Hot Chocolate

What better than Hot Chocolate to warm up this season? Probably a funky hot chocolate!
For this month's Secret Recipe Club I was assigned Anne Jisca's Healthy Pursuit blog. I chose Anne's hot chocolate recipe since it seemed the ideal comfort drink for the weather and fun for the kids. My son enjoyed making funky designs with fresh cream over the hot chocolate. 

Bok Choy and Lentils/ Bok Choy Dal

Chicken in Spinach Cream Sauce

Like most kids, mine are very fond of chicken, but will wince at spinach. So here's something where they need to go through the spinach to get to the chicken! Some trick there!
I served this dish with red rice that they love to eat. 

Restaurant Style Salsa

Mushroom Frittata

I've always wondered what was the difference between a "frittata" and an "omelette". Found a detailed explanation in wikipedia, that I'd like to share with you.

Diet for Autistic Children

Sugarcane

Sugarcane belongs to the grass family and is native to the tropical regions of Asia. The specie S.barberi is said to have originated in India.

Corn Fritters

Carrot Starfruit Salad

Carribean Fry Bakes (Maths with Kids in the Kitchen)- Guest Post

With great pleasure I introduce to you a very special guest- Caroline Mukisa from the Maths Insider blog. Caroline Mukisa is a mom of 2 preteens and 2 preschoolers. When not baking with her tribe, she runs the Maths Insider website where she shares tips and advice to help parents painlessly support their children's math learning. Caroline is an engineer, turned Maths teacher, turned kumon instructor, turned full time mom.
I happened to chance upon Caroline's blog when I was searching for resources to make maths fun for Joel. At Maths Insider I found not just a treasure trove of maths resources and tips, but I experienced a change of attitude as a parent towards teaching Maths. I simply love her  DIY Guide to faster times tables where she not only tells you 'how to', but even considers the learning style of the child! Be sure to check out Maths Insider blog for yourself.
Caroline, I am honoured to have you as guest and its simply a delight to see your kids enjoy as they prepare this dish!

Ginger Applesauce- Kids in the Kitchen

It is truly intriguing to understand the mind of a little child who is exploring the world of books and the joys of reading. There is so much wonder and awe to discover a world full of imagination and to realize that he can now understand it. Reading skills are truly empowering to a child. 

Cheesy Spinach Farfalle

Farfalle or bow-tie pasta is my kids favourite shaped pasta. I prepared pasta today after a long time, needless to say that it was attacked when I had barely finished clicking the pictures. I was meaning to click some more pictures with shredded cheese on the top, however it was too late. Joel was back from school and he could wait no longer!

Puttu

Dill Paratha/ Dill Flatbread

Tried a dill paratha just on a whim and it turned out just great. Very aromatic and full of flavour. Served them with mango chunda or mango preserve.

Banana Nutella Bread Pudding

A bread pudding is so versatile that you can let your creative juices run wild.  Having tried an apple version I gave the banana version a shot. Not to miss the Nutella.

Guacamole Tacos- International Mexican Breakfast Incident

It's great to be back for the International Incident Party this month, having missed it the last couple of times.

Watermelon Wheatgrass Drink

A simple refreshing nutritious drink to begin the day with!

Gooseberry Chutney

 

Ever since I had posted on the Health benefits of Gooseberry I've had request for more recipes with Gooseberry. This one is simple and retains all the goodness of the fruit since its a raw food recipe. You can eat it with a dosa or idli or even in a sandwhich. Let me know how you like it.

Friendly Gulab Jamuns - Friendship Day- Guest Post

As we celebrate Friendship Day on the 7th of August this year, we have a very special guest at Enriching Your Kid! She is none other than my school friend Anita.P. Anita has a fantastic sense of humour coupled with creativity and a talent for limmerick. She loves cooking and when I invited her to be a guest she came up with this unique recipe in her inimitable style! Its surely what "Anyone can cook"!

Thank you for the great post Neetz! It's an honour to have you here.

Dragonfruit, Jackfruit Salad

I was delighted to see Dragon fruit in our local store! I've been wanting to try out this fruit since a long time and I was not disappointed.

Anniversary!

Hazelnut Mini Loaves- Guest Post

A big welcome to my special guest today... Cheah from No-Frills Recipes. I've known Cheah through the food blogging world, for as long as I've been blogging. Her blog has been an inspiration to me. If you are fond of Chinese cooking, and baking you must visit No-Frills Recipes. The varieties of cakes that you will find, will have you hungry for all of them!

Mango Salsa

This is the season for mangoes - the king of fruits! At the supermarket I was amazed at the varieties we have here. Raspuri, totapuri, alphonso, badami, beganpalli... and so many more. Which one is your favourite?

