fruits, seeds and nuts. Ideal for gifting. Better than ready made chocolates like Mars, Kitkat, Snicker, etc as they are just too sweet. Easy to make so you can make a fresh batch within 20…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Muffin Tin Pancakes Muffin Tin Pancakes are a fun way to enjoy pancakes but in a muffin style. Easy to make and super convenient, you don’t have to worry about flipping and cooking pancakes one by one. Mix the batter, spoon it into a muffin tray or cups and bake in a preheated oven. It takes only 15 minutes and hot pancakes are ready. Why Pancakes In A Muffin Pan Or Tray? For one, super easy to make a whole batch load. Time saver. Grab and Go Snack or Breakfast. Make a big batch and store them in the fridge. Warm them up in the microwave as you need them. They turn out fluffy and soft without adjusting the heat like you need…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Quinoa Paniyaram Quinoa Paniyaram is a healthy, protein rich, gluten free, vegetarian breakfast or snack dish. Usually enjoyed with some chutney, this delicious dish is filling. What I like about paniyarams is that they can be enjoyed hot or cold. Therefore it is ideal for lunchboxes too. What Is Paniyaram? Paniyaram is a popular breakfast or snack time dish made traditionally from rice and lentil fermented batter. Also known as Kuzhi Paniyaram, Paddu, Guliyappa, Yeriappa, Ponganalu, Appe is simply a puffy ball shaped snack made in a mould. The batter is poured into the paniyaram pan or appe pan(aebleskiver), covered with a lid and allowed to steam till done. Make it either sweet or savory. The savory ones are served with some chutney and…
