View my step-by-step video Popular in India, this recipe is made using marinated chicken cooked with onions and spices. My friend Sheela Sonawane shared this recipe with me and I was fascinated to see ingredients like onions and coriander cooked in different ways in the same prep. While this was being prepared, my son who is …
Baklava
View my step-by-step video Baklava is a famous Greek/Middle Eastern Dessert featuring a sweet ground nut mixture between sheets of phyllo pastry. This is a great and easy make ahead dessert that has everyone else thinking it’s a Herculean task. One of the plus points of a Baklava is that it actually tastes better days …
Mary-nated Chicken Balls
View my step-by-step video In honor of my mother’s Mary Coutinho’s 70th surprise birthday, I wanted to create an appetizer that would contain all the flavors she loves in one small bite. And hence I created the Mary-nated Chicken Balls. Middle Eastern spices elevate this chicken ball to an exotic status and this is the …
Tiramisu
View my step-by-step video The Italian that came up with this combination of Marscapone cheese and coffee was a genius. Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, not just to eat but it’s also perfect to make a family style bowl that’s perfect for a large gathering but is still elegant. This is my version …
Butter Chicken Bites
View my step-by-step video I’m always looking for an interesting appetizer to serve and I’ve created a popular twist on an old classic – Butter Chicken Bites! This one bite delicious Buttery Chicken goodness is the perfect thing to serve for PERFECT for game night, a snack and is elegant enough to serve at your …
Chicken Korma – Tender chicken in a creamy gravy
Watch my step-by-step video When it comes to a Korma recipe, there are so many variations from the use of yogurt, cream, nut pastes and coconut cream. Some gravies are dark and earthy and others are light and creamy. This recipe uses cashew nut paste that makes this gravy creamy and luxurious. If you love …
Thai Red Curry Paste
View my step-by-step video When you make your own batch of Thai Red Curry paste the flavour and aroma is unmatched to any store bought product on the market. Make a batch and freeze it so you have it on hand to flavor a soup, curry or stir fry. Watch the video link to see …
Thai Chicken Soup
View my step-by-step video Right by my office at my local Loblaws they make and serve a mean Thai Chicken soup. I love Thai flavors and this soup does not dissapoint. The main ingredient is Thai red curry paste that is mellowed down but not dorwned out by a delicious and creamy coconut milk. After …
Mexican Pulled Chicken
Watch my step-by-step video There’s nothing like the taste of an earthy pulled chicken to stuff a taco, enchilada, empanada or top a tostada! My boys simply love to prepare their own meals and snacks when I’m not around and every time I make a batch of this it disappears before I can say Jack …
Empanadas
Watch for step-by-step instructions Making an Empanada from scratch is a LOT easier that I would have initially imagined. I prepare my dough in a food processor to save time and together with resting time, you can have a batch of fresh dough in a little over 30 minutes. For the stuffing of the Empanada …