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Assistant professor of Pediatrics Jennifer Chambers, M.D.(<a href="http://www.uab.edu/home/">University of Alabama at Birmingham</a>)offers some tips to resolve potential sleep issues:<br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><strong>Stick to the schedule.</strong> Be strict with your children’s normal bedtime in the week prior to the time change. If bedtime is 8 p.m., start your bedtime routine early enough that they can be asleep by bedtime or a little earlier.</li>
<li><strong>Eat meals on time or 30 minutes earlier</strong>. Meal times help set the day's routine more than anything else. </li>
<li><strong>Put kids to bed a little early the night of the time change</strong> so that they wake up earlier. (You can savor this last night of easy bedtime after the kids are asleep.) </li>
<li><strong>Don't let them sleep late the first morning of daylight-saving time</strong>; you need them to be tired by bedtime. Early morning sun will reset the internal clock faster than anything else, so get them outside early in the morning if possible. </li>
<li><strong>Shift naps earlier and do not extend them the first week.</strong> Some may be tempted to skip a nap in hopes this will make the child go to bed earlier, but some children will not rest as well during the night if they are overtired. </li>
<li><strong>Explain daylight-saving time if your child is old enough to understand</strong>. They will be less likely to resist going to bed “early” if they understand it. Many children will find it intriguing and ask a multitude of questions about the ability to change time. </li>
<li><strong>Be a little lax with bedtime the week after the time change.</strong> Set bedtime <u>30 minutes later</u> than normal during this week to make the transition smoother and return children to their regular bedtime the next week, after their bodies have adjusted. But, still begin the bedtime routine at the regular time so they can calm down and get sleepy. <a href="http://www.uab.edu/news/news-you-can-use/spring/shift-in-bedtime-routine-helps-kids-adjust-to-daylight-saving-time" target="_blank">For more details ....</a></li>
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Waffle batter uses very basic ingredients and are easy to make. You can keep this batter in the refrigerator with covered for up to a week. These waffles are very tasty with butter and maple syrup.<br />
<h3>Ingredients:</h3>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>1 cup All-purpose flour (or) whole wheat flour</li>
<li>1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder</li>
<li>1 1/2 Tblsp. White Sugar</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Salt</li>
<li>1 Egg</li>
<li>1 cup Milk</li>
<li>2 Tblsp. unsalted Butter, melted</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Method:</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. </li>
<li>In a small mixing bowl whisk the egg and milk together. </li>
<li>Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture all at once; stir until smooth.</li>
<li>Stir in the melted butter.</li>
<li>Pour this mixture onto pre-heated hot waffle iron.</li>
<li>Cook until golden brown.</li>
<li>Serve hot with fruits and whipped cream.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Note:</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Alternate 1/2 cup Vegetable oil for Butter.</li>
<li>You may need spray your grids with a non-stick spray this depending on your waffle maker instructions.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Ingredients</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 can Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls</li>
<li>24 cocktail-sized hot dogs*</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><h3>Directions</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Heat oven to 375 degrees F.</li>
<li>Unroll a can of the dough; separate into 16 triangles; cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.</li>
<li>Place hotdogs/sausage on shortest side of each triangle. </li>
<li>Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point; place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet.</li>
<li>Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, switching position of cookie sheets halfway through baking. </li>
<li>Remove immediately from cookie sheet; serve warm. </li>
</ul><h3>Note:</h3>* This recipe I used chicken hot dogs and cut into cocktail-size.<br />
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I used to make muffin from ready-made mixes like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Betty-Crocker-Muffin-Blueberry-18-25-Ounce/dp/B000EMQG0W?ie=UTF8&tag=dtamz-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Betty Crocker</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dtamz-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000EMQG0W" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fiber-One-Blueberry-Muffin-15-3-Ounce/dp/B002AQKY9Y?ie=UTF8&tag=dtamz-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Fiber One</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dtamz-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002AQKY9Y" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />.But today, I tried recipe from this book(<span id="btAsinTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Best-Recipe-All-New/dp/0936184744?ie=UTF8&tag=dtamz-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">The New Best Recipe</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dtamz-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0936184744" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />)</span> . It is really yummy and came out very well.<span id="btAsinTitle"></span> <br />
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Ingredients:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/5562056905/" title="Bluberry Muffin by simplyspices, on Flickr"><img alt="Bluberry Muffin" class="post-img" height="180" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5562056905_8e636855da_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>3 Cups All-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. Baking powder</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. Baking soda</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. Salt</li>
<li>10 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter (1 1/4 stick), softened</li>
<li>1 cup Sugar</li>
<li>2 large Eggs</li>
