Rootbeer cupcakes!

This looks so good!

I think this is the cutest puppy!

My girlfriend thinks he looks really weird but I think he's adorable.  Its a Chihuahua but it's not a typical unique looking one.   I am thinking about adopting him as he's at the shelter.

Yummy Mojitos!

• 1 oz Ron Abuelo 7 Año
• 2 oz Soda Wate 
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 6-7 Mint Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

I just love having a cool and refreshing drink in the summer and had seen this Mojito recipe.  It's really tasty and ya gotta try it!  Crush mint leaves with lime juice and sugar in a shaker.  Add rum and ice, shake and pour into a glass.  Top with soda water and garnish with mint.

Luv this hairstyle

I just luv this hairstyle that Blake Lively has lately.  Really thinking about doing this to mine but not sure how my haircolor will look.  I think it's just so modern and up too date but has a classic and vintage feel to it.  Any thoughts ?

Spinach Pizza

Who said a perfect pizza has to have italian flavors,I have experimented with indian flavors ... it has a exceptional taste that will make your taste buds dance.So enjoy the recipe and celebrate your pizza party

Ingredients :
Palak/Spinach Sauce

• 2 cups tightly packed spinach
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp kasuri methi
• 1 tsp dhania/coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chilli
• 1/4 tsp cummin/jeera seeds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt to taste

Topping

•  1/2 cup paneer cubes (1/2 inch paneer)
• 1/2 cup sliced mushroom
• 1/4 cup boiled sweetcorn
• 1 tsp kasuri methi
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/4 tsp chat masala
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/4 tsp salt

And

• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 4 pan size pizza base

Take a bowl and mix all the ingredient in toppings and let it marinate for 20 minutes.Boil the spinach for 2 minutes in microwave and make a puree out of it.

To make sauce heat oil in the pan add cummin seeds and when it splutters add onion and garlic, and let it fry till onion becomes translucent. Then add ginger garlic paste fry for another 1 min, then add tomatoes till they become soft. Add all the masalas and fry till begins to saturate. Now add spinach puree and let it boil for 5 min on medium flame.Add kasuri methi cook for a minute and switch off the flame.

To prepare the pizza , spread the sauce on the pizza base, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, add the toppings and grill it for 8-9 minutes.Your pizza is ready to eat.

Dark Knight Rises

I just can't wait for this movie to come out, I think Christian Bale is just so sexy and I'm sure there is a good story to go along with it too.

Bikini Shopping

Its about that time of year again to get out the bikinis!  Seems like the winter went so fast.  As much as a love shopping I just HATE going to look for a bikini because they never seem to "fit' me right.  I feel like all the places i've shopped at only have these obnoxiously bright patterned bikinis... I really prefer pattern tops to anything and want something either girly or western themed.  This is what I have come up with so far!


choice 1 I think it's an interesting pattern and how it blends in

choice 2 the pattern is kind of subtle but i think it's kind of unique

choice 3 I really like this one it's not a pattern but I think it's very unique.

I'm stuck and I don't go to the beach often so I only buy 1 bikini a year.     Any thoughts ?

My new dress!

Not that I by any means need more dresses in the closet but I was at the mall other day and wet seal had a great price on this.  I had seen it in the catalog and really liked the yellow coloring.  

Pink Bow Watch

I just love this watch, it so flowerly but has a classic feel to it.  I really want to get it but I can't find it anywhere does anyone have any ideas?  The little pink bows are just too cute!  :)

Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

These last couple of months I have been very busy with some personal engagements. Now I have the time I thought I can share one of my favorite baking creations. I wanted to make these eggless as I am sure there are lot of you who would want to try this out without eggs. I was pleasantly surprised that they tasted wonderful too ... so here is the recipe

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For spread

• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp butter

For glaze

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla powder
• 1 tsp butter
• 3-4 tbsp milk

Stage 1 - Making the dough

Take a large bowl add sugar,salt, butter and yeast and mix nicely.Then add warm milk and let it sit for 10 min. After 10 min add the all purpose flour 1 cup at a time and knead for approximately 5 min or until the dough becomes smooth.Keep the dough aside.

Stage 2 - Resting the dough for baking

Coat the bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil,then place this dough in it and roll it. Cover this bowl with a damp cloth or a cling wrap and let it sit for 1 hr.

Stage 3 - Shaping

The dough size will double after 1 hr, knead it again nicely and divide it into two parts and spread it with a roller like chapatti and apply butter evenly and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar powder. Then roll it and cut into 1 inch thick swirls. Let is rest for 20 minutes.

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Stage 4 - Glaze Preparation

Preheat the oven for 180 Celsius. In the meantime whisk butter, sugar and milk till it reaches a thick flow-able consistency.

Stage 5 - Baking

Bake the cinnamon swirls for 30-40 min till golden brown. Remove the baking tray and let it cool. Drizzle the glaze over the rolls and let it sit. Serve warm and enjoy the cinnamon rolls.

Note: The temperature of milk should be luke warm to ensure the activation of yeast is perfect. If the yeast does not foam then the yeast is not activated properly, discard the solution and prepare fresh again.

My London Trip

Recently I went to London with my girl Jen and we had so much fun, it had been a long time since either of us had been on a trip and we both needed a break.  Here is a pic that she took of Big Ben.  I think she's an amazing photographer but she insists it's just a hobby.  Enjoy :)   Next time I told her we are going to go someplace that doesn't rain all the time.