Weekend Farmer’s Market and CLICK

Published On 27 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes.

It is sometimes wonderful what a small change to routine can do isn’t it? This is in regards to our regular weekend grocery. We have been living in this area for a long time now and along with many things we are so used to our regular old super market. ... Read More

Strawberry and Cherry Preserves and Short Cake

Published On 24 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Weekend afternoons is usually the time, when I find some time to do experimenting both with food as well as taking pictures. The little one is asleep and so gives me the “me-time” to do things without interruption. Of course, I take a short nap too, my small luxury and ... Read More

Indian Kheer ( Kadlebele Payasam/ Madgane)

Published On 22 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

I have had this post sitting in my draft for a long time now. I made this Kheer/Payasam a long time ago during Ugadi, but somehow never got around posting it. We love this traditional kheer (dessert) at home. It is called as “Madgane” in Konkani and as “Kadlebele Payasa” ... Read More

Shrikhand

Published On 17 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Diwali Recipes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

The coupons for Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt arrived last week and I could not wait to try out different recipes by using the yogurt. Different ideas ran through my head and I finally settled for our family favorite Shrikhand. Shrikhand is an Indian sweet dish made of strained yogurt. It is ... Read More

Beetroot Rasam Rice

Published On 15 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Rasam Sambhar Daal varieties, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

Growing up I don’t remember being fond of Rasam. In fact, nobody in my family had inclination towards it and so my mother hardly prepared it. The only ones we had were at restaurants or at some functions. But then after marriage things changed and now I make it pretty ... Read More

Nutritious Eggplant, Spinach Daal

Published On 10 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Rasam Sambhar Daal varieties.

Yet another crazy week for me at work and cannot wait for the weekend to come by. For dinner I made this easy and nutritious daal yesterday inspired by this previously posted recipe here. It has a combination of lentils, greens, vegetables along with the goodness of ginger, garlic. I ... Read More

Orange Pekoe Ice Tea

Published On 06 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Summer is here and it just showsJ. The temperature here has climbed to the upper 90’s (F) and it is hot and sultry both inside and outside. We were blessed with unexpected rains during the middle of the week, which provided some relief, but this weekend it is going to ... Read More