Herbed Chicken With Radish Pepper Salad

Wish all my friends a very Happy New Year 2013. Just few hours left to enter a whole new year and here I am to share with you a delicious herbed chicken recipe as promised in my earlier post broccoli rice. I am sure you all will like this yummy and healthy chicken with this lovely salad. Enjoy !

Herbed Chicken With Radish Pepper Salad

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breast peices
• 1tsp chopped ginger
• 2tsp chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro and mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1tbsp lemon juice
• 2tsp olive oil
  For Radish Pepper Salad
• 1/2 cup radish strips
• 1/2 cup red and yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup carrots strips
• 1 onion rings
• 2tsp mustard sauce
• 1tsp red whine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Make smooth paste of cilantro, mint, ginger, garlic.
2. Add thyme, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Mix well.
3. Marinate the breast piece with this herbed mixture for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Grill on a medium flame about 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
5. For radish pepper salad. Blanched radish and carrot.
6. Take a oil, mustard sauce, sugar if using, salt, pepper, red whine vinegar in a bowl and mix well. Now in a bowl take pepper , radish and carrot add the vinaigrette. Mix well and serve with herbed chicken.You can also serve broccoli rice with this and  have a delicious complete  meal.

Wish all my friends and loved ones world over
A Very Happy And Prosperous New Year 2013!

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Broccoli Rice

Just four days  left when we will be in a totally fresh New year 2013.In this New Year rush if you want something to cook that is really quick and easy then Broccoli rice can be a good choice.It is healthy, quick to cook and even you can use your leftover rice and it taste awesome. You can please your guest and your loved ones within minutes. So what are you looking for give broccoli rice a try and make your New Year delicious, special and stress free.

Broccoli Rice

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 cups cooked  rice (basmati)
• 1 cup small florets of broccoli
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely shredded beetroot
• 2 tbsp butter/ olive oil
• 1 chicken seasoning cube
• 1/2 tbsp chopped ginger
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Heat butter or oil . Add chopped ginger fry till red then add chopped garlic. Stir for few seconds. Add broccoli, beet root and red bell pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked rice. Add chicken seasoning cube, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot with delicious herbed chicken .....coming up next.
2. Till then.... enjoy...

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Orange Chocolate Cake

Truly speaking I am not good when it comes to baking. My kitchen counter become messy and sometimes my Mom start shouting when she find I grew few years older  coz my hair is all white by all those flour dust (haha). I am not a cake artist so the final product is also not picture perfect but one thing is for sure  the effort I put to make this orange chocolate cake is worth .......it came out delicious. I put lots of love when I mix and bake the cake. I am sure anything with this one ingredient takes your dish in such heights which no one else can compare. I am sure you will like this Christmas celebration cake of mine.


Orange Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 31/2 cup cake flour
• 1tsp coco powder
• 1 cup milk
• 6 egg yolk
• 2 tsp orange extract
• 4 tbsp orange juice
• 1/2 cup grated candied orange peel
  For Chocolate Topping
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp orange extract ( optional)

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven 180 degrees C.
2. Sift all the dry ingredients - cake flour, coco powder. Mix well. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar well.Add one egg at a time and beat well after each addition.Add the milk and orange extract and combine well again.Add orange juice and candied peel and give it a stir. Add the sifted dry ingredients gradually little by little and combine well.
4. Pour the prepared cake mix into the greased cake tin and bake at 180 degree C for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean.
5. Cool the cake for 20 minutes before removing it out of the pan. Cool completely before pouring frosting on top of the cake.
6. Chocolate Topping
7. I use double boiler to melt the chocolate. Pour a few inches of water into a large saucepan and place a small pan on it so that base sits in the water. Put the dark chocolate in the smaller pan and bring the water to a low boil.Once the chocolate starts to melt, add in butter, milk and sugar and keep stirring until everything combines well.The mixture will start to froth up and thicken at one point, that's when you switch off the flame.Then add the orange extract . Mix well. Let it cool for 15-20 minutes.
8. Once both cake and the chocolate topping cool down. Now place the cake on a serving plate. Spread the chocolate topping well on the top of the cake. Now garnish with orange wedges and cadbury gems.
9. Delicious Orange Chocolate Cake for Christmas is ready. Relish and have fun.
   
