Easy Pineapple Fried Rice with Prawns
Easy Pineapple Fried Rice with Prawns This is my super Easy Pineapple Fried Rice. Very flavorful and fun! That fruity whiff complimented with the scent of curry/turmeric powder is just so easy on the palate.
Spicy Pomegranate Lemon Punch
Spicy Pomegranate Lemon Punch Make an impact with this spiced Punch! So refreshing and has everyone curious what’s in it! Instead of pomegranate, other fruits can be used as well. Try this at your next shindig!
Garlic Pepper Chicken Chettinad | Bachelors Cooking
Garlic Pepper Chicken Chettinad | Bachelors Cooking A bachelors recipe, this Garl ic Pepper Chicken Chettinad can be made in very little time and very easily. The gravy can be adjusted to suit your needs. Serve with Chapathi or Rice and vegetable stir fry.
Oats Pongal |Indian Oats Recipes | Quick Breakfast
Oats Pongal |Indian Oats Recipes | Quick Breakfast Oats Pongal is a super quick savory breakfast which is a healthier and simplified version of the Rice Pongal. ‘Pongal’ is a festival celebrated in Southern India to celebrate the Harvest Season. ‘Pongal’ is a derivation of the word …
Hummingbird Cake – One Glorious Cake
Hummingbird Cake – One Glorious Cake One thing is for sure, this cake will make you hum with delight. Is that why it is called the Hummingbird Cake? It was actually named so, in a 1978 edition of Southern Living Magazine. There is, however, no explanation offered about the name. Could it be …
Gingerbread Man Recipe | Decorated with Royal Icing
Gingerbread Man Recipe | Decorated with Royal Icing A Gingerbread man is a biscuit made of gingerbread, usually in the shape of a man although gingerbread women are common too, as are cookies shaped according to seasonal themes (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc). GingerBread dates back to the 15th century and human-shaped gingerbread biscuits date back to …
Brie and Jam Puff Pastry Appetizer
Brie and Jam Puff Pastry Appetizer This appetizer is a bite sized take on the classic ‘Brie en Croûte’ or Brie (cheese) enclosed and baked inside puff pastry. This Brie and Jam Puff Pastry Appetizer combines, salt, sweet and tangy flavors in each buttery, flaky bite! Perfect for a party spread! …
Thai Green Curry Paste for Authentic Thai Curries
Thai Green Curry Paste for Authentic Thai Curries Thai Green Curry Paste is the base for all Thai Green Curries, be it Seafood, Meat, Poultry or Vegetarian. A lovely aromatic, fresh herb and spice blend makes for a perfect and authentic Thai Green Curry. This quantity makes enough for one large …
Apple Roses – Quick Dessert with Apple and Puff Pastry
Apple Roses – Quick Dessert with Apple and Puff Pastry Have you seen the video of the Apple Roses and a bunch of other simple quick recipes that have been going viral all over Facebook and social media? I thought the apple rose idea was so neat and was planning on …
Russian Salad – Olivier Salad with Macaroni
Russian Salad – Olivier Salad with Macaroni The ‘Olivier Salad’ is a popular Salad that originated in Russia and is known around the world as the ‘Russian Salad‘. The usual ingredients are potato, carrot, green peas, egg, pickles and chicken or bologna sausage. The sauce is a mayonnaise based one …
Waldorf Salad Recipe – Classic Salads You Must Try
Waldorf Salad Recipe The Waldorf Salad was created in the late 1900’s at the Waldorf Hotel, New York. The Waldorf Maître d’hôtel, Oscar Tschirky is credited with creating the classic recipe. The original Waldorf Salad Recipe which was published in his cook book did not contain nuts. Since then, however nuts have …
Nihari – Delicious Slow Cooked Meat Curry
Nihari – Delicious Slow Cooked Meat Curry Nihari is a delicious, slow cooked meat curry made of Mutton, Beef and sometimes even Chicken. The word Nihari ‘نہاری’ is derived from the Arabic work Nahar ‘نهار ‘ which means ‘day’. Perhaps it is named so because in the olden days, it …
Mutton Haleem – Mutton Stewed with Wheat and Dal
Mutton Haleem Haleem is very popular in the Middle East, Central and Southern Asia. This delicious Haleem recipe, is a comforting dish of meat cooked with wheat and a variety of dals. This is how I make Mutton Haleem. Beef Haleem can be made in the same way. Absolutely delicious, …
Baked Fish and Chips – Healthier Choice
Baked Fish and Chips – Healthier Choice There are a few versions of Fish and Chips, that I absolutely adore. My Crumbed fish and chips for example, which my kids love. It is darker and more seasoned with a special jalapeño sauce marinade. This baked version however, is made more simplified. Seasoned …
Home Made Beef Shawarma Recipe
Sure sometimes, eating at a fancy restaurant is fun and offers great ambience. But don’t we all have our favourite snappy street foods, that we crave for much more often? Something we can grab and go, or eat while travelling…Those who know me well, know that I LOVE Shawarma! These …
Chicken Haleem – Chicken stewed with Dals and Broken Wheat
Chicken Haleem – Chicken cooked with Dals and Broken Wheat Chicken Haleem is a delicious, wholesome and nutritious dish. This thickened stew is made of chicken that is cooked to shreds along with a broken wheat, a variety dals and/or barley. This is a traditional recipe that was given to …
Mid Autumn Festival – Mooncake Festival – Lantern Festival
Recipe for traditional Mooncake: Mid Autumn Festival – Mooncake Festival – Lantern Festival According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the 15th day of the eighth month represents the Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhong Qiu Jie) also known as Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao) or Mooncake Festival. At this time, the moon is closest to the …
Thai Beef and Cucumber Canapés
Thai Beef and Cucumber Canapés What’s not to love about these party canapés? These bite size hors d’oeuvres, make for a cute decorative food that can be neatly picked up with your fingers and popped into your mouth. These Thai Beef and Cucumber Canapés are very simple to make. With some marination …
Bru Coffee – How to make instant Bru Coffee
Bru Coffee – How to make instant Bru Coffee Bru Coffee is a very popular name in Indian Coffee. I remember my college days, in the hostel cafeteria, they served the best Bru Coffee, and I used to look forward to it for breakfast and in the evenings. Those were …