Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Moroccan Baked Salmon – to spice it up ! If you like a spicy baked Salmon, you will love this one. Salmon is a regular item in our house. Twice a week at least, I will prepare salmon. And you know I love variety… There are so many ways to make salmon delicious. This is …
Orange Blossom Bellinis – The Exotic Mocktail. I was introduced to this beautiful drink on my trip to Dubai. It’s been a staple at my dinner parties ever since. The perfect mocktail, if you ask me. The light scent of the Orange Blossom Water along with the addition of nibbles is a combination of flavours …
Muhallabia is a Middle Eastern Milk Pudding that is extremely light and extremely simple to make. My mom has made Muhallabia as well as many variations of it for years, and we always enjoy its super light feeling. You don’t feel overwhelmed by this sweet dessert at all, and it is therefore perfect after heavy …
Instant Wheat Dosa | Gothambu Dosa The quick breakfast remedy. Instant wheat dosa is a lifesaver in my house on days when I wake up late or just am a little too sleep-deprived to make a time-consuming breakfast. There are a few varieties of Wheat dosa that I have seen. Some versions are more savoury, …
Vendakka Moru Curry. Fried okra in a delectable yoghurt-coconut milk curry. It is smooth, savory and ‘lick the platter clean’ worthy! My mom made this all the time growing up and now, I carry on the tradition. Okra (Ladies fingers) are fried till golden-crisp before they are added to the yoghurt-coconut sauce. They absorb the …
Leek and Potato Soup, cooked in 10 minutes. I am one of those people who thinks that there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a nice bowl of hot soup. Who doesn’t like soup? Is there anybody, really? Well, this one is my go to extra quick recipe when I need something fast. I make it …
Tandoori Fish Fry Tandoori Fish Fry is a delicious way to use Tandoori Marinade. Seafood lovers will love this coastal recipe. It uses the Tandoori marinade in a slightly different method adding some additional coating and instead of being grilled in a tandoor or oven, this Fish is pan-fried on one side prior to being broiled …
Quick Sambar | Speedy Breakfast Recipe For those of you who love to have idli or dosa for breakfast, here is a Quick Sambar recipe. Made with just whole, peeled shallots and potato, it is very easy to make. God knows we all need easier dishes for breakfast time, being so hectic – especially if …
Butter Cake | Soft Simple Yummy Every now and then, something as simple as this Butter Cake makes an otherwise dull day into something to look forward to. It is so easy to make, and you probably already have all the required ingredients in your pantry already! You can dream it up and serve it …
Malabar Fish Curry with Coconut Tamarind and Tomato Kerala is known for its delicious fish and seafood. There are so many varieties of fish curry that are so very delicious. While in many curries, ‘kudampuli’ or gambooge is used, in the Malabar region, most curries only use tamarind as the souring agent. Ground coconut, tomato …
Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables is very commonly made in Chinese homes, with any vegetables that you may have. I particularly love adding sawi spinach / xiao bay chai/ Japanese mustard greens. Other popular options are broccoli, green bell pepper or mushroom. This is a dish that can …
Dill Pickles | Easy Homemade Refrigerator Pickles (with slideshow) These dill pickles are my favorite instant pickles.. They may be used just after 24 hours. It’s no doubt that home made products, usually beat the flavor and reliability of store bought. Pickles are no exception! And the dill pickles from the store usually contain too …
Asparagus Dip | Creamy Simple Asparagus Spread This Asparagus dip, is extremely quick and easy to make! Quite tasty and even kids will enjoy this vegetable in spreadable form! I am always looking for ways to get the kids to eat certain veggies.. Sometimes, a dip is the easiest way to achieve this. Creamy and …
Spicy Grilled Baby Corn My daughter often wanders into the kitchen, proclaiming she is hungry and that I must fix her something yummy to eat. Three meals a day is hard enough, it’s not possible to give the kids cooked, tasty snacks everyday.. usually our tea time, is biscuits and Milo for the kids. Naureen helped …
Delicious Green Chutney | Green Coriander Dressing This is my take on a Delicious Green Chutney or ‘Dahi Wala Hara Chutney’. My recipe is slightly different, but give you a perfect, creamy sauce like chutney that is perfect for all types of Tikkas and Kebabs. It is also great in sandwiched like my Chicken Tikka …
Thai Spicy Chicken with Cashew Nuts This Thai Spicy Chicken with Cashew Nuts, is an identical recipe of the Thai Beef Recipe, that I recently posted. I usually never post a recipe so identical but so many of you messaged me to ask if the recipe would be suitable for Chicken. Thanks, cause it made …
Iced Honey Lemon Drink – Hong Kong Style This Iced Honey Lemon Drink , is a popular thirst quencher in Hong Kong. It sure helps to beat the Singapore heat too! This lemonade is sweetened using organic honey. No sugar or sugar syrup is used. There is an art to the drink. Usually, when …
Thai Spicy Beef with Cashew Nuts | Quick Stir-Fry This Thai Spicy Beef with Cashew Nuts, is a super quick and easy Stir-Fry made with the typical flavor of Thailand. It is deliciously scented with chilli, galangal, garlic, onion, kaffir lime and Thai basil leaves. Makes a delicious side, served with fresh leaves and …
Harissa | North African Spice Paste Harissa is a North African spice paste, a condiment found everywhere in Morocco and Tunisia. It is also widely used in the Middle East. Popularly used in dips and marinades and can add a spicy kick to just about anything! In mayonnaise, hummus, burgers… the list goes on. Although there are …
This recipe for Smoky Chicken Tenders, served with Potato Salad was a spur of the moment meal idea, that turned into a quick favorite. The ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ combination of hot grilled chicken with cold delicious potato salad has won everyone over around here. We are all looking for those quick and easy meal plans, aren’t we? Those …