American Menu - AWED : American Roundup

The AWED : American roundup is finally out! Phew! The array which I got to see in the last few days while doing the round up/event has left me salivating with that dark desire in my eyes or should I say tongue :) I invited the Chef in you to share your delicious American Recipes and you did with gusto and what a spread it is! Without further ado lemme present you with the American Menu in no particular order.

American Breakfast Recipes

Nothing like Cinnamon Buttered Toast to make your feel special and cherished. And thats exactly what Chef Divya's Wheat Bread Cinnamon Toast will make you feel.



Chef Priya shares her luscious looking Eggless Oats and Chocolate Chip Scones. And if adding Oats was not nutritious enough, she goes ahead to add Flax and wheat along with almond milk to make it a powerhouse.


The myriad no. of nutritious breakfast thats here is blowing me away! I dont have to look anywhere else twice. Another powerhouse from Chef Priya with her Eggless Wholemeal Oatmeal Banana Pancakes! Just reading the title made me feel like I got a tad bit healthier! :)


A great looking treat for all vegans out there or Vegan wannabes. Such recipes wont make you look grumpy( at least thats what it makes me look like!) Another excellent recipe for morning from Chef Madhuram with her Vegan Breakfast Bars.



Chef PJ sent over yummy Hash Browns.Can there be an American Menu without this classic? One of those simple dishes which manage to become a royal treat :)


Chef Rekha makes an innovative breakfast treat. Omelette made of Spinach! How cool is that! An excellent way to even coax the kids to make them eat their greens!


Creamy Broccoli puree as an Omelette!!!! This nutrition powerhouse is the creation of Chef Neema. Isnt it amazing at the innovativeness of this recipe? Another beautiful way to make use of Broccoli which is always given step motherly treatment to other vegetables.


I expected and she dint let me down with her luscious and v cute looking Vegetable Frittata Muffins. Chef Siri must know exactly what I am hinting at (ROFL!) and I wish she continues to live up to my expectations so that I can always keep teasing her to eternity till I start getting hit by "eggs"!! Luv u girl! :)


A quick Breakfast Bar has been prepared by Chef Divya, to give a great start to the day. A healthy and nutritious way to wake you up :)


Pancakes are sure a breakfast items and Chef Divya's eggless whole wheat pancakes is the answer to so many of us, who are looking out for nutritious ways to start the day and also for those who dont prefer eggs.



Chef Divya loves her apples - the no.of creations you will find popping now and then from her kitchen is a treat to watch. And her delicious and healthy Apple Sauce is one among others.



Chef Rekha presents yet an another innovative recipe with her Apple and Banana Chocolate PanCake. Any reason to still mope around in the bed? This is sure a winner to get started to lousy monday mornings!;)


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American Cookie and Muffin Recipes

Chef Madhu rocks your cookie fantasy with these Vegan Oatmeal Cookies. I love oats in baking and this was a must try for me! Loved the crunchy taste and obviously dint miss out on the diary part of the whole thing. Another winner from her kitchen.


Chef Priya whips up another Vegan version of scrumptious looking Almond Banana Cookies. I have never tried this combo and is another one in my bookmarked list.


Eggless Chocolate and Cherry Muffins from Chef Priya was another recipe which I got around to making and relishing with gusto. Loved the fact that it was so yummy and also the fact that it was eggless to boot. Went stright to my Recipe Book



Chef Priya whips up another crowd pleaser from her kitchen. Her Vegan Pumpkin Walnut Muffins are not only healthy and wealthy but look totally yummy. Why take me for my word - go ahead and try them :)



Chef Ranji never lets me down. Her recipes always look v appetizing and her Breakfast Banana Nut Muffins are to die for! They are simply worthy of the hassle of leaving my comforter to treat on in the mornings!


Chef Priya manages to boggle my mind every time she sent me an entry. All her recipes speaks of health, nutrition and yummy presentation. Her Sugar Free Pumpkin Almond Muffins is yet an another one in the list.



Whats not to like about Peanut Butter? And with Chef Rekha's Peanut Butter Cookies, you know that you will soon be taking a quick trip to heaven and back! Rich creamy and crunchy! The way I love it!


Chef Curry Leaf leaves me spell bound whenever I visit her blog and she did this time around too when she sent me her delicious Bizcochitos. They were a winner when I tried them few days ago. Hop over to her blog to know more about these cookies.




Chef Curry Leaf brings out her whisks and spatulas to whip up a v healthy and nutritious Whole wheat buttermilk Cookies, excellent for those calorie conscious. What more,sprinkle given toppings for a hearty presentation.



I have always had a special corner for Chef Kalai and now also for her Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Anything with peanut butter has been my fav. and now she took it to another level by adding chocolate chips to it.




I stand by Carrot muffins and using carrots can make the moistest muffins and Chef Divya's Carrot Muffins are yet an another example of how beautiful carrots can be presented and devoured.