<li>1 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt</li>
<li>1 tsp. grated lemon peel</li>
<li>1 1/2 cups Blueberries</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Method</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Preheat oven to 375°F.Adjust the oven rack to the middle-lower part of the oven.</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.</li>
</ul>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together, beating until fluffy.</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Add eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated after each one. Beat in the grated lemon peel.</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Beat in one half of the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Beat in one third of the yogurt. Beat in half of the remaining dry ingredients. Beat in a second third of the yogurt. Beat in the remaining dry ingredients and then the remaining yogurt. Again be careful to beat until just incorporated. Do not over beat. Fold in the berries. If you are using frozen berries, defrost them first, drain the excess liquid, and then coat them in a light dusting of flour.</li>
</ul>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Use standard 12-muffin muffin tins. Coat each muffin cup lightly with olive oil or grapeseed oil using a pastry brush, or with a little butter. Or use one of those convenient vegetable oil sprays. Distribute the muffin dough equally among the cups. Bake until muffins are golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Test with a long toothpick (we use a thin bamboo skewer) to make sure the centers of the muffins are done. Set on wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from the tin and serve slightly warm.</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
Note:</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Add 1 Tbsp. flour if you are using defrosted frozen berries.</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h3>
Ingredients:</h3>
</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>5-6 ct. Tomatoes, big in size</li>
<li>2 tsp. Red chilli powder</li>
<li>3-4 cloves Garlic, optional</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder</li>
<li>1 tsp. Fenugreek powder</li>
<li>5 Tbsp. Oil<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li>1 tsp. Mustard</li>
<li>2 sprigs Curryleaves</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Asafoetida</li>
<li>1 small piece Jaggery</li>
<li>2 tsp. Salt, adjust accordingly</li>
</ul>
<div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<h3>
Method:</h3>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Wash the tomatoes; make puree using blender.</li>
<li>Heat a heavy bottomed pan with 1 Tbsp. oil and temper with mustard,garlic, curry leaves and asafoetida powder; fry little bit.</li>
<li>Add tomatoe puree.</li>
<li>Add turmeric, chili powder and salt.</li>
<li>Mix well; reduce the flame to medium low;stir in between to avoid burning.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, heat rest of the oil in a small pan; add heated oil in between while stirring.</li>
<li>Cook for 10-15 minutes.</li>
<li>After few minutes, oil started to oozing out.</li>
<li>Add jaggery and fenugreek powder and mix well.</li>
<li>Turn off the stove and cool down.</li>
<li>Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate.</li>
<li>Serve with Yogurt rice,Chappathi,dosa or Idli.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Note:</h3>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
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<div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Always use dry spoon;Can be used for a month if handled properly.</li>
<li>To make Fenugreek powder, in a pan fry fenugreek seeds grind them fine in blender; store it in airtight container. This powder can be used in Tamarind rice, Vathal Kulambu etc.,</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<br />Does anything taste better than homegrown vegetables? Yes! These tomatoes from our vegetable garden. </div>
</div>
</div>
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<h3>
Ingredients:</h3>
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<div style="font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0;">
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<span style="margin: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/5812428871/"><br /></a></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>1 12 or15 Oz. can Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans)</li>
<li>5 large potatoes, boiled</li>
<li>1 medium Onion,finely chopped</li>
<li>1 medium Tomato, finely chopped</li>
<li>1 Bay leaf</li>
<li>1 tsp. mustard seeds</li>
<li>¼ tsp Turmeric powder</li>
<li>3 Tbsp. Curry powder</li>
<li>1 -3 Tbsp. Oil</li>
<li>Salt to taste</li>
<li>Curry leaves</li>
<li>Cilantro for garnishing</li>
</ul>
<br />
<h3>
Make fine paste with following ingredients:</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>1/2 Onion, chopped</li>
<li>5 Garlic cloves </li>
<li>1 inch Ginger, peeled </li>
<li>1 tsp Cumin seeds</li>
<li>6 tsp. Coconut,grated </li>
</ul>
<br />
<h3>
Method:</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Heat a sauce pan on medium high with some oil.</li>
<li>When oil is hot add in bay leaf, curry leaves and mustard seeds.</li>
<li>Add onion and sauté until the onion starts to go translucent.</li>
<li>Add tomato and sauté very well.</li>
<li>Add turmeric and curry powder; sauté until mixture starts to brown . Add in more oil as needed.</li>
<li>Fry until mixture becomes dark brown (note not to burnt), it doesn't take too long; add grounded paste; stir well. This is a base curry for any vegetable/chicken curry.</li>
<li>Add in boiled potatoes and chickpeas, you need to add some water if you want more curry and stir well.</li>
<li>Add salt to taste;garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.</li>
<li>Curry goes very well with naan, chappati or on some plain rice.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<h3>
Note:</h3>
<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>You can use raw potatoes instead of boiled but you need to bring mixture to a boil, stir and turn heat down to medium low, cover and cook, </li>
<li>stirring the curry every few minutes, until potatoes are done. It takes 15-20 min.</li>
<li>It is okay, if the potatoes fall apart in fact it makes curry more yummier.</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<br />
