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Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs is a favorite breakfast in Britain. I used to have it almost everyday while I was there some time ago. Its healthy and the recipe is fairly simple. Ingredients: 4 eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 2-3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup processed cheese; grated (optional). Method: In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, add cream, season with salt [...]
Continue reading...Peach Crumble
17. March 2010
Ingredients: 1 can of sliced peaches, 150gms brown sugar, 50gms flour, 115gms butter; softened, A pinch of ground cinnamon. Method: Preheat the oven at 180 degrees C. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and butter and beat until smooth. Arrange the sliced peaches in a baking dish. Spread the sugar, flour and butter mixture over them. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on [...]
Continue reading...Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables
1. March 2010
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and chopped, 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp red [...]
Continue reading...Assorted Vegetables in BBQ sauce
12. January 2010
Ingredients: 2-3 bowls of assorted vegetables like Broccoli, Babycorn, Zucchini, green, yellow and red Bell Peppers, mushrooms, etc; cut into bite size pieces and lightly blanched, For the sauce- 4 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp spicy red chilli sauce, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp Mustard paste, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp white vinegar, Salt to taste. Method: Melt [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Cheese and Garlic Chicken with Herbs
25. December 2009
Wish you all a Merry Christmas!!! I prepared this Cheesy Garlic Chicken with nice flavors of herbs, grilled to perfection, this Christmas. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 500gms (2-4) Chicken breasts without bones, 8-10 cloves of garlic, crushed, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp rosemary, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1/2 cup [...]
Continue reading...Olive and Jalapeno Cheese Pops
21. September 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, 3 tbsp shredded Mild Cheddar cheese, Pitted Olives (black or green as per your choice); sliced, Jalapeno peppers; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp flour, Water, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: In a bowl, combine both the cheeses with olives and Jalapeno peppers, season with some salt and pepper if you want. Prepare small [...]
Continue reading...Noodle Scotch Egg
19. September 2009
Ingredients: 1 packet of Instant noodles (Ramen/Maggi or any other noodles with tastemaker); cooked as per instructions on the packet, 2 medium size potatoes; boiled and mashed, 4 hard boiled eggs; shelled, 1 egg; beaten and seasoned with some salt and pepper if you like, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: Mix together noodles with mashed potatoes, to prepare a [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter
4. September 2009
Ingredients: 3 large and firm tomatoes; cut into thick slices, 10 green onions; alongwith the green of about 4″ long, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped. Method: In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and basil. Dip the onions and tomatoes into this [...]
Continue reading...Spinach Bites
2. September 2009
Ingredients: 10-12 ounces frozen spinach; thawed and drained or fresh spinach leaves, 2 green onions; finely chopped, 2 eggs; beaten, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp thyme, A dash of cayenne pepper, Garlic salt to taste, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup melted butter, Fresh bread crumbs. Method: Preheat the oven at 350°. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and make small balls. Spray [...]
Continue reading...Scotch Egg
31. August 2009
These delicious Scotch eggs are favorite breakfast or picnic food for people from Southern parts of US. The eggs are coated with sausage meat, covered with bread crumbs and fried till crisp. Hmmmm, my mouth is watering already! Ingredients: 6 hard boiled eggs; peeled, 1 pound sausage meat, 1 spring onion; finely chopped, 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, 1/2 cup flour, Salt [...]
Continue reading...Easy Broiled Chicken
30. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 (around 2lb) chicken; quartered, 3/4 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley, 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 tsp pepper, Salt to taste, Butter. Method: Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Sprinkle all the ingredients except butter and smear well from all sides. Preheat the broiler. Melt the butter and pour half into the pan, [...]
Continue reading...Jalapeno Spread
29. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 ounce diced jalepeno peppers, 4 ounces cream cheese; softened, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, A dash of cayenne pepper and garlic powder, Salt to taste. Method: Blend together cream cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until even. Add rest of the ingredients and blend again. You can use a blender to make it smooth. Use it as a spread, [...]
Continue reading...Cajun Fried Fish
21. August 2009
Ingredients: 500gms (1lb) fish fillets, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning mix, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup corn flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 egg; beaten, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for deep frying. Method: In a mixing bowl, combine beaten egg with milk and whisk flour into it to prepare a batter. In a shallow dish, mix together corn flour, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. [...]
Continue reading...Artichoke Dip
19. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and chopped (or use whole hearts if you like), 1 cup mayonnaise. 1 cup cream cheese, 1 green onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, A dash of garlic powder, 1 tsp sweet paprika. Method: Combine mayonnaise, cream cheese and whip well. Add rest of the ingredients and blend well. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Breasts stuffed with Blue Cheese
17. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts with skin, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tsp dried thyme and oregano, 1/2 tsp ground paprika, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Combine cheese, butter and thyme in a mixing bowl, stir until even. Loosen the skin to make space for the filling. Season all over with salt and pepper. Divide [...]
Continue reading...Mango and Avocado Salsa
14. August 2009
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 [...]
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29. May 2010
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