Though my experiments with cooking started way back when I was in the 7th class, the passion picked up pace after my son started to talk π You know how kids are.. (I admit that I shammed it out a bit…You see, this is the problem you face when your hubby is not so particular about variety when it comes to food…hehehe) I am sure there are quite a few mothers out there who have gone through the same stage as I. So here I am, still on the process of learning…a long way to go.
As the name suggests, this blog is a collection of recipes that I have been collecting over the years from friends and families, magazines and the net. Instead of running helter-skelter figuring out where I have stored a particular recipe, I thought a blog of our family favourite recipes can be maintained so I know where to look for.These recipes are tried (sometimes with my own twist) and tasted and given a thumbs up.. π Will be giving due credit to the source of recipes.
I hope you taste success with these recipes as I did!!
Thanks a lot dear….U hv presented it very well…Now this will be my favourite link for the
recipes…:)
Thanks a lot dear….U hv presented it very well…Now this will be my favourite link for the
recipes…:)
The only reason I think of a possibilty of ever having a blog is what u mentioned-so u have evrything in one place.Good Luck Mareena.!!
The only reason I think of a possibilty of ever having a blog is what u mentioned-so u have evrything in one place.Good Luck Mareena.!!
Hi Merri…Congratulations..!!eagerly waiting for your wonderful creations..all these time we have been drooling looking at the FB posts.. All the best..
Hi Merri…Congratulations..!!eagerly waiting for your wonderful creations..all these time we have been drooling looking at the FB posts.. All the best..
CONGRATS my dear sis…..this is gonna be a hit!!!!! all the very best!!!
CONGRATS my dear sis…..this is gonna be a hit!!!!! all the very best!!!
This is an interesting site and i am sure ladies will love it. All the best and my regards to J and D.
Saji
This is an interesting site and i am sure ladies will love it. All the best and my regards to J and D.
Saji
Thanks di π
Thanks di π
Thanks Saji π
Thanks Saji π
Hi Sis..good job!! nd thank u so much………….. π
Hi Sis..good job!! nd thank u so much………….. π
Thanks a lot Anu.. π
Thanks a lot Anu.. π
Thanks a ton Sonia..Lots of compilations to be done to fit in all my favs π
Thanks a ton Sonia..Lots of compilations to be done to fit in all my favs π
Awww!! that’s so sweet..Thanks dear!!!
Awww!! that’s so sweet..Thanks dear!!!
Thank you dearie…Hope it helps…will be putting up north indian dishes soon π
Thank you dearie…Hope it helps…will be putting up north indian dishes soon π
I asked her to send some good links for the recipes on yesterday mornin n in th evening she has surprised me by posting her own ‘mareenasrecipes’….wonderful dear…all the very best…:)
I asked her to send some good links for the recipes on yesterday mornin n in th evening she has surprised me by posting her own ‘mareenasrecipes’….wonderful dear…all the very best…:)
Mariyachi, What a fantastic blog. Easy to find the recipes .Well done you clever cookie!!
Mariyachi, What a fantastic blog. Easy to find the recipes .Well done you clever cookie!!
Thanks Chippy:-)
Thanks Chippy:-)
Mareena I must admit it’s a great blog for all foodies like us who like to experiment with new recipes. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us. It will be success. Great job n keep it up π
Mareena I must admit it’s a great blog for all foodies like us who like to experiment with new recipes. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us. It will be success. Great job n keep it up π
Thanks a lot Priya…:-)
Thanks a lot Priya…:-)
CONGRATULATION mAREENA U HAVE DONE A GR8 JOB KEEP IT UP AND TRY FOR VERIETY
CONGRATULATION mAREENA U HAVE DONE A GR8 JOB KEEP IT UP AND TRY FOR VERIETY
Thanks Georgie.. π
Thanks Georgie.. π
Thanks da π Looking forward to hear your feedbacks after trying out my recipes π
Thanks da π Looking forward to hear your feedbacks after trying out my recipes π
Thank You Diana π
Thank You Diana π
awesome – applause!!! this is a product of your amasing spirit, drive and dedication. You’re on your way to great things! ………….sanjeev kapoor , Vah chef (Sanjay Thuma) watch out !!!!
awesome – applause!!! this is a product of your amasing spirit, drive and dedication. You’re on your way to great things! ………….sanjeev kapoor , Vah chef (Sanjay Thuma) watch out !!!!
Thank You Sudheer. Truly appreciate you encouraging words..:-)
Thank You Sudheer. Truly appreciate you encouraging words..:-)
nice,,very nice. I should say ..a perfect sister- in- law to my dear friend jenu….we were classmates in TKM. this blog is going to help me a lot for sure..thanks a lot..
nice,,very nice. I should say ..a perfect sister- in- law to my dear friend jenu….we were classmates in TKM. this blog is going to help me a lot for sure..thanks a lot..