Recently I purchased,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Contemporary-Nonstick-12-Inch-Omelet/dp/B000ND1WMO?ie=UTF8&tag=dtamz-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Pans</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dtamz-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000ND1WMO" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> about 2 months ago. I'm very impressed. So far so good.<br />
<h3>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Contemporary-Nonstick-12-Inch-Omelet/dp/B000ND1WMO?ie=UTF8&tag=dtamz-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2" height="118" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B000ND1WMO&tag=dtamz-20" width="200" /></a>Tips:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Oven-safe upto 450<sup>o</sup>; not for broiler use.</li>
<li>Preheat the pan before add oil/butter.</li>
<li>Do not rush the preheating by using high heat. </li>
<li>Use high heat only for boiling liquids.</li>
<li>Always use medium heat setting. </li>
<li>Use low heat setting for warming foods.</li>
<li>Can't use metal utensils need non-abrasive utensils. </li>
</ul>
<h3>
Care:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cool the pan before washing.</li>
<li>Do not immerse hot pan in cold water.</li>
<li>Hand wash only; not dishwasher safe.</li>
<li>Use non abrasive sponge or soft bristle brush for interior.</li>
<li>For exterior use dish washing liquids like<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-Friend%C2%AE-Cleanser-Polish/dp/B000V72992?ie=UTF8&tag=dtamz-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"> Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser or </a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dtamz-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000V72992" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Scrubbers-Original-Dishwashing-19-Ounce/dp/B00463IN5G?ie=UTF8&tag=dtamz-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Dawn Dish washing Liquid.</a></li>
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Ingredients:</h3>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/5291555660/" title="Cinnamon Rolls by simplyspices"><img alt="Cinnamon Rolls" class="post-img" height="180" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5291555660_d9ef1275af_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <br />
<ul>
<li>4<sup>1/4</sup>cups All-purpose flour</li>
<li><sup>1/2</sup> cup granulated Sugar</li>
<li><sup>1/3</sup> cup Butter</li>
<li>1<sup>1/2</sup> tsp. Salt </li>
<li>3/4 cup Whole Milk, warmed</li>
<li>1 packet instant or rapid-rise Yeast(2 1/4 tsp.)</li>
<li>3 large Eggs</li>
<br /><br /><h3>
Filling Ingredients:</h3>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>1<sup>1/2</sup> cups light Brown sugar</li>
<li>1<sup>1/2</sup> Tbsp. ground Cinnamon</li>
<li><sup>1/4</sup> tsp. Salt</li>
<li>4 Tbsp.unsalted Butter, softened</li>
</ul>
<br />
<h3>
Method:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Heat oven to 250<sup>o</sup> degrees;when reaches 250 then turn off.</li>
<li>In small bowl whisk milk and yeast until yeast dissolves, then add eggs.</li>
<li>In large bowl, add flour, sugar, and salt until combined.</li>
<li>With mixer on low, add warm milk mixture in steady stream; mix until dough comes together, about 1 min; increase speed to medium, add butter.</li>
<li>Continue to mix until dough is smooth; about 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Turn dough onto clean surface and knead to form a smooth, round ball.</li>
<li>Transfer dough to bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in warm oven. </li>
<li>Let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1<sup>1/2</sup> to 2 hours.</li>
<li>In small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in small bowl.</li>
<li>Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. </li>
<li>Roll dough, spread with butter, and sprinkle evenly with the filling ingredients.</li>
<li>Starting with the nearest edge of you, roll dough into tight cylinder, pinch to seal seam; cut into even rolls.</li>
<li>Spray bottom of the pan with butter or non-stick spray. </li>
<li>Keep cut-side up and transfer rolls ino prepared pan.</li>
<li>Cover the pan; let rise in warm oven until doubled in size, about 45 min to 1 hour.</li>
<li>Preheat oven to 350<sup>o</sup>.</li>
<li>Bake rolls 30 to 40 minutes, until rolls browned well.It's time prepare frosting.</li>
<li>Transfer pan to a wire rack; cool 30 minutes.</li>
<li>Spread the frosting before serve.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Cream Cheese Frosting:</h3>
<ul>
<li>8 oz. Cream cheese</li>
<li><sup>1/2</sup> cup Butter</li>
<li>1 tsp. Vanilla</li>
<li>3 Cups confectioner's Sugar</li>
<li>1 Tblsp. Milk</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Method:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Mix all the cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Note:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Jazz it up fillings with pecans,walnuts, raisins. </li>
<li>To soften the butter keep it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds on High.</li>
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Ingredients</h3>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/4777486011/" title="alapeno Cheddar Cheese Bread by simplyspices, on Flickr"><img alt="Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Bread" class="post-img" height="180" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4777486011_7e6428e28a_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
<ul>
<li>1 packet Yeast</li>
<li>1/4 cup warm Water(100<sup>o</sup> to 110<sup>o</sup> F )</li>
<li>4 Tbsp. Butter, melted</li>
<li>2 Egg whites or 1 whole Egg</li>
<li>2 1/2 cups Bread flour</li>
<li>1 cup Semolina flour</li>
<li>1 cup Jalapenos, stemmed,seeded and diced (approx. 5-7 Jalapenos) </li>
<li>2 cups Cheddar Cheese, grated</li>
<li> 1 cup Buttermilk </li>
<li>1 tsp. Sugar </li>
<li>1 tsp. Salt</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Method</h3>
<ul>
<li>Heat water to boil ;dissolve 1 Tbsp.sugar and yeast; allow yeast to rise for 15 min.</li>
<li> Mix together the melted butter, egg and buttermilk.</li>
<li> Add salt, remaining sugar and bread flour to the above liquids mixture and mix well; add the semolina flour to the dough; mix well.</li>
<li>Add yeast solution and make dough gently; If the dough is too wet, gradually add more bread flour 1/4 cup at a time. </li>
<li> Place dough on a floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until dough is smooth.</li>
