Pasta Recipe- in Peanut butter

Pasta in hot peanut butter sauce

Pasta in hot peanut butter sauce

I never thought that pasta in peanut butter sauce could be amazing….Last Sunday I went to an Indo Chinese restaurant for lunch. I ordered Pad thai noodles in hot sauce. It was awesome…. the noodles was actually cooked in hot peanut butter sauce. So I tried this morning my pasta in hot peanut butter sauce which was delicious. Actually now I found another simple dinner or lunch recipe for weeknight meals.Creamy, spicy and slight sweetness and nutritious too, this sauce is super easy to make. Sometimes simple meals turned out just awesome. I bet all the ingredients are present in your kitchen, so lets start

Ingredients

Penne pasta 12 ounce/ spagetti can be also used
Chicken broth 1/2 cup/ vegetable broth
Minced ginger 1/2 tablespoon
Soy sauce 3tablespoon
Peanut butter 3tablespoon
Chilli tomato sauce 2 teaspoon(optional)
Honey 1/2 tablespoon
Chilli paste 1 teaspoon
Garlic 3 cloves
Chopped peanuts 3 tablespoon
Oil 2 teaspoon

Directions

Start with boiling water in a large pot.
Add pasta and cook until tender according to package instructions.
Drain water and keep aside.
Now in a small sauce pan put oil and add garlic.
Fry and add ginger.
Saute for 1 to 2 mins.
Now add chicken/ vegetable broth, soy sauce ,peanut butter, chilli paste, chilli tomato sauce and honey.
Cook over medium heat.
When the sauce thickens add pasta and toss to coat.
Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve.

Veg Mexican Quesadillas

Veg Mexican Quesadillas

Veg Mexican Quesadillas

I had Mexican Quesadillas at Taco Bell many times. Its has been always my wish to prepare Quesadillas at home. Now a days Tortilla sheets are easily available in any departmental stores. So I bought tortilla sheets and prepared  some veg quesadillas at home which turned out awesome. This is a super easy recipe which can be made with some leftover veggies for breakfast. Try this simple Indian veg quesadilla at home and I am sure kids will love it.

Ingredients

Potatoes 2( boiled and mashed)

Green peas 1/2 cup 

Green chilli 1 (chopped)

Corn 1/2 cup

Grated garlic 1/2 teaspoon

Green capsicum 1 teaspoon (chopped)

Salt 1/2 teaspoon

Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon

Herb seasoning 1/2 teaspoon

Tortilla sheets 3

Green chutney or tomato sauce to spread

 Cheese 1cup( grated)

Butter 2 tablespoon

Directions

Heat oil in a pan. 

Add the garlic and green chillies and fry till the raw smell goes.

Now add the veggies and cook for 3 to 4 mins.

Add black pepper and mix well.

When the veggies are done add salt and herb seasoning.

Now heat a skillet over medium heat.

Take one tortilla and roast one side of tortilla till it gets light golden color.

Flip the tortilla.

Now spread the chutney or tomato sauce on the tortilla, add the veggies and top up the veggies with cheese.

Fold over the tortilla to cover the cheese mixture.

Apply butter and fry the tortilla folded from both the sides.

Cut in triangles and serve hot with tomato sauce or salsa.

Aloo-Paratha

Aloo-Paratha

Aloo Paratha

A perfect Indian breakfast, Paratha stuffed with spiced potato mixture.The stuffing is quite simple and very easy to make. Aloo Paratha tastes best when hot and normally accompanied with yogurt and pickle.

I add onion, roasted cumin powder, rock salt, coriander powder and Kashmiri red chilli powder. Today I made this Parathas with little twist which turned out delicious. So here's my aloo Parathas recipe.

