Beef Recipes Cooked With a Different Style

Tired of repeating same style of cooking beef every time. I have come up with some delicious beef recipes which you can actually cook differently. These healthy and easy ground beef recipes do not need much of your time. Always go for the healthy and organic beef meat which is easily available in the supermarkets near to you.

The ground beef recipes has good nutritional benefit as it is enriched with nutrients like vitamins, minerals and is also loved by many.

Let me share beef recipes which are one of my favorites and are also filling and a crowd pleaser.

Beef Stir-Fry:

This is very simple stir-fry Chinese dish that is great in taste. It can be served with steamed rice. It is quite filling meat and hence can be cooked for everyone in the family anytime.

Caribbean beef curry:

Simply season beef with curry. Heat them a bit in oil. Read the rest of the instructions in the link. This is my favorite among rest as it is made into a delicious curry which makes it a lighter touch. The beef meat cut used here is good with herbs and seasonings and fresh vegetables which make it taste amazing.

I will be posting much more beef recipes in future as these are my favorites apart from chicken recipes. Drop your comments in the box below I would like to know how you people found them.

Cook Italian in Your Kitchen on this Columbus Day

Do you really need any reason to cook an Italian dish for your family? Don’t feel confused yes you have a reason and it is the Columbus Day celebration. So I have come up with three Italian recipes which I am planning to prepare this Columbus day which falls on coming Monday. This Columbus Day is called a national holiday in the United States.

Since our childhood we learned about Christopher Columbus. He was the person who said yes earth is round and in late 15th century many people believed that.

It may be quite surprising to know that Columbus found many new and amazing food that too in bright colors and bold flavors. He used to discover new food items which he and his seamen ate on their way. He was fond of eating Italian food that too with toppings of different colors which made the dish quite striking.

Let me discuss here some of the Italian recipe which I am going to make this Columbus day.

Four cheese pasta with shrimp & spinach:

You can prepare this creamy, cheesy pasta with juicy shrimp, sweet roasted red peppers, and spinach in just flat 15 minutes. Does it really sound good? This dish is ready in just minutes simply by the use of Knorr Italian Side - 4 Cheese Pasta. This dish can be easily changed into the meal for four that will surely be substantial for a small family. Click here for recipe.

Red, white and blue bruschetta:

Bruschetta is an appetizer which can be easily pre-made on the grill or in oven just in minutes. This classic toasted bread appetizer is made with a topping of red sun-dried tomato, bowl of blueberries, feta cheese crumbles and much more to make it more appealing. Click Here for recipe.

Columbus Day Oil Poached Tuna Salad:

This is a perfect Columbus Day recipe which can be served with salad on cold greens that can take tuna salad to new rise. Simply dash here salad greens with dressing.  There is no need to use canned tuna here instead cook the tuna on your own which helps to retain its quality. This is usually liked on the medium-rare side. There is no need to use a grill for preparing tuna. You can use poaching olive oil for making it moist and also flavorful. Click here for recipe.

Let’s celebrate Columbus Day with these Italian dishes and say thanks to him for his great discoveries. 

What’s For Dinner Tonight?

Ever wondered what will you cook for the dinner everyday? It is really a complex question that arises in the mind of any lady be it working or a housewife. Cooking dinner every night can be quite difficult when you don't know what to cook actually or you are not ready with the required ingredients.

Offcourse for busy working moms it becomes quite hectic after a long day of work to figure out what to serve in dinner. Always eating outside food is not an easy thing to do. Looking for a restaurant where you can get food of your own choice and wherein reservations are available is at times a challenge. 

In my previous postings I have been posting dinner recipes out of which my favorite two are simple and easy dinner ideas for family wherein I had shared dinner ideas separately for two people and kids which was quite well appreciated by readers.

Another one is Crustless Simple Quiche Recipe that is a great dish to be served at dinner. It is made with unbaked pastry shells, different veggies e.g. spinach which is rich in vitamin K, C and B6.

This time also I have come up with such an easy dinner recipe which was loved by all in my family.

