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This is a yummy recipe for all veggie lovers who love baked vegetables. I got inspired from internet that lists stuffed tomato indian recipes but I modified it to suit my idea of assortment of ingredients that go in the tomato shell. I am a tomato lover myself and therefore was excited to prepare this dish! The beauty of this recipe is that the options are open to be creative on the stuffing that goes in the tomato. Ingredients 10 Large Tomatoes 4 medium � large onions 2 bell peppers (choice of green, orange or yellow) 12-15 garlic cloves 10 � 15 indian green chillies (per your heat tolerance ;)) 1/3 bunch cilantro 1/3 lb cashews 1 lb paneer 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 stick butter Salt to taste 1 heaping teaspoon of roasted cumin powder 1 heaping teaspoon of roasted coriander powder Tomato Shell and Stew Preparation (Approximate Cooking Time : 45 minutes) 1. Cut off the flat top portion of each tomato. 2. Using knife or decorer, remove all the pulp from the tomato. 3. Ensure that the ...

Yes, you heard me right! It�s a fruit salad with a kick J . This hot spiced fruit salad will surprise you with its sweet and zesty taste. Fresh whole spices give this healthy salad a unique zip. The secret to any outstanding fruit salad depends on how you pick the right fruit combination and of course the sauce. Fresh fruit makes this salad tasty and nutritious, but frozen fruit may be substituted if fresh fruit is not available. Spiced Fruit Salad works well as a dessert or a side dish with a casual brunch or bring to a potluck/ family party. It is super easy to make and packs with vitamin C while pleasing your taste buds. Ingredients: 1 � cups water 2 table spoon white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon anise seed 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg � teaspoon peppercorns � teaspoon whole allspice 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 medium oranges 2 plums 1 cup straweberries, sliced 1 small apple , sliced 2 Kiwis, sliced 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved 1 cup fresh pineapple (cut into ...

MUSHROOM BROTH PRIOR TO 45 MIN SIMMER READY TO SERVE SOUP This soup is a 2 stage preparation and has been described in a cookbook (Vegetable Soups with Deborah Madison's Kitchen) with too many ingredients. I have simplified it only for the purpose of highlighting the mushroom flavor in the soup. Roasted Vegetables Preparation (30 min cooking time) 1/2 lb chopped up portobello mushrooms ( 3 mm thickness, 1 -2 cm width) 8-10 baby carrots (slice each baby carrot into 1/2 thickness and then cut pieces that are 1/3 length of baby carrot) 1 russett potato unpeeled (1 in. wedges) 1)Toss them in olive oil with salt and pepper and lay vegetables on aluminum foil in baking tray. 2)Place the baking tray in oven that is pre-heated to 425 F. 3) Turn over the pieces after 15 minutes. 4) Remove the tray out of oven after another 15 minutes. Mushroom Soup Preparation (65 minute preparation time) Ingredients for the Broth 1 cup shitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 large oni...

This is a post from 2008... so yes, since I'm not posting right now- I am recycling! I thought it might be of current interest. Stemming back to the 1700's, King Cakes are the traditional celebratory cake of Mardi Gras. Originally king cakes were served at Mardi Gras Parties and the king cake held a bean inside instead of a plastic baby. When served, the "lucky" person having the bean on their plate was named the king or queen of the party, and was then responsible for holding the next Mardi gras party which would include all the guests present at the party where the bean was found. Living in South Louisiana, I have eaten more than my fair share of King cake. The bakeries make them in just about every flavor imaginable. The most popular are Praline and cream cheese, which is my favorite. Up until today I had not made my own king cake, but a few days ago I stumbled across this Swedish Ring at Tartelette and knew it would be perfect for my cake. I used the dough portio...