Thanks a lot for your kind words Leena. Hoping to hear your feedbacks soon π
Thanks a lot for your kind words Leena. Hoping to hear your feedbacks soon π
Wow! You have amazing blog! Loved the pictures!
Wow! You have amazing blog! Loved the pictures!
Thanks again Vini π Glad you liked the pictures..thanks for appreciating..
Thanks again Vini π Glad you liked the pictures..thanks for appreciating..
Mareena, I need a help from you. I am hunting for oven from long time. I am new to baking. For cakes, cookies, pizzazs etc, will microwave with convection and grill work? I want an opinion for microwave. Some say microwave does not allow browning for biscuits and stuff. Is it true?Can you please help. Am so confused of much of information on internet.
Mareena, I need a help from you. I am hunting for oven from long time. I am new to baking. For cakes, cookies, pizzazs etc, will microwave with convection and grill work? I want an opinion for microwave. Some say microwave does not allow browning for biscuits and stuff. Is it true?Can you please help. Am so confused of much of information on internet.
Vini, An oven with microwave, grill and convection functions works perfectly. That’s what I have been using for years. The cakes cooked in microwave mode doesn’t brown. But when you bake biscuits cakes, cookies etc it browns absolutely fine as you can see in the pictures of my blog. Hope this helps you decide.. π
Vini, An oven with microwave, grill and convection functions works perfectly. That’s what I have been using for years. The cakes cooked in microwave mode doesn’t brown. But when you bake biscuits cakes, cookies etc it browns absolutely fine as you can see in the pictures of my blog. Hope this helps you decide.. π
Thanks a lot Mareena!Can I ask which one do you use .Like how many litres, brand and things I should check. I am planing for lg (30 litres) covection+grill. We are 3 members.
Thanks a lot Mareena!Can I ask which one do you use .Like how many litres, brand and things I should check. I am planing for lg (30 litres) covection+grill. We are 3 members.
Earlier I used to have LG Bar-B Cook. At present I have a Samsung (32 ltrs). Both are equally good. I would recommend you to have a look at the store and see for yourself. The design, use etc should be according to your taste and convenience. We had decided that it has to be either Samsung or LG.. If you are not particular about the brand, there are lot of options to choose from..I hope I didnt confuse you further π
Earlier I used to have LG Bar-B Cook. At present I have a Samsung (32 ltrs). Both are equally good. I would recommend you to have a look at the store and see for yourself. The design, use etc should be according to your taste and convenience. We had decided that it has to be either Samsung or LG.. If you are not particular about the brand, there are lot of options to choose from..I hope I didnt confuse you further π
No Mareena, You actually cleared my doubts. Thanks a ton! I had visited stores so many times for microwave. No one cleared my doubts. I have asked this on several blogs too. Finally , I will buy microwave happily this diwali(without doubts, lol!) Thanks again!
No Mareena, You actually cleared my doubts. Thanks a ton! I had visited stores so many times for microwave. No one cleared my doubts. I have asked this on several blogs too. Finally , I will buy microwave happily this diwali(without doubts, lol!) Thanks again!
Glad to have helped… You are welcome anytime π
Glad to have helped… You are welcome anytime π
Hi Mareena , I enjoy your blog and so I want to present you ‘One Lovely Blog’ Award. Please do visit following link for further details http://vinicooksveg.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/thanks-for-appreciation-and-awards/
Thank you.
Hi Mareena , I enjoy your blog and so I want to present you ‘One Lovely Blog’ Award. Please do visit following link for further details http://vinicooksveg.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/thanks-for-appreciation-and-awards/
Thank you.
HI Vini,
Thanks a lot for appreciating my efforts. Will go through the link..Thanks again π
HI Vini,
Thanks a lot for appreciating my efforts. Will go through the link..Thanks again π
Vini, Did you buy the oven??
Vini, Did you buy the oven??
Yes Mareena ,it is coming home this weekend. It is lg 3087. I am super-excited. Thanks for helping through. I am going to bake my first cake from your blog. Any suggestion for first timers?
