Health should be more than the absence of diseases; it should be presence of strength, vitality, mindful living, happiness and peace. At a minimum, consider eating healthy, exercising regularly and sleeping soundly. It’s the perfect way to begin the new year. A sure way to good health is via healthy eating. Eat mindfully by choosing
This low-carb brown butter mushroom soup recipe is one of my favorites. Whether you are on a weight-loss journey, a diabetic trying to avoid blood sugar spikes caused by high carb meals, on a gluten free diet or simply enjoy eating low-carb yet delicious foods, this recipe is for you. This recipe uses simple and
We all love our Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons, and all too often they are our standard go-to wines. In 2020, make a resolution to be fun and adventurous and expand your palate. Taste, drink and celebrate with these fun exciting wines that you all know but are not quite sure you should try. Enjoy the
Saranya Mandava grew up in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India and immigrated to the United States in 1970. She has a B.A. in English and was a teacher in India prior to coming to the US, but her first love has always been cooking. She learned the art of Indian cuisine from her mother and grandmother
You might know sugar by its many other names: words ending with “ose” (sucrose, maltose, dextrose), high-fructose corn syrup, molasses, cane sugar, corn sweeteners, raw sugar, syrup, honey, agave, fruit juice concentrates. But simply put, sugar is a carbohydrate and needs to be addressed as such during its consumption. Most foods have natural sugars in
This version of cilantro lime cauliflower “rice” is one of my favorite low-carb alternative dishes. Whether you’re on a weight-loss journey, are diabetic trying to avoid blood sugar spikes caused by high carb meals, or simply enjoy eating low-carb yet delicious foods, this recipe is for you. How to make cauliflower “rice”: As the name implies,
Navratan means “nine gems.” This creamy, decadent dish gets its name from the nine different vegetables used in it. Ingredients: 1 cup frozen cut green beans 1 cup frozen carrots and peas 1 cup frozen cauliflower florets 1 medium potato, boiled, peeled and cut into chunks ¼ cup sautéed, onions 2 teaspoon sautéed, garlic 2
Here’s the fourth and final recipe in our series on hosting the perfect Indian-American Thanksgiving. Ingredients: 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup pomegranate seeds ½ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup fresh parsley, leaves picked and cleaned Salt Dressing 2 tablespoons tahini, room temperature Juice of one large navel orange Juice
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of an extended period of parties and celebrations. It is a time of year that brings together family and friends from near and far to celebrate just being together and being grateful. So by now, your menu is set, your tablescape planned, your centerpiece in place. With just a few days
Ingredients: Spice Rub 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Mix the spices, divide in half and keep aside. Compound Butter 4 tablespoons butter, softened ½ of the spice rub 1 tablespoon honey Mix all