Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Healthy Mixed Salad A simple Healthy Mixed Salad to serve with your meal. The orange and pomegranate lend ‘tang’ to crunchy cucumbers on a plate of Baby Spinach Leaves. This Easy to prepare salad not only tastes good but is an immunity booster, containing vitamins A, B5, C, K, antioxidants and fibre.
Silverfish or Fish Moth Insect Household Ants Cockroaches SilverFish or FishMoth Insect One of the most common household pests that any homeowner should attend to is the silverfish. Often found in old books, under mattresses or old sofas and in damp and dark areas. Silverfish are small insects, usually about half an inch long …
Lime / Key Lime Pie I have tried a dozen different recipes for lime or key lime pies and the amount of lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk that is called for doesnt sit well with my taste buds. It’s often way too sour or sweet . Try my version. Neither the tartness nor the …
Cheat Whipped Cream – Whip Cream Substitute Ever wonder if you could substitute those dollops of whipped cream on your desserts, pies etc.. with something a little more healthy? Look no further.
Chicken Manchurian / Cauliflower Manchurian One of the most ordered items at Indo – Chinese Restaurants. This is a chicken dish with a nice peppery gravy. It’s just as easy to make at home. Great with Fried Rice or Bature. For the vegetarian version just substitute chicken pieces with cauliflower florets.
Chicken with Capsicum – Easy Quick Tasty Are you too tired to cook but still want something quick as well as tasty to whip up for dinner? Try our Chicken with Capsicum and you’ll be noting this down to cook on those ‘In a Rush’ days. It’s as simple as can be and with just …
General Tso’s Chicken General Tso’s chicken or simply General’s Chicken is a comforting, saucy fried chicken dish which is hugely popular in American Chinese restaurants and a popular Chinese take out item. It is said that this dish was actually bought back to Asia from the United States in the late 1940’s and named after a Chinese General. The dish …
Beef And Potato Stir Fry A simple hearty dish that is great served with steamed white rice!
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe! I made these cookies as a child and I continue to make them now for my kids.
Bombay Mix Salad Looking for a quick ‘Desi’ substitute for ‘Popcorn’ to cuddle up with on the couch and watch a movie? Or perhaps a quick entertainer? Try this fresh, tangy and crunchy Bombay Mixture Salad. This crisp salad never lasts long and often you will be asked to make some more. And of course, it’s healthier than …
Peanut Masala This crunchy, tangy, savoury salad bar snack is great to take out to the poolside or as a quick fix for evening eats. Peanut Masala is a sure crowd-pleaser. Peanuts or Groundnuts are mixed with Onion, Tomato, and Herbs with a little spice to give you a wonderful sensation in each bite.
Kerala Chicken Fry Kerala Fried Chicken is a fabulous combination of moist tender chicken with a crisp spice blend coating, fried in coconut oil to perfection and quite impossible to resist! You can make it as spicy as you like although I prefer it not too hot! To achieve the succulent texture inside and crispy outside, …
Prawns Curry with Green Mango – Konju Mango Curry This Prawns Curry with Green Mango – Konju Mango Curry is very simple and quick to make and reminds me of my delicious warm lunch waiting for me when I got home from school. Served with hot Kerala Rice ‘Kothari Choru’, vegetables, and papad. Great served with plain white …
Banana Flower Stir-Fry (Vazhapoo / Kodappan Thoran) For those of us who don’t know about the Benefits of the splendrous Banana Tree: Practically every part of this tree is edible; the bananas; raw or ripe, the stalk, the flower, and the leaves have other uses and can be used for serving food or using as …
Chapathi 3 ways This staple Indian Bread is a daily item in many Indian Households. Kneading the dough gently, to begin with, is the key to making a good chapathi. It can be made with butter/ghee or for the health conscious totally free of fat. I have given detailed methods for making 3 types of …
This is a cherished recipe. The cake always turns out so GOOD! This Light as Air Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream is great for birthdays. Similar to the variety sold at Asian Style bakeries. Sometimes I don’t spend too much time decorating but you can make it look as beautiful as you want. I don’t …
Bok Choy Chinese Stir-Fry Bok Choy – The popular ‘Go to’ when you need a quick fix for dinner and lunch. Healthy AND couldn’t get simpler than this! Whip it up in a jiffy! Scroll down for the Video and Recipe. Bok Choy Chinese Stir-Fry You are here: Quick Browse > Vegetarian >Bok Choy Chinese …
Hummus Bi Tahini The word hummus comes from Arabic: حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ) which actually means ‘chickpeas’. The full name of the prepared spread in Arabic is ḥummuṣ bi ṭaḥīna/ hummus bi tahini which just means ‘chickpeas with tahini’. Hummus or Hummus Bi Tahini is one the most popular Middle Eastern dips and can be eaten for …
