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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. … Read More
Date and Carrot Cake
So I finally made a cake. Though I couldn't convince myself to loudly exclaim 'my first dessert for 2014'! No ganache, no glaze..not even a sauce. Well, I am all about Sugar. The more the better. You know that already, don't you! Dessert or no dessert...I leave that to you to decide. But this cake … Read More
Chakchouka- Eggs cooked in a Flavourful Sauce of Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Spices.
There are probably as many ways to dress up eggs as many lovers of eggs there exists today. Let's face it, whether we love them or we are tired of them, we are yet to outgrow our need for eggs. Which other ingredient in your pantry can you turn into breakfast, lunch, dinner, sauces... and … Read More
Breakfast Poppy Seed Crepes with Strawberries and Yogurt
Week 2 of our stay in the new neighbourhood has maintained that we are spoilt rotten to our very existence. The waterfront has been calling out to us ever so often that we find it hard to stay indoors. To add to that our sunny skies have been hiding behind a huge cloud cover making it the perfect … Read More
Chicken, Roasted Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta
Breaking trends at the beginning of the year, I recently went on a chocolate and cheese shopping spree. With all the hard work I had done a week ago to clean up my refrigerator on account of the house move, I decided to buy myself some New Year presents. When was the last time I had seen an empty refrigerator! It took me no time to fill it up. Mascarpone has always been my favourite. Other than the various interpretations of Tiramisu that I keep trying out from time to time, my favourite way of using it is by dolloping it on grilled fruits. And adding it to pasta. The flavour and creaminess that it adds is like none other. So with a handful of ingredients I made this very quick pasta meal for our lunch. I have used store bought smoked chicken breast to reduce work. It can be substituted with leftover barbecued chicken, canned Tuna, Prosciutto, Bacon, Smoked salmon or even home cooked chicken breasts. If you are using fresh chicken breast fillets, season them and shallow fry them 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Then slice into pieces. Chicken, Roasted Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta (adapted with variation from this recipe) Serves 4 500 g cherry … Read More
A Crunchier and Filling Nicoise Salad
Happy New Year Everyone! A great beginning....I can feel the vibe! Really! It does amaze me though that we all look at the New Year as a fresh start though we are constantly a part of beginnings and endings all throughout the year. But why not! With a beginning comes hope and.. belief. In yourself..in the world around you...in good. Hope is good, isn't it? Life just got insanely exciting and relaxed for me at the same time. Moving houses at the end of December is not exactly the perfect time to pack away bakeware and dinnerware in boxes. Though I managed to put up a decent number of cookie and other posts, it almost hurt not being able to carry it through to the end. Cooking and Photography are an integral part of my being today and I cannot imagine a day without doing it. Somehow life makes a lot more sense when I am whisking, stirring, chopping, mixing or piping. Our move was seamless though hectic as expected. But we've been anything but tired....lazy but not tired. Living on the waterfront does have its advantages. We've been getting into a crazy habit of packing our meals and eating them outside. I've been getting some pretend haircuts and therapies from soft … Read More
Cheddar and Chive Beignets
1 more sleep before Christmas. How are you all doing? I've had the most amazing weekend with my family. Apart from a lovely Christmas party hosted by the Day Care centre that my boys go to, we did a bit of touring around the city. We came back really late on Saturday night after watching the fireworks display around Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour which was transformed into the most amazing Christmas wonderland I've ever seen. The kids loved the 21 large inflatable Santas bobbing about in the waters. I was not surprised to see the number of people gathered around the foreshores, hours ahead in time with family and food. What else would you need sitting by the waters, amidst twinkling fairy lights, carols in the background, watching the sun set in the horizon..? Your camera of course! I could see a lot of people placing themselves with tripods at vantage points, none of which was possible at my end with two impatient little boys. The first round of fireworks took off exactly at 9 pm. It was beautiful, though I had seen better...during the International Fleet review that took place this year. I heaved a huge sigh of relief that this year no one was scared and they rather enjoyed the … Read More
No-Bake 5 Minute Chocolate Marshmallow Crackles
I've been so reluctant to pack away any of my baking tins and trays since I was pretty sure I would need them again this week. My family and every one else around here thought I wouldn't and that I have made and fed enough sweet treats to them for the year. Along with baking tins, naturally there were other props that needed to stick around too. So as it turns out, I am a week away from moving and the boxes are sitting all around the house with nothing in them and the boys are using them as push carts to give each other a joy ride. Finally out of guilt and panic, I agreed to a 'no elaborate baking' arrangement. And then these were born. Did not even need baking. Seriously, something as easy as this and tasting so insanely good. It takes 5 minutes from start to finish to make the crackles..at the most 10 if you are making it for the first time. Then they just chill and set in the refrigerator. The ganache takes another 3 minutes to make and is poured over the crackle mixture. And that's it! Eat them, store them, gift them or share them...they are a joy to have. Even simpler than cookies. Honestly, aren't you getting a bit tired of cookies...I know I am! You can use … Read More
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