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Italian Hot Chocolate – Cioccolata Calda

Posted in All Recipes, Drinks, Eggless Cooking/Baking, International, Quick to Make Recipes, tagged , , , , , on February 26, 2013 | 4 Comments »

Italian Hot Chocolate

Last Sunday, as soon as D woke up he said ” Mama, can you please make Italian Hot chocolate for breakfast today??”. Oh yes, he was specific about the name. As he had bookmarked the recipe, I didn’t have to search for it. He volunteered to help me out as well. Now how could I possibly say No to my little one, that too when he’s offering help??? Luckily I had all the ingredients in stock (including some chocolate flavoured whipped cream) and we got into the making of Italian Hot Chocolate aka Cioccolata Calda. (more…)

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Desi Espresso aka Beaten Coffee

Posted in All Recipes, Drinks, Eggless Cooking/Baking, Quick to Make Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 3, 2012 | 12 Comments »

Coffee

We got married while J was doing a course. ‘Calling On’ friends was a routine affair. During one such visit to a colleague’s house, the lady offered to make some coffee, to which we agreed. I was surprised to see her returning from the kitchen with a cup and spoon and beating away. I couldn’t help asking what she was doing and pop came the reply, “I am beating the coffee powder for the coffee”. Huh??? Have heard of filter coffee, instant coffee etc..but Beaten Coffee???? Naturally I was intrigued. The result was a frothy light coffee that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Masala Chai (Spiced Tea)

Posted in All Recipes, Drinks, Eggless Cooking/Baking, North Indian, Quick to Make Recipes, tagged , , , , , on November 17, 2012 | 4 Comments »

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Last week, while I was down with fever, my household help offered to make some “Masala Chai” for me to relieve my throat ache. Though I always prefer tea without any additives, I reluctantly gave in as I wanted some relief to my pain. My apprehensions had more to do with the taste of this Tea than its medicinal value. However, when she brought me the hot cup of tea and when I took the first sip, I was literally bowled over. I have never sipped such a tasty Chai ever in my life. I am sure, by now you would have guessed what my next action was. You guessed it right!! I Immediately took down the recipe from her. (more…)

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Mango Smoothie

Posted in All Recipes, Drinks, Eggless Cooking/Baking, Quick to Make Recipes, tagged , , , on July 15, 2012 | 3 Comments »

It’s Mango season again and my fruit basket is overflowing with this yellow fruit. I have been pondering for a while as to how I could present it on the table for my boys. I wanted to make something without sugar so that I too could indulge in it without any guilt of extra calories. Smoothies….. well… it’s healthy, doesn’t have any sugar and simply put, its a healthy meal in a glass :-) The only time consuming part is the peeling and slicing of the mangoes. Rest is easy. The recipe I am sharing would be sufficient to fill two medium sized glasses. (more…)

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Homemade Ginger Wine

Posted in All Recipes, Drinks, Wine, tagged , , , , on May 21, 2012 | 33 Comments »

Here’s the recipe of Homemade Ginger Wine, a mildly hot and sweet wine which can be made in just 3 days!!!! (more…)

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Homemade Coffee Liqueur….Let’s Lift up our Christmas Spirits :-)

Posted in All Recipes, Drinks, Quick to Make Recipes, tagged , , , on December 23, 2011 | 7 Comments »

Take a heap of child-like wonder
That opens up our eyes
To the unexpected gifts in life—
Each day a sweet surprise. (more…)

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Apple Cider

Posted in All Recipes, Drinks, tagged , on December 5, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Those who just missed a heartbeat reading the word ‘Apple Cider’ in your ingredient list, need not fret. It ain’t Rocket Science. Let me impart some of my newly acquired knowledge with you :-) . Apple cider (also called sweet cider or soft cider) is the name used in the United States and parts of Canada for an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples. (more…)

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