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10 Easy Recipes for your Super Bowl Party

06 | 02 | 2016
By Soni Sinha

The biggest football event is here and I’m sure many of you are eagerly waiting to see your favorite team win!Whether you’re watching it with your friends or just your family at home you will need some food to munch-on.

I’ve compiled a list of 10 easy and delicious recipes that you can cook-up in no time there-by allowing you to sit back,relax and watch the game.Enjoy!

Beet Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Mint

Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Cups

Lamb Seekh Kebabs

Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Satay Sauce

Curried Roasted Asparagus with Boiled Egg

Hearty Ratatouille with Goat’s Cheese

Tandoori Gobhi

Individual Strawberry Trifle

Chocolate Drop Cookies

Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce #GalloFamily #SundaySupper

12 | 07 | 2015
By Soni Sinha

Summer is the time to be outdoors!Glorious days with gleaming sunshine, the perfect excuse to go for a hike, a trip to the beach or a picnic.Add some good food and wine to the mix and its a party!Talking of picnics and July being the ‘National picnic month’ we’re partnering with Gallo Family Vineyards in pairing some delectable picnic recipes with their amazing selection of wines that also come in mini bottles!

I adore picnics. Especially in this day and age when digital screens have sabotaged our lives, it’s a great way to enjoy outdoors and appreciate nature in all its glory. We’re blessed to have some lovely picnic areas in our vicinity. Our favorite though is our community park that has a beautiful picnic area overlooking the lake with ample amount of picnic tables and bbq pits. Kids look forward to playing their favorite games while packing their favorite sports equipment and I’m totally focused on the food to pack. We’re big on flavor and spice over here and I love a nice mix of vegetarian/meat appetizers along with cold salads, sandwiches, fruits, dessert and drinks for our picnic. We typically go as a group with our friends and divide the menu. Nothing like a beautiful day spent in the sun sipping your favorite drink, enjoying the food, fun, games and laughter with friends.

When it comes to the drinks menu, wine ranks high on my list!I’ve enjoyed Gallo Family Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio for years but when they sent me these cute little mini bottles of Pink Moscato I was thrilled!How convenient!Its the perfect little size to carry to any outdoor event and I’m sure the wine lovers are with me on this one!I had an option to choose from their selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Pink Moscato, Pinot Noir, Red Moscato or White Zinfandel and I chose the fruity Pink Moscato since it pairs well with Spicy food.

Thai food is in high demand in my family and it’s served on our table almost every week.Like these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps or my Thai Red Curry Chicken!For our event I decided to make these amazing Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs that my kids love with a luscious Peanut Sauce!The meatballs have the earthy flavors from the lemongrass, galangal and spices like cumin and coriander in the red curry paste.My kids even help me shape the meatballs.So much fun!The meatballs taste delicious and its always a great way to get kids to enjoy different flavors.The smooth peanut sauce rich with peanut butter and coconut milk has a subtle hint of the spices from the red curry paste and just the right amount of sweetness .The meatballs dunked in the sauce is a harmonious blend of flavors in your mouth with the spicy, sweet and sour all coming together.

Gallo Family Vineyards’ Pink Moscato or the White Zinfandel would complement these meatballs beautifully.The Pink Moscato has lovely aroma of citrus and peach with hints of fresh red berries and orange blossoms on the palate.Its refreshing on these hot summer days and has a remarkable balance overall.Sweet and fruity with a light pink color, it’s the perfect light bodied drink with your lunch and pairs well with spicy foods or even desserts!Enjoy!

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Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce #GalloFamily #SundaySupper

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Ingredients

For the meatballs

Ground Chicken-1 lb
1 ½ tbsp red curry paste
Cilantro-2-3 tbsp chopped
Bread Crumbs-1/2 cup
Salt-to taste
Oil

Peanut sauce

1 can unsweetened coconut milk
1-2 tbsp red curry paste
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup of sugar
salt to taste
¼ cup water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a mixing bowl mix the meatball ingredients and form into round balls.
Place the meatballs on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until all cooked and slightly golden.

Peanut sauce

In a pot place all the ingredients and bring to a gentle boil whisking continuously.Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.Allow to cool before emptying in a jar or a box.

Here are some amazing picnic recipes from our Sunday Supper members!