The name of this dinner recipe is Pan-Seared Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad served as dinner rolls with combination of apple, cheese, almonds and seasoned with pepper which adds a tangy taste to it.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad Recipe

Total Time: 40 min Prep: 20 min Inactive: 10 min Cook: 10 min Yield: 4 servings Level: Easy

Ingredients:

·        4 whole wheat dinner rolls

·        Freshly ground black pepper

·        Four 5-ounce center-cut salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick)

·        3 tablespoons olive oil and fresh lemon juice

·        3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

·        Kosher salt

·        1 bunch kale, ribs removed, leaves very thinly sliced (about 6 cups)

·        1/4 cup dates, finely grated pecorino

·        1 Honeycrisp apple

Directions:

1. Firstly you will have to make sure salmon is brought to room temperature 10 minutes before    cooking it.
2. Simultaneously, take a large bowl and keep on whisking together 2 tablespoons of lemon   juice and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Then add the kale, toss it to coat and let it stand there for about 10 minutes.
3. While the kale is kept on the stand, cut apple into the size of matchsticks and dates into thin slivers. Now add the apples, dates, cheese and almonds to the kale. Spice it with pepper, toss well and set aside.
4. Dash the salmon all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat remaining oil. Raise the heat to medium-high. Keep the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook it on one side for about 4 minutes till it turns golden brown. Make sure the fish is cooked well until it feels firm to the touch within 3 minutes it is done.
5. Finally divide the salmon, salad and rolls equally among four plates.

Source: Foodnetwork

This is itself a unique recipe which contains the nutrition of apple and kale salad with a crunchy, tangy and sweet taste in it.

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Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Being a busy mother sometimes I really don’t have enough time to spend in the kitchen to prepare dinner. So I prefer to cook an easy dinner recipes pork chop dish is one of them. The pork chop recipe can be easily made with the ingredients on hand.

Pork chops can be served as one of the great meals any time of the year be it summer or winter. The pork chops is made of wonderful flavors that it gives absolutely fantastic taste to any ordinary recipe.

Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes Recipe is one of my favorite and easy pork chop recipe which is made up of the ingredients which are readily available at home anytime. None of these ingredients are hard to find if you visit any nearest store.

Recipe for Chicken - Smokehouse Bacon Chicken Carbonara

What to cook for dinner? This thought often comes to my mind.  In my family everyone loves to eat any type of dish where chicken is the main ingredient.  You might think that cooking chicken at dinner time is too much time-consuming but actually there are plenty of quick and easy recipes for chicken available which can help you to make a substantial and tasty chicken dish for the entire family.

If there is leftover chicken in the refrigerator then you can easily think of making a chicken salad with it in just five minutes. For salad take this leftover chicken and add cheese cubes, cherry tomatoes, sauces and add your favorite salad dressing and serve it at lunch.

I generally prefer to use chicken breasts as I feel  chicken thighs are smaller in size as compared to chicken thighs which unnecessarily increase the number of chicken pieces in any recipe.

Let me discuss here one such a recipe called Smokehouse Bacon Chicken 

Amazing Spaghetti & Meatball Recipe

Those who are new to this recipe let me first explain the basic facts about meatball and spaghetti. Meatballs are made up of ground meat properly minced and then filled with other ingredients such as chopped onions, garlic, herbs, spices, pepper. It is one of the favorite dishes in Sweden cuisine and across Middle East countries. However every part of world has its own way for making the meatballs. Beef, pork and even lamb can be used for making meatballs.

For making meatballs in Greek cuisine ground meat is mixed in finely diced onion and mints. French used to mix shredded cheese with the meat. Chinese prefer to eat them in larger size with pastas and noodles.  

The origin of the meatball was from ancient time when farmers working out in lands started mixing any type of meat with nuts, fruits in order to give it a better taste. Also in those times no freezing system was available so they used to preserve the meat with spices, herbs .This way these balls of meat could last for longer time. It was considered a leftover dish made from cooked meat that is shredded by hands and then mixed with spices.

Spaghetti is an Italian pasta with a cylindrical shape and thinner in size. It is made up of semolina and water. This is a main ingredient in the pasta menu and is often served with tomato sauce.

A Wonder Food - Healthy Guacamole Recipes

Avocado is a wonder food. It has so many benefits which cannot be explained. It is very good for your health, eyes, hairs etc. I have seen people eating one avocado a day to build their immunity. It has zero cholesterol and full of vitamin A, C, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, and Vitamin B6 etc.

To make sure that my kids eat enough avocado, I have learned the effective as well as different uses of guacamole. With this I make sure that I do not repeat any dish as well as my kids get proper nutrition’s. If you have a full time job along with taking care of your kids then, these are some recipes which are tailor made for you. Try them and you will actually thank me.

Grilled cheese bacon guacamole sandwich- I always made this sandwich when my younger one is throwing tantrums. I think, this sandwich calms him down for some reason. Or perhaps the melting cheese melts his anger. All you have to do is to take a bread (normal or 5 grain), spread some guacamole on it, put some cooked bacon and top it up with shredded cheese. I use Mozilla cheese in this. Put it in a toaster and wait for 3 minutes. The sandwich is ready to be served.

