Watch my step-by-step video Kousa Mahshi in Arabic simply translated to stuffed Courgette, Zucchini or squash. This recipe can be made Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian. I’ve used Beef in this recipe, but you can easily use Lamb or Mutton. Earlier this month I took an all day workshop at the the Deppanuer’s project Newcomer Kitchen. …
Family Meals
Goan Style Kheema or Spicy ground meat
Watch my step-by-step video When it comes to sharing a meal with my family and extended family, I always gravitate towards a traditional favorite. This is a recipe for a very typical Goan Kheema. I am from Goa originally and Kheema is the Hindi word for ground meat and it can refer to Beef, Lamb, …
Peri Peri BBQ Spatchcocked Chicken
Watch my step-by-step video (coming soon) This is the end of the road for me in terms of hot summer weather but my BBQ isn’t ready to retire quite yet! We’re going to bump up the flavor of Chicken by smothering it in a fresh Peri Peri marinade and grill on my BBQ. If you …
Middle Eastern inspired TURKEY – SPATCHCOCKED
Watch my step-by-step video Gobble Gobble! Cooking a Turkey is synonymous with feeding people you love. I always like to try something different each Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday and this year I made a Middle Eastern inspired Turkey. The bird is the star of the show and done right, it can be juicy and flavourful I love Turkey but I’m …
Easy Chicken Curry
Watch my step-by-step video (coming soon) I’m very close to my annoying little brother and I hate that he lives miles away from me in Chicago. He’s a very busy man, who travels all the time and he and his wife have three kids under 4 and two of them are twin girls. Although he …
Shepherd’s Pie
Watch my step-by-step video There’s a chill in the air and it’s time to cozy up an put away that sun bleached beachwear. Life is chaotic, school has resumed and traffic is insane. It’s time to embrace our comfort meals and make dinner easy and fun with the promise of leftovers for lunch the next …
Chicken Fried Rice
Watch my step-by-step video Ready in minutes, anytime is a great time for friend rice, one of China’s and other parts of Asia’s most popular rice preparation. This is highly customizable and can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. I love my Fried rice with a healthy serving of veggies and protein unlike some …
Chilli Chicken – Hakka style
Watch my step-by-step video (coming soon) Chilli Chicken is insanely popular in Chinese restaurants, but this Indo Chinese recipe is one of the hottest items on the menu all over India. This quick and easy recipe will make a large bowl of this warm and flavourful gravy to eat with Fried rice or Noodles. This …
Thai Red Curry Chicken Meatballs
Watch my step-by-step video I love love love a good Thai Red Curry. If you’re going to a Thai restaurant, the chances are pretty high that you’re going to order a Red Curry of some sort. I’m always thinking of ways to transform the flavors of popular dishes and turn them into appetizer possibilities. These …
Meat & Mushroom Melts
View my step-by-step video Meat and Mushrooms are a marriage made in heaven. For decades they’ve enhanced each other in many many recipes. Not only do they compliment each other in flavour but they also really are really economical to use together in the technique called Blend and Extend. Blend and Extend is the technique of …