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Yellow Tomato, Mustard and Thyme Chutney
A good chutney is not just a condiment but a great way of sprucing up a dish. Whether you want something flavourful to accompany your cheese platter, jazz up your burgers and sandwiches or a tasty side to complement your meat dishes, a chutney is a handy thing to have in your pantry. Chutney … Read More
Spicy Asian Eggplant Curry
Eggplant curry which is spicy, sweet, sour at the same time. Great accompaniment with rice or breads and totally delicious. On days when I go meat-less, one of my favourite things to cook are eggplants. Not only am I a big fan of the dark shiny purple skin and the soft mushy interior when cooked, … Read More
Banana Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins
I think most of us have a favourite banana bread or muffin recipe. At a baker's home, it's not too difficult to predict the fate of ripened bananas. In my case, I can't say that there have been too many instances that I have gone shopping for bananas for a particular recipe. Or maybe this is my … Read More
Mushroom and Breadcrumb Pasta
Quick smart dinners are becoming a way of life in our house. Why lock myself up in the kitchen and get involved in stages of cooking when a delicious dinner can be produced at the table within minutes with the least effort. Don't get me wrong. I love cooking elaborate meals, 4 course dinners and … Read More
Grapes with Orange Creme Anglaise (Custard) and Hazelnuts
They are beautiful...versatile.. and easily available. They are great for you. And since ancient times they have been associated with romance. But I wonder if they get the love that they deserve. When we picturise a pretty fruity dessert, we think of berries, stone fruits, figs and so on. Grapes? Not really. To be honest, I never did. So considering that this is the month of love, I thought I'd give them some dessert love. Crème Anglaise is my favourite dessert sauce in the world. I have tried out hundreds of combinations over the years and I find nothing as fancy carrying a dessert tray with fruits or cake and a little jug of Crème Anglaise on the side to be poured by the person it is being served to. It's very restaurant-like to put it down in front of your guests. And mind you, I do it in style and enjoy all the curiosity and attention it generates. Go ahead, try it. A word of caution, though. If you are serving it for a crowd, make sure you pour them into individual pots or serving glasses. You don't want your diners fighting over a jug of crème anglaise. But now since we are talking Valentines's day, sharing is allowed. In fact, it is encouraged! I have forever … Read More
Coconut Poached Salmon (Curry in a Hurry)
A quick and easy salmon curry that is made by poaching salmon in creamy coconut milk. These days when I am at the supermarket, I am mostly found at the seafood section. With good reason. I am expecting a visit from family and since they love seafood, I thought I would use this opportunity to increase my repertoire of seafood recipes. At home I usually don't cook a lot of seafood. Fortunately, we have easy access to a variety of seafood in our city so eating it outside is such a convenient option. So while planning on my menu I decided on quick and easy ones at home. The exotic ones, I leave it to the experts. The prep is something I don't enjoy at all. I can be weird that way. Ask me to bake a 4 tiered cake. I will weigh out every individual component, sieve the flour, make two different frostings, think of fancy garnishes...basically take care of every little detail. But when it comes to savory dishes, I look for short cuts. Quick and easy does it for me. So if there is a dish that cooks under 30 minutes I will find it. And make it. And blog about it. Salmon is easy to cook, it has huge health benefits and is available pretty much in any supermarket these days. … Read More
Bouillabaisse- French Seafood Soup
Sometimes all it takes is a few simple ingredients to turn dinner into a happy family meal. You know the ones that bring out smiles across the table. The ones where everyone wants to reach out for another helping and you end up eating less because you are too busy serving. I actually like that. It gives me the drive for a repeat performance. If it is something as wonderful as this French classic ( pronounced boo yah behss) that takes only a few minutes to serve up and is equally healthy, I am up for it. Even on a hot day like ours was today. A unique combination of ingredients that magically transform into complex flavours in a beautiful seafood soup. I wonder what took me so long to share this recipe. This is a dish that I almost instantly fell in love with when I saw it on a cooking show, years ago. Without even cooking or tasting it I could feel the flavours dancing on my palate. Tangy tomato, mild notes of citrus, the subtle scent but deep colour from the saffron and the sweetness of the sea from the prawns. Garlic, onions...I consider my safe zone. A splash of white wine makes it very French but I decided to skip it the last few times I cooked this and yet it was … Read More
Chickpeas and Chorizo Stew
You hear me raving about the blue patches in my city all the time. Well, there is something else I rave about quite a bit. Our sunny winters and our cool summers. Exciting, isn't it? It actually is amazing! When we first moved to Sydney, we happened to stay in a house that did not have a heating or cooling unit. It was spring and pretty cold (that's what I thought when I disembarked the aircraft). We invested in a room heater. A few mornings later the temperature soared, the heat was unbearable and we were sweating at home. We went back to the same dealer and bought a table fan. Apparently, he wasn't surprised to see us. Then overnight the weather went through a complete transformation. The following morning, we found ourselves desperately checking up on our cargo that was to arrive with warm blankets and quilts. Over time we got used to the weather. The room heater and table fan were kept next to each other. There were occasions when both were used on the same day. I found it hilarious at that time. That was pretty much how it was for most of the year. And to take the excitement a step further were the rain showers that would catch us by surprise any time of the day or … Read More
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