I've used Beganpalli for this salsa. Simply loved the combination of flavours! So simple to prepare, I wish my kids would eat!

Herbal Wine

The summer is over and the monsoons are officially in. So are the holidays and back to the grind. Its been a great vacation, with plenty of action, relaxing, meeting up with old friends, school reunion and lots of fun! The kids are back to school now and am back to work all refreshed and raring to go.

Drumstick soup

A vacation...
... is when I can snooze in the day without having to worry whether my kids are murdering each other.

Brain Builders For Toddlers

Nature's Remedy: Foods and Herbs That Boost Your Immunity

Spinach Thoran

Its summer vacation here so am busy keeping the kids busy. Trying my level best to post in between and visit your blogs as well.

Kids In The Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen is a topic very close to my heart. Being vacation time here, my kids are having a blast acting sous chef.

Bhajis and Spiced Tea- International Nostalgia Incident

Time to walk down memory lane at the International Incident Party. This month's theme being Nostalgia, it was quite fun going back in time...

Berry-Banana Smoothie- Beat the Heat

It's that time of year on this side of the globe when we do everything to "beat the heat". Can there be anything better than superfruit strawberry, the storehouse of nutrients?

Veg Cheese Sandwhich

Sandwhiches are always popular with kids. Here's an easy to whip up veg-cheese sandwhich, which can be used for breakfast, snack time or school lunch time.

Its Picnic Time!

Are you waiting to run out and have a picnic? Here's how you can make it fun and healthy. 

Puran Poli

How to Make Healthy Eating Fun: Games for Kids

Recently I had started a section on Reader's Write. I am amazed to see the topics and posts from my readers. If there's anyone who'd like to contribute do feel free to let me know. Here's a lovely post on how to make healthy eating fun!

Jackfruit Gadbad-International Sundae Incident

Time for this month's IIP. And what better choice in the season of love than a sundae!

6 Simple Guidelines to Happy Eating

A Very Happy Valentine's Day to all my readers.

There is no better way to express love to your loved ones than to cultivate the right eating habits and to inculcate the same in our kids. For "we grow in the image of those we love".

Valentine's Day Giveaway

Many of you have enjoyed the giveaways sponsored by CSN stores last year. They are back with a bang this year too. A valentine giveaway for my readers courtesy CSN stores. Their products ranging from swing sets to cookware seem to be ever expanding.

Jackfruit IceCream

Some of my priceless recipes are from most unexpected sources. I got my best chicken tikka recipe from an in-flight magazine. This traditional ice-cream recipe was given to me by one of my Psychology lecturers. We had attended a rural camp and on the last day she prepared this decadent ice-cream and we all pounced on her for the recipe.

Chicken Sandwhich

This is one yummy sandwhich you can have for breakfast or snack or send in lunch box. No specific measurements, use your judgement.

Beetroot Wine

Do you have a pet dog? A friend sent me an e-book, "Recipes for your Dog's diet and care". Quite a cute book. Since I dont have a pet dog, I would'nt be using it. If you would like a copy, do let me know and I'll happily mail it to you.

Readers' Write-5 Fun Ways To Get Your Children to Eat Veggies

Many of Enriching Your Kid! readers have approached me with their contributions. So here's the first post on the new feature- Readers' Write. If you would like to contribute a post, not necessarily on food, do mail me. It could be anything related to your field of expertise that you'd like to share.

Til Laddoo/ Sesame Laddoo

Laddu or laddo is a sweet popular in various South Asian countries, such as India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. It is often prepared on festivals or for household events such as weddings and births or given as a prasad at Hindu temples.

Chicken-Spinach HotDog- International HotDog Incident

Its party time and time for the first IIP of the year. International Incident Parties are hosted by the lovely Penny. I've enjoyed being a part of it from the very first party, it does help to stretch my culinary creativity and check out the fabulous creations across the globe. I've always attempted to make healthy versions of the challenges put forth, keeping in mind the theme of this blog.

Rainbow Salad

I had done a post on Rainbow Nutrition last month and I was really happy to receive an overwhelming response over it. Its great to connect with so many of you like minded nutrition-aware folks who are making a deliberate attempt to eat healthy.

Oatmeal Pancakes

I adapted this very simple recipe I found in the newspaper (Bangalore Mirror) last week. It turned out to be a tasty and healthy variation for breakfast.

Kumbal Appam

This sweet dish is a classic Keralite one prepared with Jackfruit and rice flour. Its prepared in Malabathrum leaves also known as Malobathrum or Malabar leaf.