Eat At Moms

Coconut Basmati Rice Pudding

2011-07-21T21:02:00.002+05:30

Here's a great recipe for a vegan rice pudding, using coconut milk instead of dairy. I'm not a vegan, so I adapted it by using half coconut milk and half whole milk, and I added some shredded coconut to the rice, along with a pinch of cardamom and some green raisins. Instead of mapoloe syrup, I used jaggery, an Indian brown sugar. Delicious.

Steak Salad with Lime-Chili Vinaigrette

2009-04-16T06:37:00.003+05:30

Perfect for warm weather.SALAD:1 half-pound strip loin, sirloin or filet steak, sliced thin1/2 red onion diced1 red bell pepper, grilled, skinned, diced1 orange or yellow bell pepper, grilled, skinned, dicedsalad greensDRESSING3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup fresh lime juice1 Tbsp. freshly grated lime zest1/2 tsp. dijon mustard1 tsp. chili powder (or more, to taste)salt and pepper to

Yummiest Smoked Salmon Patties Ever

2009-04-14T05:48:00.008+05:30

Leftover smoked salmon cream cheese dip and leftover bread crumb stuffing for pork tenderloin inspired this post-Easter croquette.INGREDIENTS:1 cup smoked salmon-cream cheese spread (2/3 cup smoked salmon, 1/3 cup cream cheese)1/3 cup additional smoked salmon, crumbled1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup bread crumbs lightly soaked in 1/4 cup milk1/4 cup diced sundried tomatoes1/3 cup cooked, crumbled

Lentil-Quinoa Salad

2009-01-09T05:55:00.005+05:30

This is a delicious vegan salad -- but anyone might like it -- using quinoa, the South American grain-like seed full of protein. Ingredients:2 cups cooked red or green lentils1 cup quinoa, boiled and lightly toasted3 green granny smith apples chopped1/2 cup red onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans (optional)Dressing:1/4 cup olive oil1 1/2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar1 tsp. dijon

Lemon Shortbread with Pink Lemonade Frosting

2008-12-05T22:24:00.006+05:30

Whew. Been busy. You know what they say, life is what happens when you're making other plans. But I am back, with a recipe for my favorite cookie, ever. I adapted an old recipe for lemon shortbread, which wasn't lemony enough for me, and added the frosting. Ingredients:1 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup icing sugar4 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice2 Tbsp.

Daring Bakers - Lemon Meringue Pie

2008-01-21T02:29:00.000+05:30

Oh Dear.Usually, I make an excellent lemon meringue pie. But this was the first one I made in India, sans cream of tartar and with corn flour instead of corn starch. The filling was lumpy and the meringue was too soft. I'd show you a picture of the pathetic thing but my camera is broken and my Christmas hints that a camera would be a very good gift went unheeded.

Dulce de Leche Chocolates

2008-01-12T14:43:00.000+05:30

Ah, between work and family, December ran away with me. But now I'm back, with my favorite chocolate recipe.Ingredients:2 cups dulce de leche1/2 cup butter3 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream40 ounces semi sweet chocolateOptional:hazelnutsalmondsmaraschino cherriesCombine dulce de leche, butter and cream until very well-blended. Cover and refrigerate or freeze overnight. Grease wax paper and put on

Banana Walnut Muffins with Dulce de Leche Frosting

2007-11-26T10:53:00.001+05:30

I adapted this recipe from All Recipes to incorporate some dulce de leche, and to add frosting - not just any frosting but my new favorite frosting. This frosting also goes well with carrot cake, apple cake and anything pumpkin.INGREDIENTS2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda or powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup dark brown sugar1/3 cup butter1 cup dulce de leche 2 eggs, beaten2 1/3

May I Have Your Recipe?