 Guacamole and salsa chips- now, who does not know about this dish. This dish is adored by people all over US. Perfect for hunger pangs and also can be served in a party or at any game night. You can make it hot or just little tangy. It really depends upon your personal taste. You can use tomato, onions, jalapenos etc. while making a guacamole recipe.

  

Mexican BLT with guacamole- I like to introduce my kids to all kind of culture as well as their food. Once my Mexican friend shared this recipe with me and I have just amended this recipe with a guacamole because my kids do not like spicy food. This foot long has the goodness of chicken, vegetables and of course avocado.  You can even put cheese in it if desired however, it does complicate the flavor little bit. If you are putting the cheese in it, let me know how you have liked the flavors.

Guacamole devil eggs- devil eggs is such a perfect appetizer for Saturday evening. I usually make this when my husband has his friends over for the cards. I mean I keep making them and they keep eating without realizing how much they have eaten already. But, I guess men will be men that ways. Guacamole brings a new twist to our humble devil eggs. Try it, simply add the avocado paste to your mixture and see the magic.

Today, I am in a mood for making some more experiments with avocado and you never know I may come up with something called “Sylvia special-guacamole”. Sound so fun, isn’t?

The types of dinner I like- Quick & Easy

Yes, it is true that dinners are very important meal and it’s the only meal which we eat with the family etc. I know and I am ready to accept everything however, it is also true that every evening we come back home tired and exhausted. No one wants to spend lots of time in the kitchen and grill themselves further

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Over a period of time, I am collecting some quick recipes which I have kept in my cupboard under the sticker of quick dinner ideas. Funny? No I guess it’s practical and today I will be sharing one recipe from this box only. I hope you will like this recipe as much as I do and enjoy it with your family.

The recipe which I am sharing with you today is- Bubble Pizza

Ingredients-

1. 2 cans of buttermilk biscuit
2. 1 jar of pizza sauce or you can also use homemade red sauce
3. 3 cups of Mozilla cheese
4. Pork and chicken topping (actually use any topping you like and is you are a vegetarian, use veggies)
5. Cooking spray for layerin

Method-

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut the buttermilk biscuit into quarters. Take a big bowl and mix biscuits with pizza sauce, half Mozilla cheese, pork and chicken topping. Make sure that the biscuits are well covered with sauce.
3. Now, spray the oven try with cooking oil. Spread it well and transfer the biscuits in the tray. Top it up with Mozilla cheese.
4. Bake it for about 30-35 minutes or until the biscuits are not done. Do not peek before 25 minutes, it will kill the heating air of the oven.

You will see that this dish will become your family favorite. Most of my family members were skeptical in the beginning about this dish but they got the hang of it. Now, they specially demand this dish from me once a week and honestly I am very happy to oblige.

Personally, I feel that quacking for your loved one’s is important however spending time with them is more important. Hence, I always look for the recipes which are really easy to cook yet delicious to eat. If you also have such kind of recipes, do share them with me. I will feature them in my blog as well as try them at my home J.

Loads of love,

Sylvia

Perfect Dinner Is Ready In 15 Minutes - Shrimp Scampi With Rice

Do you also feel lazy in summers? At least I do, I just want to enjoy the sun during the day time and watch TV at night. Sounds so nice, Isn’t? I think we all must have some recipes which can be cooked in flat 20 minutes. Sea food is one type of protein which can be cooked very fast, so most of my recipes which comes under 20 minutes of less belongs to this family of protein.

Easting seafood on regular basis makes our body lean and our hair very healthy. Most of the seafood items are very rich in protein and C-cod. Shrimps are one type of protein which is very easy to cook (as it cooks very fast) and delicious to eat.

Today, I am sharing a recipe with you all which can be prepared in 15 minutes. You can serve this dish with rice or pasta. As a standalone, this dish can be served as a starter. So, let’s cook this yummy shrimp scampi recipe-

Simple and Easy Dinner Ideas For Family

From the moment we get up from the bed, we are in hurry. We are running to get to the office, we are running to get our lunches, we are standing in the grocery shop queue etc. Life is very draining from Monday to Friday. Still, there is one meal which we all take with our family and share our day with them. I look forward towards this meal every day.

My friends ask me about the recipes which they can cook for the dinner and I keep telling them that besides the recipes, you need to spend time with your loved ones. So my post is dedicated to all the women who regularly think of innovative family dinner ideas.

Dinner Ideas For Two:-

If you are planning a dinner just for two of you than consider the dishes which your partner likes. Give him the special treatment he deserves. You not necessarily have to go overboard with decorations and table spread but just a simple dinner for two of you will do the trick. You can create these dishes.

