Pasta with Tomato and Almond Pesto (Pesto Alla Trapanese)

Pasta is a very famous Italian Dish. There are so many varieties of Pasta and this one is based on a almond sauce. I got this from a TV show by the chef Lidia of Lidia's Italy.

Roundup of Only–Diwali Treats

Here is a delicious roundup of Diwali Treats. Thanks to all who sent delicious entries and thanks to Pari for letting me host her event. Let me know if I have missed anyone by mistake. The event comes with a giveaway sponsored by www.tarladalal.com will be a cookbook.  Please click on the recipe name to go to the recipe.
Moong dal Mini Samosas, Mohanthal, Coconut Rice Pudding, Coconut Burfi

Microwave Mysore Pak, Alu bhujiya sev, Ribbon pakoda, Maavu urundai

Kaju Katli, Kala jamun, Pasiparuppu Urundai, Ribbon Pakoda

Wheat Laddo, googras, santra basundi, Mixed Nuts Burfi

Besan Ladoo, Vella paniyaram, Colored Shira, mirchi bajji

Carrot Payasam,  Moong Dal Laddu, Atte ka Laddu, pineapple kesari

Boost Fudge, Kalmi Vada, Ada pradhaman, Ragi-Moong dal murukku

Barley Sweet Pongal, Chocolate Peda, Poori and rajma gravy, bisibelabath

aval ladoo, Malpua, Naturally coloured Rasgullas, Chapathi ladoo

Choco Marie Triangles, Chatti Pathiri, Patra, Sweet corn pudding

Chocolate oats laddoo, Baked Mawa Gujiya, Pineapple Halwa, Coco-Coconut fudge

coconut chocolate, Seasoned Patra

Thanks again to all who sent their delicious entries!!! Winners will be announced on Pari’s blog.
Please do send more entries to the on going event on my blog -
Kid’s delight – Indian Festival Sweets in 1 Hour

Litti Chokha

Some dishes are so new that I have not even heard their name.. One of such dish is Litti Chokha... When I saw the name announced by Nupur for this month's South vs North Challenge, I did not even know the name of this authentic dish from the state of Bihar.. I am so excited to be in the SNC group started by Divya where I learn so many authentic recipes... This will make 8 littis

Kanel snegle / Kanelbullar / Cinnamon Snails–Swedish Cinnamon Buns

To me, cinnamon is the flavor of the Winter baking season.. Lot of houses will smell heavenly from the fruity aroma of cinnamon. Kanel Snegle is the Swedish version of the very popular American Cinnamon Rolls. The Swedish version are less stickier and sweeter when compared to the American Cinnamon rolls.. I like these better for the above reasons and are a great accompaniment to coffee... I halved the original recipe and this recipe will make 10 – 12 rolls. We enjoyed them with evening coffee and froze the remaining. Next day tried these by reheating them in the microwave.. It was delicious both times.. This is bread Aparna chose for this month’s We Knead to Bake