Picnic Appetizers:

10 Deviled Egg Variations by Sunday Supper Movement
Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce by Soni’s Food

Picnic Main Dishes:

Baked or Grilled Tandoori Chicken Legs by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
BBQ Pulled Pork Picnic Sandwiches by Family Foodie
Creamy Pesto Chicken Sandwiches by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
French Ham and Butter Sandwich (Jambon Buerre) by Shockingly Delicious
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs by Life Tastes Good
Italian Hoagie Style Pressed Picnic Sandwiches by Feed Me, Seymour
Kimbap (Korean ‘Sushi’) by Curious Cuisiniere
Picnic Sandwich Torte by Palatable Pastime

Picnic Salads and Sides:

BLT Panzanella Salad by Casa de Crews
Cold Chinese Peanut Noodles by Recipes Food and Cooking
Lemon Chicken Penne Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Mason Jar Salmon Nicoise Salad by Simply Healthy Family

Picnic Sweets and Desserts:

Banana Pudding Cups by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Blueberry Crumb Bars by Alida’s Kitchen
Blueberry Peach Snack Cake by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Key Lime Cheesecake Crumb Bars by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Lemon Meringue Pie in a Jar by Desserts Required
Simple Strawberry Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Southern Fried Apricot Hand Pies by Magnolia Days

These recipes are also featured on Gallo Family Vineyards’ website.

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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.

Top 10 Recipes of 2014

27 | 12 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

What a year it has been!2014 started off in a very difficult way with Mom in the hospital two days before New Year’s Eve but as the year progressed her condition improved and she is in a much better state. Losing Papa was hard enough but Mom’s illness was like a second blow and took me a few months to recover from the emotional toll it had taken on me and my family.But as they say ‘things, they only get better’, the second half of the year was much better with Mom’s health improving everyday and I could focus on my blog and share my recipes with you all.My kitchen is my sanctuary and it has helped me in the most difficult situations.I tend to forget all my miseries and just immerse myself in my cooking.And, I have to thank you my lovely readers for your unflinching support and keeping me motivated by visiting my blog,reading my posts,recipes,leaving comments each and every single time.

I would also like to share with you my Top 10 Recipes of 2014 in order of their popularity.This year the blog went global with recipes that I’d never attempted earlier like my Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Pita Bites that were also featured on Buzzfeed and my Chicken Meatball Chiptole Chili among others. And for the coming year I promise to give you some more amazing recipes,with a zillion ideas floating in my head right now.Watch out for a few surprises that’s in order too!!

I’m looking forward to a happy,peaceful and a successful 2015 in all aspects and wishing all my readers the same.May all your wishes come true and the new year gives you tons of reasons to smile!

“Happy New Year”

Please scroll down to see the 10 most popular recipes of 2014 on Soni’s Food!

Brussels Sprouts Kofta

2. Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Pita Bites

3. Tofu and Peas Curry (Tofu Matar)

4. Indian Smashed Potatoes

5. Easy Chicken Curry

6. Potatoes and Green Beans (Indian Inspired)

7. Chicken Shami Kebab

8. Chorizo and Spicy Sweet Potato Tapas

9. Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake

10. Chicken Meatball Chipotle Chili

Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs #backtoschool #SundaySupper

17 | 08 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Summer holidays are coming to an end and I’m already fretting over my daughter starting Middle School in September.I’ve heard parents moan about all the work the kids come home with and hope that its a smooth transition for her.While she starts Middle School, my son will start his First Grade and is very excited about it!He’s already counting the days and cannot wait to go full-time like BIG KIDS.That also means that starting September, I need to pack lunches for both my kids and I’m constantly looking for ideas.You are too? Well then, we’ve got over 40 recipe ideas for you that I’m pretty sure will come in very handy while planning out your weekly lunches in our back-to-school Sunday Supper.

When it comes to my kids’ favorites, there are certain foods that never fail like Spaghetti with meatballs.Since we don’t eat Beef, I always make meatballs using Chicken and it turns out great every single time.Plus there’s nothing like an authentic homemade sauce with carrots and celery that add so much flavor.I have to credit my sister’s mother-in-law for the recipe.She hails from Italy and cooks some of the best Italian dishes I’ve ever eaten.

My Chicken meatballs are absolutely delicious bursting with flavors from the garlic, oregano and parmesan cheese.Instead of breadcrumbs,I soak a slice or two of bread in water, squeeze out the excess and add them into the chicken mixture.The moisture keeps the meatballs moist and juicy.You can make the meatballs and the sauce in advance.The sauce lasts for a week in the fridge.Just heat the sauce and the meatballs in the morning,add the spaghetti and you have one amazing lunch option that’s healthy and delicious!My kids love it and so will yours!

Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs #backtoschool #SundaySupper

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Ingredients

Spaghetti-1 lb

Sauce

1 Large Onion-chopped
3 Garlic cloves- finely chopped or crushed
Carrots peeled and chopped-1/2 cup
2 Celery stalks-chopped
Can of crushed tomato-13 oz
Oregano-1 tsp
salt and pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil-3 tbsp

Chicken Meatballs-makes about 12-14

Ground Chicken-1 lb
1 tbsp grated onion
2 Garlic Cloves-crushed or grated
1 Egg
2 slices bread soaked in water
Oregano-1 tsp
Parmesan cheese-1/2 cup
Salt
chopped parsley

Instructions

Boil spaghetti according to the instructions.Reserve about 1/4 cup of the liquid and drain the rest.

Sauce

In a pot heat the olive oil and add the onions.
Saute for a minute or two and add garlic.
Saute for a minute and add the carrots and celery with some salt and pepper.
Add the crushed tomatoes.Add the oregano,salt,pepper and mix.
Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for about 15 minutes until all incorporated.Add the reserved liquid to the sauce to thicken.
Your marinara sauce is ready.

Chicken Meatballs

Squeeze excess water from the bread and add them into a deep mixing bowl.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Form into balls and shallow fry them in a little oil until slightly golden.
Add the balls into the sauceand cook for 10-15 minutes.Pour the sauce over the spaghetti.Sprinkle some fresh parmesan all over.
Enjoy.

This event is hosted by Tammi from Momma’s Meals and Gwen from Simple Healthy Family and school lunches never looked this good!!

Back to School Beginnings

Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Muffins from Killer Bunnies
Make Ahead Waffle Casserole from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Apple Muffins from Meal Diva
Apple Oat Breakfast Cookies from What Smells So Good?
Toast Three Ways from Foxes Love Lemons

Back to School Lunches and Simple Suppers

Owl Bento Box from Simply Gourmet
First Day of School Pinwheels from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Quick and Easy Hot Pastrami Sliders from Webicurean
Grilled Chicken Revamp from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Baked Eggplant Parmesan from Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
Chicken and Zucchinin Meatballs from Casa de Crews
Clean Eating Lunches Your Kids will Love from Amee’s Savory Dish
Crispy Chicken Legs from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
DIY Veggie Cup Noodles from Food Lust People Love
Chicken Nuggets from Nosh my Way
Skinny Spinach Mac and Cheese from Take a Bite out of Boca
Chicken Schnitzle from Panning the Globe
Berry Nutty Bento from Ninja Baking
Spagetti and Chicken Meatballs from Soni’s Food
Chopped Shrimp Salad with Honey Lime Vinagraitte from The Weekend Gourmet
Steak & Cheese Pockets from Momma’s Meals
Turkey Pinwheels from Peanut Butter and Peppers

Back to School Sips

Hulk SMASH Smoothie from Run DMT
Good Morning Smoothies from Family Foodie

Back to School Super Snacks

Nutty Granola from Life Tastes Good
On the Go Guacamole from Shannon at Country Girl in the Village
Cinnamon Caramel Apple Energy Balls from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Playground Granola Bars from Noshing with the Nolands
Apricot Dip from Magnolia Days
Parmesan Garlic Oven Roasted Chick Peas from Ruffles and Truffles
Home Made Graham Crackers from Curious Cuisiniere
Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars from Pies and Plots
Gluten Free Apple Zucchini Flax Bread from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Beef and Veggie Sliders from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Peanut Butter and Jelly Popcorn from Simply Healthy Family
Frushi (Fruit Sushi) from Mama Bee Does

Back to School Sweets and Treats

Open Face PB & J Cookies from Desserts Required
Berry Topped Chocolate Silk Tart from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Peanut Butter and Jelly Paletas from La Cocina de Leslie
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
Love Note Doodle Bugs from Happy Baking Days
Frozen Yogurt Mud Pies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Brown Butter Peanut Butter Crispy Treats from The Texan New Yorker

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Top 10 Vegan Recipes from Soni’s Food

29 | 05 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Vegan recipes are always a huge hit with my readers and are very well received all across the web.My emphasis has always been to make foods healthier and flavorful since food has to be enjoyed, not just eaten.Every bite has to be delicious and devourable in texture,taste and looks.With Vegan foods people think that their choices are very limited, but I want to show them otherwise.My Vegan recipes would give any meat recipe a run for its money and I’ve even seen people skip the meats for my Vegan recipes, would you believe!

So for all the Vegan and Non Vegan people out there, there’s no limit to creating exciting fun recipes using the ingredients that work for you.Cooking is an art and you just have to be creative and not scared to try out different combinations and expand your horizon .I just wanted to give you an insight into My Top 10 Vegan Recipes in order of their popularity.Get some ideas and get cooking!Enjoy.

1. Brussels Sprouts Koftas