1. Thai salmon burgers- these burgers are so delicious that your partner will fall in love you with all over again. You can adjust the hotness of this burger as per your liking. You can even ask your partner to help you in kitchen, you two will have ample of quality time when the stuffing will be cooking in the oven. Click here to get the recipe.
2. Chocolate pudding- This is the one thing which can bring smile on anyone’s face. The recipe which I am going to share here is easy to cook and believe me, you partner will lick the sauce off his plate. Click here to get the recipe.

Dinner Ideas For Kids-

Dinner becomes very trick when you have a family because kids make those funny faces when you serve them healthy vegetables. You have to keep thinking of the ideas to serve them the vegetables. I have huge experience in feeding my kids with some green vegetables. You can cook these dishes if you are cooking for your kids.

1. Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups - These cups look so cute that your kids automatically wants to eat them. I top these cups with some tomato ketchup, it adds some color to the dish as well as enhance the taste of the dish. You can create these cups in bulk as they are great for leftovers as well. Click here to get this recipe.
2. Oreo peanut butter pie- There is not even a single element which your kid would not love about this recipe. I use all the fat free versions of the ingredients for this recipe, you can pick the same too. I have served this recipe in my kids play date as well and every time it was a hit. Clickhere to get this recipe.

I hope you all will like the above given  dinner ideas. In my next post, I will share some more international cuisines which can be cooked at home very easily. I would love to hear what you feel about the above said dishes so kindly comment!

5 Best Ways of Recipe Transformations

We all have great grandmother’s recipes which are to die for. But it is not possible for us to be indulged in them because they are full of fats and calories. Even it is not possible to digest all that fat, butter sticks etc. But it doesn’t mean that you have to forget those recipes or you have to through them out of your window.

I cook my grandmother’s recipes on regular basis however, I do make some alterations in those recipes. So today, we shall be discussing how one can create healthy alternations in the food and transform the recipe into a healthy one.

Below given are some ways-

1. Substitute the butter with margarine: I have been reading a lot about how margarine is healthier than butter and honestly, I am convinced with the fact that margarine is better than butter. So, use margarine as a butter substitute for cooking. Even the bakers only use margarine while baking because it is light and it gives amazing taste to the final product. So, you can even use the margarine when you are in the kitchen and in mood for some baking.
2. Whole wheat pasta vs. enriched pasta: while purchasing never forget to read the ingredients of the product you are purchasing. Substitute the same product with the healthier ingredients. The market is filled with whole wheat products, purchase them. Try and avoid enrich pasta as much as you can. These days even five grain pastas are also available. Purchase them instead of white refined flour.
3. Restrain some ingredients: one does not have to follow the recipe till the end point. It is ok and healthier to cut back on some ingredients which are not adding to the taste of the dish such as cheese garnishing or 1 tablespoon of butter for that extra creamy flavour. As a cook, one has to make healthy decision for their family. Only put the ingredients which are necessary for the dish. 
4. Change in the cooking pattern: these days, so many techniques are available which can lead you to healthy lifestyle. Instead of cooking opt for baking. No don’t deep fry your food, it is always better to air fry your food. Never refrigerate food for longer, cook fresh and eat warm food. Frozen food have lots of calories and added preservatives. Also, never cook in large quantities, cook in small quantities and as per your body requirement.
5. Cut down your portion size: this is the most common mistake people make when they are eating food. Always cut down on your portion size, never over eat and at one go. Eat slowly in the small intervals in small portions. Take lots of fiber in your daily diet.

Lot of people I know swears by the above given 5 principles to lead a recipe transformation. By this method, you can still enjoy all your favorite dishes and it will also not be reflected on your waist line. Live healthy!!

Devilish Egg Benedict – Deviled Egg with New Twist

Deviled eggs are one of the simplest and best recipes that have stood the test of time. It’s a crowd pleaser and perfect for parties and get together. There are plenty of people who don’t like the egg yolk part but when mixed with other ingredients like salsa, spices and other scrumptious sauces and ingredients and stuffed back again, this whole egg recipe reach to an another level. The deviled name comes from the fact that hot sauce is usually mixed with the yolks along with mayonnaise, salt and pepper, but the seasonings can be changed easily. So in the history of century’s food which is spicy or hot in flavors are rather considered as “deviled”. In this mustard, pepper and other types of chilies are used to make this recipe hot.

To make a perfect deviled egg, it is important to boil egg properly. Perfectly hard boiled eggs are required for this recipe. One easy tip – Older eggs peels much more easily than the new ones. So, whenever you are making a deviled eggs use the one week old eggs for it.