2007-11-21T04:53:00.000+05:30

... for a holiday fruitcake people might actually eat... and with gusto? How about Chocolate Cherry Fruitcake, courtesy David Lebovitz? Yum. I might throw in some candied chestnuts and chestnut puree and call it an In the Bag dessert for the contest over on A Slice of Cherry Pie. Except I have another chestnut-chocolate recipe I want to make for that.Here is another great recipe, for all of

More Edible Cups and Fresh Fruit Soda

2007-11-19T20:41:00.000+05:30

Edible but not too tasty, but disposable and biodegradable at least...I don't know why I didn't think of this before. Back in food science class, we scooped out the fruit from oranges, leaving the shells intact except for part lopped off the top. We juiced the fruit, added sugar, gelatin and cream, put this into the emptied orange shells, then chilled it. If I cut a bit more off the top, it

Edible Dishes

2007-11-18T13:18:00.000+05:30

Last night I served a lot of things in edible dishes -- less cleanup, and they look nice. So there was cucumber, dill sour cream and smoked salmon in cucumber cups, potato corn soup in phyllo cups and artichoke emmenthal cheesecake in carrot cups (the carrot cups were superb, but I overbaked the cheesecakes and didn't serve them, alas). Next time I might experiment with plates made of baked

Carrot Cups

2007-11-16T18:58:00.000+05:30

These make edible dishes for all sorts of fillings.2 cups grated carrots1 large egg3/4 cup flourpinch of saltpinch of pepperPreheat oven to 400 degrees.Squeeze all moisture possible out of the carrots (this is very important). Add salt and pepper and mix well. Add egg and mix well, Add flour,mix well.Grease a muffin tin very very well. Put a large spoonful of mixture into muffin cup and press

12:03 a.m. meal and 3:45 a.m. Snack

2007-11-15T03:43:00.000+05:30

I made half-whole wheat egg noodles last night:1 cup superfine flour or maida1 cup whole wheat flour4 eggs1 tsp. saltMake well in 2 cups flour. Put eggs in well. Add salt. Stir until well mixed. Roll out thin, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips, let dry.I boiled them up tonight in some seasoned chicken stock, threw in some parboiled brocolli and ate that with the homemade beer bread I made a couple of

I*T

2007-11-14T19:25:00.001+05:30

This recipe was developed by some friends who tried to market the product to some big (but ethical) cosmetic companies as a budget cosmetic product that supported the fair trade tea industry as well (it was going to use discard fair trade tea leaves). It turns out those big companies are only interested in expensive products. So here is the recipe for you to make at home. This is an under-eye

Bacon Artichoke Cheesecake

2007-11-14T02:01:00.000+05:30

I'm doing an early thanksgiving this year for a mixed group, American, Canadian, Australian and Indian. The pumpkin for the Pumpkin custard tart is almost ripe, and the turkey comes Friday. Also on the menu, two salads (a farfale pasta salad with grilled peppers, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, an apple-walnut-celery and butter lettuce salad, plus homemade bread, stuffing, potatoes, gravy and

Beer Bread

2007-11-13T18:47:00.000+05:30

This is a very easy beer bread recipe I adapted from Jodi Regan on all.recipes.com. It makes a heavy, dense bread great with soups or stews. I made a few modifications so the bread would be a bit lighter and airier.INGREDIENTS1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer3 cups self-rising flour1 tsp. baking powder1/4 cup sugar1 tsp. salt3 Tbsp. butter3 Tbsp grated parmesanIn a large bowl, mix together

Midnight Snack 2:39 a.m.

2007-11-13T04:48:00.000+05:30

Baked apple 1 apple cored2 tbsp dark brown sugar1 tbsp. butter¼ tsp. cinnamonpinch nutmegtiniest pinch ground clove1 scoop frozen low-fat vanilla yogurtCore apple so the bottom of apple remains intact, and keep the stem top.Mix well butter, brown sugar and spices. Put this into the middle of the apple. If the well in the apple created by coring is not big enough, widen it a bit to accommodate

May I Have Your Recipe?

2007-11-13T01:17:00.000+05:30

Last night I roasted a chicken to get fat for the roast potatoes I am currently addicted to from Julia's A Slice of Cherry Pie blog. I made them Saturday with olive oil and they were delicious so I thought I'd try them with chicken fat. I'll use the chicken meat in a soup tomorrow.And here are some other recipes I pulled off the blogs in the last few days:Chocolate Caramel Slice from

Saturday Dinner + Salad from Leftovers

2007-11-12T00:43:00.000+05:30

Saturday I hosted a dinner for an American photojournalist, his wife and their very funny Mumbai friend. In addition to the meat, a simple roast, we had these delicious roast potatoes sprinkled with rosemary and served with a choice of sour cream or mayonnaise, homemade bread, grilled peppers, this asparagus, and for dessert, strawberries in phyllo cups with whipped cream.Today I used the

May I Have Your Recipe?

