Yesterday, I happened to read a real life Binjai ghost story on one of my favorite blogs Hari’s got Tales . It was about the author’s encounters with Caucasian apparitions in a small town called Binjai. It was very interesting but it spooked me no end. Of course it was posted keeping in mind the Halloween season. And…
Category: Chicken
Chicken Dim Sums
Dim sums or Momos are a delicious Cantonese snack steamed and served in bamboo steamers specially made for this purpose.Steaming is a healthy, delicious cooking method — adding no fat or grease while bringing out food’s natural flavor. I had been wanting to make steamed chicken dim sums for quite some time, but couldn’t lay…
Saffron Chicken
“I must have saffron to colour the warden pies; mace; dates? – none, that’s out of my note; nutmegs, seven; a race or two of ginger, but that I may beg; four pound of prunes, and as many of raisins o’ the sun.” –William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (‘The Winter’s Tale’ – Clown, the Shepherd’s son is…
Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes , Quinoa and Corn on the Cob
Did you know that on this day i.e August 27th, world’s first jet aircraft had its first flight , Malaysia’s constitution came into force, Mars made its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years,First hydrogen balloon flight reached 900 m altitude,Parks College, America’s oldest aviation school opened,1st transmission of a TV programme from continental Europe was…
Cheesy Chicken Filo Parcels
Eid Mubarak to all my friends and readers who have been fasting for the entire month and are now celebrating Eid. Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Muslims fast for three main reasons : To receive God’s mercy To self reflect and remove their undesirable habits in order…
Chicken and Corn Samosa
JUL 9, 2014 was an incredible day in World Cup history. Germany on a picture perfect day obliterated host Brazil ,by an unbelievable, unexpected,historic and inexplicable 7-1 to earn a spot in the World Cup final. All those who have been reading my posts know me , my husband and my son were rooting for Germany…
Green chicken : Petrichor
It has been raining here since a couple of days. The green season is finally here after a long spell of hot , dry weather. The trees and the plants have got their shower and look squeaky clean. The fields and landscape look lush and breathtakingly beautiful. And who doesn’t like the scent of rain…
Caramelized Lemon Chicken Wings + a readership award
Chicken wings is one of the most popular appetizers across the United States and Canada. Large franchises specializing in Buffalo wings have emerged all over the place. In addition to the most popular Buffalo sauce, a variety of sauces are being used to cater to the tastes of different people. Buffalo wings are generally…
Chicken Mini Tarts
Who said a dog is a man’s best friend. We have a pet Persian cat Fluffy. Actually she is my daughter’s pet. We brought her home when she was just a month old and both of them have literally grown up together. They are the best of friends and can’t stand a word against each other 🙂…
Black Velvet Chicken : Weekend celebrations part 2
When the night is cold and dry or your family is lazy and quiet, serve this fiery hot tender chicken rolled in crushed pepper cons which in a most indulgent fashion spices up the palate and tantalizes your senses. The aroma and flavors of this dish is sure to make mouths and eyes water. The brining,…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 