Savory Muffins are often underrated to their sweet counterparts. But they will promise to be a welcome change with your morning tea or coffee, especially when you try these fool-proof Corn & Red Pepper Muffins, artistically crafted by none other than Dorie Greenspan, the famous baker! Made with cornmeal, they taste similar to corn-bread, but the addition of chillies, cilantro, scallions and fresh corn give it that extra edge that will leave an enticing effect on your taste-buds! [Recipe from... Read Full Story

Thanksgiving is just one week away and this year we have a few green additions to our family. With most of us going vegetarian, this year Thanksgiving presents a whole new set of challenges. But the idea of a green or even a vegetarian Thanksgiving seems like blasphemy to die hard turkey lovers. To ease them into this culture shock, I already started dropping the idea of a green feast that goes beyond just an organic turkey. Rethinking the Main Course The most popular alternative to Turkey ... Read Full Story

One of the most interesting and challenging part of cooking is experimenting with flavors and spices, just like the blend of flavors in this Vietnamese-style recipe for Sweet and Sour Potatoes with Mangoes! It was an effort to replicate what we enjoyed at our local Tofu House restaurant. The blend of spices with soy sauce, thai chillies, red pepper, semi-ripe mango and rice vinegar resulted into a winning sauce base for the baby potatoes to be simmered in. The addition of Mango in a curry isn... Read Full Story

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and many of you have requested quick and easy recipes for sides, appetizers and desserts. So stay tuned as we celebrate Thanksgiving week, dishing out easy recipes every day! We start with this super-simple yet super-delicious Spiced Cranberry Dip. Can be made instantly, and serves to be a perfect appetizer dip when served with cheese crackers. [Recipe and photo courtesy of Kraft Foods] Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, soften... Read Full Story

For a classic twist on an old-time favorite, try these Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish Creme Fraiche. Chef Suzanne Goin goes modern with this unique idea of boiling fingerling potatoes, chopping or mashing them, and serve topped with Creme instead of cheese. In place of the traditional Garlic, the secret ingredient that adds spice and flavor is Horseradish - just what is needed to heat things up! For a flavorful variation, try adding some chopped Chives, Basil, and some Parmesan cheese if yo... Read Full Story

Ginger is a spice that is often used in Indian cooking, but who'd imagine it could taste so good when added to cookies! The festival season is all about experimenting, and these Ginger Spiced Cookies were a welcome surprise. Molasses and Ginger go really well together, as they come together, along with cloves and some cinnamon to flavor these delightful cookies. Super light and crispy, yet tasty in every bite, add these Spiced Ginger Cookies to your holiday baking list, and you'll love the en... Read Full Story

Here's the roundup that everyone has been waiting for! We received a lot of deliciously sweet entries, each of them so great it was hard to choose just 2 winners! However, we finally have winners in the Indian and Non-Indian category. The judging was based on originality, execution, instructions and presentation. But each entry was a winner in itself, so please enjoy the recipes below, as I am sure they will serve you well. Thanks so much to everyone for participating, and now on to the ro... Read Full Story

Looking for a healthy snack alternative for your kids? Then you can't miss wit this Healthy and Filling Vegetable Wrap recipe! I frequently get requests for non-bread based Kids Snack recipes, and I hope this one satisfies our readers! Made with flour tortillas and filled with nutritious vegetables, beans, lentils, avocado, salsa and cheese, it is a complete source of vitamins, minerals, protein, good fats, calcium and whole-grains - perfect for lunch or picnic snack. It tastes great when ser... Read Full Story

Weekend mornings are a cherished time for family to have breakfast together, giggle, laugh, share and have fun. And a piece of delicious coffee-cake served with your favorite cappuccino can only make these moments extra special! Streusel-topped cakes have a beautiful balance of sweet, spicy and crunchy, thanks to the multitude of ingredients that come together to make this cake. And this Lemon Coffee Cake, topped with Streusel and a fragrant Lemon Glaze is sure to add a flavorful meaning to y... Read Full Story

With its sweet, creamy, dark-orange flesh, and smooth, easy-to-peel skin, Butternut Squash is one of the best and most versatile of all the fall squashes. It can be cooked in several ways, but it is delicious when roasted! Try this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe, and you'll know I'm not kidding! Flavored with delicate spices like orange, garlic and coriander, it has a mild to medium aroma that is so typical of roasted soups. Adding some heavy cream imparts the rich flavor and consistenc... Read Full Story