<li> Make dough into a ball ; place into a bowl greased with butter.</li>
<li> Cover the bowl; let rise in a warm place until double in size; it takes about 1 hour.</li>
<li> Preheat oven to 350<sup>o</sup>.</li>
<li> Turn out dough on a floured surface;slowly knead into the dough with the jalapenos and grated cheese,a little bit at a time.</li>
<li> When cheese and jalapenos are mixed into the dough, place dough into a greased bread loaf pan (8-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2-3/4). <br />Sprinkle the left over cheese on top of the bread.</li>
<li> Bake bread for 40-45 minutes on a center rack </li>
<li>When you thump the top of the bread; it sounds hollow, the bread is done.</li>
<li> Let cool for ten minutes on wire rack.</li>
<li> Serve with whipped butter.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Note</h3>
<ul>
<li>Freeze the left over bread up to 6 months.</li>
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Ingredients</h3>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/4703348474/" title="Spicy Potato Fries by simplyspices, on Flickr"><img alt="Spicy Potato Fries" class="post-img" height="180" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4703348474_307bf11124_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
<ul>
<li>2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Original Blend</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. crushed Red Pepper</li>
<li>2 large Potatoes</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. Olive oil</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. Ginger-Garlic paste</li>
</ul>
<h3>Method</h3>
<ul>
<li> Preheat oven to 425ºF.</li>
<li>Wash and cut potatoes into wedges, do not peel; dry potato slices on paper towels.</li>
<li>In a large bowl, toss potatoes with Mrs. Dash® Original Blend,crushed red pepper, olive oil, and ginger garlic paste.</li>
<li>Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; lay wedges on baking sheet.</li>
<li>Place potatoes in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. </li>
<li>Turn the potatoes and bake another 20 minutes or until potatoes are browned and tender.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Note</h3>
<ul><li>Jazz it up garam masala instead of Mrs.Dash.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
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Ingredients</h3>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/4555149822/" title="Okra Fry by simplyspices, on Flickr"><img alt="Okra Fry" class="post-img" height="194" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/4555149822_f28608aeee_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
<ul>
<li>1/2 lb. Vendakkai/Okra</li>
<li>1 cup Onion, thinly slice </li>
<li>1 tsp.Chilli Powder</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder</li>
<li>1tsp Salt</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. mustard seed and urad dal </li>
<li>Curry leaves </li>
<li>2Tbsp Oil for frying</li>
</ul>
<h3>Method</h3>
<ul>
<li>Wash and dry okra in paper towel;make sure they are dried well.</li>
<li>Trim both the ends and cut into small slices. </li>
<li>Heat oil
in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves; once the
mustard seeds crackle, add thinly sliced onions; fry well.</li>
<li>Add chopped okra, salt, turmeric and chilly powder; add few drops of water.</li>
<li>Cover and cook gently until they are
tender, stirring now and then.</li>
<li>Serve with roti or rice and Sambar or Tomato rasam.</li>
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<h3>Ingredients</h3>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/4535110370/" title="Carrot Halwa by simplyspices"><img alt="Carrot Halwa" class="post-img" height="180" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4535110370_8c869bfb66_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
<ul>
<li>2 cups shredded carrots</li>
<li>2 cups milk</li>
<li>3 tablespoons unsalted butter</li>
<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder</li>
<li>6 chopped roasted cashew nuts (To garnish)</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Method</h3>
<ul>
<li>Boil the milk on medium-high heat in a non-stick pan until it is reduced to about to 1 cup;stir often to make sure the milk does not burn in the bottom of the pan;set aside. </li>
<li>Melt the butter in a frying pan on medium heat. </li>
<li>Add the shredded carrots; stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes; carrots should be tender and slightly changed in color.</li>
<li>Add boiled milk; cook until the milk dries. This will take about eight to ten minutes.</li>
<li>Roast the cashew nuts and set aside for the garnish. </li>
<li>Add sugar; stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until the halwa starts to leave the side of frying pan.</li>
<li>Garnish with roasted cashew nuts.</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">
Note</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Carrot Halwa can be refrigerated for up to one week and kept in the freezer for up to two months. When ready to serve just warm.</li>
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<u>Listing <b>by Recipe</b></u></h3>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="#a"> A </a>|
<a href="#b"> B </a>|
<a href="#c"> C </a>|
<a href="#d"> D </a>|
<a href="#g"> G </a>|
<a href="#j"> J </a>|
<a href="#l"> L </a>|
<a href="#m"> M </a>|
<a href="#o"> O </a> |
<a href="#s"> S </a>|
<a href="#t"> T </a>|
<a href="#w"> W </a>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><a href="" name="a">A</a></b></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/almond-pilaf.html">Almond Pilaf</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/02/asparagus-spinach-salad.html">Asparagus Spinach Salad</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/aval-upma.html">Aval Upma</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="b">B</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/banana-bread.html">Banana Bread</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/almond-pilaf.html">Almond Pilaf</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="c">C</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2010/04/carrot-halwa.html">Carrot Halwa</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/ingredients-1-12-cup-cabbage-grated-1.html">Cabbage Vada/Vadai</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/chicken65.html">Chicken 65/Chilli chicken