Nihari has long been a favourite in my household. I didn’t grow up eating it, but my husband did and I decided to learn how to make it. Of course like many popular recipes, each family has their own way of preparing Nihari. Traditionally this is slow cooked overnight and in the olden days the …
Meat
Mutton Ghee Roast
I absolutely adore south Indian curries, whether they come from Kerala or Mangalore, they are rich in spices and mellowed out typically with coconut. This Ghee roast does not contain cream like it’s north Indian counterparts but gets its rich buttery flavour from the ghee. This recipe uses almost 7 ½ tbsps. of Ghee. You …
Asian Beef Short Ribs
Inspired by a recent video by Marion’s Kitchen, I created this recipe with my spin on it and cooked it in less time using an Instant Pot. I really love to slow cook, it cooks the meat giving it an incredible fall of the bone texture, however, sometimes you don’t have the time to slow …
Green Masala Kheema
View my step-by-step video We LOVE our green masala, whether it’s used as a dip, a chutney or a marinade – coriander and chillies with other spices is King! In this recipe, I’m giving my Instant Pot a whirl by first defrosting ground beef and then allowing it to cook and infuse in a glorious …
Lasagna – Old family favourite
View my step-by-step video This is not your Nona’s lasagna, but this is MY version of Lasagna, a version I’ve made and fed my growing boys so many many times. My older son Adam at 3 used to call it ‘Pisania’ “Mom I love Pisania” lol This recipe is basic, but you can add …
Beef Chilly Fry – Quick Pressure Cooker Recipe
View my step-by-step video I never met a Chilly Fry I didn’t like. There are so many ways to make a chilly fry and I have a few variations on my channel and blog. A few weeks ago I made my friend Viola Gardonis’s Beef spread for Sandwiches. When she …
Kofta Makhni – Buttery Meatball Curry
View my step-by-step video I so love this recipe. This is inspired by a video I watched by the Vahchef Sanjay Thumma many many years ago. I love that the base gravy can be made by throwing ingredients into a pressure cooker! This is similar to a preparation of Butter Chicken and I’m sure you …
Beef Sandwiches – Potted Beef Spread
View my step-by-step video My friend Viola Gardonis is famous for her Beef Sandwiches. Wherever she goes, there is a tray of neatly cut triangles with a delicious creamy filling. She told me they were super simple to make and sent me the recipe, you know the kind with no weights or …
Moroccan Sliders – Lamb or Beef
View my step-by-step video \\ Even though I’ve never been to Morocco, I’m drawn to it by the wonderful food and traditions. A friend just returned from Morocco and brought back the most beautiful ceramic platters from her trip. This made me want to buy a ticket right away, instead …
Iraqi Kebabs
View my step by step video I love any kind of Arabic kebabs. Growing up in the Middle East, I am no stranger to all kinds of Arabian delights. We lived across the street from an Automatic Restaurant( a chain of restaurants popular all over Abu Dhabi & Dubai) My …