One of the most common way to cook deviled egg recipe is mixing the yolk with salsa sauce. However, trying new recipe each day doesn’t make any struggle here. In fact, it’s always advisable to experiment in the kitchen in search of some new flavors and taste. Mixing the ideas of two recipes together really makes an interesting twist here. Mixing the egg yolks with hollandaise sauce can make the recipe really smooth and yummy. Ideally hollandaise sauce is served over the egg benedicts but mix this sauce with yolk, add some tangy lemony flavors, spices and bacon pieces. This combination would have make you drool for sure. Eggs and bacons are the most favorite combo loved by all of us. And serving hollandaise sauce over this recipe is just cherry on the top. 

Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe with Spinach and Tomato

Meatloaf recipe for dinner is the perfect solution, kids are happy as well husband. Everyone love meatloaf. Whether you make it with chicken or beef you can never go wrong with this recipe. If you does then you definitely made some major flaws while making it.

A meatloaf will prepared with great precision and accurate measuring of ingredient. Anything in access can make the loaf very runny and gooey or if you don’t add moisture it becomes very dry and chewy. So while adding eggs, chicken stock you have to make sure it’s added under precision. Nevertheless, a meatloaf does need some practice and experience.

I remember I always seek for some secret tips and tricks from my grandmother, mother and aunts while making any authentic recipe. Meatloaf recipe is one of the traditional recipe that is prepared from centuries in many families. And it’s not even surprising that some on the ingredients and spices changes as the place changes and so does the flavors and taste too.

A classic meatloaf is prepared in plenty of ways whether you make a whole loaf in a baking tray or make mini loafs and for that matters meatloaf in cupcakes or bite-size are also commendable. But today I am sharing an interesting meatloaf recipe which you can also make in parties. Rather than making a classic meatloaf recipe make a nice stuffed one.

Stuffing could be of anything, like cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach or even any combination of assorted veggies and cheese. So when you have a bite of a meatloaf these ingredients give nice flavor and taste compared to a regular dish. I personally like the combination of spinach, tomatoes and cheese. It’s a perfect hidden spot to make your kid eat veggies. Try kale and chopped broccoli or peas etc. if your kid doesn’t like to eat vegetables.

Nevertheless, let’s start cooking this wonderful recipe –

Top 5 Recipes with Alfredo Sauce that You Should Try!

One of the most versatile Italian sauce is Alfredo sauce which was made for pasta recipes especially. This sauce is made by adding a nice amount of parmesan cheese which just bring the flavors, aroma and magic of food all together. In the culinary world, if someone wants to describe Alfredo sauce it could be explained as a creamy sauce that can be served with pasta and chicken. The basic ingredients of Alfredo sauce are cream, butter and parmesan cheese.

One of the classic recipe made by alfredo sauce is fettuccine alfredo in which fettuccine noodles or pasta are used to make this cuisine. There are plenty of chicken recipes too that is made by alfredo sauce. There are different variation of this alfredo sauce like sauce made from egg yolks to also gluten free or dairy free version made from cauliflower. At the end, this sauce is creamy, smooth and flavorsome which actually uplift any pasta recipes.

In today’s post, I will share some interesting and different recipes with alfredo sauce which are classic yet family approved. So, whether you bake it in potatoes au gratin or spread it over your pizza, Alfredo sauce is sure to make it back to your plate time and again. So let’s not waste time and jot down these recipes –

Baked Fish in White Sauce with Dirty Rice

In my previous post, I shared an easy recipe i.e. Tangy Tilapia and Steamed broccoli. That recipe was healthy and a boon for the health freak people. In today’s post, I thought to carry on with tilapia fish with some interesting twist and flavors. Baked fish are always delectable and taste amazing with rice.

So, the menu for tonight’s dinner is Baked Fish in White Sauce, Dirty Rice and Baked Tofu Stuffed Tomatoes. To find the recipe of Baked Tofu Stuffed Tomatoes, Click Here.

There are plenty of baked fish recipes that you can make for dinner but personally I like this white sauce baked fish. The flavors are delicate and blends perfectly with rice and stuffed tomatoes. In this baked fish recipe, tender fish fillets are seasoned with herbs and they are topped with sautéed onions and baked in a light, smooth creamy milk sauce and this classic and easy recipe is originally from Colombia's Pacific coast.

