ABC Series: GOURDS

ABC Series is back after a month's break. I enjoyed hosting the Kerala Kitchen event last month and would be posting the roundup soon. Thank you, Rose for providing me the opportunity to host this series.

From next month, ABC Series is open for guest hosting. Please mail me at events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com if you would like to host the event for a month.

The theme for this month is Gourds. Gourds are very healthy veggies. The commonly used gourds I know are Bottle gourd (Lauki/Churakka), Ridge gourd(Tori/Peechinga), Bitter Gourd(Karela/Pavakka), Ivy gourd (Tindora/Kovakka), Snake gourd(Padwal/Padavalanga), Ash gourd(kumhada/kumbalanga), Chayote etc...If you know other gourds,let me know and I will add to the list.

Rules for the event:

1. Cook and blog any veg or non-veg recipe with gourd as main ingredient.The recipes must be posted on your blog between May 1 - May 31, 2012.

2. Please link back to this announcement page and use the logo above. The use of logo is appreciated as it helps spread the word about the event. To participate, all you need to do is to link the recipe using the inlinkz tool. 

3. You may send any number of entries. The more, the merrier ! Archived entries are most welcome. Please re-post it with a link to this announcement page and use the logo.

4. If you have any issues in linking, please post a comment or send a mail to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com. 

The Kerala Kitchen - April 2012

Dear friends,

I am so glad to announce the The Kerala Kitchen - April 2012.  The Kerala Kitchen is a month cooking event series initiated by Rose and Ria. Check out more about this series here.

Rules for the event:

1. There are no special rules as such, the recipes you send can be traditional kerala recipes like Appam and Stew, Kappa and fish curry, Puttu, Idiyappam etc or any other recipe inspired by the flavours and spices that Kerala is well known for. For eg, the use of coconut, whole spices, seafood etc...

2. Post the recipe in your blog between April 1 -  April 30 and link back to this announcement and also to the Kerala Kitchen homepage. Usage of logo is appreciated. Then send in your entries to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com with subject of the email: The Kerala Kitchen - April 2012 and include the following details

Your Name:

Recipe Name:

Recipe URL:

Photograph of the dish

3. Veg and non-veg recipes are welcome. Multiple entries are encouraged. Archived entries  are allowed if updated with the links above. 

4. There are awards in 3 categories - Top Dish, Best Pic and Top contributor, so rush in your entries ..This is a festive month with Easter on April 8 and Vishu on April 14, so would be glad to see some festive dishes too...

ABC Series: FRUIT FIESTA

With summer already started in India, it is the best time to enjoy fruits. So, this time lets create some refreshing recipes with fruits. You can send in any recipes using fruits, be it fresh juices, mocktails, milkshakes, salads, salsa, jams & preserves, wine, fruit based curries, desserts, pies, tarts, cakes and other bakes etc.

Rules for the event:

1. Link any recipe with fruit as a main ingredient before 31-Mar-2012. The recipes must be posted on your blog between Mar 1 - Mar 31, 2012.

2. Please link back to this announcement page and use the logo above. The use of logo is mandatory as it helps spread the word about the event. To participate, all you need to do is to link the recipe using the inlinkz tool. 

3. You may send any number of entries. The more, the merrier ! Archived entries are most welcome. Please re-post it with a link to this announcement page and use the logo.

4. If you have any issues in linking, please post a comment or send a mail to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com. 

ABC Series: DESSERTS

The theme for ABC Series this month is DESSERTS. A dessert is the last course of a meal and is usually sweet food. Desserts can be ice creams, puddings, cakes, mousse, pies, tarts, pastries, cheesecake, Indian sweets, payasam etc. All of us love to have some dessert at the end of a special meal. So, this month lets celebrate with desserts !

The previous events on my blog can be found HERE

Rules for the event:

1. Send any DESSERT recipe before 31-Jan-2012.The recipes must be posted on your blog between Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2012.
2. Please link back to this announcement page and use the logo above. The use of logo is mandatory as it helps spread the word about the event. To participate, all you need to do is to link the recipe using the inlinkz tool. The link tool doesnt support images, so I would be doing a roundup in the first week of Feb.
3. Archived entries are most welcome. Please re-post it with a link to this announcement page and use the logo 
4. If you have any issues in linking, please post a comment or send a mail to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com. Non-bloggers can send the recipes to this email id.

