Mango and Avocado Salsa
Ingredients: 1 mango, peeled and diced, 1 avocado, peeled and diced, 4 tomatoes, peeled and diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (with or without seeds), 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 1/4 cup red onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, peeled and diced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: In a large bowl, combine mango, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion and [...]
Continue reading...Blue Cheese Dip
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ingredients: (Yields around 2 cups of dip) 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3-4 green onions; finely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, Garlic Salt and white pepper to taste. Method: Combine all the ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serving Suggestion: Serve as a dip for crackers, baked potatoes, vegetable fingers, potato chips, chicken or buffalo wings. TIP: This dip [...]
Continue reading...Paneer Kadhai in just 15 minutes
Monday, May 18, 2009
This recipe of Paneer Kadhai or Kadhai Paneer, is a quick and simple recipe that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. With minimum ingredients that are readily available, this dish is finger-licking good. You can prepare it for you dinner party or for your kitty. Ingredients: 200 gms paneer (Cottage cheese); cut into small cubes, 3 onions; [...]
Continue reading...Baked Cheese Potato Cups
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; washed and scrubed (leave on the skin if not very dirty), 1/3 cup sour cream, Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Some fresh parsley; chopped, Salt, paprika and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Pat dry the potatoes and bake them in the oven at 350° F (175° C) for around 45 minutes or till they are cooked. [...]
Continue reading...Sizzling Chicken
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; skinned, 1/4 cup vinegar, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1 tbsp oil, 1 cup boiled pasta of your choice, 2 boiled eggs, 6-8 fresh cabbage leaves, 1 cup sliced green, red and yellow peppers, 1 tsp butter. Method: Prick the chicken breasts so that the marinade penetrates inside. In a bowl combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and marinate the chicken [...]
Continue reading...Tortilla Chips
Saturday, November 15, 2008
A Mexican snack loved by all around the world. Mexican cuisine is one of the popular and most loved cuisine in the world. Tortilla chips are made of corn flour and are served with different toppings like chilli beans, variety of salsas, chicken, sour cream, cheddar cheese, guacamole, etc. You can experiment with your own toppings. Ingredients: 1 cup whole corn [...]
Continue reading...Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Ingredients: 2 medium stalks of broccoli, 4 tbsp Oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 3/4 tsp Tapioca starch, 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, Few drops of sesame oil, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste. Method: Wash the broccoli and cut into small florets. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, add salt and broccoli florets, stir well. Add water and cover and cook for [...]
Continue reading...Pear Granita
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Ingredients: 1 pear; chopped, 1 cup crushed ice, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 cup white or brown sugar, Whipped cream Method: In a blender, put pear, crushed ice, sugar and squeeze the lemon juice. Blend together till smooth. Pour into the glass and top with whipped cream (as much as you like). Your pear granita is ready to be served.
Continue reading...Garlic Bread
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ingredients: Italian or French Loaf or any long loaf, 5-6 garlic cloves, 1 cup butter; melted at room temperature, 1 tsp dry thyme; crushed. Method: Make slits to the to divide it into sections almost 3/4th of its depth. Nicely mince the garlic. Then mix it with butter, sprinkle thyme and mix well. Now with the butter knife apply this garlic butter in each [...]
Continue reading...Broccoli Mushroom Babycorn Salad
Friday, September 26, 2008
Ingredients: 100 gms broccoli; cut into florets and blanched, 100 gms mushrooms; sliced and blanched, 100 gms babycorn; blanched, Few cilantro leaves, Few parsley sprigs, Few lettuce leaves. For the dressing- 1 cup thick hung curd, 1 tbsp finely chopped/minced garlic, 1 tbsp fresh cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp finely chopped cilantro. Method: Mix together all the ingredients of dressing and whisk well. In a mixing [...]
Continue reading...Cream Cheese Cake
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Ingredients: 350gms unsalted butter; softened, 250gms cream cheese; softened, 330gms all-purpose flour, 330gms sugar, 6 eggs, 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract, Confectioner’s sugar for coating. Method: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C or 325 degrees F for for 10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add in the flour and sugar and mix well until [...]
Continue reading...Omelette Wrap
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ingredients: 4 eggs, 4 small potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp pav-bhaji masala, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water. Method: Heat little oil in a pan, add onions and tomatoes and fry stirring occasionally for few minutes till they turn soft. Then add red chilli powder, [...]
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