   
   
   
   
   Wish all my friends and loved ones world over  Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

Sending this recipe to Christmas Food Fair Event

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Healthy Winter Vegetable Bowl

 This festive season midst of cream loaded cakes and yummy chocolaty cookies if you want to give your sweet tooth a little rest then this delicious healthy winter vegetable bowl can be a fresh and healthy choice. Mushroom added in this recipe make it more healthy as it is good source of Vitamin D and iron and the best part is the calorie count is very low. Easy and quick to make healthy winter vegetable bowl is good way to stay in shape.

Healthy Winter Vegetable Bowl

Ingredients

• 3 cup coarsely chopped cabbage ( slightly blanched )
• 2 cup carrot sliced (slightly blanched )
• 1 cup white button mushroom cut into halved
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup green bell pepper
• 1tbsp tomato sauce
• 1tbsp chilly sauce (optional)
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp whole cumin
• 1tsp finely chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/8 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1/2 tsp butter/ diet butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice and orange juice each
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Heat oil in a pan . Give whole cumin and chopped garlic. When the cumin start to crackle then add the blanched carrots, green peas, green bell pepper, and mushroom. Toss the veggies in high flame. Then add the cabbage. Toss on high flame. Then add all the sauces one after another. Then add salt , sugar and pepper.Give few good toss. Add butter and lemon and orange juice. You can skip one of the lemon juice or orange juice. You can add more of this juices according to your taste. Put off the flame and serve hot. You can have this with your favorite bread roll or just as it is .

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Hot And Sour Onion Soup

Delicious comfy hot soup in a lazy winter night has no substitutes. This hot and sour onion soup is not like the regular Chinese soup. I mix and match few flavors which  is the specialty of this hot and sour onion soup.. Instead of  vinegar I use lemon juice to make it sour and to make it hot I use pepper and chilly garlic sauce. If you want to keep the heat low you can skip the chilly garlic sauce but I suggest that use it once may be you can lower the quantity according to your taste.With all this the main  twist of the recipe is the roasted spice used.  I am sure if you are bored having the same hot and sour soup then it can be a change. Give it a try and let me know.

Hot And Sour Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 2 finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup very finely shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 chicken seasoning cube
• 1tbsp tomato sauce
• 1tsp chilly garlic sauce ( optional)
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil/ olive oil/ canola oil
• 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Take a pan and heat oil in it then add the chopped onions. Slightly fry them. Now add other vegetables. Stir for a minutes . Now add warm stock . When it come to boil add the chicken seasoning cube, tomato sauce, chilly garlic sauce if using, soy sauce. Let it boil for a minute. Now add little soup to the cornstarch mix well then return all to the pan. Adjust seasoning. Now add lemon juice and roasted cumin powder. Mix well and put off the flame. Serve hot.

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Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Sauce

If you want to stay healthy during this festive months you have to choose something light and healthy in between those hefty festive meals . Broccoli with lemon garlic sauce can be a good choice. This colorful dish will give you a fresh and healthy feeling and it taste awesome. As you know I love to do something which is super easy and taste delicious so this is one of my fav type. Garlic used in this recipe has immune boosting benefits containing allicin, can effectively prevent and cure colds. On the other hand winter veggie broccoli is a great source of vitamins K, A, and C, in addition to fiber, potassium, folate, and lutein. I am sure you will enjoy this delicious healthy dish broccoli with lemon garlic sauce.

Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 large broccoli
• 1/2 cup carrots chunks
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 11/2 tsp corn starch
• 2 pinch sugar
• 1tbsp olive oil/ butter
• 1tsp lemon juice
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Trim broccoli and cut into florets. Wash and pat dry and set aside. Heat oil or butter whatever you are using. Now add the chopped garlic. Saute, when you get the smell of garlic add the the broccoli florets and carrots chunks. Give few good toss and then add chicken stock, sugar, salt and pepper. Lower the heat from high to medium low. Cover and cook till broccoli and carrots are little tender but crisp. Mix corn flour with little water or stock add to the broccoli and wait till it is almost dry. Add lemon juice and toss. Serve immediately.

