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Italian Wedding Soup~Be #CartonSmart this Holiday Season

26 | 12 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I like to have certain pantry staples in my kitchen all the time.They’re a huge help and save valuable time especially during the holidays.Some examples of my pantry staples are Chicken Stock,Pumpkin Puree(at this time of the year),Coconut Milk and I like to use Cartons.Did you know that by investing in Cartons rather than cans you’re actually helping the environment?Its the small steps that we take that add up to make a big difference in the quality of life that we lead.Its time that we Become Carton Smart and realize that by buying foods in Cartons,we’re doing ourselves, our families and our planet some good in our own way.You will find out how as you scroll down to read.Plus the foods in Cartons taste great and have a great shelf life. [Read more…]

Curry Roasted Broccoli

19 | 12 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

I’m so excited for today’s recipe.It involves one of my favorite vegetables, Broccoli!And I’m also excited today because I’m guest posting over at my friend Erin’s blog Our Table for Seven!

Erin is an amazing blogger with some gorgeous recipes up her sleeve!Be it her Baked Pierogi Casserole or her mouth watering Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Brownies ,she never fails to capture your attention.

The recipe I made for her is an easy Curry Roasted Broccoli that uses only five ingredients and tastes delicious!Broccoli is by far my kids’ favorite vegetable and they love to see it on their plates.I try to incorporate it as much as I can into our meals for its health benefits.

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Curry Roasted Broccoli

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Ingredients
  

  • Broccoli florets-3 cups
  • Curry Powder-1 tsp
  • Ground Ginger-1/2 tsp
  • Salt- to taste
  • Oil-2 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • On an oiled baking sheet mix all the ingredients and drizzle some oil all over.
  • Bake for about 13-14 minutes or until you see the broccoli starting to turn slightly golden round the edges.

 

 

 

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti #Campbell’s Dinner Sauces

18 | 12 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

So much to do and so little time.Come Holidays and between endless run to the stores, buying gifts,returning some,exchanging the others, menu planning,groceries, etc etc…wouldn’t it be great if we had some help, so there would be one less thing to worry about?That’s exactly where Campbell’s Skillet Sauces come in handy and I’ve decided to use them for an easy dinner option so that my Entree dish is taken care of. [Read more…]

Chocolate Drop Cookies

12 | 12 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

Cookies are a universal treat.And cookies with a chewy texture are the ones that we love over here.Add chocolate to that and its some serious pleasure.

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The cookies I’ve got for you today are the easiest cookies you’ll ever bake.All you need is some really good Cocoa and I’ve used Cadbury’s Bournville Cocoa that I bought from Cadbury World in the UK during our last visit and I have to tell you that the aroma and the flavor is just phenomenal.

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The cookies are sweet, sightly chewy, slightly crispy around the edges with a rich chocolate flavor coming through.They are so sinfully good.I must advice you to make a big batch since they will disappear in no time!These are also great as homemade Holiday gifts for your loved ones.Enjoy!

Chocolate Drop Cookies

Find the original recipe over here.I have omitted the nuts and granulated sugar and halved the recipe.Makes about 25-30 cookies.

Chocolate Drop Cookies

Chocolate Drop Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • All purpose flour-1 cup
  • Unsweetened Cocoa I used Cadbury's-1/4 cup
  • Baking Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Salt-1/8 tsp
  • Unsalted Butter softened 4 Ounces-1 stick
  • Light brown sugar-1/2 cup+1/3 cup
  • Large Egg-1
  • Vanilla Extract-1/2 tsp

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Keep aside.
  • Cream butter and sugars until well mixed. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  • On low speed, beat in flour mixture a little at a time, until well blended and smooth.
  • Drop chocolate cookie dough onto your parchment lined baking sheets by rounded tablespoons, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 12-13 mins until they are barely set.Don't over bake.
  • Cool pan on rack for about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chocolate cookies to rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

 

 

Thai Style Grilled Monkfish #SundaySupper #GGHoliday2013

08 | 12 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

Appetizers for me are the star of any party.They’re fun to cook ,bake or grill.The small bites are perfect for munching while you’re engaged in a conversation or enjoying your favorite drink.You could bring the flavors from around the world in your appetizers and get creative.As a result,I place special emphasis on my appetizers when I’m entertaining and they’re always a hit with my guests. I could easily skip the main course and just enjoy the appetizers and desserts any day.

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I was really excited when Gourmet Garden asked me to create an Easy Holiday Entertaining recipe featuring their herbs and spices.My mind went straight to creating an amazing appetizer.As soon as I spotted the lemongrass,I knew I was going to make a Thai Style Appetizer using their ginger,garlic,lemongrass,basil and cilantro.The ease of the tubes was just what I needed and the marinade was ready in no time!

I chose Monkfish since it holds well under the grill and is quite meaty.I let it marinade for 5-6 hours in the fridge and grill on low for about 8 minutes on each side.The flavors are amazing and it is a great recipe for a crowd not to mention insanely delicious!I loved the flavors of the lemongrass coming through and the spices add their own magic.Its now one of my favorites and I cannot wait to try the same marinade with chicken or even Tofu!

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Gourmet Garden sell a wide range of herbs and spices including Basil, Cilantro, Chili Pepper, Dill, Garlic, Ginger, Italian Herbs, Lemon Grass, Parsley and Oregano and can be found in the fresh produce section (next to the fresh herbs) of your local supermarket.They typically last for up to 3 months in the fridge.They are used like fresh herbs in a one-to-one ratio, but can be used in place of dried typically in a 2 to 1 ratio (2 tbsp GG Ginger equals 1 tbsp dried ginger).

I think they’re great for entertaining since the prep work is already done for you and they’re such a time saver.

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Thai Style Grilled Monkfish #SundaySupper #GGHoliday2013

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Ingredients
  

  • Monkfish-8-10 pieces

Marinade

  • Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic-1 tbsp
  • Gourmet Garden Ginger-1 tbsp
  • Gourmet Garden Lemongrass-3 tbsp
  • Gourmet Garden Basil-2 tbsp
  • Gourmet Garden Cilantro-2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin-2 tsp
  • Ground Coriander-2 tsp
  • Oil
  • Salt-to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl or a ziplock bag.
  • Add the monkfish.MIx well.
  • Let it marinade in the fridge for about 6-7 hours.
  • On a foil lined oiled baking sheet place the monkfish.
  • Drizzle some oil all over and broil on low for about 8 minutes on each side or until cooked with golden grill marks.
  • Serve hot.

For more ideas using Gourmet Garden herbs and spices check out these amazing recipes by our Sunday Supper group!

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Disclaimer-This post is sponsored by Gourmet Garden  Herbs & Spices. All opinions are my own.