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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 … 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 … 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. … 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 DESSERT! If you ask me what my go-to ingredients are, I would probably talk about potatoes and noodles before I come to eggs. But hey, eggs cook faster...even faster than 2 minute noodles and the quickest way to pack some protein into your diet. But we all love variety, we love colour and sometimes we need to spice things up a bit. Like this delicious North African dish of poached eggs in a bed of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, chillies and spices. All I can say is that this is the best thing I have recently dipped my bread into. And imagine walking into a kitchen that smells of warm spices and cooked red peppers the first thing in the morning. The recipe is very simple one and is open to adjustments as per personal preferences. Traditionally, the egg is poached in the pot in which the vegetables are cooked but I find it easier to finish the eggs in the oven in individual portions. … 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 weather to sit late at the roadside cafes sipping a cup of hot chocolate or sharing a gooey macadamia brownie as we watch the sun dip into the horizon typically around 8.30 pm. Talking about brownies, did I tell you I have not made a single dessert in the New Year! Okay...just a quick something which did not qualify as a dessert in my eyes. That was the quickest Tiramisu ever that still managed a few compliments. There is barely room for error when you are dealing Savoiardi biscuits, Mascarpone and Kahlua. Don't ask me for the recipe though. Or even if I tell you just THROW in (I love that word. In most quick recipes I come across, you THROW everything in) the components into serving glasses, don't follow my recipe. At least don't make them in walking shoes and most importantly don't mix with the back of a strainer when your cutlery is yet to be retrieved from cartons. See … 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
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