  If you are a fish lover like me then you know Spanish mackerel are a highly valued fish throughout their range from North Carolina to Texas . When ever I go to the fish market, I always search for a thick, fresh steak of Spanish mackerel or Sword fish for grilling. It can cost you a bit depends on the fish harvest levels. With just a few simple ingredients you can do wonders with this fish, creating a restaurant quality meal. If you enjoy the strong lingering fish taste this Grilled Spanish mackerel brings to the table, then this recipe for you. The following marinade is very easy to make and they can make your grilled fish steaks come alive with flavor . If you are using frozen steak, its important to give enough time to thaw other wise it will fall apart when you put in the grill. You can use any type of BBQ grill , charcoal or gas. I have used Webber Gas Grill which evenly cooks the fish on both sides. I also made a fresh mint sauce to go with the grilled Fish and butte...

Freshly Baked Rosemary-Garlic Crusty Bread  Freshly Baked Rosemary-Garlic Crusty Bread  Freshly Baked Rosemary-Garlic Crusty Bread with  Roasted Red Pepper,Tomato and Beans Salsa Freshly Baked Rosemary-Garlic Crusty Bread with  Roasted Red Pepper,Tomato and Beans Salsa Freshly Baked Rosemary-Garlic Crusty Bread with  Roasted Red Pepper,Tomato and Beans Salsa Freshly Baked Rosemary-Garlic Crusty Bread with  Roasted Red Pepper,Tomato and Beans Salsa I love the freshly baked bread served at my favorite Italian restaurant. Especially the herb breads that they serve with bowl of Pasta or with an olive dip. This weekend I have tried this wonderful Rosemary and garlic bread recipe, it turned out moist, light and has a crispy crust with great flavor from all the herbs.   If you can use the fresh rosemary instead of the dry ones, it makes all the difference. When Bread is baked, it  comes out beautifully crumble, fragrant and ...

Couscous is a North African dish that has become popular in many countries. It is traditionally served under a leg of lamb, camel, goat or vegetable stew. I particularly like the Moroccan version of Vegetable couscous, because of healthy ingredients and how all the different flavors blend together to make a perfect vegetarian dish. You can substitute the vegetables to your own preferences, but try to include the full variety to achieve an authentically flavored sauce. This recipe is bit time consuming than instant couscous recipe, but its so worth the effort. Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, halved 1 red onion, peeled and quartered 6 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 pound fine-grain couscous, 2 small carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices 1/4 pound cauliflower florets, cut into quarters 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes and their juices 1 (16-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well 1/4 teaspoon gro...

Kebabs are a great food for any occasion. They are easy to prepare and can be made using just about anything! You can make them with meat or without, with veggies or a combination of both. Kebabs are skewered meats and vegetables cooked over a hot flame; wither on a grill or under a broiler in the oven. My recipe today is to make spicy lamb Kebabs, Cubes of tender lamb fillet are marinated in an array of herbs and spices that produce a spicy flavor that is so irresistible. Ingredients: Lamb marinade: 1/2 pound lean boned leg of lamb 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 garlic clove, minced Pinch of ground red pepper or cayenne        Vegetable mix: 2 cups (1-inch) sliced zucchini 1 red bell pepper, ...

I hope everyone had a fantastic New Year celebration, its good to be back and I am all geared up to cook for 2011 J . Today�s special ingredients is canned Jack Mackerel. Mackerel is high in protein and calcium, and is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. It contains vitamin A and iron in useful quantities. Most people stay away from Mackerel because it is distinct fishy smell. But it is not any fishier than canned tuna or salmon. If you like sardines it won�t shock you in the least. One of the great benefits of mackerel is that it contains edible bones with a firm, mildly gritty texture. To get the full nutritional value of the fish, don�t discard the bones. Today I am making a Mediterranean Mackerel Sauce to go with Organic whole wheat rotini dish. Ingredients 6 oz (half bag) Organic whole wheat rotini 1 can jack mackerel 1/2 medium onion diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp. fennel seed, ground 5 leaves fresh or one tsp. dry basil 1 1/2 cup (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes Salt to taste 1 � tbs b...