Recipes by Food and Spice (Page 3)
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New to the PantryFrom time to time, I am invited to explore books and sample products for possible review on my blog. The latest treat was some bread made right here in Ontario, Canada. A slice of buttered toast is often how I start my day, so I want a loaf of bread with plenty of flavor and substance — none of those airy bland generic white breads… |
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Avocado BrowniesMy favorite brownies are those that most resemble fudge in texture and flavor and these moist brownies with creamy avocado are likely some of the best I have tried for a good long while. Moist, fudgy and not too sweet, these brownies are also eggless. The creaminess comes from the mashed avocado. Let your friends and family try these… |
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Peanut Butter OatmealLately I've been craving peanut butter — a lot! Almost every day and all day, it seems. I don't know whether my body is telling to fill up on proteins after stirring from the long winter slumber, but fortunately peanut butter is a delicious way to get protein.Inspired both by the craving itself and by the recent success of adding… |
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Black-Eyed Peas with Tamarind and Coconut MilkPerhaps it is the promise of spring and the few days of sunshine that certainly mustn't be taken for granted after such a long and gloomy winter, as I've been inspired of late. Apart from organizing some piles and clutter that have accumulated around the apartment over the months, I've been spending hours focused around the kitchen,… |
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Peanut Butter RiceAs much as I enjoy a simple pot of fresh cooked and buttered white rice to go along with my meals, I'm always on the hunt for other quick and easy ideas for rice. That's why I zoomed in almost immediately upon this ridiculously simple but wonderfully inventive recipe for peanut butter rice when I recently received a copy of A Taste of… |
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Curried Cauliflower and Black-Eyed Pea SoupServing black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is thought to bring good luck and prosperity for the upcoming year. Because they swell with cooking, the peas are considered to represent growing prosperity in the New Year and are sometimes believed to represent coins as well. Frequently the peas are served with cooked greens, particularly… |
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Lemony Basil HummusHummus is a classic Middle Eastern spread or dip, traditionally made up of mashed chickpeas, olive oil, tahini and garlic. Such a combination presents unlimited possibilities to be explored by eager and inventive cooks. Keep it simple and classic or come up with your own fusion style version to serve up as an appetizer, for lunch, or… |
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Cocoa Almond Brownie BitesNothing like a nourishing boost for the mood than to receive a cookbook in the mail that is destined to become a treasured favorite. One of my newest acquisitions is written by Ricki Heller, a fellow cook, baker, blogger and published author whom I have been following since I ventured into the world of food blogging nearly 7 years… |
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Pappadums with Avocado Pomegranate SalsaWhen I heard a while back about Raghavan Iyer's new cookbook Indian Cooking Unfolded: A Master Class in Indian Cooking with 100 Easy Recipes Using 10 Ingredients or Less, I was bursting with anticipation. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Iyer's offerings, he is also the author of one of my absolute favorite cookbooks, 660 Curries. I have… |
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Spicy Urad Dal with Cauliflower and PeasSplit dals are a fast and simple way to deliver nourishing and easily digestible proteins to vegetarians, and split skinned urad dal is among the fastest and simplest. These little white pearls — also known as black gram for the dark skin which is usually hulled — cook quickly, and their uniquely mild and floury taste is a wonderful… |
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