breast</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/collard-greens-with-dal.html">Collard Greens with Dal</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="d">D</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/dilled-salmon-cake.html">Dilled Salmon Cakes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/ingredients-1-12-cup-cabbage-grated-1.html">Cabbage Vada/Vadai</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/chicken65.html">Chicken 65/Chilli chicken breast</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="g">G</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/chilli-gobi-gobi-65.html">Gobi 65 / Chilli Gobi</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/grilled-chicken-breast.html">Grilled Chicken breast</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="j">J</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2010/07/jalapeno-cheddar-cheese-bread.html">Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Bread</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="l">L</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/pink-lemonade.html">Lemonade</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="m">M</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/10/moor-kuzhambukulambu.html">Moor kuzhambu/kulambu</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/10/mutter-paneer-masala.html">Mutter Paneer Masala</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="o">O</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2010/04/okra-fry.html">Okra Fry</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="s">S</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2010/06/spicy-potato-fries.html">Spicy Potato Fries</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/10/semiya-upma.html">Semiya Upma</a></li>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/spaghetti-in-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce.html">Spaghetti in Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce</a></li>
</ul>
<a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/spaghetti-in-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce.html"><b><a name="t">T</a></b>
</a><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/09/tilapia-fillets.html">Tilapia Fillets</a></li>
</ul>
<b><a name="w">W</a></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/whole-wheat-irish-soda-bread.html">Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/4011416352/" title="Moor Kuzhambu(மோர் குழம்பு) by simplyspices"><img class="post-img" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/4011416352_f60ca67d00_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Moor Kuzhambu(மோர் குழம்பு)" /></a><br />
<ul>
<li>Steam/Boil the vegetables(like Chow-Chow/Chayote, White Pumpkin) with 1 tsp. salt.</li>
<li>1 tsp. Toor Dhal</li>
<li>1 tsp. Chana dhal</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Dhania or Coriander Seeds</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Raw Rice</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Cumin Seeds</li>
<li>1 Red Chilly</li>
<li>1 Green Chilly</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. Coconut, grated</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Turmeric</li>
<li>1 spring of curry leaves</li>
<li>1 cup Skimmed Butter Milk (or) Skim 1 cup of curd with 1 cup of water and 1 tsp. salt</li>
</ul>
<h3>Method</h3>
<ul>
<li>In a small bowl, soak Toordhall,Chanadhall,Raw rice,Coriander and Cumin seeds for about 30 mins.</li>
<li>Steam/Boil the vegetables(like Chow-Chow/Chayote, White Pumpkin) with 1 tsp. salt.</li>
<li>Grind the soaked ingredients along with green chilly, grated coconut into a fine paste.</li>
<li>In a bowl, pour the buttermilk; add turmeric,curry leaves, ground paste, cooked vegetables; mix well</li>
<li>Check for salt and adjust the salt & consistency of the kuzhambu. The given water /curd ratio is precise enough.</li>
<li> Now heat the content on medium low flame for about 10 mins or until froth appears; once forth appears remove from the heat.<br /></li>
<li>Heat the pan with 1 tsp. of Oil, season with mustard seeds,uraddhall, 1(or)2 red chilly and curry leaves and pour it over the kuzhambu.</li>
<li>Serve hot or cold with rice with any spicy side dish/poriyal</li>
</ul>
<h3>Note</h3>
<ul>
<li>Do not cook this kuzhambu on high flame - that will make the curd break and water will separate out. <br /></li>
<li>This recipe used Okra: If adding Okra, saute it well in 1 Tbsp. oil until the goey stuff disappears and/or till okra is dry and cooked well.</li>
<li>Reheating is not advisable; If you prefer, serve this curry over hot rice.</li>
</ul>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/4004050659/" title="Semiya Upma by simplyspices"><img class="post-img" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/4004050659_fa35089981_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Semiya Upma" /></a><br/>
<ul>
<li>1 cup Semiya</li>
<li>1 green chilli</li>
<li>1 medium size onion, sliced thin</li>
<li>1 tsp mustard</li>
<li>1 tsp urad dhal</li>
<li>1 tsp channa dhal</li>
<li>few curry leaves</li>
<li>A pinch of turmeric(optional)</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Method</h3>
<ul>
<li>Add 1 tsp of oil in a pan and roast the vermicelli to light golden color.</li>
<li>Add 2 tsp of oil in a pan and add the mustard, uraddhal , channadhal and curry leaves.</li>
<li>When the mustard pops add the Onions and green chillies and fry till translucent.</li>
<li>Add your favorite vegetable(carrots,beans,and peas).<br /></li>
<li>Now add 2 cups of water,salt to taste,a pinch of turmeric and cover the pan.</li>
<li>When the water comes to a boil add the roasted vermicelli; cook for few minutes till the water is absorbed.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Note</h3>
<ul>
<li>Garnish with cilantro leaves before you serve.</li>
<li>Adding turmeric,onion are optional.</li>
<li>Jazz it up with Coconut chutney.</li>
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Ingredients<br /></h3>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/3983100569/" title="MutterPaneer by simplyspices"><img alt="MutterPaneer" class="post-img" height="237" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3983100569_951c945c3a_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
<ul>
<li>1 cup Peas, frozen<br /></li>
<li>1/2 lb. low-fat Paneer<br /></li>
<li>2 medium size Tomatoes<br /></li>
<li>1 Tbsp. Oil<br /></li>
<li>Pinch of Asafoetida<i></i><br /></li>
