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Spiced Roasted Cornish Hen w/ Brown Rice Pilaf

November 23, 2011 Celebration

Before we move onto the recipe, the Husband wants to convey to each and every one of you who wished him well. THANK YOU VERY MUCH 🙂 He is doing so much more better than a few days ago — apart from a slightly scratchy throat, he is solid. “I meant that in a good […]

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Pumpkin yogurt soup w/ grilled marinated shrimps

November 3, 2011 Salads

After a long week of celebrations, good food and sugar rush, I needed a break from kitchen chores. Heck, I needed a break from household chores. Someone please send me a maid. This recipe isn’t exactly what one would make or indulge during Diwali or to offer as a treat during Halloween. Since I’ve complained about […]

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Diwali {Coconut & Almond Laddu}

October 26, 2011 Desserts

It’s Diwali. House is cleaned from top to bottom, fresh and new linens are on display, cobwebs are not in sight (hopefully), oil lamps are brought out from storage and new clothes are laid out for the festivities. We are keeping it low key this year. No parties, just the celebration of traditions between us […]

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Caprese Salad {with a twist}

October 4, 2011 Salads

Happy Tuesday! I won’t begin by asking about your day. I am sure it’s fabulous to most of you, Apple fans out there. The iPhone 4S announcement is out, that crashed Apple.com. Do I need to say anything else? For those of you sober phone addicts, thanks for listening to my antics. I have a […]

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Chettinad {Spiced} Salmon

September 8, 2011 Indian

Happy Thursday friends, Another day with an interesting twist to salmon steak recipe. And the star ingredient? Nothing out of ordinary. It’s coconut with loads of whole spices.  After the recent high on coconut recipes, I am still enthusiastic about it. It doesn’t take much to make me happier than usual. Just give me a […]

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