Ingredients

Boiled potatoes 3 to 4 ( mashed)
Onion 1large( chopped)
Green chillies 2( chopped)
Cumin powder 1teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Rock salt 1teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Mango pickle
Oil as required for roasting the Parathas

Directions

Start with boiling the potatoes.When boiled peel and mash them properly.
Now add chopped onion,green chillies and all the masalas mentioned above.
Mix everything with the potatoes and keep aside.
In a separate bowl take whole wheat flour.
Add salt and 1tablespoon oil.
Now add water and knead into a smooth soft dough.
Make small balls from the dough and flatten it out into disc.
Take one flatten ball, roll into 4inch diameter circle.
Put the stuffing inside and spread little mango pickle.
Now seal it by gathering the edges into the center.
Flatten it and roll into 5to 6 inch diameter circle.
Heat a flat non stick pan.
Fry the Parathas on hot pan using oil till both sides have golden brown spots.
Repeat the same process and make rest of the Parathas.
Serve hot with curd and pickle.

Potato-Pancake-Recipe

Potato Pancake

Potato Pancake

Potato Pancake is a very easy recipe. Normally authentic potato pancakes are made with grated cheese but I tried this time without cheese. If you want , can add cheese but without cheese too it tastes nice. If you have boiled potatoes then it becomes more easy to make these pancakes. I made with unboiled grated potatoes.

Ingredients

Potatoes 2( grated and squeeze and drain out the water)
Egg 1 large
Spring Onion 1/2cup( chopped)
Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper 1teaspoon
Salt to taste
Flour 1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup ( optional)
Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

First grate the potatoes and squeeze the water completely.
Now add spring onion, salt,pepper,garlic powder and flour.
Mix well.
Heat oil in a nonstick pan.
Take 2tablespoon of the potato mixture in the palm of your hand and flatten as best as you can.
Place the potato mixture on the pan and fry till golden.
Flip and brown the other side too.
Serve the potato pancake immediately with tomato sauce or any other dipping of your choice.

Easy-Pasta-Recipe

Easy pasta recipe

Pasta in white sauce

I usually make pasta at home when I want to make something easy and fuss free food.  This pasta recipe in white sauce without cheese is loved by all in my house specially if taken hot.

Different veggies like mushroom, broccoli, chopped carrot or baby corn can be added.  Just steam the veggies first and then add them in the white sauce( homemade) with the pasta. 

For kids add cheese before serving. For flavors and seasoning I use Italian seasoning  with fresh coriander.

Ingredients

Macaroni or shell pasta 1 cup

Onion 1 chopped

Garlic 2 to 3 finely chopped

Milk cups

Flour 2 tablespoon

Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon

Butter 2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon

Direction

Start with boiling the pasta in hot water with few drops of oil and salt.

When the pasta is cooked properly drain the pasta in colander and rinse with running water.

Keep aside and start making the white sauce.

Heat butter in a nonstick pan.

Add onion and garlic, sauté till the onions are translucent.

Then add all purpose flour and stir well.

Pour milk and keep stirring , after few minutes the sauce will become thicker.

At this stage add salt,pepper and Italian seasoning.

Add the cooked pasta and mix well.

Serve the pasta with grated cheese.

Grilled-Sandwich

Grilled Sandwich

Grilled Sandwich

Sandwiches are quick and easy meals for breakfast, lunch or tiffin. It makes good snack too. Sandwiches do not require much cooking skills. Even you can involve your kids to make sandwiches. Sandwiches are also one great way to feed vegetables to our children. Just mix some veggies and seanoning or Mayo and you are done. You can make different shape of sandwiches. You can serve sandwiches with tomato sauce,coriander chutney and a hot cup of tea.

Ingredients:

Bread 10 to 12 slices
Onion 1 finely chopped
Carrot 1 small finely chopped
Capsicum( green and red) 2tablespoon finely chopped
Butter or olive oil as required
Salt to taste
Processed cheese 2tablespoon grated
Now you can add some leftover spicy chicken if you want.... mix them with your veggies, it tastes awesome.
Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon
Chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon

Directions
In a nonstick pan heat oil.
Add onion and fry for few minutes till it changes color.
Now add the other veggies, salt and freshly ground pepper and saute.
Pre heat oven at 180C
Now take the bread and trim the edges.
Cut them in different shapes.
Apply little Butter on the bread pieces.
Take 1teaspoon of the prepared veggies and sprinkle some grated cheese.
Now cover this stuffed bread with another slice of bread.
Prepare all the bread in the same way.
Place them in a Baking tray.
Bake them for 10 mins.
Take out and serve hot with tomato sauce or green chutney.