<li>1 tsp. Cumin seeds<br /></li>
<li>1 Tbsp. Ginger Paste<br /></li>
<li>½ tsp. Turmeric powder<br /></li>
<li>½ tsp. Chilli powder<br /></li>
<li>1 tsp. Coriander powder<br /></li>
<li>1 tsp. Garam masala<br /></li>
<li>2 Bay leaves<br /></li>
<li>1 medium size Cinnamon stick<br /></li>
</ul>
<h3>
Method</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cut the paneer into half inch pieces.</li>
<li>Heat 1tsp of oil in a pan, add the cubed paneer; fry for 2-3 minutes, until they gently turn to golden brown on all sides. Take the paneer out and place on a paper towel so the extra oil is absorbed.<br /></li>
<li>Blend the chopped tomatoes and ginger to make a paste.<br /></li>
<li>Heat the oil in a saucepan.<br /></li>
<li>When oil is ready, add the asafoetida<i></i>, cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon; fry for a few seconds.<br /></li>
<li>Add the tomato paste, coriander, turmeric, chili powder and paprika.;mix well.<br /></li>
<li>Cook until the mixture reduces to half.<br /></li>
<li>Add the green peas and 1/4 cup of water. cook on medium heat pan should be covered.<br /></li>
<li>When the peas are tender,then add fried paneer and salt.<br /></li>
</ul>
<h3>
Note<br /></h3>
<ul>
<li>Add 1 tablespoon fresh chopped methi leaves or 1/2 tablespoon dried methi leaves for garnishing or alternate with chopped cilantro leaves.</li>
<li>Alternate tomatoes with store bought tomato paste.<br /></li>
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<a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-bookmark-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js"></script></div></div>Hemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18309089225532380456noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902207227056442946.post-51846496074605205312009-09-29T14:39:00.007-04:002009-09-30T08:49:08.278-04:00Tilapia Fillets<h3>Ingredients</h3><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/3968986432/" title="Tilapia Fillet by simplyspices"><img class="post-img" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3968986432_93d2f3b21c_m.jpg" alt="Tilapia Fillet" width="240" height="184" /></a><br /><ul><li>2 lbs. Tilapia fillets</li><li>1/4 cup low-fat Butter</li><li>3 Tbsp. low-fat Mayonnaise</li><li>2 Tbsp. fresh Lemon juice</li><li>1/4 tsp. dried Basil leaves</li><li>1/4 tsp. Black pepper</li><li>1/8 tsp Onion powder</li><li>1/8 tsp. Celery salt<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Method</h3><ul><li>Preheat the oven broiler.Grease a broiling pan or line it with aluminum foil.</li><li>In a small bowl, mix together low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat butter,lemon juice.Season with dried basil,pepper,celery salt.Mix well and set aside.</li><li>Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan.Broil a few inches from the heat for 2-3 min.Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes.</li><li>Remove from the oven and spread prepared mixture over the fillets.</li><li>Broil for 2 more minutes, or until topping is browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork.</li><li>Be careful not to overcook.</li></ul><h3>Alternate Method:</h3><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/3968212515/" title="Tilapia Fry by simplyspices"><img class="post-img" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/3968212515_5fe7789fa8_m.jpg" alt="Tilapia Fry" width="240" height="180" /></a><br /><ul><li>2 tsp. Red chilli powder</li><li>1 tsp. Coriander powder</li><li>¼ tsp. Turmeric powder</li><li>¼ tsp. Garam masala powder</li><li>2 tsp. Lemon juice</li><li>1 tsp. Yogurt/curd</li><li>¼ tsp. Ginger Garlic paste</li><li>1 pinch Orange red food color</li><li>1 tsp Salt or to taste</li><li>Cilantro leaves for garnishing (optional)</li></ul><br /><h3>Method</h3><ul><li>Mix everything listed above(except cilantro leaves) in a small mixing bowl.</li><li>Marinate the tilapia cubes for 15-30 min. in prepared mixture.</li><li>Fry it in oil.</li><li>Garnish with cilantro leaves</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
<a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-bookmark-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js"></script></div></div>Simply Spiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02347709288719588835noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902207227056442946.post-64419078005270610132009-09-25T13:42:00.004-04:002009-09-29T21:32:44.867-04:00How to Clean Silver?<ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/SsJHdqBorqI/AAAAAAAAACk/JEgO4idf7HA/s1600-h/Silver.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386946679111462562" class="post-img" border="2" alt="How to Clean Silver? By SimplySpices" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/SsJHdqBorqI/AAAAAAAAACk/JEgO4idf7HA/s200/Silver.jpg" /></a>Boil the water.</li><li>Place a sheet of aluminum foil in the bottom of a pan, add hot water, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt.</li><li>Add silver pieces, make sure the water covers the silver pieces and silver is direct contact with aluminum foil.</li><li>Use tongs to move the silver pieces.</li><li>Wait until you see tiny yellow flakes in the water.<br /></li><li>Remove silver, rinse, dry, and buff with a soft cloth.<br /></li><li>This method cleans the design.</li></ul><h3>Note:<br /></h3><ul><li>After dried with soft cloth, Lamp was greasy. I coated with toothpaste and washed it in warm water.</li><li>Alternate with, in a pan add aluminum foil, baking soda, salt and ad water bring it to boil add silver pieces.</li><li>I need to repeat the process several times since my silver lamp is tarnished severely.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
