Artichoke and olive dip
Sep03

Artichoke and olive dip

  Ingredients •1 (6 oz) jar artichoke •¼ cup chopped black olives •½ cup chopped celery stalk •¼ cup chopped red pepper •¼ tsp salt •¼ tsp black pepper •¼ tsp hing •¼ cup sour cream •2 tbsp fresh basil Preparation Mix all ingredients in the blender until they are well mixed. Serve the dip/spread in a bowl with crackers or bread. Serves 8 By Madhavi Devi Dasi  ...

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Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt
Jun25

Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt

  Tomato is probably the most popular raita selection in India, vying for first position with cucumber. It is simple, unadorned refreshment, with each region having its own slight nuance in seasoning. The contrast between the brilliant red tomatoes and the snowy yogurt is vivid and appealing. To take advantage of the colors, use firm-fleshed or seeded tomatoes. I like to use marble-sized cherry or sugar-lump tomatoes, cut into...

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Amras ke malai aloo
Jun03

Amras ke malai aloo

  Ingredients •Baby potatoes………………………………. 20-25 •Oil………………………………………….. 3 tbsp + to deep fry •Green chilies………………………………. 2 •Ginger………………………………………¼ inch piece •Watermelon seeds………………………….. 1 tsp •Muskmelon seeds……………………………1 tsp •Yogurt………………………………………. ¾ cup •Saffron…………………… ………………. a few strands. •Fresh cream…………………………………. 2 tbsp •Caraway seeds (shahi jeera)…………………1 tsp •Green cardamoms……………………………. 3-4 •Cloves…………………………………………3-4...

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The New York Architect Two Colored Cheese Cake
May30

The New York Architect Two Colored Cheese Cake

  Ingredients Crust: •1 ½ cup graham crackers, crushed •4 tbsp butter, melted •2 tbsp sugar Cheesecake: •5 pkg. 8-oz. cream cheese, softened •4 tbsp flour •1 tbsp vanilla •1 cup sour cream •6 tsp egg replacer (mixed with 8 tbsp warm water) Filling: •2 cups fresh cranberries/ or strawberries/ or blueberries •1 tsp lemon zest •1/2 – 2/3 cup sugar •2 tbsp...

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Strawberry cake
May28

Strawberry cake

  Ingredients Cake: •2 cups flour •1 tsp baking powder •½ tsp baking soda •¼ tsp salt •½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen) •1 cup butter, softened •½ cup butter milk •1 ½ cup sugar •1 tsp vanilla •2 drops red food coloring •3 tsp egg replacer, mixed with 4 tbsp warm water Cream Cheese Icing •8 oz cream cheese, softened •2 cups...

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