Yes Mareena ,it is coming home this weekend. It is lg 3087. I am super-excited. Thanks for helping through. I am going to bake my first cake from your blog. Any suggestion for first timers?
well…any cake is fine for first timers provided you follow the recipe to the T. A few tips on baking would be to sieve the flour nad baking powder at least 4 times for uniform distribution. All the ingredient(including eggs) should be at room temp. Rest just follow the recipe..Do not forget to preheat the oven…Good luck ..:-)
well…any cake is fine for first timers provided you follow the recipe to the T. A few tips on baking would be to sieve the flour nad baking powder at least 4 times for uniform distribution. All the ingredient(including eggs) should be at room temp. Rest just follow the recipe..Do not forget to preheat the oven…Good luck ..:-)
Thanks Mareena. So sweet of you. Will follow the recipe and will soon have my first cake. Will let you know soon. Thanks again.
Thanks Mareena. So sweet of you. Will follow the recipe and will soon have my first cake. Will let you know soon. Thanks again.
you are most welcome π
you are most welcome π
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Thank you…:-)
Thank you…:-)
Mareena, can you please add a pudding recipe for my new year get together party? Thanks in advance …
Mareena, can you please add a pudding recipe for my new year get together party? Thanks in advance …
Varsha, there are some easy recipes in the site…check out the desserts in the recipes page…
Varsha, there are some easy recipes in the site…check out the desserts in the recipes page…
very clear and beautiful recipes…
very clear and beautiful recipes…
Thank you Veena
Thank you Veena
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I think uοΏ½re not only a food blogger. U can also be a photographer and part time interior designer or something! seriously! everything looks good! hahahaha! π
hey MareenaΒ
I think uΒre not only a food blogger. U can also be a photographer and part time interior designer or something! seriously! everything looks good! hahahaha! π
Mareena, It is amazing to see how a small idea has blossomed into something so big and useful for so many people.. as you know I dont venture too much into the kitchen to cook but do love food and every single one of your recipes get my mouth watering… Great Job with this and hoping to see you continue this passion for a long time…
Sachin
Mareena, It is amazing to see how a small idea has blossomed into something so big and useful for so many people.. as you know I dont venture too much into the kitchen to cook but do love food and every single one of your recipes get my mouth watering… Great Job with this and hoping to see you continue this passion for a long time…
Sachin
Thanks a lot for those wonderful words of encouragement buddy π
Thanks a lot for those wonderful words of encouragement buddy π
Great ideas about cooking appreciated …. See you are from Agra but how you know mangalore style cooking .weather you have been to mangalore or you taken information from the source.?. lets i just want to know…
Great ideas about cooking appreciated …. See you are from Agra but how you know mangalore style cooking .weather you have been to mangalore or you taken information from the source.?. lets i just want to know…
Hi Prashanth,
I did my graduation from Mangalore. However quite a lot of recipes in my blog are collected from various sources
Hi Prashanth,
I did my graduation from Mangalore. However quite a lot of recipes in my blog are collected from various sources
Incidently came to your site. Wonderful recipes. I liked it very much The pictures are awesome. Hope to visit again.
Incidently came to your site. Wonderful recipes. I liked it very much The pictures are awesome. Hope to visit again.
Thank You yasmeen
Thank You yasmeen
Dear Manu,
Thanks a lot for such encouraging words…Glad that you find them helpful …Thanks again…
Love,
Mareena
Dear Manu,
Thanks a lot for such encouraging words…Glad that you find them helpful …Thanks again…
Love,
Mareena
Mareena Chechi.. We are happy to have a site like this. Before joining Ammachide adukala I have been checking this site. I and my wife is not an eperts in cooking. If we have any doubt please help us with valuable comments. One thing I want to say that the way of presentation and photos that have been updated in the site is Superb. I hope we can become an expert in cooking using this site.. If possible please add me in facebook also. I will send a request..
With Regards,
Satheesh & Nimmy..
Mareena Chechi.. We are happy to have a site like this. Before joining Ammachide adukala I have been checking this site. I and my wife is not an eperts in cooking. If we have any doubt please help us with valuable comments. One thing I want to say that the way of presentation and photos that have been updated in the site is Superb. I hope we can become an expert in cooking using this site.. If possible please add me in facebook also. I will send a request..
With Regards,
Satheesh & Nimmy..
Thanks a lot Satheesh and Nimmy for your motivating words. I will try and help you in the best way I can π
Thanks a lot Satheesh and Nimmy for your motivating words. I will try and help you in the best way I can π
Hello mareena. Keep going
Most of ur recipes have been tried by me and appreciated by my family. U will be one of my all time favourite . Waitng for more
Hello mareena. Keep going
Most of ur recipes have been tried by me and appreciated by my family. U will be one of my all time favourite . Waitng for more
Awww…That’s such a sweet thing to hear.. Thanks a lot Ancy !!!
Awww…That’s such a sweet thing to hear.. Thanks a lot Ancy !!!
woha verry nice recipes really i like it
woha verry nice recipes really i like it
I liked the presentation of your blog. Beautiful photographs.
