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Last February when I visited my alma mater in India, I was amazed to see boys and girls carrying red roses. Street vendors selling flowers close to the campus were doing a brisk business. When I asked what was going on, a teacher replied, “Don’t you know today is Valentine’s Day?” Yes, I knew it was Feb. 14 but I […]
An Indian valentine, Spice it up for your sweetheart Read More »
Recipient of NASFT Outstanding New Product Award Good morning everyone! Please visit us at the Fancy Food Show booth number 608 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center January 17 to 19, and come by for a taste of New, Organic Flaxseed Spread with Tropical Mango. My boutique company Laxmi’s DelightsTM, is the recipient of
Fancy Food Show in San Francisco Read More »
A very Happy and Healthy New Year to you all! I have had too much party food and now I am gone on to my old habits. I went back to my cookbook, “The Dance of Spices,” and leafed through the Vegetable Kingdom. I savor the lightness of seared veggies so much that this style
Seared Zesty Zucchini-Eggplant With Sesame Read More »
This is a simple but stunning hors d’oeuvre, best made just before serving time. Make sure the okra is very fresh and tender, so there is sufficient moisture when it is sliced, and an adequate amount of spice mix adheres to it. Fry gently until crisp. This way the okra will remain crunchy for a
Crispy Okra Cocktail Snack Read More »
I am cooking a big 20-course dinner for 50 people tomorrow. I have uploaded an appetizer that is part of the menu for you to enjoy or make it part of your carte du jour. 1 large Yukon gold or russet potato 1 cup finely chopped onion ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro Salt to taste
Crispy Wheat Canapé Crowned with Savory Topping Read More »
Someone called me this morning to tell how much she enjoys the vegetarian dishes from my cooking classes as well as my cookbook, “The Dance of Spices.” I thought you too might like to cook this lighter version. Glistening Brussels sprouts are stunning with peppercorns and sesame seeds. This dish makes a great topping for
Glistening Brussels Sprouts Recipe from my Cookbook Read More »
Whilst shopping in my local market I came across gorgeous green lip mussels, very large and firmer than the regular ones. To go with the sweet and flavorful mussels I had bell peppers, limes and kari leaves in my garden. I envisioned meatier, plum pillows nestled in their shells in a vegetable-laden soup I was
Fragrant Mussel Chowder Read More »
The ability to make this dish is one of the hallmarks of a good Indian cook, and when I first came to America I naturally wanted to continue to make it for my family. But one of the key ingredients, khawa (condensed milk), was hard to obtain, and making my own was too time-consuming. So
Fudge Balls in Rose-Perfumed Syrup (Gulab Jamun) Read More »
We just celebrated Diwali with family and friends. It is the brightest feast and forms the grand finale of all the festivals in India. Even our cool President Barack Obama talked about Diwali in his address. It has become mainstream, PepsiCo Inc. and Target Corp. picked New Jersey to test a new kind of holiday
Diwali is Mainstream Read More »
Please check out Laxmi’s Delightstm organic flaxseed spreads and sweet spiced roasted nuts on Foodoro.com. You’ll notice that our products are featured on the specialty shop http://breastcancerawareness.foodoro.com to support Breast Cancer Awareness! Support Breast Cancer Awareness: 20% of sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure! Thank you for participating and supporting such
Laxmi’s DelightsTM supports Breast Cancer Awareness Read More »
