A Healthy Penne!

I love Italian food and hence find ways to enjoy the rich Italiano flavour with fewer calories at home over a restaurant meal.This weekend I tried my hand at teaching my husband Rohan in making a delicious healthy Penne Pasta!

 Here's how to begin...

Saute (your choice of veggies) spinach,spring onions,carrots,bell peppers,broccoli florets (all chopped as per liking,I used finely chopped spinach and spring onions along with squared peppers and diced carrots) into the microwave for 4-5 minutes.There is no restriction on the quantity of veggies!           

We love a tomato based sauce over the white one,so added a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes into the sauteed veggies along with oregano seasoning,black pepper,coriander,parsley,rosemary,garlic powder.Microwave this after stirring well for 2-3 minutes.Voila,the sauce with the veggies is already ready!!

Boil the (wheat option please) penne (1cup,any of your choice of pasta is fine),drain into an oiled colander once al dante! Mix the sauce and Penne together,add 2 tbsp cheese and microwave for a minute.Yummylicious Penne Pasta is ready to be served on your very own table next to your loved ones and favourite weekend show on the idiot box!!!

Enjoy the feast!

CWM :)

Events???

Its the time of the year when all the food bloggers are either hosting or participating in various food events.

I shall be sending entries to the following:

1.Nupur of One hot Stove (http://onehotstove.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-bites-9-holiday-buffet.html) has an interesting pot-luck buffet event.

2.Priya is also hosting an all year event as well (http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/01/cooking-with-seedsannouncing-new-event.html).

3.I just embarked upon this food blog event (http://ohtastensee.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/announcing-flavors-of-goa-event/)  by Denny , wherein the interested bloggers are supposed to submit Goan recipes (either Veggie or Non-Veg).For those who want to know more about Goan food,check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goan_cuisine

Watch this space!!

CWM

Egg-plant Parmesano

An Original Recipe after ages for all the ardent followers.The last one year Me and my husband were on a detox mode.Eh,What does that mean? Simply put,we were working all the unnecessary weight accumulated post the trips to vineyards,italian bistros and patisseries (hmm,heavenly abode!!) eating healthy portions at regular intervals.Though we have yet miles to go to reach the wedding time weights,we have already shed nearly 35lbs together!

Lot of times TBP gets orders requests for low-cal,glutton free,low-carb,child-friendly foods.So,here's how one could get the time-money-taste-user friendly Eggplant Parmesano!

Serves:3-4 (finger food item)

Time: approximately 15-20 min (Prep+Cooking time)

What Nots in the Chef's Basket???

On the Stove:

1.Add half the portion of oil on to a med-warm skillet.

2.Arrange the egg plant chips on it and let it cook for 40 secs.Turn and cook the other side similarly.

3.Dust the salt,garlic powder,parsley,oregano,cayenne on the grilled chips.

4.Place the Eggplant into a serving dish.Sprinkle the Cheese over it and Microwave for 30 sec.

Yummm,the melting Cheese on top with a dash of all the spices just taste irresistible.Try it and serve your cravings right!

Take Care & Eat Healthy,
CWM :)

Awards & Thanksgiving!!!

Hey Guys & Galz...

Its the perfect time of the year to thank all those who have made this blog and the catering business a success.

I owe a big thank-you to Kavita of http://kavitaskitchen.blogspot.com/ for "One lovely blog award".It definitely means a lot to me and would always strive hard to keep up to the expectations.

I would also thanks all of my followers ,fans (on twitter & FB) and clients for their encouragement.Special thanks to Sourabh Patwardhan for his tips,referrals and recommendations.

Last but not the least,tonnes of thanks to my husband Rohan Ranade for his patience,time and endurance through this journey.

Regards,

TBP :)

A Much Needed Make-over :)

Folks,
Its been over due,the blog page needed a make-over to avoid the chances of looking dated! Keeping in sync with the enthusiasm and response of TBC/CWM followers,the festivities around the corner,ORANGE seemed to be the best colour!


New colour,fresh cuisine,that's US-The Bombay Post:Cosmo-Cuisine Caterers @ Santa Clara,CA


cheers,
TBP

Thanksgiving Specials...Rate Card!

Here's a list of specials for Thanksgiving Enthusiasts:

# Mix Veggie-Tofu Paratha :3.5 $/2 parathas

# Teekhat-meethachya purya: 3 $/ 6 pieces

# Paneer Tots: 4.99$/4 pieces

# Ragda-Pattice: 5.25$/ 3 pieces

# Chole-Batura: 5.5$ / plate

# Patti Samosa: 6.99$/ 10 pieces (mini size)

# Masale Bhaat/Tondli Bhaat/Vange Bhaat: 9.99$ /lbs

# Ravyacha Sheera: 9.85$/lbs

# Pathwadya: 8.5$/lbs

# Gajar Halwa: 8.99$/lbs

# Dudhi Halwa: 8.99$/lbs

# Soups: 6.99$/lbs

# Shevayanchi Kheer/Dry-Fruit Kheer: 8.99$/lbs

And for the western taste buds...a variety of Indianized beautiful home-made cakes,ice-creams,flans, and cookies.

Cookies:

Raggie Cookies (Nachani chya cookies):12.99$/dozen

Coconut Cookies : 10.99$/dozen

Silky Tofu Cookies: 15.99$/dozen

Chocolate-Nutty Cookies:12.5$/dozen

Naankhatai: 14.99$/dozen

Cakes & Muffins:(*no icing cakes)

Basic Vanilla Bean Cake:(prices upon request)

Chocolate Cake:(prices upon request)

Fruit Cake:(prices upon request)

Ukranian Muffins: 12.5$/8 muffins

Chocolate-Chip Muffins:12.5$/8 muffins

Butter-scotch Muffins:12.5$/8 muffins

TBP :)

Thanksgiving Specials...

What plans for Thanksgiving? Going out or having a gala time with loved ones at home? Well,the second option would not be as boring if you don't have to cook for all those 3-4 days without disturbing the shopping schedule,isn't it? :)

Ready for all the fun at home??..without turkey and meat??..we have specials during thanksgiving...Paneer Jalfrezie,Dal Tadka,Gulab Jamuns,fruit custards,flans etc! Apart from the usual menu items,a wide range of cakes and cookies too! 

Entertain your guests with emaculate gourmet finger food...chaats,chili paneer,gobi manchurian,veg manchurian,veg crispy,paneer pakoda,crispy bhindi,spring rolls,fresh home made wontons..make this thanksgiving a wonderful one!!!

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TBP