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Ostensible, it is that how much I love mushrooms, I experiment with this baby always, and it never disappoints me , never...:-) This dish was not an experiment but was an invention by a hungry girl , that's me.....LOL One day, after returning from college I was so hungry didn't know what to do, opened the fridge I found these life saving button mushrooms and sweet corn packets, as they are always in my fridge for emergencies , like this one......... I simply just made this dish randomly putting ingredients into it........and Mamma mia , it was so good..........:-* that's why I want to share it with you people as well, especially the college going ones like me... ;-) INGREDIENTS - 1.button mushrooms 100 gms (38 calories in 100 gms) 2.sweet corn 100 gms (86 calories in 100 gms) 3. some chopped coriander 4.one tbsp tomato ketchup (30 calories in 1 tbsp) 5.salt(as per taste) 6.chilly flakes 7. a pinch of pepper TOTAL CALORIES -124 STEPS - Throw in all the chop...

One evening, me and my friends decided to go for a coffee, to Barista Lavazza ,  Mahalaxmi Apartments,, Khare Town, Dharampeth, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440010  ,as it is a famous Cafe' chain all over India and I am a caffeine addict, I sip on tea and coffee all the day . The place where barista is standing at present, was chocolate room once, and the negative point about barista is they did not change the interior and the couch, chairs,the staircase at all.... They just changed the colour of the walls, otherwise everything is just the same.  Whoever has visited chocolate room knows that nothing has changed except the name.  So, the ambience of the place is nice like a Cafe' should be, but the stairs oh God, those are freaking horrifying, the stairs are small and slippery and compressed, if somebody trips on those, he/she will defintely break a bone.......I betcha!!.....x_x We ordered Cafe mocha, cappuccino, cheese bread chicken kabab sandwich and potato wedges. ...

Food is one of the things that brings people of the world together. There are so many communities, people, country, cities,village that has their own kind of food. I obviously can't cover all that  in this brief article, but I tried to involve a few....:) I hope you people appreciate my hard-work in writing articles, I sit quietly in my room, thinking about new topics for my readers and how can I convey what I feel when writing them......!! And I feel immense pleasure, in writing for you readers.......<3 Now, lets get back to the topic and check out the diversity in FOOD AROUND THE WORLD ..! INDIA - The basic Indian cuisine encompasses of chapati, dal, rice, curd and type of vegetables cooked with it, and non-veg as well. Majority, of the population is vegetarian in Indian . The staple food of india is rice,wheat,jowar,bajra,  and a variety of lentils, especially masoor (most often red lentils), toor (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and moong (mung bean). I...

I explicitly remember, 2013 Eid afternoon. I went for lunch with my friends to YOKO SIZZLERS,  Imperial Court, Near Children's Traffic Park Road, 373, Late Krishna Khonde Marg, Khare Town, Dharampeth, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440010.  The prices are not at all low for a college going like me. But the food and the quantity they serve , is simply worth the cost. During afternoon we were the only people there except the manager and waiters....of course...:p.....But its crowded at night..... We ordered pasta arbiata ,penne pasta in white sauce, chicken pepper steak sizzler with potato wedges on side,chicken club sandwich and a chicken sausage pizza ...I know thats a lot of food...:p......(hungry monsters... 3:-)..) we were 4 people, they serve so much food that it was difficult for us to eat all that food, after a while...lol...and... That's a good thing of course..... The quality is good as well as the quantity. The ambience is nice, but when we went there the air-conditioner was ...

 I will try writing in a more formal way rather than my casual one, that'll help me to improve..... !!! I think .....people read more formal articles than the casual ones....., I hope you readers, take my writing seriously....#HOPE..!! It's apparent, by the heading, that I am going to share a mushroom recipe today........!! I have a strong predilection for mushrooms....I find these fungus, flavor-full and the superlative trait about mushroom is that it absorbs all the flavor of whatever it's put into...*_*...and I enjoy this dish because of its spongy consistency....when you bite into it, the spongy flavor absorber, releases all the flavors in your mouth...like a food bomb....#KAABOOOM!!! The dish which I am going to share is a chunky mushroom soup cooked in maggi tomato soup 5 sense granules, ready to cook soup......... I told you I am an inventor and believe you me, this tastes much better than the plain tomato soup......#BORING...............(bombardment of flavo...

