Crêpes

Quite some time ago one of my brilliant cooking teachers, who was from Brittany- France, taught me this wonderful Crêpe recipe. It’s an absolutely terrific recipe that became one of my favorites! First time that I made crêpes, I ended up with (read full article)

Spinach Bites

These is what J. and I had for lunch today. Spinach is one of my favorites vegetables in the whole world. And use it often in my cooking. Stuffed pastries, salads, stuffed homemade pasta, dips... and other dishes.My Mom used to make these Spinach Bit (read full article)

Parmesan--Spinach--Hunting Eggs PieHappy Easter!!! Our friends L. and M. Invited us for Good Friday dinner tonight. So I thought that a good and not complicated dish to bring for tonight will be "My Mother's best Spinach Pie Recipe". But as usual, (read full article)

Milanesas "Argentinean Style"--Beef schnitzelWell, since I was writing about Argentinean Food, I thought it might be nice to share some "Argentinean Recipes" with all of you. I hope you like it!Original Milanesa Recipe "Argentinean Style" Milanesa de (read full article)

"Learn The Basics of Cooking toBecome A Gourmet Food Expert" Article by Brent Schumacher Gourmet foods are done with sophistication, especially by Iron Chefs. You may think that simply looking at food is made by a snap of your fingers. This is not e (read full article)

Railway Mutton Curry

Source - Deccan Chronicle, Chennai EditionRailway Mutton Curry is a direct throw back to the days of the British Raj in India, when traveling by train was considered aristocratic. This very popular and slightly spicy dish was served in Railway Refres (read full article)

Garden Fresh Tomato Sauce & Spaghetti

Ingredients:About 7 Vine Ripe Tomatoes - quartered1 bunch of fresh basil4 – 5 cloves of garlic – crushed & chopped1 Italian hot cherry pepper – sliced with seedsDashes of Dried OreganoOlive oil – for drizzlingRomano cheese for grating1 lb (read full article)

Delicious Vegetable Chicken Fritters

Today we all Indians are celebrating another year of freedom.. On this special occasion I want to wish all Indians everywhere in the world A Very Happy Independence Day 2010. Few friends of mine are coming to my place today to celebrate this day in (read full article)

Okra Saute’

This side dish from Simply in Season is super quick tastes like summer. Ingredients: 4 C okra (cleaned and trimmed, I sliced mine) 1 large onion (sliced) 2 sweet peppers (chopped) 1 chili pepper (seeded and sliced) 2 large tomatoes (diced) salt to (read full article)

Grouse with polenta and girolles

This is an economical way to get four good starter servings out of two grouse. (You can do the same dish with wood pigeon.) Make the polenta the night before; once set, it will last a few days in the fridge. 2 oven-ready grouse salt and freshly gro (read full article)

Aloo Tikki

Aloo TikkiMakes: 6Serves: 2 - 3You will need3 potatoes, boiled and mashed1 onion, chopped1/4 cup mint & coriander leaves, finely chopped3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/ 4 teaspoon amchur powder ( dry mango powder )3/4 (read full article)

Egg Fried Rice

Egg Fried RiceServes: 2You will needFor Egg:3 eggs, beat well1 tablespoon oil1/4 teaspoon saltFor Fried Rice:2 cups ( 400 g ) cooked and cooled rice ( rice should not be overcooked )1 tablespoon oil1 onion, finely chopped or 1 bunch spring onion, fin (read full article)

French Fries. Batter Up!

Crispy, seasoned, perfection!Thank you Cassie for sharing your wonderful recipe.Here is the recipe: (adapted from allrecipes, by Cassie)1 large potato1/4 cup flour1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon pa (read full article)

Zunka with Drumsticks

Zunka with DrumsticksThick curry of gram flour with drumsticks - A tasty Maharashtrian dishRecipe Credit - Vimla Patil ( Author - Dal Roti )You will need2 drumsticks, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon (read full article)

Garlic Chips

So I threw a bridal shower this weekend. Yes, one week after I moved into my new house, I invited people I didn’t know and a few that I did into my very quickly put together home. And not only did I have to put together my home, I also had to (read full article)

Garlic, artichoke and roasted red pepper hummus with pita wedges

Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedge (read full article)

Garlic, artichoke and roasted red pepper hummus with pita wedges

Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedg (read full article)

Chicken Wings with Sage & Mint

Ingredients:Chicken wings (about 2 lbs.)Handful of fresh SageSprigs of MintDashes of CurryOlive oilHoney Mustard Dressing:3 tablespoons of Honey3 tablespoons of Mustard-(your favorite)Juice of ½ lemonIn a large frying pan heat a few drizzles of oliv (read full article)

Italian-Style Pork Steaks with Sage and White Wine

One of my favourite blogs is “Cooking at Marystow” by the lovely Lucie, her blog is always an inspiration with all her mouth-watering delights. When I spotted this recipe over at her blog I knew I had to make it. Lucie said this was “totally de (read full article)

Food Tips: Frying in Butter

The rich taste of butter is unrivalled for frying. However, it does have a low burning point, and can blacken the food easily, giving an acrid taste. Try frying with a mixture of cooking oil and butter. Gently melt in the pan and bring up to the req (read full article)