Cajun-potato-recipe

 Crispy Cajun Potato Recipe

Crispy Cajun potato

In India  a very popular restaurant  serves this dish. When few years back I first tasted cajun potatoes in this restaurant, it was like Love at first bite. It's not possible always to visit a restaurant only because of a particular dish so I thought why not try it at home? May be I will be able to make it. Believe me it turned out great and delicious with only few ingredients from our kitchen and the most important thing is in restaurant they serve cajun potatoes in deep fried oil but at home it can be prepared in less oil. So healthy cum delicious. Honestly its not a rocket science. You will be amazed by the simplicity of this recipe." Oh yummmmmy!! Please don't stop serving mom"….. my son said when I made crispy cajun potatoes yesterday for dinner. Its an easy recipe so can be served at parties and get together too. So lets learn how to make this amazing dish.

Ingredients

Baby potatoes 10

Oil 2 tablespoon

Eggless mayonnaise 3 tablespoon

Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon

Red paprika powder 1/2 teaspoon

Dried oregano or mixed italian herb 1 teaspoon

Chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

 Direction

Start with boiling the potatoes. Boil them until 3/4th done. 

Once cooked press each baby potato so that it turns flat.

In a nonstick pan put oil and add the potatoes.

Cook for 2 to 3 mins each side. 

After 10 mins the potatoes turn crispy. 

Remove from pan and keep aside.

Sprinkle salt.

Now in a small bowl mix mayonnaise, garlic powder, red paprika, dried oregano and chilli flakes.

Mix well.

Serve the fried potatoes with the spicy mayo dressing. 

Do try and let me know your comments.

Stir-fry-beans

Stir fry beans

Stir Fry Beans

These stir fry beans are quick, simple and are perfect for everyday meals. I personally like stir fry vegetables. They are easy to make and healthy too. Mixing different fresh vegetables and preparing healthy and tasty dishes by stir frying or grilling or roasting in oven is one of my favorite way to prepare dishes for my family for dinner. Stir fry beans are very easy to make. This dish only require few  ingredients. Lets start:

Ingredients

Green beans 100 gms

Sesame oil or any vegetable oil 1 tablespoon

Soy sauce 1 teaspoon

Vinegar 1/2 teaspoon

Honey or sugar to  1teaspoon

Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon

Sesame seeds( toasted) 1 teaspoon

Direction:

Fisrt take a large pot and cook the beans in boiling water with little salt till crisp-tender.

When cooked, drain and transfer them in ice water . 

Keep for 3 minutes.

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed wok add green beans and stir fry for 2 minutes. 

Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar/Honey and pepper.

Stir fry until sauce reduces and the beans are nicely coated with the sauce.

Add sesame seeds ,coat well and serve stir fry green beans hot.

Potato-Cheese-Cutlet

Potato Cheese Cutlet

Potato Cheese Cutlet

Potatoes and Cheese are two ingredients which can be combined to make Potato Cheese Cutlets with can be a hot favorite. Nobody will refuse. If you combine these two ingredients with little seasoning and fry it becomes delicious. This yummy cheesy Potato Cheese Cutlet is a very simple and easy to make snacks. 

Ingredients:

Potato 5 ( small to medium size)

Cheese 100gm( grated)

Onion 1( finely chopped)

Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon( optional)

Salt to taste

Cornflour 2 tablespoon

Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon

Breadcrumbs 1 cup

Oil to fry

Directions:

First boil the potatoes.

When cooled mash them.

Add grated cheese, salt, black pepper powder, onion to the mashed potatoes.

Make medium size balls and flatten them to give cutlet shape.

Heat oil in a nonstick pan.

Make a smooth paste with water and cornflour. Keep the batter aside.

Now dip the patties in the batter,coat with breadcrumbs and fry them.

(Fry the patties just before serving otherwise they become soggy)

Serve hot with ketchup. 

