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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? … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
Milk Chocolate and Ginger Baked Custards
One of the significant things that has changed ever since I started blogging is the way 'days' have assumed an importance in my life. I guess it's because I have so many to share it with. It makes me feel belonged...makes me feel like a part of the food blogging community. And very responsible too. I certainly don't start a countdown but I make a mental note if a celebratory day is coming up. And when the occasion or theme is love, (Valentine's Day) it is equally easy and difficult to come up with something. At home there is no major fan fare... we express love for each other through food. That's convenient and enjoyable too. It's like any other day save that there will be more food on the table. Favourite dishes. Not necessary, home cooked. A Chinese takeaway or even a good pizza. And dessert for sure! One of the rare opportunities to force a dessert on my other half. I grab the opportunity with both hands. The key to a good Valentine's day dessert for me is based on 3 principles- make-ahead, chilled and spiced. Add chocolate to it and I am ready with a recipe. I know there's going to be dark chocolate everywhere so my pick is Milk chocolate. Milk chocolate can be … Read More
Lemon Delicious Pudding
When life gives you lemons what do you do? Do you make lemonade or lemon curd? Or Nimbu Paani? Well, life didn't give me lemons. Or melons. I had to get them myself. All the way from the markets. The markets are not that far away but it's a rainy day. Have I told you how unpredictable our weather is! Thankfully, the pudding is not. It is very much the way it is and totally lives up to its name. Australia Day (26th January) is one holiday I really look forward to. The date especially has always been special because that also happens to be Republic Day in India and I have great memories of fun wintry things I used to do on this holiday. I take this day as a great opportunity to whip up some of the Aussie classic sweet treats at home. I find it hard to decide which one as I love every one of them. The Pav is a must every year. Last year I also made the sticky date pudding. This year I debated between the golden syrup dumplings and the lemon delicious pudding. Finally, I realised I could do without the dumplings as I am lately looking like one myself. Seriously, I am almost embarrassed not to be joining the army of fit and health conscious people marching along the water side … Read More
Corn, Carrot and Pea Breakfast Fritters
Are you noticing quite a few breakfast recipes in this space? I confess, that is one meal I am paying more attention to. That is because the others are turning out to be less of sit down meals and more of quick fix situations. We are outdoors for most of the time our weather allows us. Day times have been warm. Hot rather! But evenings are the perfect excuse to step outside and watch the colourful sunset or lose ourselves to the soothing water views. I find myself totally drawn to the water front. It kind of refreshes my soul. And that is probably the only time I am ready to sit down and relax. At home, I am constantly doing something. Life with two young kids can be very demanding...I have mentioned it before. I can make it worse for myself by finding a hundred other things to do. I am a cleanliness freak. It's certainly not a great situation with two little boys running around the house looking for an excuse to begin an adventure. So yes, I think I've found another place to unwind. Other than my kitchen! I've been making these fritters frequently because they allow me to add plenty of vegetables. They came together quickly but I still find it easier to make the … Read More
Apple and Maple Syrup Friands (Financiers)
I did not make resolutions for the new year because somewhere along the course of the year, I feel they change for me. Perhaps the greatest lesson I have learnt over time is that with some minor adjustments, a bit of flexibility and a wee bit of make-do, life becomes a lot easier to embrace. Flexibility means along with the expected you also make room for the unexpected things in your life, both good and bad. And in doing so, you save yourself from a few let-downs and disappointments. The world becomes a happier a place to live in. I have decided to adopt a 'take it as it comes' approach to both life, in general and blogging. There will be days when meringues will crack..I will not fret. I will make an Eton Mess instead. Lava cakes may turn out over-baked...I will enjoy them as puddings. If l can't pipe pretty swirls around life, then so be it. I will learn to have fun with dollops. Dollops aren't perfect...you can't weigh or measure them. That's why they are dollops and we love them. Uh..well, think I could do with a sugar fix at the moment. These friands are the simplest things to bake. Easy, uncomplicated and quite forgiving. Flexible, in other words. All you … Read More
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