Here's a quick and easy pasta recipe with eggplant, tomato, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano cheese. Preparation time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 1-lb gnocchetti sardi pasta (or any kind of sho
This dish was prepared by French cooks during the period of French control of Naples and has become the most famous and popular rice dish in the Neapolitan cuisine. The "sartù di riso" is a timbale of rise filled with meat, cheese and vegetables, bu
Frittata di pasta (pasta omelet) is great to bring on a picnic, as an appetizer, or (served with a salad) it makes a good light meal. This is also a delicious and simple way to use up leftover pasta. Preparation time: 45 minutes
Pan di Spagna (sponge cake) is a light cake that can be used as the base for many different layered cakes, various pastries and desserts. Making sponge cake is very simple and once you have learned how to prepare this basic recipe, you can adapt it t
Buckwheat flour dosen't contain gluten and is a great source of fiber and minerals. This simple ravioli recipe is very healthy and delicious, thanks to the combination of pumpkin and potatoes. Preparation time: 1 and a half hour IN
These little savory cakes make a great appetizer for any occasion. A simple recipe with a very delicate flavor !! Preparation time: 2 hours INGREDIENTS enough to make about 18 small cakes (2.5 x 3 inch round cake pans)
This delicious dish is so simple to prepare and can be made with many variations. Preparation time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 1.5 lb veal strips (thinly sliced) 6 grilled baby artichokes 5 t
Do you love cake? I do. In fact it is probably one of my favorite desserts! Today's recipe is from the "Cake Doctor" cookbook. Although I prefer to cook from scratch on most occasions, this cookbook is great for whenever you want something tasty, conv
Pakora are all time favourite snacks in northern part of India. Specially taste best on a rainy day along with big cup of tea. Though I am not a huge fan of deep frying still when it comes to pakoda I am ready to make a compromise, which again is not too
This is soup recipe is what I generally make when feeling low or very good, as generally I don't make corn starch based soups (prefer to eat clear soups) but once in a while when I have cravings, then go for this creamy delight which is so easy to make.S
I am sure that each one of you have heard and tasted many variations of cucumber and tomato salad. This one is one of my favorites from as long as I can remember. In fact one of my go to snack or meal which i could rustle up myself whenever Gang of girls
Today I am posting a very authentic dish of Karnataka and Telangana made with raw mangoes. It needs less ingredients, right now I am sharing this recipe made with jaggery for those, who are diet conscious, but can be prepared with sugar too(with same meas
I had been eyeing galette recipes for sometime. When my sis-in-law Reshma asked me to whip up a fusion recipe for her site Masala Mango Mantra , I toyed with different ideas. When galette popped into my mind I could think no further. The idea for filling
It's been a while since I left my job. Yet weekend brings the same kind of lethargic feeling which comes after slogging away through the whole week. Not that I get to sit with my manicured hands as a homemaker :-), but admittedly the pressure on my head i
Being born and brought up in Delhi, I thought I had had a taste of all Punjabi cuisine till I got married to a Punjabi. I realized there is much more to Punjabi food than Makki ki roti and Sarson ka saag just like there is much more to Southie cuisine
This is one of my stingray recipes collection. So, why I call this "recipe for the guys"? You will know why if you scroll down further to read the ending part of this post. LOL! Ingredients Stingray cut, 1 large Chinese Ginger Wine, 2 tablespoons
Who doesn't love cakes!! This is what I answer when anyone asks if the reason behind not experimenting with cakes is my distaste for it. But the reason of course is something else. I still remember my first experiment with 'cake' and gosh, how d
I was sorry to receive the news that "Extraordinary Ingredients," a wonderful store in downtown Colorado Springs was closing. It was one of so very few remaining brick-and-mortar specialty shops--sources of high-quality, unusual and hard-to-find foodstuff
Creo que la tortilla de papas es uno de los platos de España que, al igual que la paella, ha cruzado más fronteras. Sólo de papa o en combinación con chorizo, pimientos o lo que más te guste, es la compañera ideal de un plato de fiambres y aceitunas para
I can't believe I've been living in London for over a year now without having been to Borough Market! Having heard about Kappacasein's famous toasted cheese sandwich and having some free time over the weekend I took a trip yesterday, and it didn't disappo
When I made my first order at The East London Steak Co. , I knew I had to include bone marrow. I've had it before, scooping it out after a hearty dish of my mum's osso bucco. And I knew I wanted to try cooking with it myself. At first I wasn't sure
For my Easter meal I try to keep my dishes light ad not overly heavy. However, when I come to fruit dishes I always end up at a loss as to what to do besides a fruit salad or boring fruit plate. This year I tried a new recipe using a reduction from The Co
Happy Easter Everyone! I made this Trifle as one of the many desserts I made for my family's Easter Luncheon. This Pineapple-Orange Trifle is the perfect creamy and light dessert after a big heavy lunch. The best part is it is very easy to make and fu