2007-11-11T17:04:00.000+05:30

One of the side dishes I made for a dinner last night was this asparagus recipe from Simply Recipes. It was perfect: 1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated lemon rindSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly, break off

Homemade Bread

2007-11-10T00:10:00.000+05:30

Yesterday I made bread using the recipe below from cooks.com, and I've had little open faced sandwiches all day, homemade bread with a thin layer of butter + cucumber slices + a dollop of aoili + salt and pepper, homemade bread drizzled with olive oil and covered with sun-dried* tomatoes, homemade bread with a leaf of butter lettuce + a basil leaf + a sun-dried tomato + a slice of fresh

3:38 a.m. Snack

2007-11-09T04:20:00.000+05:30

Penne with olive oil, roasted garlic, toasted pine nuts, oregano and sun-dried tomatoes.That and a pinch of salt is the recipe in its entirety. Toast the pine nuts and roast the garlic while the penne is cooking. Took 20 minutes. Very satisfying.

Diwali Fruit and Nut Scones

2007-11-09T00:09:00.000+05:30

Dried fruit and nuts are traditional during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. I make these scones for friends who celebrate the holiday. But they're nice anytime of the year.Ingredients:1 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup dried cherries½ cup walnuts2- 2 1/2 cups cup all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter 2 large eggs3/4 cup milk or half

Spiced Cider Applesauce

2007-11-08T15:50:00.001+05:30

This is a lovely sauce for pork or chicken. Instead of the usual puree style apple sauce, this one uses apple slices poached in spiced cider.Ingredients:1 quart apple cider3 cloves1 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. cumin (optional)1/2 cup Calvados (optional)pinch nutmegpinch salt2 tbsp. flour8 apples, Granny Smith or Macintosh, cored, peeled and slicedMix all ingredients but flour and apples in a saucepan.

Trojan Horse Stuffed Double Potatoes

2007-11-08T01:31:00.000+05:30

This is a great way to get kids to eat vegetables. I make these with half mashed potato and half mashed sweet potato, but you could sneak a carrot in there as well. These baked potatoes are a great hiding place for veggies kids might not eat on their own.Ingredients:4 baking potatoes4 sweet potatoes1 Tbsp. butter or margarine1 Tbsp. milk4 cloves of garlic (or 1/4 tsp. cinnamon and a pinch of

Banana Orange Crepes

2007-11-07T05:50:00.000+05:30

I used to make this one in my college dorm room and it is still a favorite of mine. (I ran with a crowd who could make great four-course meals with a hot plate and a toaster oven so standards were a little higher than the usual one-pot fudge or popcorn.) Ready made crepes and aerosol whipping cream make this one a breeze.You'll need three long dishes, a little longer than a banana.Ingredients:4

May I Have Your Recipe?

2007-11-06T18:46:00.001+05:30

A few of the delicious recipes I took off the web this week (these links open in a new window):Cantaloupe Caviar via Hungry in Hogtown.Basic Vanilla Marshmallows from Brownie Points. Sweet Sushi from Brownie Points.Black Bean Pumpkin Soup from Smitten Kitchen.Chicken Chianti from Leftover Queen.I learned something new about roasting potatoes.

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

2007-11-06T01:10:00.000+05:30

When I was in college, one of my classmates gave me a small round box of Breton salted caramels she'd picked up in France. I love the taste of caramel, but its over-sweetness is too much for me. But the Breton caramels were perfect, the salt in them cut the sweetness just enough. Once I discovered you could buy the caramels in the fancy food shops of New York, I was unstoppable. I used

Farfale Salad with Grilled Peppers

2007-11-04T20:10:00.000+05:30

When my camera is fixed I will take a photo of this salad and post it. It is lovely jewel-like salad, flavorful and healthy. I make a big bowl once or twice a week and keep in the fridge to snack on.3 red peppers3 yellow peppers3 orange peppers2 green peppers6 gloves garlic1 large cucumber3 tomatoes1 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tsp. herbes de provence1/4 tsp. crushed oregano.3