In this we also add some thyme, basil and anise herbs that give this sauce an excellent flavor and believe me you will try this recipe again and again for your dinner. I am using tilapia fish for this recipe but you can use any fish of your choice like salmon or cat fish etc. Tilapia fish, as I shared earlier is not just a good source of protein but they are pocket friendly too and it got no-fats in it. So fairly a beneficial deal for everyone. Nevertheless it’s an easy recipe that you can make even in your busy weeknights and since fish take less cooking time, so you are done with the whole recipe in 30 minutes or so. 

Green Peppermint Chocolate Pie

Hi everyone, 

So How was your St. Patrick' Day? I hope you have enjoyed the day with your loved ones.

So what if, St. Patrick's Day is Over, you can still enjoy this amazing recipe of Chocolate Pie. Chocolate Pie is one of the favorite dessert recipe by many of us. This recipe is really simple and taste just like our grandmom's favorite chocolate Pie. 

To See the Recipe, Click Here. 

The recipe shared over here is St. Patrick's inspired and is green in color! As the requirement of the festive season. However if you want you can exclude the green food color and peppermint oil to have the original chocolate pie. I suggest to keep the peppermint oil, as it gives that extra kick to the recipe which taste amazing with the chocolate. 

I hope you will like this recipe. If you have any suggestions or feedback; please write it to me. In fact you can share your stories too that how did you celebrate your Patrick's Day??

Love 
Sylvia

Easy Recipe: Tangy Tilapia and Steamed Broccoli

We often look for some quick and easy recipes when we are in hurry and also for the dinner; something light, easy to digest and yet healthy. In this, I guess easy fish recipe fits in all possible certainties. We all know that, fishes are the great source of protein and its super healthy for kids as well as for adults. In today’s post, I am making a super easy recipe with a tilapia fish.

 

 

If we talk about Tilapia fish, it is easily available in the market, it’s cheap and best thing it doesn’t any inches to your waist line. The most important thing while cooking healthy food is the way you are cooking it. Steamed or boiled food is always good for your body, even grilled and slightly sauté food is good if you use less oil or oil which have less trans-fat. In fact, olive oil is considered to be the best oil for cooking healthy food other oils like canola, sunflower and grape-seed oil etc. can also be considered. 

Fish are really quick to cook and almost all fish recipes are prepared within 15 minutes or so. There are plenty of easy recipes of fish that you can try in fact shrimps, scallops and other seafood are also easy and quick to make. Whenever I am in hurry, then I try to make fish or any simple seafood recipe like shrimps and pasta etc. Today’s recipe is perfect for those who are health conscious and count their calories. This fish recipe is high in protein and has negligible fats and extra added calories. Simply serve it with steamed broccoli and you are good to go. 

Easy Cupcake Recipe for International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is on 8^th March. It is an event, which recognizes the achievements of women worldwide and to appreciate the beauty of feminism and courage. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate this day in fact in some countries, International Women’s Day is an official holiday, coincidentally this time international women’s day is on Saturday means you can relax, enjoy your day with your loved ones, do some charity and eat some cupcakes.

In USA, there are some selected bars and restaurants which offer Free Cupcakes for women. There are plenty of small and big organizations which conduct cupcake making competition. With this thought process, I am making cupcakes in three colors and some few easy recipes to go along with these cupcakes. Colors that represents Women’s day are White, Green and Purple.

White is for the Purity; Green is for Hope and Purple is for Justice. So, I will be baking three types of cupcakes in three different colors i.e. white, green and purple. Baking cupcakes is an easy task you can make cupcakes with the traditional method of baking or simply get a box of cake mixture. The tricky part is the icing and mixing the color. In this, white is the simple vanilla icing and later you can mix green and purple color into the same icing.

Nevertheless, I am using the cake box mix to make the cupcakes, here I not stressing into traditional baking or different style of baking but to celebrate the event and to live the motive behind the cupcakes i.e. Women’s Day. Although I am not following the instructions completely given on that cake mix box and have made changes to make the cupcakes more succulent and spongy which will make them more tasty.

Last Year’s 5 Best Chicken Recipes Worth a Try!

Sitting idle on a lazy afternoon when this thought popped, what all I did last year? How many easy recipes I have made so far? I checked for the chicken recipes to begin with and jotted down the best 5 recipes for the year. The recipes which were simple, easy and quick to make but still are super scrumptious and whole family’s favorite.

The recipes that I am going to share are the most amazing recipes and I have made them plenty of times at my place. Kids like these recipes and even the adults, few of the recipes are party favorite. Call your friends over dinner, make these simple recipes and still woo them with your culinary talents.

