something old, something borrowed, and something new
Ah! The stunning qualities of a roast chicken! Too many to enumerate, but here are a few for now. That aroma – heavenly! That golden skin – gorgeous! That succulent texture and flavor – exquisite. Make that into a garam masala infused one and it will be exceptional.
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This one takes me back to the days when I was a new mom, and most Friday nights meant staying in. With a newborn in tow, it meant less frequenting my favorite spots, less impromptu dinners out, less of so many things that I used to do before. But it also meant more time at home which in turn paved a way to the stove and the oven. And once I found my way there, I began playing around with food. These pork chops in porto cream sauce is an outcome of those playing around days.
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All you noodle lovers out there, come on, join me and let us slurp our way to delirium. Your love for noodles will double and triple with these fragrant and spicy coconut curried noodles. Looking for a comforting noodle soup? Then these curried noodles are for you.
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What would a world without pasta and noodles look like? I cannot even begin to imagine a world devoid of these much loved food items. I had the same question for my kids once and for a moment the light went off their faces and I saw worried brow lines instead. But then again, they brushed it off beaming with confidence knowing such a world does not actually exist.
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The wonderfully distinct flavors of Thai cuisine can at times pose as intriguing. But actually it is an easy one to tackle. There are a lot of Thai dishes that can be made into weeknight dinners. The main problem is finding the ingredients. If you have them on hand the rest is merely combining those for all your curry needs. Luckily for me, some supermarkets where I live carry a variety of Thai staples like lemon grass, chilies, galangal and coconut milk.
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If you are anything like me, you must have walked up and down supermarket aisles, eyeing those colorful rows of curry pastes lining the shelves. They look so tantalizing that I always tend to grab a few. There are some really authentic ones out there that can save time and effort when you are in need of a curry in a hurry.
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Homemade pesto has an unmatched quality and zest to it. If you haven’t tried your hand in making it, I think you should. Once you have made it, you’ll have the passport to an effortless weeknight meal. All you need is a food processor, some greens, some nuts, some cheese and you’ll have dinner in a presto. Toss it with a salad, serve it over some grilled fish or meat. Clearly, I haven’t come across a more versatile sauce than a pesto.
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At times when I feel run down, don’t know what to cook or what to eat, I turn to my five spice seasoned lentils or “panch phoron dail”. ”Panch phoron” literally means five spices and “dail” is another word for dal. Dal, as we know it, refers to a variety of pulses and legumes, cooked and eaten all over the Indian subcontinent. It is often dressed up or down to suit different occasions. For example, parties and celebrations call for richer versions while an everyday staple dal is eaten in its simplest form, first boiled and then tempered with whole spices. So a bowl of dal can comfort you on a cold wintry night as well soothe you on a blistering hot day.
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This is the perfect summer dinner. Savory salmon, sweet summer corn and spicy poblano peppers are cooked in a creamy sauce seasoned with Mexican chili powder and paprika. It is then finished off with sweet genovese basil for that freshness.
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I know it’s the middle of August, peak of summer, and with the oppressive heat all around us, of all things, why a shepherd’s pie? My family has been thriving on summery light food for days now and we have been starting to crave something really hearty and comforting. Not that we haven’t had any comforting meals lately, maybe it’s just that we were craving for some plain old meat and potatoes dinner. And for me this shepherd’s pie fits all the bills to meet those cravings.
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