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Pasta with Roasted Pepper Sauce

My friends who are with me for long they already know my love for pasta….in any form and shape. Today’s recipe is one which is bit similar to pasta omelets but the main twist is I use veggies and scrambled egg base which make this simple pasta bit unique and healthy. I slightly fried the veggies but if you are a weight watcher use raw vegetable, you can also skip butter used in the egg mixture and while you sprinkle the cheese on top don’t be so generous ( haha) . With this low fat variation the taste will differ a bit but still you can enjoy very delicious pasta. I am on a happy mood so generously used cheese and butter but you chose what is better for you and go for it and let me know how you liked it.

Pasta with Roasted Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

• 2tbsp finely chopped carrot
• 3 tbsp finely chopped red green and yellow bell pepper
• 1tsp chopped garlic
• 1tsp chopped ginger
• 1tsp finely chopped fresh coriander
• 1tsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 1/8 tsp thyme
• 5 to 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup boiled pasta
• 2 to 3 tbsp roasted pepper sauce
• 1 tsp tomato sauce ( optional )
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp butter
• 5 tbsp shredded mozzarella
• a pinch sugar
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a skillet. Add the chopped ginger fry it till brown and little burnt then add chopped garlic fry a bit then add the veggies. Add little salt and pepper. Toss and keep aside and let it cool down.
2. Whisk egg in a bowl now add the fried veggies, butter and fresh mint and coriander, thyme with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well till bit fluffy. Swirl 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Then add the egg mixture. Watch that as the eggs start to cook. As soon as this starts happening, move the mixture around the pan with a spatula to scrape the cooked eggs from the bottom to the top of the mixture Put the heat low add the boiled paste. Mix tomato sauce if using with roasted pepper sauce and spread on the pasta. Now generously sprinkle cheese over it and cover and cook for few minutes till the cheese is melted.
3. This is a very delicious full meal you can have it in your breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Scrambles flavored egg below above it saucy pasta topped with melting creamy cheese a yummy combo to make your day.You can also add bacon or shredded cooked chicken if you want to make it more delicious.

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Spicy Oats

Spicy oats is a very delicious quick meal. In times when you are in hurry or not feeling to cook much then this serves as a full meal. As for me after all those festive hustle bustle and lots of cooking different types of delicacies, I am bit tired and want to try out something simple but with good nutritional benefits and which take hardly 10 minutes to cook. Spicy oats have it all and  also this food is low in saturated fats, Cholesterol and Sodium. Oats is also good source of dietary fiber, Thiamin, Magnesium. This dish may not look so appetizing but sometimes a normal looking dish can be very satisfying specially during fall nights. I am sure you will love simple spicy oats.

Spicy Oats

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1 medium size boiled potato
• 1 tsp butter/ diet butter
• 3 tbsp  grated cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped tomato
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander /mint
• 1/2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp roasted garlic
• 1 tsp fried onion
• a pinch nutmeg and mace powder
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
• 6 to 8 raisin
• 6 to 8 toasted cashew
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Slightly toast the oats.
2. Now take a bowl and take boiled potato mash it then add ginger, onion and garlic, tomato,salt, pepper, butter and freshly chopped coriander or mint or both, this is up to your choice. Mix well and keep side.
3. Now boil 3 cups of water add the toasted oats let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes then add the mashed potato prepared before.Mix well.
4. Add the nutmeg and mace powder and mix well. Adjust seasoning. Then add grated cheese. Mix well. Add raisin and lemon juice if using.
5. Garnish with grated cheese and toasted cashew. 
6. Serve warm.

