Wajid Ali Shah was the fifth king of Awadh, a princely state in pre- independent India. He was known for his fairy tale palace, patronage of arts, 350 wives, menagerie of tigers and elephants and of course for his royal kitchens.He was an imperial who hand created his own calender. The gourmet cooks of Awadh…
Category: Chicken
Kataifi Chicken or What Ever!!!
Kataifi chicken Sorry for the weird title friends. but it’s not my fault. My son challenged me to do that. I will tell you what happened. Flashback:He is at a university far away from home. Usually as in all business schools,sometimes the work load gets really hectic with too many deadlines to be met at…
Portugese-style Piri Piri chicken with my own Musk melon dip
Peri Peri chicken with Musk Melon dip, roasted potatoes, caramelized onions and garlic bread Piri Piri in Swahili means Pepper Pepper. It is an African bird’s eye chilli which is very hot. Piri-Piri chicken has its roots both in Africa as well as in Portugal. The amount of chili used in the dish can be…
Chicken Mandi- The Ultimate Recipe and How I overcame my Writer’s block
Every cuisine in the world has its own aromatic ingredients which give a unique depth of flavor to their dishes.. We can never relate to that part of the culinary world without its distinct aroma and flavors. Aromas and flavors play an integral part in deciding the delectability and lusciousness of the dish. In other…
Cheesy Chicken Pops
Cheesy chicken pops are excellent butlered hors-d’oeuvre for a party menu. These delicious, cheese oozing bite-sized appetizers are just ideal for big parties where there is lot of mingling around and there is still time for the main course to be served. They can be prepared in advance, even a couple of days prior to the…
Vietnamese Rice paper Rolls – Fiesta Friday Anniversary:Week One
The count down has begun, the carpets have been laid, the invites have been sent out, preparations are on full swing, menus all planned, mise en place well organised for service, the best of silver polished and the dresses are out of the wardrobe for the biggest ever block party- …
Orange Glazed Chicken and Fruit Skewers -Barbecue and Bonfire on the Beach
Family outings can be real fun, especially when it is a weekend holiday by the seaside with two dozen excited people of all ages. Building sand castles, playing beach volleyball, bonfire parties, barbecuing, surfing, swimming, star gazing, day dreaming, relaxing… name it we did it ,whilst munching on the endless goodies which kept coming out…
Grilled Chicken Salad- Lebanese Fattoush
When you have been partying hard during the festive season and you have literally lost count of the calories, a fresh and healthy salad brunch comes as a life savior. Fattoush is a Lebanese peasant salad made with fresh vegetables, greens, crispy toasted pita bread and a flavorful sweet and tangy vinaigrette dressing made of…
Chicken and Corn Casserole with mac ‘n cheese
When the temperature is dipping and the freezing cold keeps you locked at home, what you need is the warmth of your ‘hearth’ to warm up your ‘hearts’ 💕 …….. Lol 😝 Did I just say that! ? Can’t believe I am coming up with funny prefaces for a food post 😀 ….
Coconut Chicken fry
I remember as a young child, my grand mom used to live in a little town and we used to visit her in our summer vacations. She was a very sweet lady, like most grand mothers are and I really used to look forward to those yearly visits. In those days, the only way to…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 