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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce ~ All things Orange #SundaySupper

Autumn colors are indeed magical.The leaves in pretty hues of orange, red and yellow nature seems like a canvas painted with beautiful warm colors.Pumpkin patches, halloween, trick-or-treating, all the fun and the excitement has begun!The Autumn also brings along with it some glorious orange colored foods from pumpkins, to squash to sweet potatoes and its no surprise then that our friend Pam chose 'All things Orange' for today's SundaySupper!

My entry for this event is an easy Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce that captures the essence of fall colors and flavors into a gorgeous creamy pasta dish.I found a Martha Stewart recipe and tweaked it by going for the Ricotta instead of heavy cream and adding nutmeg!The result is an elegant pasta dish that takes no effort to prepare and yet makes a strong statement in terms of looks,flavors and the texture.


The sage adds this sweet lemony touch and fragrance to the dish and the pumpkin with the ricotta is pure magic.The nutmeg is essential in enhancing the creamy flavors and the grated parmesan is all you need to finish off this gorgeous sauce.I was so happy to see my kids enjoy the dinner as much as we did :)They were very excited to know that there was pumpkin in the sauce. Something about Pumpkins and Halloween that gets them all excited :)

Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce

Ingredients:

Rigatoni-3 cups (uncooked)
Pumpkin Puree-3/4 cup (I used canned)
Ricotta Cheese-1/2 cup
Milk-1/4 cup
Grated Nutmeg-1 tsp
Sage leaves-10 cut into strips
Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 tbsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese-1/4 cup
Salt-to taste
Pepper-1 tsp

Process:

Cook the Rigatoni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
In a bowl mix together the pumpkin puree, ricotta,milk, sage leaves.
In a pan on medium heat, add the Olive Oil followed by the pumpkin sauce.Gently mix together until all creamy.You can add more milk to reach the desired consistency.Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and add freshly grated parmesan cheese to finish off.Serve hot!


The #SundaySupper family is using the spirit of the season to inspire you and will be sharing some fabulous dishes at the #SundaySupper table this week, and we do hope that you’ll join us!
Just look at all of the fabulous dishes being offered up this week:

 Sunrise (Breakfast and Brunch)
Sunset (Dinner and Main Dishes)
By The Bonfire (Sweets, Snacks and Sips)
That is one great list of orange culinary delights. What a way to brighten up a meal. A feast for the eyes and the tummy!
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check our our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.


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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Easy Chocolate Chilli Fudge~5 Ingredients or Less #SundaySupper

You look to create complex dishes recurrently, but sometimes its the simplest of things that surprise you!Simple pleasures that require no extra effort and yet bring you this immense joy.Joy in the form of a chocolatey delight that only takes 5 ingredients to make!Its soft, moist, chewy and decadent!This week our #SundaySupper group is contributing recipes featuring Dishes with 5 Ingredients or Less hosted by the lovely Amber Poole!

For somebody who's not much of a baker, this is my ideal kind of dessert, since it requires no baking and tastes delicious!This fudge is the easiest treat you could ask for with no effort and it comes out perfect every single time.Its a perfect treat for those night time cravings that creep-up after you had your dinner and the kids are tucked in bed!A perfect little bite of soft indulgence that melts in your mouth.


Once the mixture is in the baking pan, you should leave it for at least 2 hours, but my kids were not patient enough and forced me to take it out earlier.As a result they don't look perfect, but believe me if you leave it for the stipulated time, it will set properly and come out better looking :) The chilli in this fudge gives just the right amount of heat in the background without disturbing the balance of flavors.Easy, rich, foolproof chocolatey treat for your sweet cravings~

Easy Chilli Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients:
Semi Sweet Chocolate chips-12 oz packet
Sweetened Condensed Milk-14 oz can
Chilli Powder-1 tsp
Vanilla Extract-1 tsp
Butter-2 tbsp

Process:

Line an 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.In a saucepan on low heat mix all the ingredients and cook until well combined and smooth.
Pour into the prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.Turn it upside down on a plate and peel off the parchment paper. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Here’s a sneak peak at what everyone is bringing to our #SundaySupper table. Be sure to stay after dinner at 7pm EST as we share our recipes during our #SundaySupper live chat!
Breakfast, Starters, Butters and Jams:
Main Dishes:
Desserts:
Beverages:




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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Curried Apple and Leek Soup ~ Autumn Apple Party #SundaySupper

Come autumn and the crisp cool air just feels so good in the mornings.I'm enjoying this transition of the weather and the lovely warm and comforting foods that come along with it!Talking about autumn, its also the season of Apples!.This lovely fruit is one of my most favorite things to cook/bake with and I can think of so many ways to use them in my sweet and savory creations.So when my friend Cindy from Cindy's Recipes and Writings suggested 'Autumn Apple Party' as the title for this #SundaySupper I jumped with excitement :)



I'm bringing a savory item for this event and its already becoming a family favorite, going by the verdict of my 4 and 9 year olds :)Its my creamy Curried Apple and Leek Soup that has so many varied flavors that tickle your palette in just the right ways.I found the original recipe at All Recipes and added my own twist with the bacon and paprika! The soup is slightly acidic from the Granny Smith Apples,with a slight hint and heat of the spices combined with the creaminess of the potatoes. The flavors further elevate with the garnish of the salty, crisp bacon!One bowl full of goodness for this Fall~


Curried Apple and Leek Soup
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 Ingredients:

 Granny Smith Apples-2 peeled, cored and chopped
Leeks-2 stalks cleaned and chopped
Potato-1 medium peeled and chopped
Curry Powder-2 tsp
Paprika-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
Pepper-2 tsp
Water-2 cups
Bacon-2 slices
Butter-2 tbsp

 Process:

Heat butter in a sauce pan and add the chopped leeks.Saute for about a minute until translucent.Add the curry powder and saute for another minute.Add the potatoes,apples,all the other spices and water.Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.Adjust the seasonings.
Crisp up the bacon in a pan and break it by hand.
Once cooked blend the soup until all smooth and creamy.Garnish with the bacon bits and serve hot with crusty bread!

Check out the scrumptious creations of my blogger friends using Apples and don't forget to join our twitter chat at 7pm est!




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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Carrot, Celery and Apple Juice

Today I'm going to share with you my hubby's recipe of a juice drink. As much as I like to cook, he is also very adept at his kitchen skills and churns out pretty good stuff from time to time :)
That comes in handy especially when I'm too tired to cook :).We got our juicer after watching the documentary 'Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead' about two months back and have been juicing away ever since enjoying the fresh, pure fruit and vegetable juices to our heart's content :)

Hubby has been quite busy experimenting with different combinations of fruits and veggies.All the combos have been absolutely delicious to say the least.The fresh vibrant colors and flavors just combine beautifully to make gorgeous drinks and the fact that its homemade and healthy just makes you feel so good :)


 The addition of celery makes all the difference in this juice and not being a big celery lover myself, I was surprised by the amount of flavor it adds to it.The carrots bring the earthy sweetness, almost creamy texture and the apples just bring their great flavor.Have it right after you've juiced it to get all the nutrients and the fresh taste.It lacks the same if you've left it for too long in the refrigerator.

 Carrot, Celery and Apple Juice
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 Ingredients:

 Large Carrots-3 cut in half
Celery stalk-1large
Apple (any)-1

 Process:

 Wash the ingredients and juice them in your juicer, stir to mix.Pour into glasses and serve immediately!


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