Archive for March, 2010
If You Like Pina Colada….Waffles!
When on vacation in Hawaii last year, Anil and I ate these amazing coconut pancakes at a cozy breakfast place on Waikiki beach. The pancakes were actually just regular once you could get at iHop but they came with this fabulous coconut syrup that I could almost drink! That breakfast inspired me to whip up [...]
Welcome to the new VarshaChawla.com!
I’ve made a few changes to my blog that I hope you’ll like. Here’s what’s new: Since I’ve been extremely busy over the last few months, I decided to post more recipes that are quick to prepare, since that’s what I’ve been focusing on. Let’s be realistic…whether you work full-time, are a stay-at-home-mom with young [...]
Health Nut Food Faves of the Month
I think now is about the time when diets and new year’s resolutions start waning. If this isn’t the case for you, congrats! For me, on the other hand, this is the time when I’m getting really busy, and between work, travel, and social events, I end up eating more on-the-go food and definitely have [...]
Roasted Tomato & Portobello Mushroom Fajitas
My husband made this dish as a pre-Valentines dinner and it was delicious! I know I’m a bit biased, but he’s probably one of the best male cooks that I personally know. Here’s how you pull this together: Ingredients (for 2 people) 1 large tomato, cut into large chunks 1 portobello mushroom, sliced into long [...]
Ten Minute Sauteed Spinach
What I love about this side dish is that it’s so easy to prepare that you can easily do it with very limited time (think: after you come home late from work and have no idea what veggies to add to your meal). I usually buy fresh, organic spinach and have not tried to make [...]
Vegetarian Mushroom & Onion Gravy
Cooking for vegetarians can be a challenge for some, so I experimented with some ingredients to see if I could pull off a vegetarian gravy to serve with mashed potatoes. Gravies tend to be meat or poultry based, so it’s often hard to replicate the flavor of them without adding any chicken or beef stock. [...]
Stuffed Baby Eggplant
This is an Indian dish that does take quite a bit of time to prepare since you have to mix quite a few spices that you’re stuffing each baby eggplant with. It’s very exotic and great for entertaining. You might get intimidated by the long list of ingredients, but it will definitely satisfy your sweet [...]
Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Directions 1. Mix the vinegar and oil in a small sauce pan and put on low heat. 2. Add salt and pepper to taste and heat until warm. 3. Drizzle over salad. Not sure what type of salad to [...]