How did everyone know that I was crazy about Peanut Butter ;-) Chef Priya makes an Veganised version of Peanut Butter Oatmeal and Chocolate Cookies. With all the right keywords in place, whats not to like! Make a batch today :)



Chef Divya whips up the classic American favorite. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting around with some cookies with a tall glass of milk for me and this cookie just tempts me to do right now.



Chef Divya with her utterly delicious corn muffins sprinkled with cranberries, is truly a delight to watch and eat. A Keeper recipe.



As if Banana muffin by itself is not delicious enough, Chef Divya goes ahead and adds Chocolate Chips to the muffin batter. Must Try!



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American Cakes and Brownies Recipes

Chef Aparna gets all the "brownie" points with her luscious looking Chocolate brownies. A perfect treat for all chocolate lovers and capable of making non-lovers into absolute fans. A win-win situation for all




The no. of Vegan recipes that are being showcased today is to be seen to be believed. Another keeper recipe by Chef Kamal who sent over her Vegan Brownies. Dusted with powdered sugar, it surely tempts the hell out of me...am sure it does the same to you too :)


A killer center piece recipe is shared by Mansi with her upside down cranberry Cake. That rich color always adds a royal presentation and this is sure going to be a hit at any party.



Trust Chef Madhu to always bring about a twist to her recipes. Her Vegan Brownie cupcakes dont look like they would make you feel bad about losing out on your diary at all! As rich and festive as it looks, am sure it would taste the same too :)


Apple Cakes are a tradition in the American household and Chef Divya's Vanilla Apple Cake looks appetizing and delicious and as good as any traditional ones.



A day of celebration for those who love their M/W and are on the lookout for desserts. Chef Divya makes appetizing brownies to her Microwave and they look just as good as the ones made in the oven


Chef Anudivya tries to humble out her beautiful whole wheat chocolate Linzer cake by taking her Photo in the dark. But the presentation is such that it stands out as wonderful and bright as ever with or without lights.



Chef Divya shares a winner combo of Pear and Walnut in her Cake. That one bite is simply going to be too less to satisfy the craving.



Chef Divya Kudua shares her simple yet utterly yummy Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes. I loved making them and it got done without any effort. It was too good for the effort put in. A keeper.




Chef Happy Cook should indeed be immensely happy with her Hummingbird Cake. Not only is it worth humming happily about, it must taste absolute heaven from the looks of it. Why is it called Hummingbird Cake? Hop over to her blog to know more about her experience making these.

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American Main Course

Chef Rekha gives a twist to the traditional poached eggs by adding corn and spinach. "Healthy" and "Wealthy". What more can a person ask for?




Who can say no to a Mushroom Soup and Chef Divya's Cream of Mushroom Soup looks so hearty and creamy. In short - D E L I C I O U S



Delicious Cream of Broccoli soup is one of those rare dishes which does not make you feel guilty about having a rich soup. It is broccoli after all :)Check out Chef Divya's version of the same.



An American holiday Special Cornbread never fails to take one to festive mood and Chef Divya's Cornbread does just that.



Chef Shilpa shares her take on the American classic - Mashed Potatoes which instead of whole load of butter and cream, is made from buttermilk with a colorful mix of peas.


It is always my pleasure to trouble Chef Valli to make me something outside her comfort zone but she always surprises me by doing just that. Her creamy 4 cheese macaroni is classic and looks mind blowing. She indeed did blow me away with her bowl of cheesy heaven! Yum!



Chef Cham, one to tempt readers with her inanely appetizing pictures, this time magnetizes all with her "blushing" and "fiery" Cranberry Chutney! I will leave it to your wild imagination with respect to the no. of American families who would enjoyed this relish for their Thanksgiving Dinner!

Chef Veggie Belly enunciates the fact that we all eat with our eyes first followed by everything else pertaining to it. A dish to convert any brown rice haters by way of innovative presentation. Will make you love brown rice just by looking at it.

Chef Divya prepares another American staple - Coleslaw. The dressing is to kill for and it is sure one to try out for, if you are just starting on different salads from other regions.


Chef Divya shares my all time american fav - burgers! I make bean burgers iften enough to appreciate what a luscious recipe this one is. One of the recipes I tried with satisfactory results for my lunch. Yum!


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American Desserts


I give Chef Divya a little challenge and what does she do? She bribes me by sharing her droolworthy Apple Pie. So can you blame me for aping at her creations the way I do? You think you can be firm and control yourself, then move to her blog and you will eat your words soon.


Another recipe that I tried personally comes from Chef Madhu who shares her Pear Crumble. I always stuck to the traditional apple crumble until I tasted her recipe. Tasty yummy and a must try recipe.





Chef Madhu challenges you with the fact that she will make you start liking brown rice if you don't already. Why do I say so? How can I not, esp after seeing her bowl of creamy Brown Rice Pudding. An excellent recipe to start off if you are new to brown rice.


I have tried to do justice to all your delicious treats but in case I have left someone's entry out or have not linked any of them, its only because I was totally distracted by your feasts and salivating!! :) But excuses apart do drop me a line to inform me about the same and I would rectify it :)

Thanks for all your entries and look fwd to next theme coming right up next :)