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August 20, 2008
17:06
Spiced Cherry Sauce
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Spiced cherry sauce has been in my bookmarks ever since I saw it at Bloodsugar, Graeme’s gorgeous blog. Captured beautifully through his lens, the recipe is quite tempting, that I tried it first thing this Summer, with two variations.Recently, I have been hooked on to Grains of paradise, a West African spice that has a mild peppery flavour. To me it tastes toasty with ginger and cardamom
August 13, 2008
15:47
Horiatiki – Greek Summer Salad
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Horiatiki, a rustic, Greek country salad, is light, refreshing and easy to make. All cuisines have such dishes, incredibly easy, but remarkably tasty. This perfect summer salad from Greece is no exception. I don’t even bother to make the dressing separately. Assemble all the ingredients on the serving bowl and scatter the seasonings on top. There are only a few ingredients, so use the best you
August 07, 2008
16:47
Ven Pongal And Gosthu
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The month of ‘Maargazhi’ occurs between 15 Dec-14 January, according to the Tamil Lunar calendar. Next to summer, this is the best time to be in Southern India. Why? Apart from being the coldest month, it’s the religious fervor that prevails throughout. Temple worship start as early as 4:30 in the morning. The streets are adorned with big, bright kolams(drawings made with rice flour), decorated
August 03, 2008
17:18
Cabbage Bhaaji
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As I have mentioned a few times before, Samaithu Paar (Cook and See) trilogy is the most treasured in my cookbook collection. For more than 5 decades now, new brides (including me) enter their new homes armed with the knowledge that these books has to offer. Even to this day, I constantly refer to this book for all the traditional recipes, never having to call my mom at odd hours. The accuracy
July 29, 2008
15:37
Chilled Avocado Soup
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When looking for creamy, but nutritious cold soups, avocado is a likely candidate. When ripe, its texture stands true to its name - ‘butter fruit’. Loaded with good fats, fiber and potassium, but little sodium and no cholesterol, avocados are a part of sensible diet.Frankly, I was not a big fan of avocado until recent times. Although I love the texture, the taste was too bland. I used to avoid
July 24, 2008
15:27
Super Red Cream of Tomato Soup
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To me, tomato is the epitome of summer. Bright, fresh and succulent, produce like this are a handful of things I look forward to in a dessert summer. Sliced, crushed, chopped, or stewed, its amazing how this fruit transforms a dish, nevertheless how its used.Almost all our repertoires have a recipe for tomato soup. I have one too. The issue I initially faced was the colour. However red the tomato
July 22, 2008
12:05
1-in-3 Cold Soups - Cucumber Almond Soup
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“Cold soup is a very tricky thing and it is the rare hostess who can carry it off. More often than not the dinner guest is left with the impression that had he only come in a little earlier he could have gotten it while it was still hot.” - Fran LebowitzSavory, sweet, tart or hot, soups have something to offer everyone. Cold soups especially, seem to offer relief from this heat, even if temporary
July 17, 2008
16:36
Summer In A Bowl – Vegetable Salad With Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
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If I have to name the favourite recipe of the year (so far, that is), then this would be it. I can’t remember how many times I have made this, but I still can’t get enough of this vegetable salad. Regardless of whether served as a side, or on its own, it tastes just great.It all started when I resolved that I was not venturous enough with respect to mustards. In the past, I slowly (read it ‘very
July 14, 2008
17:36
Lavender Chocolate Pots de Crème
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Ever since I saw this post at Susan’s blog, it got stuck to my head. Luscious, decadent, and chocolaty; the only way to get this custard off my head was to try making it at least once. Having all the ingredients on hand didn’t help either. I succumbed to temptation and treated myself with this fabulous dessert.Lavender blossoms were lost in the dark corners of my pantry for a few months now.
July 11, 2008
11:39
Corn Pancakes With Gazpacho Salsa
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Starting the day on a savoury note...Corn Pancakes (serves 2)IngredientsAll purpose flour or maida - ¾ cup Cornmeal – ¾ cup Corn kernels – from 2 ears, about 1½ cups Low fat milk – 1 cup Baking powder – 1 tsp Salt – ½ tsp Cilantro – ¼ cup, finely chopped Olive oilMethodSift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add cornmeal, corn kernels and stir in milk and cilantro until just combined. Add

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