Author: Minal

Ho! Ho! As Christmas is approaching its time to prepare our favorite cookies, cakes and so many goodies. Here is an all time favorite coconut drop cookie recipes. Ingredients: (Makes around 4 dozen cookies) 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 cups shredded or dessicated coconut, 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp white butter (unsalted), 2… Continue reading Coconut Drop Cookies – Christmas Cookies

Ingredients: 500gms shrimps or prawns, shelled, deveined, For the marinade- 1 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp chilli sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1/4 tsp salt or as per taste. For the batter- 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 egg, Salt to taste, 1/4 tsp baking… Continue reading Shrimp Tempura

Ingredients: 2 pound chicken wings 10 1 1/2 tsp garlic; minced, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup white wine, 1 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder, 1 1/4 tsp salt, 3-4 tbsp oil. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and marinate the wings in a container, seal with plastic wrap or marinate the wings in… Continue reading Chinese Chicken Wings

Can you have a Thanksgiving without a deliciously herbed and perfectly roasted turkey….naah! Heres a simple recipe for this Thanksgiving. Enjoy! Ingredients: (Make 10 servings) 1 12-14 pound whole turkey, 1/2 cup fresh rosemary sprigs; chopped,(or 1/4 cup of dry rosemary) 1/2 cup sage leaves, 1/4 cup fresh thyme, (or 1/4 cup of dry thyme)… Continue reading Roasted Herbed Turkey for Thanksgiving

This is a traditional Maharashtrian (Konkan) recipe. I learnt it from my mother, she is an awesome cook and just like her other recipes, this recipe too is out of the world. I have been eating this delicious preparation since my childhood and even today whenever I visit her, I ask her to prepare this… Continue reading Prawns (Shrimps) Masala

Ingredients: 2/3 cup cocoa, 1 cup white sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 egg yolks; beaten, 2 tbsp butter; softerned, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups milk, Whipped cream as per choice, Chocolate chips. Method: Mix sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Put over the flame and stir in milk slowly… Continue reading Chocolate Cream Pudding

Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; cut into long fingers, 2 eggs; beaten, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp seasoning salt, Bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs to coat, Oil for frying. Method: Season egg with garlic, onion, mustard and little salt. Whisk well and then dip… Continue reading Crispy Chicken Fingers

This popular Mexican fast-food is full of cheese and chicken wrapped in tortillas. Ingredients: 2 large tortillas, (corn or wheat) 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese; grated, 1 cup boneless chicken; cooked and shredded, 1 clove of garlic, minced, 1/2 onion; chopped, 1/2 tomato; chopped, 1/2 cup chopped green, red… Continue reading Cheese Chicken Quesadilla

Ingredients: 4 bread slices or ciabatta bread, 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp mustard paste, Salt and pepper to taste, Chilli flakes as per taste (optional), Olive oil. Method: Mix together worcestershire sauce, mustard paste, salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Stir well and then add cheese to… Continue reading 10 minute Cheese Toast Fingers

Ingredients: 200gms yogurt (or sweetened yogurt); beaten well, 2 scallions (spring onions), chopped, 2 tsp sugar, 1 pomegranate, arils or seeds separated and juice preserved. Method: Leave a tbsp of pomogranate arils for garnishing and chill them until ready to serve. and mix all the other ingredients together. Also add the juice to the raita… Continue reading Pomegranate Yogurt Dip