CELEBRATING MY 50TH POST WITH SAFFRON RICE !

Hi everyone!!Well finally it snowed this weekend and seriously it was worth the wait....Both hubby and I were so excited like kids...we had a great time playing in the snow and enjoying the beauty of the snowfall.So cheers to our first snow!!!

And here is one more reason to celebrate...Its my 50th post...and it feels quite like a birthday!!Never did I imagine that blogging would give me so much joy.It has been a great journey so far...right from the excitement of reading each comment... pleasure of sharing recipes....making new blogging friends and  the gratitude of receiving accolades from people trying your recipes.It has surely made me find and try out many recipes which I'd have never attempted otherwise.I am learning new tricks and tips of food photography as well.

I would like to thank all my readers and fellow blogger friends for the wonderful support and encouragement...You keep me going !!!

With the first milestone achieved I feel much more elated and excited to move ahead in my blogging journey.

Act as if what you do makes a difference.-William James  

So  here is something sweet to celebrate my FIRST BLOGGING  milestone.What better than trying Saffron Rice which is such a warm and comforting dish perfect for this season !!!

Here is the sweet and simple recipe of Saffron Rice.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Rice

2 tbsp Milk
1 cup water

4 tbsp Sugar

Saffron strands

2 tsp Chopped nuts(cashews and raisins)

1 Bay leaf

1 Cinnamon stick

1 Star anise

1-2 Cardamoms

Almond for garnishing

Ghee

Method

Heat ghee in a saucepan.Add bay leaf,cardamom,cinnamon and star anise.Add nuts and fry till golden.Add rice(soaked for 15 minutes) and cook it for 1-2 minutes.Add sugar and mix.Add water,milk and saffron strands.Cover the lid and cook it for 3-4 minutes till rice is done.

Garnish it with almonds and serve warm.

Enjoy the snowy weather with saffron rice !!Its lovely sweet saffron aroma makes it simply divine !!

Sending it to the following BLOG EVENTS 

Let’s Cook ~ Sweet Somethings @ Tickling Palates 

Sweet Luv @ Zesty Palette 

eat light : veggie delight !!

VEGGIE DELIGHT

Sometimes you just want something light and refreshing for lunch....Sometimes you just don't want to eat the usual stuff....Sometimes you just don't want to spend hours in the kitchen....Sometimes you just don't know what to eat....For all those times here's VEGGIE DELIGHT for you !!!

HEALTHY...YUMMY....EASY...!!!

Ingredients :

1  Seeded Sub Roll

1/2 cup Lettuce leaves

5 slices of Cucumber

3-4 chunks of Tomatoes

2 -3 Olives

2-3 Jalapenos

1tsp Mayonnaise

1 tsp Tomato ketchup

1/2 tsp Mustard sauce

Method 

Halve the roll and slit without cutting through. Keep the bread halves opened out and drizzle mustard sauce. Place a few lettuce leaves over. Arrange the chopped tomato, cucumber, black olives, pickled jalapenos over the lettuce on the base. Mix mayonnaise and tomato ketchup  and drizzle it over the vegetables. Top with some more lettuce leaves and bring the two halves together and press lightly. Enjoy this fast fresh and simple veggie delight !!
Hubby said "its better than SUBWAY"...what more could I ask for  ???