Announcing Cooking Concepts # 10 - Mom’s Recipe

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.  ~Washington Irving

As mother’s day falls on 13^th may so to make this month a super special to mom’s I decided this month’s concept as “Mom’s Recipe”.

Mommy is the first teacher in everybody's life. She teaches how to eat, talk and everything. And many of you might be same like me who does not set any interest in cooking when you stay with your sweet mom’s. Nevertheless when you start cooking and you stay far from mom then you recollect that entire cooking mom used to do. Mom who gives us the first piece of a sweet/snack and she sees your eyes light up as she cooks. It's Mom who will be the first happy women when you begin your first solo effort in kitchen. Love you Mom!!!!

Announcing Cooking Concepts # 9 - Spring Seasonal Food

Spring has arrived with longer days and warmer weather comes a new crop of fresh produce.

Spring Season falls between winter and summer and rules over the months from March to May. In India, the spring season is honored as the King of the seasons.

I can say that spring is a beautiful season of flowers. Mangoes blossoms rise up on the mango trees. Fresh fruits and vegetables flourish during the spring.\

If we want to increase your idea of seasonal eating, spring is the perfect season to start your diet with springtime fruits and veggies which add most nutritional value.

Now coming to this month’s cooking concept is “Spring Seasonal Food”. Cook anything with fresh veggies, fruits, herbs as main ingredient that you find in Spring Season (that listed in the below list).


The recipes can include any type of the dish from Muffins, Appetizers, Sweets, Desserts, Meals, Curries, Chutney, Tiffins, Snacks, Cakes, Cookies, Beverages…

I will be accommodating only entries which are posted in March and April.

Announcing Cooking Concepts # 8: Vegan Diet – Only Plant Based

Couple of days back I watched Forks over Knifes documentary, it’s all about vegan diet. And I thought this is a good concept for this monthly event !!

So this month’s concept is Vegan Diet – Only Plant Based food. You can cook any type of the dish from Sweets, Desserts, Meals, Tiffins, Snacks, Cakes, Cookies, Beverages…

Here are some guidelines

• Only Vegetarian Recipes that are plant based are allowed.
• No dairy products, Oil is allowed.
• Please link back to this page.
• Archived entries are allowed, but repost them.
• Use of logo is mandatory which helps to spread the word.

Announcing Cooking Concepts # 7 – Dish For Loved Ones

As Valentine Day is around the corner I want to make it extra special by announcing this month’s concept as “Dish For Loved Ones”.

Cook your valentine’s favorite dish..(Exception you can also cook for dear ones).  I will be accommodating only fresh entries no archived entries. You can send both Veg and Non Veg entries from Sweets, Desserts, Meals, Tiffins, Snacks, Cakes, Cookies…. so on what ever you cook much loved for your dear ones ( ur mom, kids, dad, friends….).  

So why waiting friends, link as many entries as possible.

Here are some guidelines

• Make recipes which fit this month’s concept
• Please link back to this page.
• No archived entries, only fresh entries.
• Both Veg and Non Veg recipes are allowed, but No pork and beef.
• Use of logo is mandatory which helps to spread the word.
• Non bloggers or friends who have problem with linky tool can send me the recipes along with the picture to sravscc@gmail.com.

Hope to See you all participating !!!!!!!!

Announcing Cooking Concepts # 6 – Chocolate Fest

I wish everyone a very Happy, Joyful, Successful, Colorful, Brightful Rocking New Year…

Hope everyone had great and fun filled celebrations!!!

Coming to this month’s cooking concept is “Chocolate Fest”. I am a huge fan of chocolate. As such everyone loves chocolate of any form from kids to elders. 

So why waiting friends it’s time for chocolate entries. You can use chocolate of any form like semisweet, dark or white, milk, cocoa powder or carob powder (used as a substitute for chocolate for people who are allergic to chocolate).  Don’t just confine to desserts, it can include all kinds like entrees, beverages, appetizers, pasta and so on. 

Here are some guidelines

•             Make recipes which fit this month’s concept

•             Please link back to this page.

•             Only Vegetarian dishes, Egg is allowed in baking.

•             Use of logo is mandatory which helps to spread the word.


 Non bloggers can also send me the recipes along with the picture to sravscc@gmail.com.

Hope to see you all participating 

Announcing Cooking Concepts # 5 -- Holiday Baking

It’s mid November, The Holidays are upon us – Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year Beginning. I am eagerly waiting for these holidays so that I can get some break from my work and can plan for vacations ,parties and get together’s  :) Hope everyone are also planning for a great fun !!

Coming to this month’s concept is "Holiday Baking". No Christmas or New Year is complete without baking treats!!  So why waiting girls it’s time for baking.

As this holiday mood goes till December end, so I am extending this month’s concept till end of this year.

Happy Holiday Baking!!!

Here are some guidelines

• Make recipes which fit this month’s concept
• Please link back to this page. 
• Both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian dishes are allowed but no pork or beef
• Use of logo is appreciated

• Send me your entries to sravscc@gmail.com with subject  “CC- Holiday Baking” with below details
• Name
• Blog Name
• Recipe Name
• Recipe URL
• Picture

Non-bloggers can also send their recipes along with picture to the above email id.

Last date for entries is Dec 31 2011.

Hope to see you all participating!!!!