ABC Series: Cakes for Christmas event

Hello friends,

After about 2 months break, Im back to my blog...I was so very busy with travel, my brothers wedding etc. and now Im kind of settled and I  hope that I can keep my blog alive again.

It is festive season and a time to indulge and enjoy. It is also time to announce my ABC Series event. The alphabet for the event is C and I didnt have to think twice. C for CAKES and C for CHRISTMAS :-)

So friends, turn on your ovens and keep baking yummy cakes and send your recipes to my event

Rules for the event:


1. Send any cake or cupcake recipe before 31-Dec-2011.
2. Please link back to this announcement page and use the logo above. To participate, all you need to do is to drop a comment with the recipe URL.
3. Archived entries are most welcome. Please update it with a link to this announcement page and use the logo in the post.
4. If you have any issues in posting a comment, send a mail to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com. Non-bloggers can send the recipes to this email id.

ABC Series: B for Banana

I am really thrilled by the response received for my new event series - ABC Series. The theme for September was Apple. Thanks to everyone who participated in the event. I am amazed by the variety of dishes prepared with apple, you girls are so innovative with your recipes! Take a look at the 42 recipes I received for the event by clicking the link below...

ABC Series:A for Apple entries


Here is an award from me to all of you who contributed to the event. 

Coming to the theme for October, it is the most commonly used fruit all over the world - BANANA.

Benefits of Banana

• Bananas are one of our best sources of potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function.
•  Bananas are good for your kidneys and bones: Benefits to the kidneys and the bones are again due to the high potassium content of bananas. A normal intake of potassium suppresses calcium excretion in the urine and minimizes the risk of kidney stones. 
•  Bananas are  recognized for their antacid effects that protect against stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. 
•  In addition, bananas contain pectin, a soluble fiber that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract and ease constipation.  

Rules for the event:
1. Send any recipe that has Banana as one of the ingredient. Banana can be the main ingredient or used in combination with any other ingredients. Raw or ripe bananas can be used. Recipes with Plantains and other related products like banana blossom (flower) are also allowed. Veg and non-veg entries are accepted.
2. Please link back to this announcement page and use the logo above. Link your recipe using the linky tool at the end of the post.
3. Archived entries are most welcome. Please update it with a link to this announcement page and use the logo in the post before linking it.
4. If you have any issues in linking, please drop a comment or send a mail to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com. Non-bloggers can send the recipes to this email id.


Please note that you need to add the name of the DISH in the box below and not your name or blog name

ABC Series Begins - A for Apple

Hello Friends,


Staring this month, I am hosting a new series of events called ABC Series. For September, the theme is Apple.
Apple is a  commonly used fruit in our household. Apples can be eaten raw, used to make milkshakes, desserts, can be cooked, baked etc.


Compared to many other fruits and vegetables, apples contain relatively low amounts of vitamin C, but are a rich source of other antioxidant compounds.The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease,weight loss,and controlling cholesterol. The fiber contained in apples reduces cholesterol by preventing re-absorption. Source: Wikipedia.


So, let's have some Apple recipes all through September.

Rules for the event:
1. Send any recipe that has Apple as one of the ingredient. Apple can be the main ingredient or used in combination with any other ingredients.
2. Please link back to this announcement page and use the logo above. Link your recipe using the linky tool below.
3. Archived entries are most welcome. Please update it with a link to this announcement page and use the logo in the post before linking it.
4. If you have any issues in linking, please drop a comment or send a mail to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com. Non-bloggers can send the recipes to this email id.


Priya's Spiced Apple Jam, she couldn't link it

So, here you go...

Fusion Food: Pasta Event Roundup

Dear friends, 

My first event Fusion Food: Pasta has come to an end and I am overwhelmed by your response and participation. Thank you so much for taking time to send these delicious entries. I have categorized the dishes into Veg and Non-Veg and arranged it in the order received. There are a few awards at the end of the roundup. Please accept them as a token of appreciation.

So, have a look at the yummy roundup. It's a visual treat for all Pasta lovers !!!

