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Cake truffles or cake balls are deconstructed cake rolled into balls and coated with some kind of chocolate or frosting.These were originally developed to make use of leftover cake.These make great gifts for parties or holiday/kids treats.Cake balls can be decorated with toppings in a variety of ways, using such items as sprinkles, nuts, chocolate shavings, candy,... Continue Reading →
Spring rolls are an Asian deep fried snack usually stuffed with carrot and cabbage and some kind of meat or egg and rolled in a rice wrapper. There are multiple variations to this with the variety of stuffing that can be placed inside these rolls.These are served at the spring festival of China and hence... Continue Reading →
Here is a simple and healthy salad dressing with mint and yogurt.Preparation Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutesIngredients:1/2 cup yogurt(dahi/perugu)juice from half a lemon1 garlic clove20 mint leavesSalt to tastepinch of fresh ground black pepper2 teaspoon olive oilProcedure:1.Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until combined.Tips:This goes well with romaine... Continue Reading →
Chocolate covered strawberries are a simple to make with no cooking involved and strike a great gift on special occasions like mother's day,birthdays or valentines day for someone you love.Get creative with the designs you want to put on the dipped strawberries.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:12Ingredients:1 Pint strawberries(about 20 in number pick ones in same size)2 cubes... Continue Reading →
This is one of my favorite salad dressings.It goes almost with any kind of salad or roasted vegetables with a slight bit of saltiness and tanginess to it.Preparation time:2 minutesServes:2Ingredients:2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar6 teaspoons olive oilpinch black pepper powderpinch salt1 teaspoon sugar/honey1 garlic clove mincedProcedure:Mix all the the ingredients and drizzle over your favorite salad.
Arugula is a peppery green lettuce that is rich in vitamin c and potassium.Arugula was primarily used in Greek an Mediterranean dishes but now is popular in most american dishes as well in salads,pizzas etc.This is a perfect and quick salad when you do not want to eat a lot of food and want a... Continue Reading →
These are also called as summer rolls or goi cuon which is a Vietnamese Dish.It is a mixture of vegetables and meats like cooked shrimp or pork or chicken or tofu rolled in a rice paper and served with a dipping sauce.If you like salads or raw vegetables you will love this dish.This is a great... Continue Reading →
This is a basic stir fry sauce with ground peanut that can be used for stir fries,marinade for chicken and also as a dip for Asian preparations.Preparation time:2 minutesServes:1/3 cup of sauceIngredients:1 1/2 teaspoon sriracha1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon ketchup1/2 teaspoon maple syrup1 tablespoon peanut butterProcedure:Take all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well,add... Continue Reading →
This is a simple recipe involving no cooking.When you need a quick bite or something sweet you can put together this sandwich.My roommate and good friend, who was a student at that time in Kansas City taught me this combination,she often used to take this to eat between her classes and study hours.Preparation time:2 minutesServes:1Ingredients:2... Continue Reading →
Stir Frys are Chinese way of cooking food in a Wok pan.They use a multitude of vegetables often combined with some kind of meat and sauces.These can be eaten with noodles or rice.Stir Frys are a great way to add more vegetables to your diet.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:2Ingredients:Stir Fry Sauce (4 times the recipe)1/2 cu sugar... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 