Ole! My love for Mexican foods is obvious. In fact I was planning to go to Mexico for Dia de los muertos this year, however since we’re all in lockdown at the moment, the only way we can get there is through food and our imagination. This recipe is really easy. Chicken is first boiled …
Bolo De Laranja
This simple cake is a tribute to the late Wendell Rodricks. Even though this recipe belongs to his aunt Tia Elsa, he made it popular again by publishing it in his book ‘Poskem’ “Aunt Tia Elsa, creamed 200 grams sugar into 200 grams butter. When creamy she added four eggs, one at a time, whisking …
Fall apart Beef Barbacoa
A special chilli sauce is prepared and beef chunks are marinated and wrapped in banana leaf before cooking it in a dutch oven. Barbacoa is an old traditional Mexican method of cooking either Beef or Lamb. Large pits in the ground layered with hot coal house bundles of this meat wrapped in Avocado leaves and …
Easy recipes to make with Eggs!
These are hard times! Most of the world is on lock down because of COVID-19 and grocery supplies are hard to get for many. Eggs are versatile, packed with protein and very filling. Here are some of my Egg recipes that may inspire you as you’re trying to feed your families and stay safe! Meal …
Green Masala Beef Curry
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 cooking chunks of beef in this glorious green blend. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can easily …
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
This amazing Mexican style curry is made with canned Chipotle chilies and other ingredients and blended into a sauce, before cooking together with chicken. I’ll be honest with you, I am trying out new recipes for a Day of the Dead party I’m planning to host later this year for my birthday party. I know …
Jerk Lamb Roast
Boneless leg of Lamb is slathered in a Jerk marinade and stuffed with veggies and roasted to make a perfect intimate family lunch this Easter. And just like that Easter is here, but sadly there’s no mass, no big celebrations, no Easter Egg hunts. With the spread of COVID-19, people have gone into isolation using …
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Every great Thai red curry recipe starts with a luxurious paste made with red chillies, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, coriander roots, kaffir lime leaves and zest, fish sauce and shrimp or crab paste. Most grocery stores now carry both red and green curry paste, but if you want to make something fragrant and spectacular click on …
Railway Mutton Curry
During the British Raj, this Mutton Curry originally a Bengali curry was served on the trains from Victoria Terminus (lovingly called VT by the Bombayites aka Mumbaikars) to Calcutta. Rumor has it that a British General found the curry too spicy. He asked the Chef to modify it for him. The Chef added Coconut and …
Thai Basil Beef
Like all Thai food lovers, I’m obsessed. From Red to Green curry, Satay & Panang to Khao Soi, I’ve made and relished it all. When I heard of Pad Kaprow Gai or Pad Gra Pow, I was fascinated as I’m a huge fan of Basil. I made this recipe followed by Pad Kaprow Goong also …