This past weekend, we played host to a pool day as well as a birthday party for a friend on our rooftop. I attempted to make a Lime and Poppyseed Cake on Friday but that turned out to be a disaster. As usual, being the very determined host that I am and because I promised a cake, I tried baking another one but not the … Continue reading An amazingly divine recipe!
Yesterday, was a day of wandering for me. I walked out of my home, down the street and then, hailed an auto rickshaw and mentioned my random destination. I got there 30 minutes later, walked into a grocery store, grabbed 2 zucchinis, 2 bunches of spinach and a box of lasagna. Honestly, even at that moment in time I was not sure if my purchase was … Continue reading A Kind of Lasagna!
Our friends, Ed and Joyce, own a fabulous restaurant on the island of Ko Lanta, Thailand, called Red Snapper. Every time we visit them we never fail to order our favorite item on their menu. This recipe was inspired by Red Snapper and is my interpretation of their Cheese & Jalapeno Croquettes! Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 40g unsalted butter 1/2 cup … Continue reading Inspired by Red Snapper!
I had a little of celery left in the refrigerator and was trying to figure out what is it that I can make. What popped in my mind was Risotto Bianco! The Ingredients 500 ml Vegetable stock Olive oil 1/2 a small Red Onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 stick of Celery, trimmed and finely chopped 150 g Risotto rice salt and pepper 1/4 cup … Continue reading Absolute comfort food!
My kitchen and pantry is always stocked up. That’s because I like to be able to whip up just anything at a moment’s notice. I also enjoy learning as well as creating new dishes. However, I once made a delicious cheat! It is not something I am always proud of but I was excited that day because I did not have mushrooms. I made a … Continue reading Delicious cheat!
So, I have been quiet for some time now as I have been away and did not carry my laptop with me during that time. To start off again on a sweet note, check out how I made my Strawberry and Fig Jam! The Ingredients 250 g Strawberries, hulled, washed, drained and halved 250 g ripened Figs, washed, dried and quartered 1/2 cup Caster Sugar … Continue reading On a sweet note!
This particular soup has been an all time favorite of mine! I learnt it from my partner. G made it the first time when I was sick as a dog! I remember it very vividly as I was lying in bed feeling helpless and how the fragrant aroma of this soup travelled through the entire apartment. It smelt so yummilicious even before I had it. … Continue reading Healthy in a bowl!
For the love of cooking and to always be able to whip up something super easy yet yummilicious, I always have a jar or two of my homemade basil pesto readily available in my refrigerator. Here’s how you can make my Presto Pesto in minutes! The Ingredients 125 g Basil, leaves only 200 g cashew nuts 3 cloves of garlic 2 cups parmesan, grated … Continue reading Presto Pesto!
It was a very lazy day for me today and so for dinner tonight, I made a very light and easy to put together, Greek Salad! The Ingredients 1/4 cup Olive oil 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 medium cucumbers 4 medium tomatoes 1 small onion, quartered and sliced 1/2 cup kalamata olives 125 g feta … Continue reading Lazy made healthy!
Never in my life did I ever think tofu would make an amazingly delicious dessert till my hanai mom made and served me a slice. The texture is so smooth and the flavor… what can I say? Try the Lemon Tofu Pie yourself and let me know what you think about it! The Ingredients Crust making 12 Digestive cookies, crushed 100 g unsalted butter, melted … Continue reading Heavenly Tofu!
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