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Pumpkin Salad with NuNatural’s Orange Lemon Vinaigrette

Festive time starts two weeks back in my part and this will go on for the coming full months and then start the cake and cookie time for Christmas and New Year. Festive months mean lot of sweets and all other foods that will do no good but add on few calories. Fortunately this year I am total stress free as NuNatural send me a box full of the company’s stevia liquids and powders. I was not very familiar with stevia as I use honey as organic substitute of white sugar. But then I came to know that stevia also known as sugar leaf or sweet leaf is a herb, a natural sweetener from South America and it has been used for 1,400 years. The best part of stevia is its 100% natural and has zero calories. While other sweeteners have slight impact on blood sugar and insulin stevia does not. So it’s great for people with insulin sensitivity. As soon as I get the box I start using the NuNatural white stevia powder in my cup of tea and fruit juices. NuNatural rocks, it taste great with no unpleasant after taste and you couldn’t tell that it is stevia instead of sugar. Orange and Lemon are my favorite flavors and I love to play with them so when I get the NuNatural alcohol free pure liquid orange and lemon bottle, I can’t stop to try my hand to make a delicious salad with pumpkin, appropriate for the Halloween season. This is a very simple but awesome flavorful salad and all this deliciousness and flavor are gift from NuNatural. I am very thankful to them for sending this gift box which has one more magical product PreSweet Tagtose. It will turn all those sinful delights into delicious blessings to remember by my friends who stay miles away from desserts for high calorie intake. For now I am sharing the pumpkin salad recipe with NuNatural orange lemon vinaigrette I hope you all will like it.

Pumpkin Salad with NuNatural's Orange Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/2 pumpkin cut into bite size triangles
• 1 bunch baby spinach leaves
• 1 dropper NuNatural Lemon Nustevia or to taste
• 1 dropper NuNatural Orange Nustevia or to taste
• 11/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp or to taste black salt
• 1/8 tsp or to taste white pepper powder
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion finely sliced
• handful lightly toasted cashew and almond sliced

Cooking Directions

1. Put the pumkin on a flat baking tray, drizzle with some oil and season with salt and pepper bake in a 180c oven for 15 minutes or when it is just tender but not brown. Set aside to cool to room temparature.
2. Now take a bowl add olive oil, NuNatural orange and lemon stevia ( shake well before using to get the most  brilliant flavor), lemon juice, black salt and white pepper powder. Mix well.
3. Scatter baby spinach leaves on a platter, scatter the pumpkin and onions and nuts. Drizzle NuNatural's orange lemon vinaigrette over it and toss a bit. Serve.

                       Happy Halloween to all my friends!

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Disclosure: The good people at NuNaturals let me sample these products free of charge.

Pumpkin Jello Shots

I am sure you all have prepared and planned delicious pumpkin dishes to rock the Halloween party. Now I am adding one more to your list. This jello shots are super easy and can be served to kids as candy or as desserts to all. I have preferred friendly version using just cool water instead of vodka. If you want make adult version of this delicious pumpkin jello shots then go with vodka. Whatever way you try this mini delights, they are just awesome.

Pumpkin Jello Shots

Ingredients

• 6 packs 3 ounce orange flavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2tbsp mixed nuts chopped
• 1tsp lemon juice
• nonstick cooking spray
• one 12 cup square mini muffin tin

Cooking Directions

1. Lightly spray the muffin tins.
2. Take gelatin in a bowl then add 2 cup warm water to it. Mix until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
3. Add cool water, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, lemon juice. Mix well.
4. Add chopped mixed nut. Mix then pour the mixture in the prepared muffin tins.
5. Refrigerate until set for 2 to 4 hours. Garnish with more of chopped nuts.
6. You can make this in advance and store in your refrigerator for 5 to 6 days.

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Pumpkin Prawn Pasta

Halloween is on the way and its fun time with lots of fresh pumpkin recipes. Today I share a very simple yet supernaturally delicious pumpkin pasta recipe. I am sure it will rock your Halloween party. Give it a try and let me know how you like it!

