The first ever NTTC, Not Time To Cook happened in March 2009 and 6 people participated. It wasn’t a lot, but it got my hopes up and I was really excited to do the next one. This time around I even came up with a theme to make it more fun. Make a dessert! I said. Use Fruits! I said. …

I was inspired to make this fabulous and fast dessert recipe from one of Bill Granger’s breakfast recipes. He cooked an apple pancake in a skillet and suggested dousing it with a generous helping of maple syrup for a rib-sticking breakfast. Why follow the norm and have pancakes only for breakfast, I thought to myself. What if I took a …

I made a Butter Bean And Spinach Salad two days ago as an accompaniment for Bill Granger’s Sticky Chicken Wings. This extremely quick recipe is high in protein and low in GI, perfect for an afternoon snack or early brunch so you keep getting a slow release to last you through the day.
BUTTER BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD [Serves 2
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With the first post in the NTTC Series up, I am now officially putting up a Call For Entries post. All you talented, health conscious, fresh produce loving, savvy foodies out there … send me your recipes for the first ever "No Time To Cook" Recipe Roundup for the month of March 2009.
Please check my previous post  for ideas and …

In the past couple of years as work pressure and family obligations have become more and more demanding, I have started looking for healthier and quicker meal options. The quest for longer sustainability and less time spent in the kitchen has become a constant amongst urban families. The concept of simple ingredients used in a creative manner to create healthy …

 
Besan Laddoos are one of the easiest Indian sweets to make. If they are easy to make on the cooktop, imagine the ease in a microwave. Nick loves them and I have never made them for him [shame on me. So, when I came across a recipe for them on this blog, I just had to try my hand at …

I have been thinking about adding a new category called "Timesavers" to the blog of late. I come across a gazillion ideas everyday, all of which my mind would be capable of holding in and conjuring up when needed, would save me an immense amount of time. These are little things that you can do, whip up, store and keep, …