Chicken recipes are one of the commonly served recipes when it comes for dinner ideas or dinner recipes. However, we always look for some recipes which are easy to make because by the time of dinner you are so tired that you look for easy alternatives and if you are a working woman, single parent, student then you can understand how difficult it is to manage kitchen and work together. And eating out every day is not possible firstly because it’s not healthy and secondly our pocket doesn’t allow us to spend big bucks each day on food. So what we can do? Mostly people opt for slow cooker recipes, I fall in the same category too. It’s easy and simple i.e. just put the ingredients and turn on the device and let it cook by its own. Secondly, opt for recipes which are semi-cooked or pre-cooked, mostly comes in small packages but they are not scrumptious at all. It’s just good when you are hungry, don’t know what to do? Put it inside the hot water or cook it in microwave and dig in. and lastly opt for easy and simple cooking, which saves time and it’s tasty too!

So, let’s not waste any time and dig into the 5 wonderful chicken recipes that you can try in any season, any time whether its dinner or lunch.

Knorr’s Black Bean Salad

Beans salad is one of my favorite recipe, it’s healthy, rich in protein and amino acids. I mostly have Beans salad in lunch but if I feel lazy don’t want to cook beans salad is the easiest dinner recipe for that day.

Few days back I got a newsletter with some really interesting recipes in it. One I really liked was Black Beans Salad. It’s really easy and quick to make and nutritious too. From the recent researches it has shown that black beans provide special support for digestive tract health. It’s rich in protein, fiber and essential nutrients. In fact, unlike dietary sugar, which can move very quickly through the digestive tract and out of the digestive tract into the bloodstream, or dietary fat, which can move very slowly through the digestive tract and out of the digestive tract into the lymphatic system or bloodstream, both protein and fiber can move through the digestive tract at a moderate pace. So, including Black Beans into your diet can definitely help you. So let’s start cooking this amazing and easy recipe –

Make Your Valentine Day a Subtle but Filled with Love with these Recipes and Ideas

Keep Looking this space, for such Interesting Valentine's Dinner Ideas and Recipes. Make Your Valentine Special this Season with your special one. Happy Valentine (In advance)! :) :) :)

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When love is all around, all you need is presence of that special one in your life who makes it just astonishing each day. Who understands you, care about you, love you for what you are; that person never expects to change you completely into new person but accepts you the way you are. The person is with you at your ugly, fugly and even in your atrocious time. The person is with you at your health and sickness; is the one who is your true Valentine. 

That person could be your husband or wife, Your Parents, your partner or love and even your kids. Anyone who makes you feel like having unconditional love is your Valentine. 

Celebrate your Valentine with your loved ones, near ones and dear ones. Spread love and Stay blessed! 

"Love is Not Blind! It Sees More, not Less. 

But because it Sees More, it is Willing to See Less...!!" - Julins Gordon

Love
Sylvia 

Indian Vegetable Side Dish: Yogurt Mushrooms

We all know, Indian recipes are known for its spices and heat. But recently one of my Indian friend invited me over a dinner. I asked him to serve some Indian delicacies in which I loved a very subtly spiced recipe called Yogurt Mushrooms. I simply love mushrooms plus it’s healthy too.

Anyways this vegetable side dish is perfect for parties and get together. Although it got some gravy but the one I tried, I made it with thicker gravy. Anyways I didn’t waste any time to jot down the recipe from his wife. I really have to say she is an amazing cook. What I love about this simple recipe is that it don’t have any complex or fancy ingredients just some simple spices and you are good to go.

Tip – If you like tangy flavors, get yogurt which is little sour in taste. It add that extra oomph and zing to the recipe. We ate this vegetable side dish with Indian Naan or Chappati but it taste great with tortillas too or you can serve it with Basmati Rice if you are a rice lover.

Nevertheless, all you have to do is to rush to the nearby Indian market and get the given spices. Trust me, once you will eat this recipe you are going to love it. Try serving this recipe with roasted chicken; make a thinner gravy and serve this side dish as a sauce or gravy over the roasted chicken recipe it taste just amazing.

This vegetable side dish need a marinating period when mushrooms are marinated in yogurt and other dry spices. Yogurt and spices later get absorbed in mushrooms which gives a juicy, tender mushroom recipe packed with flavors and aroma.

I am using button mushrooms for this recipe; you can also use Chestnut mushrooms or combination of both or any mushroom you like. Button mushrooms are easily available and it’s economical too. Anyways let’s not delay any further and let’s start cooking this amazing vegetable side dish which is pack full of health and taste.

How to Make a Simple Chicken Noodle Soup for Dinner?

As a kid, I remember I always enjoyed chicken soup in my childhood. I guess almost every kid for that matter loves chicken soup and chicken noodle soup. In winters gulping bowlful of soups is delight plus it’s healthy and appetizing too. Soups are comforting on a cold night and best thing about soup is- it’s easy to make and you can use leftovers too, to make a nice homemade simple soup. 

