Appam
Jan19

Appam

Ingredients  Serveing – 4 People 1 cup Raw Rice 3/4 cup Jaggery 1 big or 2 Banana small 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 tablespoon Coconut Grated – optional 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder Butter Ghee Clarified / – for frying optional Rice Flour – for adjusting the batter Method 1. Soak rice in water for at least 3 hours. 2. Mix jaggery with water and heat it up for a few minutes till the jaggery melts. Strain the syrup to...

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Banana Muffins
Jan13

Banana Muffins

  Ingredients •1 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat pastry flour is preferred) •1/3 cup brown sugar •¾ cup mashed banana (about 2 big ones) •¼ tsp salt •1 tbsp flaxseed meal, mixed with 3 tbsp warm water •½ cup chopped nuts •¼ cup raisins •1 tsp vanilla extract •1/4 cup butter, melted or 1/4 cup oil •2 tsp baking powder Preparation 1)Preheat the oven at 400F. Line paper cups or coat 12 muffin cups with non‐stick spray. 2)Mix all dry...

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Homemade French Fries
Jan12

Homemade French Fries

  Ingredients •2 medium baking potatoes •¼ tsp salt •¼ tsp pepper •Less than 1/8 tsp chili pepper flakes, optional •2 tbsp olive oil Preparation 1)Preheat the oven to 375F. 2)In a medium bowl, mix oil, salt, and pepper. Slice potatoes (about ½ ‐inch thick) and toss them well in the bowl with seasoning. 3)Bake potato slices on the greased baking sheet(s) for 35 to 40 minutes....

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Black Beans Salad
Oct12

Black Beans Salad

Ingredients •1 cup cooked black bean •1 cup corn kernels •½ ‐ ¾ cup chopped tomatoes •2 tbsp olive oil •1 tbsp lemon juice •¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves •¼ tsp hing •1 tsp salt •½ tsp pepper •¼ tsp chili pepper, optional Preparation 1)In a medium bowl, whisk oil, juice, pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss corn kernels, tomatoes,cilantro leaves, and beans with seasoning in the bowl. Leavethe bowl in the refrigerator for a  few hours before...

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Cold Noodles Taiwanese
Sep22

Cold Noodles Taiwanese

  Ingredients •3 cups cooked pasta •¼ cup green beans, sliced thinly •¼ cup red pepper, sliced thinly •¼ cup sliced yellow pepper, sliced thinly •¼ cup shredded carrot •½ tsp sesame seeds •1 tsp sesame oil •4 tbsp Chinese sesame paste or tahini •2 tbsp soy sauce •1/8 tsp chili sauce Preparation 1)Slice all the vegetables. Just a minute or two...

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Pumpkin Soup
Sep21

Pumpkin Soup

  Ingredients •2 cups half‐half or milk •2 tbsp butter •2 cups pumpkin •2 medium baking potatoes, cut into 2” pieces •2 cups water or vegetable stock •½ tsp salt •1 tbsp brown sugar •½ tsp cinnamon •½ tsp pepper Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in pumpkin and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add water and milk and bring to a...

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