<a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-bookmark-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js"></script></div></div>Simply Spiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02347709288719588835noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902207227056442946.post-82763622399114353012009-04-01T13:51:00.004-04:002009-04-01T16:06:46.406-04:00Dilled Salmon Cakes<h3>Ingredients</h3><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/SdPJFEsUabI/AAAAAAAAACM/27SyHi68oWs/s1600-h/SalmonCakesinGriddle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/SdPJFEsUabI/AAAAAAAAACM/27SyHi68oWs/s200/SalmonCakesinGriddle.jpg" class="post_img" alt="Salmon Cakes in my Griddle" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319816673850845618" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li>1 lb. Salmon, skinless and boneless</li><li>3/4 cup Quaker Oats, quick/old-fashioned<br /></li><li>1/3 cup fat free Milk</li><li>2 large Egg whites, lightly beaten</li><li>2 Tbsp. Onion,chopped</li><li>1 tsp. dried Dill weed or 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped</li><li>1/4 tsp. Salt</li></ul><h3>Method</h3><ul><li>Flake apart with a fork or by using finger tips make it as small flakes.</li><li>Combine all ingredients(salmon,oats,milk,egg whites,onion,dill and salt) in a medium size bowl; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes.</li><li> Shape into a ball and make them flat like patties about 1-inch thick.</li><li> Lightly spray non-stick griddle with non-stick cooking spray.</li><li> Cook salmon cakes over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.</li><li> Serve with Dill Sauce/hot sauce/ketchup.</li></ul><h3>Sauce</h3>This simple sauce go perfect with salmon.<br /><h3>Ingredients</h3><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/3403869933/" title="Dilled Salmon Cake by simplyspices, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3403869933_bf0fab02e7_m.jpg" class="post-img" alt="Dilled Salmon Cake by simplyspices" width="240" height="190" /></a><br /><ul><li>1/2 cup nonfat plain Yogurt</li><li>1/3 cup Tomato, seeded and chopped </li><li>1/3 cup Cucumber,seeded and chopped </li><li>1 Tbsp. Onion,chopped</li><li>1 tsp Dill weed,dried or 1 Tbsp. fresh dill,chopped</li></ul><h3>Method<br /></h3><ul><li>Combine all ingredients for sauce in a bowl; mix well.</li><li>Cover and chill while making the salmon cakes.</li></ul><h3>Note<br /></h3><ul><li>Alternate with 1/2 cup sour cream instead of yogurt.</li><li>Add favorite herbs like parsley,cilantro instead of dill.</li><li>Jazz it up with sliced scallions.</li></ul><h4>Link to this post</h4><a href="http://nannaadige.blogspot.com/2009/03/dilled-salmon-cakes.html" target="_blank">Nanna Adige:Dilled Salmon Cakes</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
<a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-bookmark-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js"></script></div></div>Simply Spiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02347709288719588835noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902207227056442946.post-33847714984437216142009-03-31T14:20:00.002-04:002009-04-01T13:31:43.258-04:00Almond PilafRecently, One of my friend was diagnosed with diabetics. When we were talking about what to eat and what not, she gave me some recipes which was suggested by her dietitian. One of them was Almond Pilaf which was of Low Carbs and it's very healthy for everyone not only the diabetic patients. This pilaf is very easy to make and I thought of posting this recipe in my blog.<br /><br />This also gives me an opportunity to make my entry to<a href="http://dessertpro.blogspot.com/2009/03/lets-go-nuts-with-almonds.html"> <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">JZ's Lets Go Nuts: Almonds - March 31st event</span></a> started by <a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);" href="http://servedwithlove.blogspot.com/">Aquadaze of Served with Love</a><br /><br /><h3>Ingredients</h3><a title="Almond Pilaf by simplyspices, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/3402304436/"><img class="post-img" alt="Almond Pilaf by SimplySpices" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3402304436_e80a54fd4b_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" /></a><br /><br /><ul><li>1 1/2 cups Brown rice</li><li>3 cups Water</li><li>1/4 cup raw Almonds,raw and grounded</li><li>1/4 tsp Garlic powder, to taste</li><li>1 tsp Parsley,dried</li><li>1/4 tsp Black Pepper, to taste</li></ul><h3>Method<br /></h3><ul><li>In rice cooker, place all of the ingredients in a rice cooker.Cook until the water evaporates, about 30 minutes. or as per your cooking instructions in the package</li><li>Fluff cooked rice with a fork. This dish goes very well with grilled/baked fish or chicken.</li><li>Add a large green salad to complete the meal.</li></ul><h3>Note<br /></h3><ul><li>If you are using microwave, place all ingredients in a large, covered, microwave-safe dish.Microwave on 80% power for 33 minutes.</li><li>For more interesting, you can also mix in cooked vegetables, toasted almonds,raisins or cashews to the pilaf.</li><li>I served with <a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/dilled-salmon-cake.html" target="_blank">Dilled Salmon Cakes</a> and stir fry vegetables.<br /><br /><h4>Link to this post</h4><br/><br /><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/2009/03/dilled-salmon-cake.html">Dilled Salmon Cakes : Simply Spices</a><br /></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
<a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-bookmark-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js"></script></div></div>Simply Spiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02347709288719588835noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902207227056442946.post-89326398820604829862009-03-30T10:00:00.006-04:002009-03-30T12:48:19.249-04:00One Thing Today<div style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/SdCnV0nIS6I/AAAAAAAAACE/QbtQQxlv3y0/s1600-h/MyStickyNote.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 173px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/SdCnV0nIS6I/AAAAAAAAACE/QbtQQxlv3y0/s200/MyStickyNote.jpg" class="post-img" alt="StickyNote By SimplySpices" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318935153266412450" border="0" /></a><span style="margin-top: 0px;"><br /><a href="http://simplyspices.blogspot.com/">Image</a> created by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/simplyspices/">simplyspices</a></span></div>Some people spend 90% of their time organizing their time.<br/><br /><br />Some tackle to-do lists peppered with insignificance that stretch a mile long.<br/><br /><br />And still, there are others who refuse to do anything at all.<br/><br /><br />As for me, I am committed to doing one thing a day, and that has made all the difference.<br/><br /><br />From<a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2009/03/19/i-will-do-one-thing-today-to-do-list/"> Marc At MarcandAngelHackLife.com:</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