The heading of this recipe might perplex a lot of you.......... some might think....huh! WHEN CHINA MEETS GERMANY what the heck is that............:p Its an attempt made by me....and believe you me, this attempt was gorgeous and tasty....^_^.......!!! I made this recipe in less than five minutes.......#astonished........ :-O........... This dish is an amalgamation of China, i.e ; schezwan chutney and sausages ,i.e ; Germany............:p and a touch of India as well with some curry leaves...!! This is a sweet, spicy,sticky and garlicey dish... I think, I have now cleared the sceptic look on your face...!!! Let's see the steps now, INGREDIENTS - 1. three sausages-chicken/pork/beef any(131 calories in chicken sausages) 2.lots of garlic(13 calories in 3 cloves) 3. olive oil(40 calories in 1 tbsp) 4.curry leaves 5. ching's schezwan chutney(33 calories in 1 tbsp) TOTAL CALORIES -217 PROCEDURE - Roast the three sausages before starting it to cook,for the...

I have a predilection for South Indian cuisine, its light ,healthy and has a hint of sourness which I just love. A TWIST IN IDLI ,is a dish with just a handful ingredients added to it... I remember ,when I was in std 12th  ,one of my friend brought this in her tiffin box, at first I was sceptic about this dish cz I believe idli tastes awesome as it is, why add something else to it. But after tasting it, I changed my mind , simple idli tastes yumm and adding a twist to it tastes simply aaaaamazing....(y) Innovative I must say, I added my own twist to this dish.... I hope my readers like it.........!! INGREDIENTS - 1. two idlis (60 calories in 1) 2.one tbsp mustard seed 3.olive oil 1tbsp (40 calories in 1 tbsp) 4.one green chilly(13 calories in 1) 5.coriander 6.salt 7.turmeric/haldi powder TOTAL CALORIES -173 STEPS - Chop the two idlies in cubes....Add 1 tbsp olive oil in a non stick pan......... add mustard seeds to it.....you'll hear a sizzling sound, than add one...

Whenever, I eat this dish with pipping hot chapatis, I go back in the past.....feeling nostalgic....This recipe is a tribute to my grandma( Metilda Francis )......its been a year she is not between us....may her soul rest in peace...!! Where ever she is, she might be looking at me and smiling that I remember her dishes...:-)....I clearly remember ,when I was about 10-12 yrs old she used to cook different dishes for us kids, and tomato chutney is one them,and it tasted so good....She even used to make tomato ketchup at home...I have to dig out the home-made ketchup recipe of her's, from some where as well , I think my aunt will help me..................I undoubtedly, can't even replicate this dish #fact...........the taste,the essence and the delicate sweet and sour tomato flavour that she brought to the dish, nobody can..........I wish I could have that tasty dish made by her for me again, but that's impossible.............Never mind......:)..........at least her grand-d...

You people might be thinking why did I post me and my brother's( Abhishek Francis ) picture today........... Today, I am going to share a review about Cafe' Mocha , located in  Shivaji Nagar, Cement Road, Shankar Nagar,   Nagpur...............I don't consecutively post recipes, otherwise you and me as well, will get bored........You readers want some diversity in articles to read and I try to add that flavour in my writing ........so that you appreciate it.....!! ohh ..I work so hard for it...#sigh......thinking all day...... about what my readers would like to read........:P....I love y'all so much....<3....:-*...!!! :D So, this one day I went to Cafe' Mocha ,Shankar nagar, with my brother Abhishek and cousin Kapish (not visible in the pic..the 1 drinking lemonade:P..)....!!! We ordered a lot of dishes there......hurricane pizza, chicken pasta, country side lemonade, lemon ice tea, sizzler..etc....as it was a treat from my brother...:p.........we three ho...

As I have told you people before, these aren't my recipes............But an art created by me.........Some of these dishes(which I'll post in the near future) , like this one ,is my mumma's (Neelam Francis) secret little treasure's..............she is my best friend and my foe at the same time.......These recipes will also be a memory for me, in the future..when I will have my own family #BLUSH BLUSH................ ^_^ hehehehhe...!! I'll try to cook the same way, as she does...<3 I am still learning many things from her....secret of recipes, secret of relationship,secret of life, everything.......I have noticed one thing about her.......that whatever she cooks for us #PA, BHAI & ME................. she does it whole-heartedly, and puts all her efforts and love into it............ :-) I love <3 her...!!! Here is her secret, people B-)........ INGREDIENTS- 1.chicken(150 calories in 100 gms) 2.one onion(46 calories in 1) 3.one tomato(30 calories i...

Have you heard about comfort food......The kind of food which often provides a sentimental feeling.....often you go in a new world after eating it......and is high in carbohydrates....!!!! This is it....your quest for comfort food ends here ...I have tried to cut down the calories for all you health conscious people.........This dish is appealing to the eyes, as well as the mouth :p.................yum yum.....!!! I am a big big big fan of cheese..........I eat 5-6cheese slices at a time.......So, you can make out ,that I am a big cheese lover.............This is a comforting dish...........loaded with cheesey and GARLICY goodness......^_^ For this you'll need- INGREDIENTS - 1.two amul cheese slices(62 calories in 1 slice) 2.one cup boiled macaroni(100 calories in 1 cup) 3.one tbsp dried chilli flakes 4.one tbsp oregano 5.pinch of salt 6.pinch of pepper. 7.one tbsp garlic(4 calories in 1 tbsp) TOTAL CALORIES -228 STEPS -Heat a non stick pan ,add garlic to it, let it c...