I liked the presentation of your blog. Beautiful photographs.
Thank you π
Thank you π
read ur blog presentation without missin small word, xclnt; nic family photo & u dnt miss 2 describe ur fam… Its a good habit f mind”keep learning & share urs creations”.
read ur blog presentation without missin small word, xclnt; nic family photo & u dnt miss 2 describe ur fam… Its a good habit f mind”keep learning & share urs creations”.
Hi there, I have featured you in my weekly rec list as I really like your food recipes: http://wp.me/p4gNzR-qa . Please let me know if you wish for me to remove you from the list for any reason and I will do so. Have a good weekend!
Hi there, I have featured you in my weekly rec list as I really like your food recipes: http://wp.me/p4gNzR-qa . Please let me know if you wish for me to remove you from the list for any reason and I will do so. Have a good weekend!
Thank you π
Thank you π
Thank you π
Thank you π
Hi,where is your dosa recipe …i had to punch in to find out —great recipes!!
Here’s the link https://mareenasrecipecollections.wpcomstaging.com/dosa-fermented-rice-lentil-crepes-recipe/
Hi,where is your dosa recipe …i had to punch in to find out —great recipes!!
Here’s the link http://www.mareenasrecipecollections.com/dosa-fermented-rice-lentil-crepes-recipe/
hi, didnt find it on the breakfast/bread achives – was wondering where i had seen it. Isnt veg recipes a wrong
place for it – probably the last place i’d look!! — anyway, thanku so much for a wonderful recipe – very enjoyable!!
This must have happened during migration. Thank you for pointing out. Have added it to breakfast recipes π
hi, didnt find it on the breakfast/bread achives – was wondering where i had seen it. Isnt veg recipes a wrong
place for it – probably the last place i’d look!! — anyway, thanku so much for a wonderful recipe – very enjoyable!!
This must have happened during migration. Thank you for pointing out. Have added it to breakfast recipes π
not sure, probably a lot more dosas– pl do a check and don’t take it in the wrong spirit – it certainly
would save a lot of time!! god bless!
not sure, probably a lot more dosas– pl do a check and don’t take it in the wrong spirit – it certainly
would save a lot of time!! god bless!
Amazing collection of recipes. Tried your Mutton Korma recipe ( albeit with less spices ) and it really was excellent. Your tip about adding curd a bit at a time made a difference. Will be attempting the Mutton Pulao today hopefully.
I have been on the trail looking for a mutton curry recipe, similar to what you find in Bangalores Military hotel. The taste is quite unique and Im going in circles from months trying to find out the exact ingredients. If you every try out the Mutton Korma from New Prashanth Hotel in Basaweshwaranagar, Bangalore or the Mutton Sherva ( Red one ) from Prashanth hotel near Navarang Rajajinagar, you will know what I’m referring to. Will be forever indebted if you can help.
Thanks a lot for your feedback Arvind. I haven’t tried the Prashanth food. If at all I get the chance to try successfully, shall surely share the recipe. Thanks once again π
Amazing collection of recipes. Tried your Mutton Korma recipe ( albeit with less spices ) and it really was excellent. Your tip about adding curd a bit at a time made a difference. Will be attempting the Mutton Pulao today hopefully.
I have been on the trail looking for a mutton curry recipe, similar to what you find in Bangalores Military hotel. The taste is quite unique and Im going in circles from months trying to find out the exact ingredients. If you every try out the Mutton Korma from New Prashanth Hotel in Basaweshwaranagar, Bangalore or the Mutton Sherva ( Red one ) from Prashanth hotel near Navarang Rajajinagar, you will know what I’m referring to. Will be forever indebted if you can help.
Thanks a lot for your feedback Arvind. I haven’t tried the Prashanth food. If at all I get the chance to try successfully, shall surely share the recipe. Thanks once again π
Amazing recipe. Firstly, I would like to thank you for sharing this recipe.We made the star fruit wine with 10 kg of starfruit in a big BHARANI π .We did exactly what you have mentioned in your blog and it has come out perfect.
I am also from Kerala and presently based at Harippad. And it was a interesting project we did during this lock down.
We have this 2 star fruit trees at our back yard and from ages, the squirrels and birds were enjoying the fruits.I was actually wondering what to do with those star fruits and that is when I found your blog.
Thanks you again for the recipe.
Thank you for taking your time to write a feedback. Glad to know that you found the recipe helpful ππ»
Thanks so much for sharing your recipes. I wanted to try out the rice wine. Wanted to know if it is sweet or just right as I prefer if itβs not sweet.