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Sardines,Try them
Sardines are loved by us fish lovers. We eat this fish whole — the bones are a crunchy extra.. The good news is that this little fish is...
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Nov 9, 20131 min read
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Benefits of Crab Curry
I love crab. The succulent meat that this hard shelled creature makes it one of our family favorites. It was not always like this, I...
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Mar 7, 20132 min read
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Rava Idli
These idlis do not have to be fermented and they are one of the easiest breakfast foods to make so I was surprised that there was an...
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Feb 25, 20132 min read
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Poached Eggs for Dinner
My blog entry under technique for poached eggs is foolproof and I recommend it for achieving the perfect poached egg. Both my kids joined...
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Jan 10, 20131 min read
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Rucola Pesto
The flavour of the prawns was mild, not the usual garlic and red chilli taste that I usually use to make grilled prawns, Indian style. I...
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Nov 28, 20121 min read
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Tahini, Tasty In So Many Ways
Nutrition— Although sesame is rich in fats, only 10 percent of this is saturated fat. The rest of the fats are good fats or essential...
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Nov 20, 20122 min read
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Lean Lasagna
I don’t know many people who don’t like lasagna. This comforting dish however is a calorie bomb and one piece can be almost 50% of the...
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Nov 18, 20122 min read
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Dhansak
Dhansak is made with several different dals, pumpkin and green leafy vegetables – protein, calcium and so many vitamins and minerals with...
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Dec 9, 20112 min read
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Everyday Soup
Mausi as we call her is also on the heavy side and is constantly trying to shed a few kilos. Her latest fixation is eating soup for...
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Jun 19, 20111 min read
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Instant Crab Cakes
My mother kept asking me what the crab cakes are missing. “Nothing, they are great,” I kept telling her. Even my father who thinks more...
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May 25, 20101 min read
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Pan Fried Prawns
My mom’s fried prawns are the best in the world, on par only with my aunt, her sister who has had the same training and experience as...
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May 6, 20101 min read
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Summer Sandwiches
It’s summer and it’s hot. Most of the food cooked for lunch is going to waste. My son who has usually has a healthy appetite is turning...
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Apr 22, 20102 min read
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Sole Meuniere
I have wanted to try this recipe ever since seeing the movie “Julie and Julia” and going to LaCouronne, the restaurant in Rouen that...
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Nov 28, 20092 min read
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OktoberFeast
Menu: Chicken Sausages, Braised Red Cabbage, German Potato Salad, Carrots in Beer, Roast Chicken and Chocolate Fondue. Oktoberfest is not...
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Oct 7, 20094 min read
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