Pumpkin Prawn Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 bowl Cannelloni pasta ( cooked as per package instruction)
• 10 to 12 shrimp
• 1 cup pumpkin paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 2 cheese cube grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp mixed Italian herb ( basil and oregano)
• a pinch sugar
• 1tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
• Crushed pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Heat 1 tbsp of butter those who are health conscious you can substitute it with sunflower oil. Add shrimp to it slightly saute then add the cooked pasta and mix well with pinch of salt and pepper. Put off the flame and keep aside. Now in another saucepan heat one table spoon of butter. Saute garlic till you get the roasted smell. Then add the pumpkin paste and ½ a cup of water let it boil then add sugar, salt and crushed pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Let the sauce thickens, and then add pasta and shrimp. Mix well. Add mixed Italian herb and half of grated cheese. Mix well. Put off the flame mix the lemon juice. Serve the pumpkin prawn pasta in a serving dish. Sprinkle the rest of grated cheese and chopped fresh mint leaves. Your yummy pumpkin prawn pasta is ready to relish and rock the Halloween party.

I want to wish Happy Navratri to all my Indian friends and a very Happy Sharod Utsav for all my Bengali friends. Have fun enjoy the festive moments!

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Warm Chickpeas Salad

Warm chick peas salad is a vey tasty and delicious salad.Chickpeas are high in fibre and protein, and they have a low glycemic index. This powerful combination helps to keep you feeling full and can help control your weight. Chickpeas also help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which reduces the risk of heart disease. Warm chickpeas salad can be a good healthy fall recipe for you to try.

Warm Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 2 can chickpeas/ garbanzo beans
• 1 cucumber, peeled, and diced
• 1 tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 red onion sliced
• 1/3 cup parsley chopped
• 1tbsp garlic paste
• 1tbsp cumin powder roasted
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp green onion chopped
• 10 to 12 black grapes halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 pinch sugar
• 1/2tsp black salt
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Heat oil in a pan .
2. Add sugar and garlic paste.
3. Stir for few second when you will get the fried smell of garlic then drain the chickpeas and add it. Fry till you see the chickpeas are warm and glazed. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Now add the onion, tomato, cucumber. Mix well and put off the flame now add black grapes, green onions, lemon juice, and roasted cumin powder, black salt chopped parsley. Mix well. Garnish with few fresh sprigs of parsley.Serve warm.

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Fall Chicken Soup

A very gorgeous, healthy and very tasty warm chicken soup is absolutely perfect for the fall. Fall chicken soup is easy, quick and one which very satisfying. I have not used fresh mint and cilantro but cooked it and this add a very unique flavor to this soup.Roasted almond gives this soup a crunchy nutty taste which I am sure you  all will love. Give it a try and let me know how you like it.

Fall Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded chicken
• 1 cup beet chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 tsp garlic finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
• 2 tbsp mint leaves finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp fresh cream optional
• 3 tbsp toasted almond flakes

Cooking Directions

1. Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in onion and garlic till soft but not brown now add the beet and stir for a minute. Add shredded chicken stir for one minute then add tomato paste and chopped cilantro and mint leaves.  Mix well.Then add the chicken stock. Stir in and then season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil and cover and simmer until the beets and chicken are tender. Add diced red and green bell pepper cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Put off the flame and add a spoon full cream. Mix well. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with toasted almond flakes.

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Egg Salad With Honey Lime Vinaigrette

Egg salad with lime vinaigrette is one of my favorite when I am looking for some healthy snacks and I am in hurry or on the go. This dish is quiet a good feeler and boost up your energy as eggs are quality source of protein. Eggs are good for the brain function as they contain choline. Choline is a nutrient that regulates the brain, nervous system and cardiovascular health. It is mainly good for the pregnant women, helps in fetal brain development and prevents birth defects. Eggs are good for eyes as they contain lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients are found in eggs more than other food sources. Consuming eggs lowers the risk of cataracts. Eggs are also good source of Vitamin D and other vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidant. This gives you healthy nails and hair. Eggs are also low in saturated fat and can be considered a lean protein and this is a vital component to weight management, when accompanied by fresh vegetable. I think this egg salad with honey lime vinaigrette a very healthy and delicious choice for the one who are trying hard to stay in shape.

