500 gms long grained rice (basmati)
150 gms ghee
4 black cardamoms (badi elaichi)
2 tsp caraway seeds (shahjeera)
3 bayleaves (tejpatta)
2 cinnamon (dalchini) sticks)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 tsp mace (javantri)
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped french beans
1/2 cup chopped red capsicum
1/2 cup chopped green capsicum
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup green peas

salt to taste
1 cup fried cashewnuts (kaju)
2 tbsp raisins (kismis)
a pinch of saffron (kesar) strands , dissolved in a tsp of milk

Method:

The rice with pressure cook along with 3 cups water for 3 whistle.

Allow the stem to escape before opening the lid.

Cool and divide into 2 equal portion and keep aside.

Heat a kadhai, add 100 gm of ghee, add the caraway seeds, bay leaves, mace, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves, mix well and saute on a medium flame, till it turns golden brown.

Add the vegetable and salt, mix well and saute on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

Remove from the flame, cool and divide this mixture into two equal portions and keep aside.

In another broad pan, spread a portion of rice and spread a layer of masala on top.

Spread the rice again on top of the masala and spread the pour the remaining ghee, cashewnuts, raisin and saffron mixture evenly on the top.

Cover and cook on a very slow flame for 15 minutes and you can serve hot.

1 cup toovar (arhar) dal , soaked and drained
2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 to 3 green chillies
salt to taste
1/2 tsp fried cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
oil for cooking

Preparation:

Mix the dal, garlic, chillies, jeera and salt and blend in a mixer to smooth powder.

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

Combine the wheat flour with enough water and knead into a soft dough.

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

Roll out a portion of the dough into a circle of 4” diameter.

Place a portion of the stuffing at the centre and bring the edges together at the centre to seal tightly.

Roll out again into a circle of 6” diameter, using little whole wheat flour.

Heat a tava and cook each roti, using little oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.

Repeat the same steps to make 3 more rotis.

Serve it hot.

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I prefer Miracle Whip) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (I prefer Miracle Whip)

2 teaspoons dried basil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1 (16 ounce) prepared pizza crust, Italian bread shell or 1 (16 ounce) your favorite homemade prepared pizza crust

12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided (I use turkey bacon)

3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (I’ve used Monterey Jack instead as well)

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation:

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, basil, garlic powder and onion powder; refrigerate for 1/2 hour or more.

Place the pizza crust on an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan.

Spread mayonnaise mixture over crust.

Set aside 1/4 cup bacon.

Sprinkle remaining bacon, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese on crust.

Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. If doing a homemade crust, I bake mine at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and reserved bacon.

Cut into pieces and serve.

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

1 garlic clove, smashed

3 cups packed baby spinach (3 ounces)

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 pound dried gnocchi (preferably De Cecco)

1/4 cup grated parmesan.

Cream with simmer peas, red-pepper flakes, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add spinach and cook medium-low heat, uncovered, stirring, until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice.

Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain gnocchi.

Add gnocchi to sauce with cheese and some of reserved cooking water and stir to coat. Thin with additional cooking water if necessary.

Beef Parmesan with Garlic Angel Hair Pasta:

INGREDIENTS :

1 1/2 pounds beef cube steak
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 ounces angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup butter

Preparation:

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
* Cut cube steak into serving size pieces. Coat meat with the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, and saute 1 teaspoon of the garlic for 3 minutes. Quick fry (brown quickly on both sides) meat. Place meat in a casserole baking dish, slightly overlapping edges. Place onion rings and peppers on top of meat, and pour marinara sauce over all.
* Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat. Sprinkle mozzarella over meat and leave in the oven till bubbly.
* Boil pasta al dente. Drain, and toss in butter and 1 teaspoon garlic. For a stronger garlic taste, season with garlic powder. Top with grated parmesan and parsley for color. Serve meat and sauce atop a mound of pasta! HINT: make the meat ahead of time, and refrigerate over night, the acid in the tomato sauce will tenderize the meat even more. If you do this, save the mozzarella till the last minute.

Angel Hair with Tomato-Cream Sauce:

2 (15 ounce) containers BUITONI Refrigerated Marinara Sauce
2/3 cup NESTLE  CARNATION Evaporated Fat Free Milk
2 (9 ounce) packages BUITONI  Refrigerated Angel Hair Pasta
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
BUITONI  Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Chopped fresh basil or parsley

Preparation:

* Place sauce, evaporated milk and garlic in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes or until hot.

* Prepare pasta according to package directions. Toss with sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 pound cooked shrimp

Preparation:

* Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.
* Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a plate.
* In the same pan, melt 1/2 cup butter with the minced garlic. Stir in the cream cheese, breaking it up with a spoon as it melts. Stir in the parsley and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in boiling water until sauce is smooth. Stir in cooked shrimp and mushrooms, and heat through.
* Toss linguini with shrimp sauce, and serve.

2  teaspoons  chili powder
3/4  teaspoon  ground cumin
1/2  teaspoon  garlic powder
1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
1/4  teaspoon  black pepper, divided
1  pound  lean sirloin steak, trimmed
Cooking spray
2  tablespoons  white wine vinegar
2  teaspoons  Dijon mustard
1  tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil
6  cups  torn Bibb lettuce
3/4  cup  thinly sliced peeled cucumber
1  cup  red bell pepper strips
1/2  cup  thinly sliced shallots
1/2  cup  (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

Preparation

* Combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; rub evenly over both sides of steak.

* Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.

* Add steak to pan; cook 5 minutes. Turn steak over; cook 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.

* Place steak on a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes. Cut across grain into thin slices.

* Combine vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk.

* Combine lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, and shallots in a large bowl.

* Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to coat. Top salad with steak and cheese.

Paneer Makhni Recipe:

METHOD

1. Cut the cottage cheese into 2 1/2 inch by 1 inch strips.

2. Deep fry the cottage cheese in hot oil until golden in color.

3. Keep aside in a bowl of salted water.

4. Chop the garlic and coriander leaves.

5. Heat the butter, add cloves, bayleaf, cardamom and cinnamon.

6. Add the chopped garlic and saute for a minute and add the onion paste.

7. Mix the ginger garlic paste.

8. Add all the powders and the tomato puree.

9. Cook for 2 minutes. Add 100 ml of water and simmer for 10 minutes.

10. Add the cream and the rest of the ingredients and cook for 2 minutes.

11. Mix the fried cottage cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes and serve garnished with cream.

Ingredients
chukkan leaves – 1 bunch
gongura leaves – 4 bunches
mutton – ½ kg
oil – 2 tbsp
onions – 2, sliced
chilli powder – 1 tsp
coriander powder – 1 tsp
turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
salt – to taste
green chillies – 20 or to taste
ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
cloves – 4
cinnamon – 3-4 pieces
For Seasoning:
oil – 2 tbsp
mustard – 1 tsp
black gram (urad) dal – 1 tsp
red chili – 1, broken in 2 pieces

Method:
Clean and chop the greens. Cut mutton into 1″ pieces.
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker. Add onion and two slit green chilies. Fry till onion is brown.
Add ginger garlic paste and fry. Add mutton, chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Add water and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Mean while powder cloves and cinnamon.
Cook greens with reaming green chillies and salt. Cool and grind to a paste.
Heat reaming oil, season with mustard, black gram dal and red chili.
Add the green paste and fry well.
When the mutton is cooked add the clove and cinnamon powder and fried paste.
Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot with steamed rice.