This is my version of Chicken Kabsa made all in one pot – starting with the topping of Onion, Carrots, Pine Nuts and Raisins.A delicious stock is made to simmer the Chicken in. Once the Chicken is cooked the luscious sauce is strained and the Chicken is returned to the pan to get some color. …
Poultry
Smoked Jerk Chicken Sausages
I’ve been obsessed with Sausages this summer. I started with the more complicated Goan Sausages and moved on to creating fun combinations for the family. Since Jerk is a huge fave in this household – I decided to go with this incredible flavour combo for these sausages! Jerk sauce is a combination of ingredients – …
Andhra Green Chilli Chicken
Typically when we think of Chilli Chicken, we think of the Chinese or Indo Chinese version, and while that is absolutely delicious, this recipe is very different. With it’s roots in Andhra Pradesh, this recipe uses the green chilli as it’s base. Andhra Pradesh is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It …
Chicken Masala
This rich recipe is super simple. A special blend of Yogurt, Ginger & Garlic paste, spices & salt to taste is mixed and kept aside. Onions, Onion seeds (Kalonji), Curry leaves & Chillies are sauteed and Chicken is added to the pot. Spices are added and mixed to coat the Chicken and finally the prepared …
Pepper Chicken
Pepper is the star in this quick Indo Chinese recipe. On the Hakka Chinese menu, this features prominently with Chilli Chicken and Garlic Chicken. Of course we love our black Pepper and this features a lot of it!
Hawaiian style Turkey
A special blend of Pineapple juice, Soya sauce, Ginger and Chillies makes a wonderful brine for my young Turkey. A simple blend of Ketchup, Garlic powder, Paprika, Soya sauce and other ingredients make a wonderful marinade that is painted on in layers as the Turkey is smoked low and slow. Every year for Thanksgiving, I …
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.
Sri Lankan Deviled Chicken
Chicken is marinated, deep fried and tossed in a special spicy gravy and mixed in with tomatoes followed by stirred onions and veg. Sri Lankan food is very popular here in Toronto, there is a large Sri Lankan community where I live and this comes with a wide variety of restaurants and grocery stores. I …
Hariyali Chicken Biriyani
This is by no means an authentic style Biriyani, however Biriyani lovers everywhere have been reinventing the so called wheel and many variations were born – this one is amazing! Hariyali Chicken is typically marinated in a combination of Coriander, Mint and green chillies together with spices and is cooked in a Tandoor. Here, chicken …
Chicken Cafreal Kebabs
Meat on a stick!!!!! What’s not to love!!! Chicken Cafreal is an old favorite! Beloved to Goa on the Konkan coast of India is the iconic Chicken Cafreal. Not much has been documented about this recipe made with whole roasted and ground spices like Peppercorns, Cloves, Cumin seeds, Cinnamon and Poppy seeds, Vinegar, Green Chillies, …