Egg salad with honey lime vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 3 eggs boiled and cut into big chunks
• 1 cucumber cut into chunks
• 1 tomatoes cut into chunks
• 1 onion cut into big flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1tbsp Lime juice
• 1/4 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
• a pinch toasted cumin powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seed
• 1tbsp chopped cliantro

Cooking Directions

1. In a bowl take lime juice, Dijon mustard, honey, toasted cumin, salt, pepper.
2. Mix well.
3. Now slowly whisk the mixture and go on adding the oil. Whisk well so that all are mixed well.
4. Take a bowl and in it take cucumber chunks, tomato chunks , onion flakes ( you can add boiled carrots, beet root and broccoli if you want) then add desired amount of vinaigrette in it. Mix well. Now add egg chunks pour little vinaigrette above it and mix with soft hands.
5. In a serving plate arrange the salad garnish with toasted sesame and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

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Hiyayakko/Japanese Cold Tofu

For this recipe I use ingredients according to availability like instead of silken tofu, bonito flakes ( dried fish flakes) and wasabi I use regular tofu, boiled fish flakes and mustard sauce, so this Hiyayakko may not be the actual representative of the traditional recipe but trust me this is super easy recipe, loaded with health benefit and taste superb. Tofu supplies full spectrum of protein, calcium, vitamin and minerals. As all soy product tofu contains isoflavones. Isoflavones helps to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, and also menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and mood swings. On the other hand fish used in this recipe is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Regular intake of fish can reduce the risk of various disease and disorders. Onions contain specific amino acids are called methionine and cystine and, among other things, they are very good at detoxifying your body from heavy metals.In fact, they are able to latch on to mercury, cadmium and lead and escort them out of the body. With all this healthy ingredients toady I prepare this delicious Hiyayakko. This dish needs minimum cooking, you just need to assemble and sit, relax and relish this wonderful healthy appetizer.

Hiyayakko/Japanese Cold Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 block tofu/ silken tofu
• 2 tbsp bonito flakes/  boiled fish flakes
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp slightly fried onion
• a big drop of wasabi/ mustard sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped green onion
• 1/4 tsp grated ginger
• 2 pinch sugar (optional)

Cooking Directions

1. Take a big chunk of tofu or silken tofu. Now above it place the boiled fish flakes.
2. On it place the fried onions. In a bowl mix soy sauce, ginger and sugar if using.
3. Pour this soy sauce mixture above it. Now sprinkle green onion and pour a big drop of wasabi or mustard sauce. Serve chilled.

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Guava Punch

Guava fruit is rich in vitamin A, B and C and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron and pectin. The Vitamin C contains of guava function as a good antioxidant. High fiber content in guava is good for improving digestion. It can be taken directly but most nutrient content can be obtained if created as fruit juice or guava juice. Guava juice facilitates digestion and the pectin in this fruit help to lower cholesterol. Guava juice also helps to reduce the heartburn and relieve constipation and thirst. Drinking guava juice everyday routine at night makes the body fresh and healthy. In this guava punch I add few more fruit juices to make it more delicious and healthy. I am sure you will love this yummy Guava punch.

Guava Punch

Ingredients

• 2 cup Guava juice/nectar
• 1/2 cup Apple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 2tbsp lemon juice
• 1tbsp ginger juice
• 1/2 tsp or to taste black salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1tsp or to taste sugar (optional)
• a pinch salt
• 1/2 cup chilled water/ soda

Cooking Directions

1. Take all the fruit juices, lemon juice, ginger juice, black salt, salt , pepper, sugar if using.
2. Give some good shake and then add chilled water shake well. Note if you are taking it as your juice diet then use water but if you are serving it to your friends as mocktails then use chilled soda. Serve in your favorite glass and relish a delicious healthy fruit punch. Every fruit juice mix may not suitable for all so if your on juice diet then consult your dietitian to make sure that this fruit juice mix is good for you.

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Boar’s Head Inside Out Chipotle Chicken Salad (Sponsored Video)

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Inside Out Chipotle Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2tbsp Boar's Head Deli Dressing
• 3 slices Boar's Head 3 Pepper Colby Jack
• 3 slices Boar's Head Chipotle Chicken
• 1cup baby arugula , loosely packed
• 3 toothpicks

Cooking Directions

1. Lay chicken slices on a clean, flat work surface. Place one piece of cheese on top of each chicken slice.
2. Toss Arugula lightly with Deli Dressing and place in middle of each piece of cheese.
3. Starting at one end, tightly roll up chicken and cheese to enclose Arugula. Use toothpick to secure roll; repeat for remaining slices.

