Refried beans is cooked and mashed pinto beans and is integral part of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. If you usually try them out of a can, this fresh-super easy recipe is no excuse not to make them yourself at home.
Pinto, means painted in Spanish, they got their name cause of the brown specks in pale pink that looks like a painting. As most other beans, pinto beans are not... Refried Beans
Refried beans is cooked and mashed pinto beans and is integral part of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. If you usually try them out of a can, this fresh-super easy recipe is no excuse not to make them yourself at home.
Pinto, means painted in Spanish, they got their name cause of the brown specks in pale pink that looks like a painting. As most other beans, pinto beans are not... Restaurant Style Salsa
Restaurant Style Salsa is the pureed-thin consistency salsa they serve in restaurants with chips, the one everyone hogs before the food is served. The home-style salsa is more like Pico de gallo that is made with fresh ingredients. But for this recipe, canned tomatoes and chilies give that restaurant style flavor and color. The salsa that is sold in jars have lot of vinegar for preserving them for long time and we detest the vinegar flavor in salsa, if... Pico-de-gallo
Pico-de-gallo (pronounced as Pico-de-gayo), A mexican salad/salsa filled with freshness and flavors of onions, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and lime combined that can be ready in 5 minutes! Freshly made Pico-de-gallo, Guacamole, corn chips with Margarita/Virgin-Margarita is often a must when we grill outside.
Pico is not just a dip with tortilla chips, can also be used as a mix-in to kick up your guacamole, a topping for tacos, a layer in... Karuppu kondakadalai | Kala channa Sundal
Any Sundal is ridiculously simple to make, have a similar recipe and this Black chickpeas/ karuppu kondakadala/ kala channa sundal is no different. The only thing that you need to do for all sundal (except Channa dal/ kadalai paruppu and Moong dhal/pytham paruppu sundal) is to soak it. It is a filling savory salad, a quick evening tiffin as well a good source of proteins. This particular sundal is made on Vijayadasami/Saraswati poojai as neivedhyam... Sundal
Kondakadalai/Chickpea Sundal, is a savory snack that is very popular in Tamilnadu. It is a simple and quick dish made on festive days like Navarathri and Vinayaga Chaturthi. This dish is an indispensable part of Navrathri fare, it is prepared every day for neivedhyam (offering to God) and distributed to friends, relatives and all those who come home. But it is also a great salad for the evenings that can be made in a jiffy and is very... Black beans-Corn salad
Black bean-Corn Salad: I am totally in love with this salad! Its colorful, flavorful and so refreshing. This healthy salad is ready in few minutes so its just-that-apt dish with tortilla scoops to feed a big group of hungry people. (Dang! I forgot to take a pic of this delicious salad in those tiny tortilla scoops, they are so appealing that its hard to resist after a few. I am sure I am going to make this pretty often, will upload the pic soon!)
Fresh... Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Spinach-Artichoke dip, this rich creamy dip made with cream cheese is ideal for parties and is at its best when served with toasted pita bread.
This warm dip that is so comforting, it can be used in other recipes too, like stuffed mushrooms, also a great sandwich spread. The flavor is amazing and we love it with some roasted Mushrooms and bell peppers for sandwich!
Ingredients you... Carrot thuruval/Salad
Carrot Thuruval is a side salad served to go with the main course like a side dish. It is rich in vitamin A, easy to make, appealing to the eyes and comes handy when other sides dishes run low or no mood for elaborate cooking.
Ingredients you’ll need:
2 cups Freshly grated Carrot
1 tsp Oil
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tbsp Slipt Urad Dhal/Ulundu Paruppu
1 green chilies, finely... Spinach Salad with Butternut squash,feta and nuts
This spinach salad is my latest favorite. The various textures in each bite is the highlight. Fresh baby spinach with crunchy pecans, chunky feta, chewy raisins and velvety butternut squash.
Sathya who is very fond of salads, had this amazing salad in his office canteen and was totally in love with it. He claims he is successful in bringing the same taste at home. I don’t know what... Hummus
Hummus is an Arabic dip/spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas/garbanzo beans, blended with tahini (sesame seeds paste), Olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic parsley. It is a wonderful snack or appetizer, and is great with warm pita bread or veggies.
An easy home-made Hummus, scooped with pita, celery/carrot sticks. Also a delicious accompaniment to falafel, grilled eggplant/Zucchini and... The Team
A common idea we share is - Eating is about feeling good and not just following the rules of cooking. more...