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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 that its moist delicious sweetness attracts …
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 the 16th century. According to …
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! Instead of the sweet jam you …
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 bowl that serves four. Double …
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 trying it. I saw the …
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 and can incorporate yoghurt or …
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 been a staple addition to this …
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 was cooked through the night …
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, served with Hot Naans, this …
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 very lightly, and baked so …
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 Lebanese wraps just make me …
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 me by my friend Balquis. …
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 earth and hence it’s at …
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 time, the beef cooks so …
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 the only years, I lived …
Pineapple Pachadi – Sweet and Savory Pineapple Curry with Yoghurt and Coconut Pineapple Pachadi is a deliciously different type of curry. The punch of raw mustard seeds blends so well in this yoghurt and coconut-based curry with fresh pineapple! Feel the tanginess. Enjoy the sweetness. Savour the Flavor! This is one of the dishes prepared for the …
Chocolate Chunk Cookies – Chewy Surprise Cookies These Chocolate Chunk Cookies are surprisingly yummy! Delicious chunks of melting chocolate in perfectly chewy cookies! Perfect to dunk in some cold milk! This is the perfect recipe, that kids can try on their own too. Scroll down for the Video made by my kids 🙂 .
Black Stone Flower | Patthar ka Phool | Dagad Phool | Kalpasi A really special spice with a unique shape, is used in specific Indian Cooking. It is often used in Kebabs and offers and wonderful fragrance to foods and masala powders. It’s addition add depth and aroma to curries as well. In the dried form, it does …
Chicken Tikka Masala – Simple and Delicious Recipe One of Britains favourite foods, it’s true that Chicken Tikka Masala a concocted Indian Fusion Recipe. Most International Indian restaurants feature this popular recipe. Similar to Indian Butter Chicken. More often than not, however, Restaurant versions include red food colouring and sometimes even flavour enhancers. Follow this …
Ada Pradhaman with Instant Ada (Rice Flakes) Ada Pradhaman is one of the most sought after Payasams when it comes to Kerala feasts and Onam Sadhyas. Here is how to make it easily and deliciously with the store-bought instant ada. The Payasam thickens after resting a while, like in the picture. The texture can be loosened …