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Tomato Cilantro Juice

Sharing with you another delicious detox juice. This is tomato cilantro juice. The main organic compound in the tomato is lycopene which have antioxidant properties. It helps in protecting the cells and organs from oxygen damage. It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals. One cup of tomato juice will give you 74 percent of your Vitamin C and 2 percent of Vitamin A in your daily requirement if recommended. These vitamins help the immune system by destroying the free radicals in your blood stream that damage cells. Other vitamins found in tomato juice are K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorous. With this when we add cilantro it gives added taste and flavor. Cilantro is said to remove (chelate) heavy metals. People who have mercury fillings, as an example can find cilantro juice beneficial. As the old saying goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" so are this juices which help your body to stay fresh and healthy. But all the juices and the juice mixes may not be suitable for all so consult your dietician before taking them.

Tomato Coriander Juice

Ingredients

• 3 fresh tomato
• 1 cup fresh cilantro/ coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1tsp ginger juice
• 1/2 tsp or to taste black salt
• a pinch pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Put fresh ripe tomatoes, cilantro, mint leaves in your juicer.
2. Once you get the fresh juice add black salt, pepper, ginger juice, lemon juice. Add little chilled water if needed. Mix well.
3. Serve chilled juice to yourself in your favorite glass.

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Pomegranate Juice

I told you in my earlier post that I am on a detox diet. Few friends of mine ask me to share few recipes which help me to detox so from today  I will share few delicious juices and some recipes which are very useful if you are on detox diet. If you follow a strict  diet 2 to 3 days in a month, it is great to flush out all the toxins in your body. To start the detox diet start with fresh fruit juices but make sure to consult your dietician before going for such diet. Fresh fruit juices have many benefits and among this pomegranate juice is a very popular because it contain very high level of antioxidant than any other fruit juices and green tea.It helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. Antioxidants protect the heart by reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as LDL or the "bad" cholesterol. Pomegranate juice also helps to improve sexual performance and fertility. But it is not good for the one who are suffering from blood sugar level as it contains highly concentrated sugar content. Pomegranate juice also help in weight loss but when you choose make sure the juice contain no added sugar or it will increase the calorie and  not help in weight loss. I try to make  very simple yet tasty pomegranate juice which I am sure you will love to taste.

Pomegranate Juice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pomegranate juice
• 1tbsp lemon juice
• 1tsp or to taste black salt
• 1/4 tsp or to taste pepper powder

Cooking Directions

1. Make a cup fresh pomegranate juice. Then add lemon juice , black salt, pepper powder .
2. Put them in your shaker you can add little chilled water if you want then shake well so they are well blended. Garnish with lemon wedge and serve chilled.
    

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Fruit Salad With Sweet Lime Vinaigrette

For last few days my indulgence towards some sinful delight was giving me a inner warning to return back to my healthy fresh diet so that I can happily flush out all the toxin that I stored inside. What could be better than afresh fruit salad but to make it interesting I use sweet lime vinaigrette. I think you will love this wonderful combination of taste and flavor.

Fruit Salad With Sweet Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 mango cubed
• 1 apple cubed
• 1 cucumber peeled and cubed
• 1 banana sliced
• 1 sweet lime skin off and cubed
• 8 to 10 black grapes
• 1/4 cup sweet lime juice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1tsp or to taste black salt
• 1tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin crushed
• a pinch red chili powder

Cooking Directions

1. In a bowl prepare the vinaigrette take all the juice and black salt, sugar, crushed cumin powder. Mix well.
2. In a bowl take all the fruits cubes now add the sweet lime vinaigrette. Mix well and let it rest in your refrigerator for 30 minutes. Put it in a serving bowl and sprinkle little red chilly powder. Relish this yummy fruit salad.

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