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Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream Cheesecake
The best of both worlds! A Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake and ice cream combined together to make a delicious frozen treat. At work, we often had training sessions on personality development, leadership, team building and such things. I remember one of the mentors talking about the importance of … Read More
Orange, Honey, Rosemary and Chia Seed Friands/Financiers
After a lovely little vacation in Melbourne, I am back to the precious confines of my home. Though to be honest, I did not miss cooking and baking, I was very excited at the sight of my kitchen when I came back. Melbourne is a colourful city. That was one of the first things that caught my eyes. The … Read More
Lamb Rogan Josh Pot Pie
When I was growing up, the definition of good, delicious food at home was as simple as finger-licking food. Food that is so irresistible that you wipe your plates clean with the last piece of flatbread and lick the last of the dish off your fingertips. This theory cannot be truer for a bowl of good … Read More
No-Bake Mocha Peppermint Cheesecake
I know I have to step up my fitness regime. I can foresee two whole months of eating too much cake, cookies and indulgent treats. I have to make them and if there isn't enough room in the fridge, someone has to make room for them. Someone who thinks she could hug them if they were real. Or showcase … Read More
Herbed Ricotta, Cranberry Chutney and Duchess Potato Tart
I don't have a Thanksgiving but that has never stopped me from being a part of the celebrations. The events leading up to Christmas have brought me joy since I was in school. Even as a little girl my eyes would light up when I saw the trees on display, the tinsel, glittery ornaments, the fairy lights and the Christmas sales. At school we learnt about the different traditions and I embraced them with wide open arms. When I came to live in Australia I thought I might like to live inside the shops during Christmas. Having a food blog makes it a bonus for me. It allows for the planning and preparations to begin well in advance. And I am so up for it. Would you believe me if I told you that it took me less than 15 minutes to put this together? I have cheated a bit on this tart...okay more than a bit to simply things. Unlike my usual recipes, I have used a few store bought ingredients, put them together and the result is something that can be a centre-piece on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. There are 3 layers in this tart. A layer of caramelised onion and cranberry chutney, a herbed ricotta layer and the duchess potato on top. To speed up the process, I … Read More
Lucky Smart Snax + Giveaway
Like many people, the last quarter of the year is my favourite time of the year. The festivities actually start right from October for me when I am getting ready for Diwali and probably end after I have finished wishing everyone a Happy New Year. In between there is a lot of cooking, eating, gifting and a whole lot of activity in my kitchen. Irrespective of the cuisine or mode of cooking, one thing that compulsorily finds its way into my pantry are nuts. Nuts are handy because they can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. From an Indian Badami Murgh (Almond Chicken) to my favourite pesto-s and all the nut-meal enriched cakes in between, I am constantly snacking on nuts while working on a recipe. So I was delighted when I got an opportunity to review Lucky Smart Snax and discovered their fabulous range of snacking nuts and seeds. Lucky is a well known brand in Australia and I have been using their products in cooking/baking since the time I have stepped foot in Sydney. You cannot miss their products when you are walking past the Nut and Dried Fruit aisle in the supermarkets. The Lucky Smart Snax range has now been extended to include 6 new products. Each of these … Read More
Cauliflower Steaks With Chilli, Lemon And Nut Salsa
We are quite fortunate to be able to cook with cauliflower all year round in Sydney. This was not the case where I grew up. Cauliflower was seasonal and even though one would find them in bigger markets, they would not taste great. My mother would want to buy the ones that were sold on the roadside, straight off the fields and she seemed very pleased if she could get her hands on them. We knew what we would be eating that night. They would be turned into a curry or a stir-fry with plenty of spices. I always loved cauliflower, whatever the dish. It was much later that I discovered that it tasted delicious even when it was cooked in the oven. And a lot healthier. This dish is as simple as it looks. Take a whole cauliflower head and slice it into steaks. I love that word...steak! Makes dinner sound very exciting. Brown them slightly on a pan and roast them. Then you can go with a salsa, dressing or a sauce of your choice. I chose to make a salsa as I came across a wonderful assortment of roasted nuts that I reviewed recently (that will be published next on the blog). I wanted the cauliflower and nuts to shine in the recipe so I kept the flavours simple. But they really go well … Read More
Creamy Mushroom Soup With A Cheese Crust
This week has been one filled with many 'firsts'. The most exciting one among them was that we were called to try out and pick up school uniforms for my soon-to turn schoolgoer boys. It is hard to express what I was feeling at the sight of them in their fresh, slightly over-sized school uniforms. Bittersweet is probably the closest word I can think of. Stepping out during the day, I also realised how warm the weather is gradually turning. So that means it's time to take a break from soups and move onto sorbets and ice creams. But before I do so I thought I'd share this delicious bowl of what is called the 'ultimate comfort food'. The soup is one that I would like to eat over and over again as it is full of textures. I don't process the soup to a fine consistency..I like to bite into tiny bits and chunks of mushrooms while savoring it's creamy base. Also, a thicker consistency holds the cheese on top and prevents it from getting mixed into the soup. The cheese takes it to another level. Slightly browned on the top, the cheese forms a nice little crust to break into with your spoon. Fresh thyme makes it aromatic and packs in flavour. Thyme is one of my favourite herbs, so I do … Read More
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