July 4th was celebrated as American Independence day with fireworks,parades,cakes,barbecues,carnivals, concerts, family reunions and ceremonies. August 15th happens to be India’s Independence day. Indians across the globe are celebrating their 68th year of independence with joy and fervor. At midnight of 15 August, 1947, India achieved Independence.The Indian tricolor (saffron, green and white) flag was unfurled by…
Tag: Healthy
Cheesy Chicken Filo Parcels
Eid Mubarak to all my friends and readers who have been fasting for the entire month and are now celebrating Eid. Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Muslims fast for three main reasons : To receive God’s mercy To self reflect and remove their undesirable habits in order…
Sweet and Savory Canapes
Nibbles, bits, bites and morsels, in short finger food are an essential part of every party. In fact they kick start an awesome party. They are the Hors d’oeuvre, the first course of food items served before the main meal. And since that is the first item presented to the guests, every party host or…
Veggie Ice Cream Bars
Have you ever been presented with a food that looks like one thing but tastes like another. At a party you forward your hand to grab a hamburger, but it is only after you sink your teeth into it, that you realize you have been skilfully tricked into a cake. Chefs have been…
Chicken and Corn Samosa
JUL 9, 2014 was an incredible day in World Cup history. Germany on a picture perfect day obliterated host Brazil ,by an unbelievable, unexpected,historic and inexplicable 7-1 to earn a spot in the World Cup final. All those who have been reading my posts know me , my husband and my son were rooting for Germany…
Green chicken : Petrichor
It has been raining here since a couple of days. The green season is finally here after a long spell of hot , dry weather. The trees and the plants have got their shower and look squeaky clean. The fields and landscape look lush and breathtakingly beautiful. And who doesn’t like the scent of rain…
Crunchy Quinoa Salad : My vegan day out
I turned vegan for a day. The whole of last week I was out of town and travelling, which meant eating literally twenty one meals in restaurants and fast food joints. Despite choosing the best places while eating out, the guilt of consuming high calorie and not so nutritious diet overpowered me by the end of the…
Flavored rice with Meatballs
This weekend was a busy one with parties and get togethers. With just a couple of days left to go for the most awaited sporting event, FIFA world cup 2014, the mood and flavor of all parties had to be football. The conversations had to be seasoned with football banter. I am sure you all…
Caramelized Lemon Chicken Wings + a readership award
Chicken wings is one of the most popular appetizers across the United States and Canada. Large franchises specializing in Buffalo wings have emerged all over the place. In addition to the most popular Buffalo sauce, a variety of sauces are being used to cater to the tastes of different people. Buffalo wings are generally…
Black Velvet Chicken : Weekend celebrations part 2
When the night is cold and dry or your family is lazy and quiet, serve this fiery hot tender chicken rolled in crushed pepper cons which in a most indulgent fashion spices up the palate and tantalizes your senses. The aroma and flavors of this dish is sure to make mouths and eyes water. The brining,…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 