beetroot raita (Step by Step with photo) by swati paathak

Beetroot raita is a healthy and bright colored, beautiful looking raita. This pink colored raita is the best ever with Parathas or as a side dish along with your main course meal.

Balsamic Vinaigrette by Twinkle103

Sleepover Salted Maple Baked Donuts by Culinary Envy

Crazy good, sweet and scrumptious, Sleepover Salted Maple Baked Donuts are a soft cake baked version that is easy and delicious.

Con Queso Bites by Mama_B

A great appetizer or even a quick breakfast on the go.

STUFFED MUSHROOMS IN MICROWAVE-INDIAN STYLE by Saru

This can be served on its own or with bread and soup which can make a very fine meal in itself.It is also very healthy and quite filling too.You can alter the spice to suit your taste.

Squash In A Spice Paste Done Pronto! by kathy gori

This has been one hell of a week, one of those 7 day stretches that includes everything on lifes' smorgey...except dental. Of course the week's not over yet. It's been a week of some nerves, some loss, some traveling, some stress and the general sense of just being unable to catch up. That said, I can't wait for Monday to start the…

Butternut Squash Soup by Judy Fisher

This savory soup is delicious and filling on a cool day. The curry and garlic give it a wonderful flavor. This is a family favorite that I learned at a cooking class given by Rachel Perelman who is the chef at my daughter's school. Serve with salad and a crusty bread.

panch ratna raita by rsharma

This is a yogurt based side salad that prevents heart burns for those of us who really love our spices.

Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using summertime tomatoes. They really taste their best this time of year. If possible, buy them at your local Farmer’s Market or look for locally grown tomatoes at your supermarket. You can also use whole cherry tomatoes or “gourmet”…

Broccoli Florets Chef Style by Nazzareno Casha

Vegetable side dish

Onion Bhajia (or Pakora) by Haresh Shah

This is an excellent snack and goes well with beer, wine or any soft drink. Best eaten when hot from the frying pan. One could replace onion with any other vegetable such as sliced potato, sliced egg plant, etc.

madhur jaffrey's chana dal by Patricia

Frosted Grapes by Andra Kiser

These are a beautiful garnish around a cake, cheese plate or just as a yummy snack.

Spinach and Ricotta Rolls by Pania Manukau

Our favourite quick and easy freezable snack. All can be chopped instead of processed:)

on top of the stove stuffing by cindy adshade

this is great for roast chicken,pork loin roast or pork chops