Note: Thank you all friend’s for sending traditional and yummy recipes to event CC-Festive Food. I will be posting the roundup as early as possible. 

Announcing Cooking Concepts 4 – Festive Food

It’s Festival time with celebrations providing an opportunity for fun, customary feasting on food and family outings.

The string of festivals for the season starts from August and run through January across the world. Beginning with Varalaxmi Varatham, Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid. Moves to Onam and next with Dussera. Carrying on with Diwali, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chirstmas. Shortly begin with fresh year – New Year, Pongal and Sankranthi in January.

As it is festival season, so I decided theme “Festive Food” for this month.

In view of the fact that I am counting all the festivals around the world, I will be accommodating both VEG and NON VEG entries like Sweets, Desserts, Cakes, Cookies, Snacks, Tiffins, Savories….and so on whatever you cook for the festivals.

So why waiting It’s Festival time guys !!! And it is the time for festival Food :)

Here are some guidelines

• Make recipes which fit this month’s concept
• Please link back to this page
• Any numbers of entries are allowed, archives are also allowed if reposted and update with the link to the announcement page.
• Use of logo is appreciated

• Send me your entries to sravscc@gmail.com with subject as “CC- Festive Food” with below details
• Name
• Blog Name
• Recipe Name
• Recipe URL
• Festival(s) for which the recipe is prepared
• Picture 
• Non-bloggers can also send their recipes along with picture to the above email id. 

Last date for the entries is November 15th 2011.

Announcing Cooking Concepts # 3 – What’s For Friday Dinner?

I was quiet busy with my project work so was away from blogging for a while. Thus a delay in announcing my third month’s cooking concept. 

So this month’s concept is “What’s For Friday Dinner??”.

Friday Night’s are relaxing and fun nights with movies after a long week of work and school. I love to have special dinner which can be done in less time, so that I can enjoy my Friday night with delicious meal and TV.

So why waiting girls send me recipes that you think or like to prepare for Friday night’s dinner.

Here are some guidelines

• Make recipes which fit this month’s concept
• Please link back to this page. Not necessary that you need to post the recipe on Friday. You can post it on any day.
• Both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian dishes are allowed but no pork and beef
• Use of logo is appreciated

• Send me your entries to sravscc@gmail.com with subject     “CC- What’s For Friday Dinner?” with below details
• Name
• Blog Name
• Recipe Name
• Recipe URL
• Picture
• Non-bloggers can also send their recipes along with picture to the above email id.

Last date for entries is Oct 15 2011.

Hope to see you all participating!!!!

Note: Thank you all friend’s for sending delicious and yummy recipes to event CC-Appetizers. I will be posting the roundup as early as possible. Sorry for the delay!!!!

Announcing Cooking Concepts # 2 -- Appetizers

From past few days I was very busy with many things. Thus a small delay in announcing my second month’s cooking concept. So this month’s concept is "Appetizer".

Appetizers are a small first course of a meal. Everyone loves them and they go very well for parties, holidays etc...

I love Appetizers…more than any part of the meals. 

So why waiting friends send me as many recipes as you can.

Here are some guidelines

• Make recipes which fit this month’s concept
• Please link back to this page
• Any numbers of entries are allowed, archives are also allowed if reposted and update with the link to the announcement page.
• Use of logo is appreciated

• Send me your entries to sravscc@gmail.com with subject as “CC- Appetizer” with below details
• Name
• Blog Name
• Recipe Name
• Recipe URL
• Picture

Non-bloggers can also send their recipes along with picture to the above email id.

Last date for the entries is August 31st 2011.

Hope to see you all participating!!!

Note: Thank you friend’s for Sending wonderful recipes to event CC-Roti Pachadi/Chutney. I will be posting the roundup as early as possible. 

Announcing My First Event – Cooking Concepts: Roti Pachadi/Chutney

Hello my lovely readers!!! I am very delighted to announce my first blogging event. It’s been six months since I started this blog and participated in many blogging events, which inspired me to start an event.

This is monthly event with a different concept for each month.  And the roundup will be posted the coming month’s 1st week.

So this month’s Cooking Concept is “Roti Pachadi/Chutney”.  Before proceeding, let me tell you about the word Roti pachadi ---Pachadi means Chutney which is a traditional Indian side dish and it refers to the food which has been minced. Roti is Indian mortar (Rolu ) in which this chutney is made. 

Any chutney will taste delicious if we make it by using this mortar But in US we get them very rarely and  so I use blender  to make these Pachadi.

Chutney is a dipping sauce or a fresh pickle and has very low shelf life, a maximum of one week. These are usually prepared by fresh vegetables or the peel of the vegetable can be used and is served as an accompaniment for rice, snacks like idli, dosa, vadas and so on. Gongura pachadi and coconut pachadi are my favorite, I am sure there are endless numbers of other varieties.

So why waiting friends send me as many recipes as you can.

Here are some guidelines

• Make recipes which fit this month’s concept
• Please link back to this page
• Any number of entries are allowed, archives are also allowed if reposted and update with the link to the announcement page.
• Use of logo is appreciated
• Send me your entries to sravscc@gmail.com with subject as “CC-Roti Pachadi/Chutney” with below details
• Name
• Blog Name
• Recipe Name
• Recipe URL
• Picture

• Non-bloggers can also send their recipes along with picture to the above email id.

Last date for the entries is July 31st 2011.

Hope to see you all participating!!!