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Coconut Poached Salmon (Curry in a Hurry)
4|02|2014
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
31|01|2014
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
28|01|2014
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
24|01|2014
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. … Read More
Lemon Delicious Pudding
22|01|2014

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
19|01|2014

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)
17|01|2014

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
Date and Carrot Cake
14|01|2014

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 is good. So very good! Once it came out of the oven, I changed my mind about including a dessert sauce. There are several reasons why I like this cake. First, it has a subtle caramel taste to it that comes from the dates. If you have never made a date cake before, I highly recommend it. Unlike nuts and raisins, you don't bite into dates while eating a slice of the cake. They disintegrate and get lost in the batter adding a beautiful flavour and moisture to the cake. The cake is filled with great ingredients like carrots, seeds and nuts that not only make it filling but nutritious too. And the best one. You don't need a mixer! You just add and stir. The original recipe was that of a loaf. It always tasted amazing so I've been looking for an opportunity to turn it into a cake that can be served for any occasion. I made a few changes in the proportions and ingredients marrying … Read More
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