Vegetarian Fusion

Priya Sreeram of Bon Appetit has send this unique fusion of Fusilli pasta and our very own Sambar. Is it Italian or Indian ? Fusilli marries Sambar

Sangeetha of Typical Indian Cooking has sent Spicy Mushroom Pasta made with Elbow pasta and Indian Spices

Nupur Mehra of UK Rasoi has sent 3 yummy entries -  Peanut Pasta , Spaghetti in Tomato chili Pesto sauce and Pasta in ricotta cheese spinach sauce

DD of Good Food Recipes have sent the yummy Pasta Broccoli Cauliflower salad

Deeksha of Dee's Kitchen has sent Spicy Macaroni Pasta

R&R from Tadka Pasta has sent two yummy pastas - Palak-Paneer Stuffed Pasta Shells and Tadka Pasta

Khushi of A Girl's Diary has sent this colourful Pasta In White Sauce

Uma of My Kitchen Experiments has sent this healthy Easy Spinach Pasta

Krithi of Krithi's Kitchen has sent 3 delicious pastas - Rotelle Pasta with Red Pepper Pesto, Spaghetti with Roasted Garlic and Homemade Marinara and Pasta with White Sauce and Roasted Vegetables

PJ of Seduce Your Tastebuds has sent Tomato Basil Pasta

Richa Priyanka of Ambrosia has sent Veggie Pasta

Ever had Pasta Payasam ? That's what Akhila of Learning to Cook has sent. Very innovative...

Rashmi of iDhaba  has sent Beany Pasta

Sravani of Srav's Culinary Concepts has sent this unique Thyme Pasta Frittata with Desi Touch

Supriya of Queen of my Kitchen has sent Penne Pasta in Squash Sauce

Denny of Oh Taste n See has sent 2 lovely entries - Cappelletti with sundried tomatoes and Almond Pesto and Pepita Pesto Pasta

The only Lasagna entry  I got is from Srivalli of Ammaji recipes - Tomato Basil Lasagna

Meenakshi of Random Ponderings of a Working Mom has sent Pasta Ala Simple

Reva of Kaarasaaram has sent these cute Pasta Capsicum Pockets

Though a bit late, Indrani of Recipe Junction made me happy with three entries
Four cheese baked Veg Pasta, Pasta in ALfredo sauce(low-fat version) and Vegetable Pasta Soup

Non Vegetarian Fusion

Roha of Hyderabadi Cuisine Recipes has sent Pasta with Mince

Pasta with Mince

Deepti of Panchamrutham has sent this yummy Spicy Prawn Pasta

And the last from my own kitchen - Kheema Spaghetti

In case I have missed any of your entries, please drop a comment and let me know. Once again a big THANK YOU for participating. Please accept the Proud Participant Award :-)

Innovative Pasta Award goes to Akhila of Learning to Cook for Pasta Payasam

Top Contributor Award goes to
Nupur Mehra of UK Rasoi
Krithi of Krithi's Kitchen
Indrani of Recipe Junction
They have sent 3 entries each. Thank you, girls...Here is your Award.

The Picture Perfect Pasta Award was a tough decision. All of them look yummy, colourful and delicious. Finally I decided to give 3 awards.

Uma of My Kitchen Experiments for Easy Spinach Pasta

Denny of Oh Taste n See for Cappelletti with sundried tomatoes and Almond Pesto 

Reva of Kaarasaaram for Pasta Capsicum Pockets

Thanks everyone and stay tuned for my next event announcement :-)

My first event - Fusion Food:Pasta

Dear friends,

I am hosting the first event on my blog. I am new to this blog world and am glad that I have got many blogger friends already. I like participating in the events hosted on other blogs and that's when I thought of hosting one on my little space here. I believe this would help me get in touch with more people, more blogs and of course more recipes...

 The Italian origin Pasta is finding its place in more and more Indian homes now. Pasta is also a favourite among kids. Coming to the event, this theme is all about the fusion recipes you could make with Pasta.  The fusion could be with Indian, Chinese or any other cuisine you like.

Event guidelines

1. Cook any dish of your choice with any variety of pasta or spaghetti and post the recipe on your blog between Aug 1-Aug 31, 2011.

2. Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian entries are allowed.

3. Multiple entries are allowed. Archived entries are welcome, but limited to two entries from the archive.

4. Please add a link back to this event announcement and also use the event logo given above. Archived entries also should be updated with the link and logo.

5. Non-bloggers can also send in the entries.

Send in your entries to events.ramyasrecipe@gmail.com with the subject as Fusion Food: Pasta and include the following details

Your name:

Name of your blog:

Blog URL:

Recipe Name:

Recipe URL:

Photo of the recipe: 

So, put on your aprons, take some pasta and toss in your favourite sauces, herbs and spices...I am waiting for your yummy recipes...
Happy cooking !!!
Ramya