Carrot-Tomato-Soup

Carrot Tomato Soup Recipe

Carrot tomato soup

Carrot tomato soup is the most easy and quick recipe. Winter is the best time for soups with fresh vegetables. In this recipe put the veggies in the cooker with little seasoning and it is ready within few minutes.

Ingredients

Carrots 3 small ( roughly chopped)

Tomato 2 small ( chopped)

Potato 1 medium size( roughly chopped)

Garlic 3 cloves( chopped)

Ginger 1/2 inch piece

Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Butter 1 tablespoon

Vegetable stock 2 cups

Directions

First put butter in the cooker.

Add chopped garlic and ginger, stir.

Then add all the chopped veggies along with the salt, black pepper and vegetable stock( use water if you don't have vegetable stock).

Cover the cooker with the lid.

Turn the heat on.

Cook for 4 to 5 whistles. When the pressure goes down open the cooker and check whether the vegetables are tender.

Now put the vegetables in the blender and make smooth puree.

Put the smashed veggies back in the cooker and bring to boil.

Add more water to make soup consistency.

Check salt and pepper.

Serve hot with grilled bread.

Vegetable-Cutlet

Vegetable Cutlet

Vegetable Cutlet

Vegetable cutlet is a combination of mashed potato and vegetables which is crisp from outside but soft inside. This is stomach filling and mild spicy. I use carrots, potatoes, peas and french beans to make vegetable cutlet. It can be served with green chutney( coriander chutney) or tomato ketchup. I prefer shallow frying so this is a healthy snack.  

Ingredients

Carrot 1( medium size) boiled

Potato 1 large boiled 

Green peas 1/2 cup (boiled)

Ginger 1/2 teaspoon (paste)

Green chillies 2 finely chopped 

Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon( optional)

Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon

Bread slices 2

All purpose flour 2 tablespoons

Bread crumbs for rolling

Salt to taste

2 tablespoon oil for frying

Direction

First boil potato,carrot beans and peas together. 

Take out the vegetables and let them cool.

Mash the veggies with a fork.

Now add ginger paste, green chillies, red chilli powder, cumin powder,garam masala powder and salt to taste.

Mix everything well.

In another bowl take all purpose flour and water. 

Make a smooth paste.

Now take the cutlet mixture and make small or medium round shaped cutlets by rolling and flattening the mixture.

Now heat 3 tablespoon of oil. 

Put the breadcrumbs in a plate.

Coat the cutlets one by one in the (all purpose) flour paste and roll in breadcrumbs.

Dust the excess breadcrumbs. 

Keep the cutlets on the pan for frying.

The cutlets should be golden and crisp from both the sides.

Drain the cutlets on kitchen paper towel.

Serve vegetable cutlet with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

Fish-Cutlet-or-chop-Recipe

Fish Cutlet or Machher Chop

Fish 'n' Chips

This is a favorite bengali snack….I learnt this recipe from my elders. In India we make various types of cutlets( with cooked mutton, fish or chicken). Fish cutlets are cooked with chopped onion, garam masala, green chillies and sometimes boiled potato is also mixed. Most of the Indian houses have their own recipe for cutlets. 

Lets start so that you can make fish cutlets at home easily

Ingredients

Fish 400 gms( I took rohu fish, any type of fish is fine)

Potato 1 large( boiled)

Onion 1 large (finely chopped)

Ginger/garlic paste 1 tablespoon

Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander powder 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon 

Red Chilly powder 1/2 teaspoon or 2 to 3 chopped green chillies

Garam Masala Powder 1/2 teaspoon

Cornflour 1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Egg 1( beaten and kept aside)

Breadcrumbs 1 to 2 cup 

Oil for deep frying

Fish Cutlet

Directions

Wash the fish properly. 

Boil and cook the fish with salt and turmeric powder.

Cool and de-bone them. Mash the fish with the boiled potato.

Now add chopped onion, ginger/garlic paste and mix well. 

Then add the dry masalas, salt and cornflour. 

Mash and mix well.

Now make small round balls of the cutlet mixture and shape into patties. 

