Zucchini Boats with Purée of Parsnip

Can I just say that I love Julia Child? Ok, I know that must sound really cliché coming from a food blogger, but I am seriously in awe of the woman. I found some video clips of 'Baking with Julia', where in each episode she bakes with a featured guest chef. I have been watching these clips during my lunch breaks because I pretty much have to be eating while I'm watching them, otherwise it's just painful -- the cakes, breads, and cookies are totally stomach-grumbles and drool worthy. Anyway, it is so much fun to watch Julia on these shows. She is always asking questions, nibbling on the ingredients, and saying things about how cooking is great...

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Carrot Halwa

Every time I make an Indian dessert, I realize how different they are than most American desserts. For one thing, I don't know of any traditional Indian desserts that are baked -- most likely since back in the day, the typical Indian household didn't have an oven. This means almost all Indian desserts must be cooked on the stove, under a watchful eye, with a good deal of care and patience. Arrghh patience!! Patience -- or I guess impatience -- is the bane of my cooking life. But I will overcome. I will learn to be patient. Otherwise, I can say goodbye to homemade Indian desserts, and plenty of other culinary treats.Carrot halwa is a sweet Indian...

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List of hyderbadi biryani Hotels

A look at some of the places where one can enjoy a sumptuous meal :Coffee Shops :Barista - The Expresso Bar >Barista Coffee PubCafe Coffee DayDeccan PavilionEncountersParadise Lounge>Qahwa - Cafe ArabicaThe GardeniaTulip's - The Coffee ShopWaterside Café  Fast Food Joints :Pizza HutPizza CornerUS PizzaDomino's PizzaMidways The Cake & Cookie ShoppeParadise Cafe & Stores, Persis HeightsCountry OvenBakers Inn Bakers And ConfectionersHyderabadi Food Restaurants :Dum Pukht - Grand Kakatiya Sheraton Hotels & Towers (Only Dinners)Bawarchi RestaurantThe Jewel of the Nizam, (Hotel Golkonda)Kebab-e-Bahar ( Taj Banjara)Paradise RestaurantCafé BaharOur PlaceMulti Cuisine Restaurant :Madhuban (The Residency Hotel)RivieraDegh (Comfort Inn Woodbridge)Dine HillElixirFood CourtTaj...

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