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. …
Appetizers
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 …
Cheetos Popcorn Chicken
This recipe needs no introduction – I made something similar on my Tiktok channel and people loved it so I decided to make a popcorn version of the same recipe. This time I used Jalapeno crunchy Cheetos instead but you can use any kind of Cheetos as long as it’s crunchy.
Zaatar Chicken Wings
These wings are cooked very simply with lemon juice, Olive oil, salt and pepper and then dredged in Za’atar. What is Za’atar?Za’atar Spice is a blend of dried herbs like oregano, marjoram or thyme, and spices like roasted cumin and coriander. It contains white sesame seeds, salt and a tangy Sumac.
Mason Jar Sushi
This Sushi is a mason jar is a great idea to eat on the go, portion control and makes a great party appetizer! I’ve been experimenting a lot with Sushi hack type recipes lately. It started with my son’s girlfriends Sushi Bake and my Ice Cube Tray Sushi and in all of the research and …
Stuffed Potato Buns
A delicious spiced Potato bhaji or filling is stuffed into dough circles and baked till the buns are cooked and golden brown. This recipe reminds me of my childhood. We used to get these vegetarian buns when I attended boarding school in Panchgani. If you saw my recipe for Chicken Vindaloo Buns the dough is …
Ice Cube Tray Sushi
Using an Ice Cube tray you can make this stunning Sushi! I always look around my kitchen for items I can reuse to make other things. I collect trays, bottles etc just for their shapes. Ice cube trays have many uses, when my kids were younger, I would use them to freeze baby food, and …
Chicken Vindaloo Buns
These light buns are made with a leavened dough. One the dough is doubled in size it’s divided and stuffed with a delicious ground Chicken Vindaloo filling. Vindaloo or Vindalho traditionally made with Pork is a favorite all over the world. A spicy blend of chillies, garlic, ginger, spices and vinegar makes up this popular …
Garlic & Beet Hummus
This is a special recipe for Mother’s Day. It’s easy and has a beautiful balance of flavor and color. In this video recipe, I share 3 tips to getting perfectly creamy hummus. What is hummus? If you’ve never had this before its a combination of chickpeas that have been soaked and cooked or canned with …
Shrimp or Prawn Patties
A delicious shrimp filling is cooked and then filled into puff pastry cases and baked till golden brown. These little beauties are packed with flavor and perfect to serve with drinks at parties and celebrations. Also perfect with a nice cup of hot tea! Patties are very popular in Goa and cities like Mumbai. Sold …