Summer Recipes - My Cooking Journey

Strawberry Shortcake Muffins

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sun, 21 May 2023 22:24:24 +0000

Strawberry shortcake muffins are a delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, offering convenience and portability without compromising on flavor. All we need is a large bowl and less than 30 minutes to whip up the most delicious strawberry treat! It's strawberry season and these muffins are the best way to highlight the delicious fruit....

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Blueberry Banana Chia Smoothie

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:40:54 +0000

Smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet in a delicious and convenient way. And this blueberry banana chia smoothie recipe is a perfect example of that! Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the chia seeds, this smoothie is a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or...

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Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:51:00 +0000

A salad that can be a meal by itself. This pasta salad with sun dried tomatoes is a perfect blend of vegetables and pasta marinating in a tangy dressing and is best when served chilled. I always wonder how people just salad as their complete meal. The only salad that I would make a meal...

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Beetroot Leaves Poriyal | Beet Greens Stir Fry

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:18:06 +0000

Beetroot Leaves or Beet Greens are one of the healthiest greens that are often discarded. Beetroot leaves are very healthy and packed with nutrition. This Beetroot Leaves Poriyal or stirfry is a great way to use them in everyday cooking. They cook incredibly quickly and are so delicious. I and my husband love to garden...

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Pudina Thokku | Pudina Thogayal Recipe

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Tue, 18 May 2021 23:07:17 +0000

If you are looking to make recipes with mint from your garden, you have come to the right place. This pudina thokku / Mint thogayal made with fresh mint leaves and spices is a delight to have and works so well with plain rice and some sesame oil. I have a weakness for mint and...

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Spicy Watermelon Juice

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:18:00 +0000

Summer is a great time to explore different juices and this Spicy Watermelon Juice is the perfect recipe to beat the heat with the seasonal fruit. My boys love fruits as is and it is so hard to find fruit to juice. I am not complaining as eating fruits is a great way to include...

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Homemade Quick and Easy Salsa

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:45:58 +0000

This is the best quick and easy recipe for Homemade Salsa with fresh summer produce. It is a vegan delight to serve as an appetizer with chips or as a side with quesadillas and enchiladas. Summer is upon us and our gardens are getting ready to produce some wonderful tomatoes and jalapenos. The first thing...

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3 Ingredients Mango Lassi Recipe

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sat, 11 May 2019 15:04:08 +0000

It cannot get easier than this Quick and Easy Mango Lassi Recipe to beat the summer heat. Made with just mangoes, yogurt, and sugar, this drink will steal many hearts. I was first introduced to Mango Lassi when I came to the US some 20 years back. I had no idea of how it was...

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Godhumai Rava Kanji | Broken Wheat Porridge | Dalia Kanji | Lapsi Kanji

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Tue, 07 May 2019 16:35:44 +0000

Godhumai Rava Kanji or Broken Wheat Porridge is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish made from cracked wheat and buttermilk. It is also commonly known as "Dalia Kanji" or "Lapsi Kanji" in different regions of India. Breakfast, the most important meal of the day happens to be my most difficult meal as well. I am...

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Cucumber Peanut Raita / Cucumber Peanut Pachadi

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:19:00 +0000

Cucumber Raita is a chilling and refreshing Yogurt dip made with cucumber with a little bit of peanut to give it a texture. This cucumber peanut pachadi is such an easy recipe, that it can be made as a side for roti or rice. Raita is a very common recipe that I make often at...

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