Corn Chowder I’m a sucker for creamy soups in any form. In fact, I’m yet to come across a creamy soup I don’t love. Hmmmm…..that statement sounds somewhat awfully familiar. I’ve written that here before. Oh, that’s right. I say the same thing about cheese. Umm… and potatoes. This website would be a very different place indeed if I also said the same thing about salads. 😈 There are corn chowders, then there are corn chowders....
Just a great Corn Salad This is a very typical salad I make with corn. Especially when corn is in season – I absolutely love making this with freshly cooked ears of corn. Having said that though, I make this quite often with canned corn too. For both convenience and also when corn isn’t in season – though actually, here in Australia, corn is pretty good value most of the year round....
And they have the best flavour – a pure, clean flavour that’s simply magical! Duck Fat Potatoes You’ve heard of them, you might’ve even seen them on the menu of fine dining restaurants. So – what’s the big deal with Duck Fat Potatoes? Here’s why they’re held as the best roast potatoes in the world! Crispiest crust that’s thick and craggy, with a deep golden brown colour; Stays crispy rather than going soggy within seconds of coming out of the oven like “normal” roast potatoes; and The best flavour, a pure, clean flavour that doesn’t taste of duck but has a distinctly richer flavour than oil....
Low cal at 250 calories and incidentally vegan. Yay vegans! Eggplant Curry This is a curry inspired by the famous Sri Lankan eggplant curry we love at New Shakthi Sri Lankan in Homebush (Sydney, Australia). It’s one of those “hole in the wall” places where the servers get grumpy if you dare to take the time to mull over which 3 curries you want in your lunch pack. “Hurry, hurry, people are waiting!...
Smothered Pork Chops – the French way! 😉 FRENCH ONION MEETS SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS Whenever you see the word “smothered” in the context of food, you know you’re onto a good thing. Whether it’s Chicken smothered in Mushroom Gravy, Steaks with Peppercorn Sauce, Salisbury Steak or Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy, if it’s smothered then you know you’re in for a good meal. Right?? Today’s smother sauce of choice – French Onion Gravy....
Quinoa is a naturally gluten free seed that is consumed just like any other grain. It is packed with high protein, fiber, antioxidants & vital minerals. If you are new to this super food, do include it in your diet & experience the health benefits. We try to include a variety of whole grains in our diet. I often cook steel cut oats, millets, brown rice, broken wheat & quinoa for our meal....
Here is how I cut chicken wings. The knife just glides through the joints – you won’t need to use any force or bang the knife with your hand to cut it through. Once you get the hang of it, it’s really fast. It takes me around 2 minutes to cut up 2 kg / 4 lb of wings – and I’m no knife wizard! Reserve the wing tips to make chicken stock…....
Pomegranate was originally cultivated near Iran around 4,000 years ago and quickly expanded throughout the Mediterranean and Central and South Asia. Apart from being valued for its immense medicinal properties, pomegranate has been revered to as a sacred fruit since ancient times and has its reference in many religious scriptures. References to it include ancient Hindu, Egyptian and Greek mythology, as well as the Bible and Talmud. It is believed that pomegranate is a symbol of prosperity, luck, fertility, regeneration, life and abundance....
I feel like curry fanatics outside of India are familiar with well known Indian favourites like Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Goan Fish Curry and Biryani, but aren’t so familiar with Indian sides. Given that I’ve embarked on a bit of an Indian curry mission, I’m going to share a handful of quick and easy vegetable sides for curries – starting with this Indian Salad with Tomato and Mint Dressing. Refreshing is the key here....
There are 2 ways of making Kadai Paneer – Gravy & semi dry. I share both the methods in this post. Recipe 1 – My kadai paneer gravy turns out to be much more flavorful & delicious than what is served in most Indian restaurant. It’s a winner always and is so simple to make. This Kadai paneer gravy is good when you are home for a meal. It goes well with hot butter naan, roti & even with jeera rice or plain basmati rice....
FavoritePinShare Ready to spice up your meal prep game? Look no further than these delicious Korean beef meal prep bowls! Perfect for busy moms on the go, these bowls are packed to the brim with flavor and nutrition. Two of my goals for the new year are to eat healthier and stop eating out as much. Meal prepping is a great solution for both! I know it can seem overwhelming (and time consuming) but it’s actually a lot easier than you’d think!...
This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Laksa recipe I am obsessed with Laksa. My Japanese mother will disown me for saying this, but I am pretty sure that Laksa would be my Last Meal. She will also be able to attest to my obsession with Laksa. Because approximately once a month, I trek wide and far as required to get my Laksa fix....
To make this lemon pepper fish, you can use any kind of fish that has a firm flesh. I have used fresh water fish here. You can also use salmon but it does not absorb the flavors of spices. This lemon pepper fish is made in South Indian style with curry leaves and spices like fennel, red chilli powder, ginger garlic and green chilies. I have given substitutes that you may easily find to make the dish....
You can also check this collection of oats recipesOats egg omeletteOats khichdiOats idliVegetable Oats porridgeOats pongal How to Make Masala Oats (Stepwise Photos) Toast 1 cup rolled oats or instant oats in a pan until slightly crisp and aromatic. They won’t turn crunchy but will become slightly crisp. This helps to avoid masala oats from turning sticky. Keep this aside. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons oil to a pan and heat it....
They evoke the memories of fun times spent together with family and friends. These are perfect foods for get-togethers and potlucks. This dish is no different — has all the elements and hits the right notes on the taste scale. About Masala Puri Masala Puri is a delicious street food from Bangalore, where flavorful green peas curry is served over a bed of crushed crisp puris, garnished with onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves and sev....
Or, have it as a wholesome but satisfying meal. Move over Caesar salad! Mega Italian Salad I christened this a MEGA Italian salad in an effort to catch your attention with an implied promise that it’s better than just your basic everyday Garden Salad. Did it work? If you’re reading this, then hah, it did! 😉 I may be jesting but actually this salad really is mega – both in size and tastiness....
This dish is kids’ friendly and my kids have eaten this for many years, believing it to be potato. Yes you won’t know it is mullangi! I am sure you can get even the pickiest kids to enjoy this dish. Radish stir fry goes well, mixed with hot rice and Ghee or as a side with Rasam-rice & Sambar-rice. It also goes with roti, bhakri, Akki roti, Ragi rotti and Theplas....
They are a good source of protein, vitamin C, folate, Iron, fiber, Zinc, potassium and many more nutrients. Mushrooms are the only kind of plant food with vitamin D. When they are exposed to sun light, a small amount of vitamin D is synthesized in them. There are a few hundred kinds of mushrooms that grow across the world, not all are edible and some can cause severe toxic effect on humans....
The result? Flavour that sticks to the tomato rather than sliding off like dressing. Try it. I think you’ll love it! My favourite tomato salad This is a tomato salad so good, it’s exceptional made even with just-okay winter tomatoes like the ones I used yesterday when re-checking this recipe before publishing it today. So imagine how incredible it is with ripe, juicy, seasonal summer tomatoes!!! (In case you’re wondering why I’m sharing a summer recipe in the middle of Aussie winter, it’s because half the readers of my website are in the northern hemisphere enjoying summer right now....
These oatmeal pancakes come out fluffy with a non-sticky texture inside. So it is hard for anyone to know these have been made with oats. I don’t make pancakes often but whenever I do I make these as they are healthier. For the topping you can use maple syrup, honey, chocolate syrup or fruit syrup. We usually go with the chocolate sauce as I always stock the homemade one. I have also shared the recipe of the chocolate syrup at the end of this post....
