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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