<a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-bookmark-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js"></script></div></div>Simply Spiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02347709288719588835noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902207227056442946.post-16881515559132595272009-03-28T13:15:00.019-04:002009-03-29T18:10:01.326-04:00Pink LemonadeThis refreshing cooler is perfect for a hot summer day. I thought of posting this in summer but I wanted to make an entry to <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-weight: bold;" href="http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/03/announcing-fic-pinkrose.html">Priya's FIC: Pink/Rose</a> event started by <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-weight: bold;" href="http://tumyumtreats.blogspot.com/2009/03/fic-pink-or-rose.html">Sunshinemom</a> so here it is.<br /><br/>In our home any pink food/toy/dresses are allergic to my little boy. That's the boys world until they grow up! If I wear pink dress he says....phew...girly girl! I often tell him that you are a having pink tongue and you like pink lemonade and strawberry smoothie, but he says boys are okay to have pink tongue and can drink their favorites he always loosen his rules if he likes....that's kids right. Like that I think, it's okay to drink this lemonade in spring. :)<br /><br />Okay, Here is the simple recipe I used to make the pink lemonade.<br /><br /><h3>Ingredients</h3><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/3396387234/" title="Pink Lemonade by simplyspices, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3396387234_91e4135b0c_m.jpg" class="post-img" alt="Pink Lemonade By SimplySpices" width="240" height="223" /></a><br /><ul><li>1 cup white Sugar</li><li>4 cups Water</li><li>1 cup fresh Lemon juice</li><li>1/2 cup Cranberry juice<br /></li></ul><h3>Method<br /></h3><ul><li>Combine all ingredients (sugar, water, lemon juice and cranberry juice) in a pitcher.</li><li>Stir to dissolve sugar. </li><li>Chill for an hour, or serve over ice to serve immediately.<br /></li></ul><h3>Note<br /></h3><ul><li>This recipe used 1 cup cranberry juice.</li><li>Make sugar and water adjustments to taste.</li><li>Reduce sugar if using sweetened cranberry juice.<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="display: none;"><h1>Keywords: Old fashioned pink lemonade with fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup of sugar and water, and cranberry juice for color.</h1></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
<a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-bookmark-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js"></script></div></div>Simply Spiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02347709288719588835noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902207227056442946.post-20997646795166833352009-03-27T20:08:00.012-04:002009-03-29T15:52:08.538-04:00Spaghetti in Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/Sc6TqPL5UGI/AAAAAAAAABs/apdsvLQ5c_s/s1600-h/EarthHour-150.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 147px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/Sc6TqPL5UGI/AAAAAAAAABs/apdsvLQ5c_s/s200/EarthHour-150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318350563811348578" border="0" /></a>This recipe off to Earth Hour 2009 event hosted by <a href="http://morselsandmusings.blogspot.com/2009/03/earth-hour-2009-blogging-event.html">Anna</a> . I used to submit my recipes to her events when I had my website. Recently she invited me for this.I'm delighted to submit for Earth Hour 2009.<br /><br />It was really hard to decide what to cook for this event.So many conditions...:) Very less packaging,transport and energy consumption. I have to mix and match everything,found some leftover fresh basil in my refrigerator. Instead of throwing away after a week I can use them now.<br /><br />Here is the recipe for Spaghetti and Pesto Sauce.<br /><br /><h3>Ingredients</h3><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyspices/3392724961/" title="Spaghetti in Basil Pesto Sauce by simplyspices, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3392724961_81bdd74950_m.jpg" class="post-img" alt="Spaghetti in Basil Pesto Sauce" width="240" height="180" /></a><br /><ul><li>1 cup Vegetables(Carrots,Broccoli),steamed</li><li>2 cups Whole-Wheat Spaghetti</li><li>Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3902207227056442946&postID=2099764679516683335#pestosauce-recipe">(recipe below)</a></li><li>Salt to taste<br /></li></ul><h3>Method</h3><br /><ul><li>Steam 10 -15 min all your favorite vegetables to go with spaghetti.</li><li>Boil the water; add salt and cook spaghetti in salted boiled water for 18-20 minutes.</li><li>Filter the water and mixed with prepared pesto sauce.</li><li>Toss cooked vegetables into it.<br /></li></ul><a name="pestosauce-recipe"></a><h3>Basil Pesto Sauce</h3><br /><h3>Ingredients</h3><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/Sc_OJUmlIcI/AAAAAAAAAB0/4B7b63It3N0/s1600-h/BasilPestoSauce.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6YC4OOGLpS4/Sc_OJUmlIcI/AAAAAAAAAB0/4B7b63It3N0/s200/BasilPestoSauce.jpg" class="post-img" alt="Basil Pesto Sauce" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318696344492515778" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li>2 cups fresh Basil leaves</li><li>1/2 cup Parmesan cheese,grated </li><li> 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil</li><li> 1/3 cup Walnuts or Pine nuts </li><li> 3 Garlic cloves, minced</li><li> Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste</li></ul><h3>Method</h3><br /><ul><li>Pulse chopped walnuts few minutes in food processor.</li><li>Add basil leaves into the processor.</li><li>Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.</li><li>2 Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on.<br /></li><li>Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended.</li><li>Add a pinch of salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste.</li></ul><h3>Note</h3><ul><li>I forgot to take a picture of sauce, picture shown here is leftover.</li><li>Toss favorite veggies into the sauce, place those on baking sheet; bake 350<sup>o</sup> for 15-20 min or until tender.<br /></li><li>Add a splash of lemon juice to the sauce spread on fish/chicken and grill/bake until thoroughly cooked well.</li></ul><br /><input type="hidden" value="Pasta, Sauce, Seasonal Favorites: Summer, Vegetarian, Wheat-free, Fresh Basil,Grill/Bake Chicken,Fish,Vegetable"/><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_pub="simplyspices";</script>
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