There are plenty of recipes that you can try with chicken noodle soup like Thai style soup or Vietnamese style of soup etc.  Today, I am making a simple soup recipe which can be made quickly in no time. Kids love this recipe and moreover it’s filling too. I am using thin egg noodles for this recipe, you can use any noodles for it. Add veggies and other goodness to make this recipe healthy.

It’s a recipe that you can be made without spending hours in the kitchen. Using a nice stock or broth, the flavors can be enhanced easily. So let’s make this simple recipe –

Easy Dinner Recipe – Baked Artichoke Dip Recipe

At times serving finger food in dinner is quite an interesting twist for your family. They not just enjoy the food but it’s create that party mood or the game-day mood instantly. One of the simplest recipe to go for is dip and dippers. I personally enjoy plenty of dip recipes but for winters, it is always baked, creamy and hot dips I like more.

Baked artichoke dip recipe is one of my favorite recipe to go for. In fact, you can make this recipe even for parties and get together. Everyone just love this recipe made with artichokes, leek, cheese and creams. Yum!

It’s an irresistible appetizer loved by all. Serve it with tortilla chips, or with sliced soft and crusty baguette. It’s completely a win-win recipe for all. Another awesome recipe is Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip in fact why don’t you try this amazing pizza recipe with this dip, it’s completely divine. Anyways let’s not waste any time further and start cooking.

Chicken Corn Soup: Easy Soup Recipe For Winter

The chicken soup recipe is favorite among my family members. Especially during winters, a bowl of hot soup is very much desired as it is a substantial dish and gives you enough nutrition. The soup is very much hearty with no fat content in it. Also corn which is added to it makes the chicken soup quite nutritious and healthy.  It can be made with the packed herbs which are rich in flavors, nutrient rich veggies and little bit of butter which makes it thick and creamy, this chicken soup will really be quite healthy and filling. It is not necessary that the soup should be creamy and rich in texture however it should be satisfying though.

My choice of healthier winter soup recipes include vegetable soup, chicken soup and other more easy soup which are better healthier options in comparison to various traditional soup recipes.

The chicken soups are considered America’s classic comfort food during the winter months. It can be made with the addition of many other ingredients such as traditional veggies, noodles and other flavorful stocks. I believe that the chicken soups are quite easy to prepare when you don’t have any idea about what to cook immediately. These soups can be readily prepared and then kept in fridge and later warmed up in microwave before serving.

The combination of cream corn and also richness of butter adds unique taste to the chicken soup.

Lets Cook.

Yummy Pasta Recipe: Kid’s Approved Pasta Pie

Who don’t like pie? Its yum, flavorsome and everybody’s favorite. Generally we make pies for the Christmas. Today I am sharing a pasta recipes i.e. a pasta pie which is perfect solution for a dinner. It is cooked in a skillet pan and then upturned onto a serving plate. Kids just love this recipe. It’s cheesy and it completely melts into the mouth. And the best part it can be customized in a way you want it.

This recipe is a perfect way to use leftover in the refrigerator; you can use leftover vegetables, chicken or salami with some ham and peas. This recipe also calls for eggs, so you can say it’s somewhat like a quiche recipe cooked in a skillet pan without any pastry shells. Eggs actually helps the pasta to bind together and give a form to a pie. If you want, you can even bake this recipe in an oven proof baking pan.

This recipe is one of my favorite weekend dinner meal. There is no rocket science in this recipe, just put the ingredients you want and cook over the skillet pan. Turn upside down and later cut into wedges to serve. You can serve this recipe with tangy sauce or gravy if you want. It taste great with Bolognese sauce too. That beefy sauce blends with the cheesy elbow macaroni quite perfectly.  

Tip – Serve hot. 

Anyways without wasting any time further, let’s jot down the ingredients and later the procedure to cook this simple recipe –

Simple and Easy Quiche Recipe made in 2013

All around the year I talked about Quiche recipe. I guess you have made a conclusion now that I like Quiche but in fact I like eggs the most and since quiche is filling and satisfying it naturally becomes my personal favorite for breakfast in reality, at times for dinner too. Quiche recipe is simple and easy to make and there is no complexity while cooking i.e. even a beginner can cook it smoothly.

Today I am sharing 3 methods of cooking quiche that’s worth a try. All these methods can be adopted as per the need and requirement and within the time constraint. These recipes are simple, easy and healthy. Anyways let’s not waste any more time, and see what’s there in today’s kitty –