Egg(s) Recipes

Legends about eggs have abounded throughout the eons. Early Phoenicians thought that a primeval egg split open to form heaven and earth; Egyptians believed that their god Ptah created the egg from...

Meyer Lemon and Olive Oil Cake

I wanted to get into baking gear for the season but wanted to start with something semi-sweet. This cake was first for season and I love it. We both ate two slices each, even before I could click pictur...

Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Pockets

Halloween time is almost here. Last year, during Halloween, I sold a big batch of Jack-o-Lantern Pockets or Sandwiches (if you wish to call'em) in a bake sale. They were so hit; kids were "goblin" it up...

Mini Chicken Sausage Pin Wheels

Italian Chicken Sausage wrapped in puff pastry to make small pin wheels and then baked till golden from outside. Cheese in Italian sausage oozes out and sausage get nice caramelized at the bottom to mak...

Straciatella

Straciatella is traditional Italian egg drop soup made with just eggs, chicken stock and herbs, I have added some macaroni pasta and fresh green peas in it to make it a complete meal soup for lunch or d...

Hazelnut Turnovers

Puff Pastry can be used for savory dishes as well as desserts. If you do not have the time to make your own homemade puff pastry, most markets sell it pre-made, usually in the frozen food section. You can always make these ahead of time up to the cooking stage and then freeze for later use.

Pineapple Tofu Curry Fried Rice

I always keep finding ways to flavor rice. Curry and rice is one of my all time favorite. Aromatic curry and few basic spices gives wonderful flavor to fried rice. I have used pineapple and raisins for...

Savory Empanadas

One of my favorite finger-food to serve for get-togethers is: Mexican Empanadas! Crisp empanada dough is perfect medium to fill any savory or sweet filling of your choice. Once you have made the dough,...

Christmas Cake

Satisfy the sweet tooth this holiday season with a deliciously easy Christmas cake recipe. Rich, dark, moist fruit cake, very flavorful Christmas cake is loved by everyone during Christmas holiday seaso...

Chickpea Flour Pancakes

Nothing says comfort like the smell of homemade pancakes. Homemade pancakes are not only delicious but more nutritious and healthy. These pancakes have a healthy dose of chickpea flour which is nutty an...

Savory Breakfast Chickpea Muffins

Nothing says comfort like the smell of homemade baking. Homemade baked muffins are not only delicious but more nutritious and healthy. Savory breakfasts are usually confined to the weekends, when you have time to bake and devour brunches with friend and family. But these savory muffins are so easy to...