You can make round, oval, heart shaped etc.

Now keep the patties in the refrigerator for 10 min.

Take them out and dip the patties in the beaten egg, coat it with breadcrumbs and fry.

If you want to avoid frying then bake them. 

If frying then fry both sides till golden.

Serve with chips, green chutney or ketchup.

Deviled-Egg-Recipe

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Egg Recipe

Deviled eggs are easy to make and are all time hit at gatherings. Just a little bit of paprika, mayonnaise and little mustard makes these eggs delicious.

Ingredients

Eggs 3
Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon

Mayonnaise 2 teaspoon
Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Paprika to sprinkle on top

Directions

Hard boil the eggs( fill a medium size saucepan with cold water , add the eggs. Bring the water to boil. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes). 
Drain hot water from pan and add cold water over the eggs. 
Now peel the eggs. 
Using a sharp knife slice each egg lengthwise. 
Remove the yolks carefully and place them in mixing bowl. 
Arrange the egg white. 
Mash the yolks using a fork and add mayonnaise, mustard, pepper and salt. 
Pipe or spoon the mixture into egg white halves. 
Sprinkle with paprika and little Italian seasoning(optional) and serve your favourite classic but tasty Deviled eggs.

Dahi-Kabab-recipe

Easy Dahi Kabab Recipe

Dahi Kabab

Hung curd forms the main ingredient for this recipe. Dahi Kabab is very creamy and soft kebab. You need little patience to make this recipe which honestly I don't have. But after making these kebabs I not only got appreciation from my family members but I myself liked them a lot so I decided to share this recipe with you all. Dahi Kabab is different from all other Kabab because it is soft and creamy with mild crunch of onion. 

Lets start

Preparation time 10 minutes

Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Hung curd 1/2 cup

Grated paneer( Indian cottage cheese) 1 1/4 cups

Now I would like mention here that if you don't have paneer then you can use boiled potato. So if you are using boiled potato you need 2 medium size boiled and mashed potato.

Onion fried 1/2 cup

Coriander leaves (chopped) 2 tablespoon

Chilli powder 1 teaspoon

Garam masala 1 teaspoon

Green chillies 1 to 2 ( finely chopped)

Bread crumbs 4 table spoon( keep aside 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs for rolling)

Vegetable oil for frying

Direction

Take a large bowl and combine all the ingredients together.Mix well. 

Now divide the mixture in 8 equal portions. 

Dampen your hands, take a portion of the mixture, roll and shape into a kabab.

Roll each kabab in bread crumbs. Prepare the other Kabab in the same way. 

Heat oil in a deep nonstick kadhai and fry the kebab's carefully. 

Drain on absorbent paper. 

Serve Dahi Kabab hot with coriander or mint chutney.

Breakfast-Muffin-Recipe

Breakfast Muffin Recipe

Breakfast and Snacks Recipe

Mashed Potato and Cheese Muffins

Today my Vegetarian recipe is about my favorite Breakfast muffin. Cheesy leftover mashed Potato. All you need is some cheese, egg and…..mashed potato(boiled) thats all. 

Most of us, we usually have leftovers. We start thinking in the morning what to do with those leftovers but wait, you can create delicious and quick recipes with these leftovers. My Mother used leftover dal or dry sabzis for making Parathas in the early morning for lunch box. Those parathas were not only healthy but delicious too. Try this Potato recipe also for Breakfast or Snacks.

Preparation Time 10min

Cooking time 40min

Ingredients:

Mashed potatoes (boiled) 3cups

Egg 1

Shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup

Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon ( i used …. it tasted nice)

Salt and pepper to taste

Direction:

I made it like this

Preheat the oven to 375 deg F/200 deg C. 

Grease a non stick muffin pan with butter. 

Now in a large bowl add the mashed potatoes, egg and half of the cheddar cheese. 

Season with salt and pepper. 

Using a spoon or an ice-cream scoop divide the mixture evenly into the muffin pan. 

Bake for 30 to 35 min or till crisp around the edges. 