I want to tell you that I am a PIZZA FANATIC ....*_*...<3............I love love love pizza's.........hehhehe,,,,,,,you can make out , how I am crazy about pizza's by my post itself....:P..This yummy chessy ,piece of perfection never satisfies my tastes buds, I want more of it all the time.... So, I want to share the data about DEEP DISH PIZZA'S. Also, known as chicago style pizza.................B-)...Ummm, it is not yet certainly determined that who invented chicago style deep dish pizza.......But, according to my research it was invented by Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, in 1943, by uno's founder lke sewell...!! A deep dish pizza  deep layer of dough forms a bowl in a high-sided pan and the toppings and cheese are added. Then, an additional layer of dough goes on top and is pressed to the sides of the crust. At this stage, the thin dough top has a rounded, domed appearance. Pizza makers often poke a small hole in the top of the "lid" to allow air a...

Just look at this picture <3...........isn't it just wowing..........I know it is,right!!...:P........Personally, I don't like spicy food much...so this is a perfect dish for me and for all the non-spicy food lovers as well........this dish is plain ,simple,comforting and filling at the same time........Imagine ,you in your blanket with a pipping hot bowl of this spaghetti and its raining outside......sounds cozy *_*.........and you enjoying every bit of this bowl of tomatoey goodness and the rains outside your window.....!! Sounds lovely ,isn't it?.........! <3 For this recipe you need the following ingredients.... INGREDIENTS- 1.one tomato(30 calories in 1) 2.one tbsp garlic(4 calories in 1 tbsp) 3.100 gms spinach or radish leaves(16 calories in 100 gm) 4.100 gms (158 calories in 100 gms) 5.one tbsp olive oil(40 calories in 1 tbsp) TOTAL CALORIES-248 PROCEDURE- Pre boil the spaghetti....Heat a non stick pan well add olive oil.........than add garlic to ...

Good Morning readers.....Today before writing this post, I was pondering on the thought that am I a writer or an inventor :P ...................coz I invent my own dishes and post it for you........(only the successful ones...obviously LOL :p XD.....) These recipes are like my cute liltte babies.......the "apple of my eye"...!! :) <3 So, I consider myself as an inventor...........an amatuer one, ofcourse..!! :D HAHHAHAH! Now, this recipe is my mumma's and brothers favourite , I sometimes add some egg noodles to it, so it becomes a noodle sweet and spicy recipe :P....(how inventive na.....I know XD :P.......) Here's the recipe guys....... (looks like the above picture, when added egg noodles) INGREDIENTS- 1.100gms diced chicken(195calories in 100gms) 2.ginger(2 calories in 1tbsp) 3.garlic(4 calories in 1tbsp) 4.one onion(46calories n 1) 5.coriander 6.two tbsp tomato ketchup(30 calories in 1tbsp) 7.three tbsp schzewan chutney(ching's) -(33 calori...

This is just a simple sprout salad...........boring :P naaahhh.............. but flavourfull...................#oyaaa ;) I am not going to say much, ans start with the recipe cz I am feeling lazzzzzzzy -_-................ :D hehhehe!! INGREDIENTS- 1.bean sprouts(26 calories in 100g) 2.one onion(46 calories) 3.one tomato (30 calories) 4.coriander(23 calories in 100g) 5.salt 6.lime juice(20 calories in 1whole lime) 7.a pinch of black pepper 8.chat masala(optional) TOTAL CALORIES-145 STEPS-You just have to mix all the ingredients well in a bowl i.e; bean sprouts,onion,tomato,coriander,salt andb lack pepper and before serving/eating squeeze a lime into it,.................and enjoy this healthy tangy beast............i love it :D..............simple and easy for a lazy ass like me................ XD................                   -_-.........#sleepy CIAO!!                     ...

Being blunt, I don't know how to cook... But i love <3 experimenting.......Whatever, i post here, isn't just a recipe or a dish ......but an ART created by me........and this gives me immense happiness......... I experiment dishes improvising at the moment............what I feel right I add it......LOL :P Not every dish is a success, but some are...............and i post those recipes which are healthy and filling. I have been collecting these pictures from an year as an experiment , and have come all this way............. Writing and sharing my experiments , does gives me a soothing effect and believe me its therapeutic :) <3 I am not going to bore you people much now, n just tell you the steps of this recipe. INGREDIENTS- 1.one onion(46 calories in 1 onion) 2.one tomato(30 calories in 1 tomato) 3.one and half cup uttapam/dosa batter+water+salt(65 calories in 1 uttapam) 4.one green chilly(18 calories in 1green chilli) 5.coriander(23 calories in 100g) 6.n...