Pork Chops with Pears and Rum

2007-11-02T10:22:00.000+05:30

I used to stay at a friend's farm for months at a time to chill and recharge, and would often cook on their wood stove. Food just tastes better cooked this way, though it's a bad way to cook delicate things as temperature control is difficult. But this dish was easy, and delicious.6 pork loin chops1 32 ounce can pears, or 6 pears, peeled, cored and poached1/4 cup dark brown sugar3 Tbsp. butter1

Bean-Bell Pepper Dip

2007-11-01T22:20:00.000+05:30

I adapted this from the Vegan Chef.1 red pepper, seeded, and cut into strips1 medium onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick3 cloves garlic, peeled1 - 15 oz. can cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed1 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley1 Tbsp. Herbes de Provence2 T. lemon juice1/2 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 tsp. olive oil3-4 preserved Sun dried tomatoes.And I quote: Line a cookie sheet with aluminum

Moroccan Lamb Pear Tagine

2007-11-01T21:25:00.000+05:30

The North Africans do such interesting things with Lamb and fruit, with sweet and spicy. This for instance:2 lbs. lean lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes4 large pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 cubes1/2 cup slivered, toasted almonds1/2 cup golden raisins2 small onions, diced1 tsp. ginger1 tsp. cumin1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. salt1 tsp. pepper (black)1 Tbsp. olive oilHeat oil in large saucepan and fry

Poor Girl's Caviar Dip

2007-11-01T05:26:00.001+05:30

Sturgeon caviar is prohibitively expensive, but it's perfectly fine to splurge on the lumpfish variety. Eat this with blinis , whole wheat toasts or black bread. 2 ounces black lumpfish roe1/2 cup sour cream2 tsp. onions chopped fineone boiled egg choppedpinch lemon zestcapersCombine all ingredients, except capers. Do not add salt. The lumpfish roe is salty enough. Garnish with the capers.

Sandwiches

2007-11-01T05:01:00.000+05:30

I love bread, so naturally, I am a big sandwich person, and am always on the lookout for new and old ideas for sandwich fillings. One of the most interesting sandwiches I've ever had was simple, a fried egg between mint leaves, on whole wheat bread, lightly spread with butter, salt and pepper. This was the creation of my friend Manu in India. It was perfect with morning tea. Only he would

Swiss-Romanisch Capuns

2007-10-31T18:12:00.000+05:30

We ate these in Disentis, in the Romanisch part of the Swiss Alps. They were made by the self-proclaimed King of Capuns. If you're watching your cholesterol, avoid these. They don't look like much but oh my, are they delicious.We were in Switzerland in the off-season, early October, an excellent time to be there. These were served as a side to the most tender and velvety venison I have ever

Swedish Smoked Salmon Spread

2007-10-31T15:40:00.000+05:30

This is so delicious on crackers, ry-krisps, blinis or bread. I got this from a generous friend in Stockholm (who also introduced me to the wonders of princess cake.)16 ounces smoked salmon, chopped up finely3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature2 ounces thick sour cream1/2 cup butter2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped fine1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped fine4 Tbsp shallots, chopped fine1

Russian Minsky Salad

2007-10-31T02:28:00.000+05:30

I got this recipe from a Russian comedienne. It's a very hearty and piquant salad that goes well with pork dishes. It's also a good hangover remedy after vodka drinking, or so I'm told. I'm skeptical. But the salad is delicious.Ingredients1 lb. potatoes1 cup mushrooms, sliced.3/4 cup sauerkraut1/8 cup onion, finely chopped. (We like red onion.)2 tbsp. oil2 tsp. vinegar1/2 tsp sugarpinch

Okinawan Sweet Fritters

2007-10-31T00:10:00.000+05:30

These are delicious red bean fritters I got hooked on when I lived in Japan. I found this recipe on Bento.com, and make them a couple times a month.Ingredients:1 large egg1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup light brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup chunky or smooth Japanese red bean paste6 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil1/4

Italian Hot Chocolate

2007-10-30T23:25:00.000+05:30

When I was younger, and doing the backpack-around-Europe thing with a friend, we had this at a little restauraunt in the Italian alps, just over the border from Switzerland. It's somewhere between a hot chocolate mousse and a hot chocolate drink, and it is pure heaven. I am not sure where the recipe came from, it has been in my recipe file for so long, so I apologize for not having an