Take out the pan and add the left over cheese on top and return them into the oven for 2 to 3 min.

 Take out, cool and your yummy  veg recipe Breakfast  muffins are ready.

Paneer Recipe- Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka Recipe

Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka/ Grilled Indian Cottage Cheese with Spices.

This is a simple tandoori snacks which can be easily made at home. Paneer or indian cottage cheese is usually made at home or can be store bought also. This is a festive season so I thought of sharing this recipe because it is favorite with everyone. I will make this dish in oven but it can be made in grill or barbecue also.

Ingredients:

250gms of Indian Cottage Cheese

Green bell pepper 1 ( Yellow and Red bell pepper can be used too)

Tomato 1

Medium sized onion 1

For marination:

Thick curd 200 gms

Garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon 

Ginger paste 1/2 teaspoon

Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

Carom(Ajwain) seeds 1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon

Jeera/ cumin powder 1 teaspoon 

Dhania/coriander powder 1 teaspoon

Garam masala 1/2 teaspoon

Dry mango powder (Amchoor) 1/2 teaspoon

Chaat masala 1 teaspoon

Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon

Vegetable oil 1 to 2 tablespoon 

Salt to taste

Directions:

First chop the veggies and the Paneer in square shaped cubes.

In a large bowl take curd. Whisk till it becomes smooth . 

Now gradually add ginger, garlic paste and all the above mentioned spices( for marination). Add salt and mix all the spices properly. 

Now add the veggies and paneer to the marinate. 

Refrigerate for 1 hr.  

Pre heat the oven at 180C. 

Take out the marinated paneer and veggies from the refrigerator. 

Now arrange the veggies and the paneer alternatively on toothpick.  

Place them on rack and brush oil. 

Bake for 25 minutes at 180 deg C. While baking turn the toothpicks so that it cooks evenly from all sides. 

After they are cooked place them on plate with lemon wedges, onion rings and green chutney or any tomato sauce. 

Garnish with coriander leaves and Onion Rings and serve hot.

Healthy Vegetarian Snacks Recipe - Homemade Canapés with Brown Bread

Veg Snacks Recipe

Canapés from Brown Bread

With Veg toppings

Canapés Recipe

A healthy Veg snacks recipe which is made from protein rich sprouts yet very delicious.

Usually children don't like green veges or sprouts. This is a very easy way to trick your kids and make them eat sprouts and salads. This is a baked veg recipe and easy to prepare so its ideal for get togethers, parties and even welcome snacks.

Few tips:-

Always prepare the filling just before serving.

If you don't have canapés follow my canapés which I made from brown bread in just few minutes.

Ingredients:

 Homemade bread canapés 10
( to make each canapé cup you need 1 standard brown bread slice)
Black Chana/Brown Chick Peas 1/3 cup
Moong dal/Green Gram sprouts 1/3 cup
Onion 2 tablespoon finely chopped
Tomato 2 tablespoon finely chopped
Tamarind sauce/chutney or readymade tamarind sauce 1/2 tsp
Chaat masala 1 and 1/2 tablespoon. I have used Everest, but any is fine.
Sev chura 1 tsp for garnish(optional)( Available in Indian Stores)
Little bit of cheese and sweet corn for garnishing.

Method:-

Take black Chana and moong sprouts, boil them for 3 minutes. Don't over boil, it should be crunchy.

Take a mixing bowl, add the black Chana and moong sprouts. Add finely chopped onion, tomatoes, chat masala and tamarind sauce. Mix all the ingredients properly and keep aside. 

Now we will make the canapés. Pre heat oven to 180 degree C. Remove the crusts from all the bread slices. 

Use a pastry cutter to cut out 1 disc from each bread. Apply butter on the muffin cups. Place the round bread pieces on the muffin cups and press little. Bake for 10 minutes at 180 deg C. 

Take out and let it cool for few minutes. The canape cups will easily come out. 

Now fill each cup with the black chana and moong mixture. Garnish each cup with sev, cheese, sweet corn. 

Your healthy snacks is ready. You have tricked your children in having bread and veggies.

Serve immediately.