Many of you, know what pepper is ,how it looks ,how it tastes, for us pepper is black and when we put it in our mouth it hits at the back of the tongue because of its sharp taste. But there are 3 kinds of pepper, people viz; 1.Black(as we all know) 2.White(not as sharp as black) 3.Schezwan pepper(red pepper, that is hot #punch) . By the title of this post "SCHEZWAN PEPPER" its ostensible that i am going to tell you about it...........:P (obvious).......... So, this pepper comes from the Schezwan province of china , thats why the name "Schezwan". I guess all of you have heard about schezwan cuisine ofcourse..! Its quite famous. Schezwan cuisine is loaded with hot pungent schezwan pepper and garlic.............Schezwan  pepper is known in  Chinese  as  huājiāo  .... I wish i could add this ingredient to my food ..........but unfortunetly i cannot :( #sad............!! I HoPE that this information was usefull........... i just gave a brief info so tha...

Today, I am not going to share my recipe but ,post an information about KOBE BEEF(just a brief data) not much known to people in INDIA , I guess.This meat comes from the Kobe cattle belonging to Japan .Kobe beef is also known as Kobe Niku in Japanese.This meat is quite popular in the United States, which led to the creation of "Kobe Style" beef. Suprisingly, this Kobe cattle is raised giving massages, and beers for the high quality meat o.O..........! This meat is so delicate that, it can melt if we rub our fingers against it............ o.O.......... And the price of this meat ranges from $97.5 to hundreds of dollars....................*_* I think this meat is worth that much money ...............:P (yum yum) I wish somebody could sponsor my trip to US :P so that I could sink my teeth into this peace of perfection...........!! B-) lol cheers........                                   ...

My third post.............lol....i am excited all the time heheheh...!!! This is a recipe loaded with smokey grill flavour.Whenever, i et this dish, i feel contented.............:) <3 I hope you people like it as well.......... And enjoy it as much as i do. INGREDIENTS- 1.one chicken tigh whole 2.grill pan 3.salt(as per taste) 4.coriander 5.half green chili- 7.5 calories in half green chilli 6.lime TOTAL CALORIES-102.5 STEPS-You just need to marinate the whole chicken thigh in salt,lime juice ,coriander and half chilli and let it absorb all the flavour for about a day or even a whole night..........and after that place it on a grill pan like in the picture above.........this thigh fillet will take about 10minutes to cook completely............. and serve it hot.......and believe me the smell of this grilled beauty is mesmerizing.............woof i am feeling hungry...........:P :D CHEERS                     ...

This is my 2nd blog.........and is super healthy like the first one i.e SAUCY GARLIC MUSHRROMS-82calories. This is a simple,healthy but scrumptous recipe ...you just need a few vegetables for it... So, here it goes people ;) INGREDIENTS- 1.a grill pan 2.one tbsp olive oil-40 calories 3.two brinjal(eggplant/aubergine)-114 calories in 1 brinjal 4.salt (as per taste) 5.one tomato- 22calories in 1 tomato 6.one onion -46calories in 1onion 7.one lime 8.chat masala 9.3-4  green chillies TOTAL CALORIES-336 SERVING- 4 PEOPLE STEPS- You just need to apply the vegetables some olive oil n salt and place them on the grill pan. and flip them after u see light black strips on them.........proof that its grilled :P place it in a plate squeeze some lime on it for the zing and spinkle some chat masala and enjoy this humble and healthy dish..............:)                                    ...

So , here is my first post as a blogger people. I am an average girl doing masters in mass communication and thought of creating my own blog as food is my passion....... i am so full of gusto right now.... lol.! here is my first recipe ........... i cooked it in less than 8minutes......... its SAUCY GARLIC MUSHROOMS............. INGREDIENTS - 1.handful of button mushrooms(of cource :p)- 22calories only in 100gms. 2.2-3 spoonfull of tomato ketchep- 19 calories in 1tbsp ketchup 3.oregano 4.salt(as per taste) 5.pepper 6.chilli flakes 7.(1 spoon)olive oil- 40 calories in 1tbsp olive oil 8.five cloves of garlic- 4 calories in 1clove. 9.coriander (desi touch)............... TOTAL CALORIES- 82 calories only........... STEPS- First add olive oil into a non stick pan. Let it sizzle a bit and add lots of chopped garlic to it, after that add diced button mushrooms to it and cover it with a lid for a while, for about 1-2 minutes. After opening the lid after 2 minutes, some water g...