Not everyone gets a ticket to the Oscars. There’s nothing stopping you from glamming it up however, slip into something fancy, call your friends and gather around sipping some bubbly. The food makes the mood however and here are three Star performances. Pepper Parmesan crisps with Salmon mousse and caviar A sure winner and the …
Appetizers
Bollypop – A delicious gluten free potato and chicken ball in a crispy chickpea batter with a chutney pop
View my step-by-step video This is one of my recipes that I’m most proud of. Although it’s inspired from a very popular Indian street food the batata wada, I’ve rocked, rolled and twisted it into something with way more appeal and star power. Introducing the Bollypop. This gluten free crispy potato and chicken ball took …
Red Kidney Bean Hummus
View my step-by-step video Who doesn’t love a good creamy hummus. Try this Red Kidney Bean version for a healthier version that’s big on taste. It’s great served with pita crisps and also smeared on a sandwich or wrap. [youtube-subscriber channelname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Red Kidney Bean Hummus Ingredients Juice of lemon 1 cup Tahini 4- …
Mini Meatball Stuffed Mushrooms
Watch video for step-by-step instructions Mushrooms and Beef are the perfect pairing and great to blend and extend your budget. This delicious appetizer is tasty and has an extreme wow factor. When I shop for mushrooms for this recipe, I never buy them pre packaged, instead I pick them by hand to ensure that they …
Arabic Pizza – With Chicken & Herbs
View my step-by-step video This is one of my all time favourite recipes. I developed this when I competed on the hit TV show, Come Dine With Me Canada. Since then I had lost the recipe due to a hard drive crash. Luckily for me one of my friends had saved the print out all …
Chipotle Kebabs
View my step-by-step video My friend, Ravish Kohly shows you how to make a mouthwatering marinade with Chipotle and other spices and tips and tricks for the perfect BBQ. These are so succulent, it’s definitely worth a try! In this recipe he makes a Chipotle paste out of the famous Mexican chillies and uses this …
Seekh Kebab
View my step-by-step video Looking for the perfect ground meat recipe? Seekh and you shall find! Until my friend Ravish Kohly showed me his tips and tricks, I was doing this all wrong! This kebab is made typically from Beef although Lamb and Mutton are widely available since Beef has been recently banned in India. …
Hara Kebabs
View my step-by-step video This is one of the most popular kebabs in India. Nuggets of chicken are spiced with a delicate blend of herbs and spices and grilled over charcoal. Hara means green and green herbs are ground together to make the marinade for these delicious morsels. My old childhood friend Ravish Kohly came …
Mary-nated Chicken Balls
View my step-by-step video In honor of my mother’s Mary Coutinho’s 70th surprise birthday, I wanted to create an appetizer that would contain all the flavors she loves in one small bite. And hence I created the Mary-nated Chicken Balls. Middle Eastern spices elevate this chicken ball to an exotic status and this is the …
Butter Chicken Bites
View my step-by-step video I’m always looking for an interesting appetizer to serve and I’ve created a popular twist on an old classic – Butter Chicken Bites! This one bite delicious Buttery Chicken goodness is the perfect thing to serve for PERFECT for game night, a snack and is elegant enough to serve at your …