Fall Harvest 2010Carrots from the ground Its been some time now since my last post and I thought I'd restart with a snapshot of how my garden has been doing this year. Despite the unpredictable, sun-less summer that we've experienced, my plants didn't fare too bad.[...] |
Roasted Cornish Game Hen with Quinoa and Sweet Potato CakesFor Christmas day - I roasted a Cornish Game Hen with Orange and Clove Sauce in a white wine reduction, and this was served with Quinoa and Sweet Potato Cakes. Now, doesn't that sound fancy? Well it was quite simple to make! Shockingly, I didn't feel[...] |
Mango and Shredded PorkMango ----- Its sweet and great to eat. Ingredients 2 Very Ripe mangoesA pinch of turmericA pinch of Aesofoetida1 tbsp of oil6-7 Thai green chillies Leftover Shredded Pork Shoulder Meat - About 1 cup (optional) Curry leaves a few Mustard seeds 1/8th[...] |
All right fine! Its not a house, its a Cozy Cottage!Daring Baker's 'Gingerbread House made from scratch' challenge. This was hosted by Lemonpi and Very Small Anna. What an experience, never seen one before, so I'm thinking not too shabby eh! All right fine! Its not a house, its a Cozy Cottage!. The[...] |
Outrageous Chocolate CookiesMy take on Martha's Outrageous Chocolate Cookies. I decided to use more chocolate chips than the recipe called for, so much more that it looks like there's more chocolate chips than the cookie dough :)) Although it was tough to work with the dough[...] |
AntipastiAntipasti platter for two. A delicious meal for the lazy :) My husband and I had a hankering for some good ol' Salami and Cheese. So this is what we came up with. For the meats - Some smoked Ham, Summer Spicy Sausage, fresh cut New Season's[...] |
Gianduja Chocolate PuddingGianduja Chocolate Pudding I love pudding, its so simple, luscious and calls for simple ingredients. Something that can be made at the very last minute and can end any tough and tiring day well. A very simple recipe with old fashioned ingredients.[...] |
Salmon en CrouteThis is part of the Daring Cook's Challenge, recipe by Simone from JungleFrog. I was very excited about this recipe as it was the very first time making shortcrust pastry AND the very first time making Salmon en Croute! So off I go to the grocery[...] |
Banana Flower Roasted with Lentils -Vazhapoo Paruupu UsliVazhapoo Paruupu Usli is a very native dish from the South of India, I'm really not sure whether it originated in Kerala or Tamil Nadu. However, I can assure it, it is one of the most scrumptious vegetables you can eat. Banana flower's insides[...] |
CannolisThis is my first time doing a 'Daring Baker's Challenge' and I'm super excited and pleased. This month Lisa Michele chose - Italian Cannolis. At first I was quite apprehensive because I hate anything deep fried (at home). I find it to be a ridiculous[...] |