Esterhazy Flourless Walnut Torte

2007-10-30T22:32:00.001+05:30

I made this for a food science class back in high school.I'd had a series of disasters previous to that, culminating with the garish hot pink hot chicken salad (with bright orange baby carrots and green peas) which made my instructor dizzy, so she was skeptical of my decision to make this fragile cake for a test. But it was remarkably simple, and delicious. The ground walnuts replace the flour

Buckskinners

2007-10-30T21:06:00.000+05:30

Kids love these. When you make bread, make a half recipe extra for these. Set the extra portion aside and while your other bread is baking, heat 1/8 inch of oil in a pan. Take a ball of dough about the size of your fist and stretch it out until it is about 6-8 inches in diameter. Fry it in the hot oil. Serve with brown sugar, honey or jam, or, as I like it, with a thin layer of sour cream

2007-10-30T11:23:00.000+05:30

Chocolate Whoopie Pies . . .I have vegan friends with vegan kids, so I am always on the lookout for good vegan recipes. This one is from The Urban Housewife.And I quote:Chocolate Whoopie PiesIngredients: 2 cups all purpose unbleached flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup cocoadash of salt1 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup Spectrum Brand non-hydrogenated shortening1/4 cup

Quick Creme Frite - Crema Frita - Fried Creams

2007-10-30T00:20:00.001+05:30

I love Creme Frite, the Venetian fried cream dessert. But it takes a long time to make it the usual way. Here is a quicker recipe that is almost as good.1. The "custard"16 oz. cream cheese1 cup icing sugar2 Tbsp. cornstarch1/4 cup heavy whipping cream or condensed (not evaporated) milk.1 1/2 tsp. vanilla or 1 tsp. lemon zestMix all ingredients until well blended. Pour into a well-greased pan

2007-10-29T23:40:00.000+05:30

Veg Lasagna Rolls . . .This is a great way to get kids to eat vegetables.Two large (8 inch square) lasagna noodles1 beaten egg 1 large can tomato sauce ¾ cup grated skim milk mozzarella 1/4 cup grated parmesan herbs to tasteFilling of your choice Parboil noodles until they are flexible but not fully cooked. Place on greased surface. Spread with desired

Mantu

2007-10-29T23:30:00.000+05:30

These delicious Uzbek-Afghan lamb dumplings are lightly spiced.2 lbs ground lamb1 large onion chopped finely2 cloves of garlic1 tsp black pepper1 tsp saltready-made wonton wrappers3 tbsp canola oilSauce1 cup plain yoghurt1 clove garlic. finely minced1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped finely1 cup red kidney beans, cooked and cooledpinch of saltMake the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate overnight so the

Mint Cucumber Salad

2007-10-29T23:16:00.000+05:30

This is similar to the Greek Tzaziki, but with the addition of fresh mint. It goes well with Kabuli Pulao and any mutton dish.1 cup plain yoghurt (I use nonfat yoghurt)1 tsp fresh mint, shopped finely1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp. black pepperMix ingredients and store overnight, covered, in fridge. This allows the yoghurt to absorb the mint flavor.2 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered and slicedStir

Kabuli Pulao

2007-10-29T22:59:00.000+05:30

Also known as qabuli pulao, this is a wonderful and tasty rice dish full of good things. I ate this with an Afghan friend and modified the recipe slightly to make it less spicy. Chicken and chicken broth can be substituted for the mutton elements.2 cups basmati rice2 cups mutton broth2 Tbsp butter1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup dried apricots, diced1 cup grated carrot1 cup shelled pistachios1 cup

Jac'y's Apple Pie

2007-10-29T22:06:00.000+05:30

This sounds strange to some people, an apple pie with a cheddar cheese pastry crust. But it is delicious. My family used to have this once a month, usually with vanilla ice cream.Pastry:3 cups flour, pastry or all-purpose1/2 cup shortening2/3 cup finely grated mature cheddar cheese1/2 tsp. salt5-6 tbsp. cold waterPut shortening and grated cheddar in food processor and