Tofu Mushroom Burger Recipe

I love burgers and am always up for trying out new recipes. This weekend, I finally got down to making one I had been thinking of for a while. It is very meaty since mushrooms and tofu are the main ingredient. I used traditional seasonings, and some oats to add body and as a binder. I used TVP granules before for my soya vegetable burger, but this one is more fresh tasting due to the veggies I used. It is not easy to get access to a lot of condiments, so fixing burgers is a bit time consuming. I miss … Continue reading

Mango Chili Stir Fry Recipe

Mango Chili stir fry recipe

I am blogging after a long time, and even the new schedule I have committed to – one post a month – seems hard to achieve. This is because I am busy building a business from the ground up and am blogging regularly on topics related to my business. This recipe is actually the second of two I made, but I am blogging about this now since I have a better picture for this . Who doesn’t love a stir fry? For me, it is the best thing for week night supper – something hot and homemade and as spicy … Continue reading

Pan Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Pan Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms sound so exotic. Many times in fancy restaurants, they are stuffed with crab meat or some such so I have never really indulged in them much. One attempt at tasting them in the local Malaka Spice was very disappointing. SO I set myself the task of making them at home and checking for myself, how hard it was to season a mushroom.   Hurdle Number One – No oven! With a firm resolve, I decided to try a pan grilled version and it did not disappoint taste wise. This is a very simple recipe, one I must have … Continue reading

Tasty Falafel Recipe

Falafel Recipe

Falafel Recipe Who doesn’t love Falafel? Whether it is served as an appetizer with a tangy dip, wrapped in a pita, or tops a healthy green salad, this spicy and flavorful food can liven up your day. Today I am going to teach you how to make the most tasty falafel you ever ate!   I first met this simple wrap not in Greece or Lebanon, but in a small southern town in America in an even smaller hole in the wall simply called the ‘house of Greek’. At that time I had not even seen a pita bread before, … Continue reading

Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe – The way it should be!

Pasta with Alfredo sauce is the ultimate indulgence. No one can pass up a dish of simple Fettucine Alfredo or Penne pasta with Alfredo. Some restaurants offer variations such as Cajun Alfredo which build on the basic recipe. Garlic, parsley or basil can add some light flavor or color. But the basic Alfredo sauce recipe is very easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes. If only it had as few calories as the time it took to make it!!! I have thought of blogging about this for a long time, but it seemed too simple. But … Continue reading

How to throw a great party!

The word party spells excitement for anyone, be it a kid or an octogenarian. Anything from a simple birthday cake at the office to an elaborate soiree is something to look forward to. It takes us away from the daily humdrum routine, and adds some spark to our life – much needed in our superfast lives.   Throwing a successful party is an art, and takes meticulous planning. It is not everyone’s cup of tea, and we see a proliferation of party planners offering all kinds of services. If you are pressed for time, these might be a godsend, but … Continue reading

Meatless Quesadillas – gooey punch

Quesadilla

Quesadillas (kay-see-dee-yaa) are probably the most popular Mexican food. Kids or grown-ups, no one can really refuse one. I like the ones that ooze cheese from the sides, and are made with attention to detail so that there are no empty patches, no opportunity lost to stuff them with goodies and cheese. I must have flipped literally thousands of these when I had command over the grill at the Mexican joint I worked at. And coming up with interesting combinations of stuffing the quesadillas was always an ongoing contest – like loads of jalapenos with the cheese, or fajita veggies … Continue reading