A Khaman Dhokla recipe is enhanced with Chutney & spices, and poured in a creme caramel mold. It’s then covered and steamed & once cooled, it’s flipped over. The result is a beautiful round wreath. To decorate, the wreath is drizzled with green chutney sauce and a tadka is poured over before serving. Typically, Khaman …
Appetizers
Fried Deviled Eggs – Air fryer version
I love Deviled Eggs – they are the perfect snack or treat, perfect for entertaining and great to take to a potluck. I’ve been making fried deviled eggs for a while, but I decided to give it a shot in the air fryer. The results are astounding, perfectly cripsy and non greasy. Also, they can …
Epic Guacamole
This guac is amped up with Shrimp, Chipotle & Cheese! It is truly EPIC!!!! Here are the ingredients and steps to make this recipe! Guacamole comes from Mexico and the name comes from Guacamole (Spanish: [(ɡ)wakaˈmole] ( listen); (informally shortened to guac in the United States since the 1980s) is an avocado-based dip, spread, or …
Falafel
I have to admit, I was never a big Falafel fan growing up in the United Arab Emirates. With the abundance of Lamb, Chicken & Beef Kebabs, the Falafel simply couldn’t compete. I have a strong feeling though that recipe will delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike. And, this recipe is also vegan and gluten …
Cheese Cracker Stars
Cheese is smooshed together with butter, hot sauce, pepper and flour to make a simple dough that will yield a tasty and crunchy cracker. This delicious cracker is then topped with cream Cheese, deli Meat, Parsley and a Cheese star for the ultimate canape! Please note that I forgot to poke holes in the cracker …
Antipasto Wreath – Holiday or Anytime Special
Just in time for some easy entertaining this holiday season, this is a simple Antipasto wreath made with Cherry tomatoes, Cheese, Olives, Salami, Sausage & Quail eggs skewered together. This is drizzled with an aromatic Olive oil and a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar!
Day of the Dead Pizza – Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead pizza! This Mexican celebration of the head is close to my heart. Having lost someone so near to my heart, I love the opportunity to celebrate her and invite her soul to celebrate with us even if it’s just for a day…Often confused with Halloween, the timing is close and it …
Mumbai Ragda Pattice
This iconic recipe from Mumbai, India has 4 parts The potato patty or aloo tikki, a scrumptious yellow pea curry or Ragda, a Date and Tamarind chutney and a fresh green chutney. This is assembled – Ragda first, topped by the Pattice or aloo tikka and then it is drizzled with date & tamarind chutney …
Baba Ghanouj | Eggplant Dip – Vegan Vegetarian | Kravings
Eggplants, Aubergines or Brinjal are stuffed with garlic, brushed with olive oil and cooked till soft smoked and tender. They are then pulsed together with Olive Oil, Tahini, Salt & Pepper, Cumin powder, Paprika and Parsley to make a delicious smoky, chunky dip. I have to admit, I have never been a fan of Eggplants. …
Manakeesh – Arabic Pizza
I’ve made Lahmajoun before which is an Arabic pizza made with ground meat. These Manakeesh pizzas are usually made with Cheese or Zaatar – both are delicious and very easy to put together. Typically Akawi Cheese is used. It is available in Toronto but a little expensive so I’m using a combination of Mozzarella and …