My new neighborhood has a lot of big old trees and hence is home to different species of birds. Bird watching has become my new pastime. I have spotted kingfishers,rock doves,white doves,parakeets,mynas,koels,crows,bulbuls and a few others I couldn’t identify. There is a pair of red vented bulbuls who are trying to build a nest by…
Tag: Bell pepper
Basket Noodles with Vibrant Vegetables and Crispy Chicken – FF 53 and Superbowl Sunday
Week 1 of Fiesta Fridays First Annual party was a huge rocking success. There were many new enthusiastic guests who popped in besides the fiesta regulars.Every one was received with equal warmth by the gracious hosts . No wonder why people rush to The Novice Gardeners’ in flocks and droves. Congratulations to the awesome host Angie @ 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- …
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 😀 ….
My Fluffy Omelette
Once in a while, we all suffer from ‘ Lazy bones syndrome ‘ , when we just don’t feel like cooking something elaborate. The thought of thawing your poultry, dicing the veggies,the Mise en Place could sound boring. On one such night, when I had to rustle up something for mine as well as a…
Crunchy Quinoa Salad : My vegan day out
I turned vegan for a day. The whole of last week I was out of town and travelling, which meant eating literally twenty one meals in restaurants and fast food joints. Despite choosing the best places while eating out, the guilt of consuming high calorie and not so nutritious diet overpowered me by the end of the…
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 🙂…
Recipe: Chicken Pita Sandwich
Ingredients: Pita bread : 4 Chicken boneless cubes : 400 grams Sweet corn kernels : 1/2 a cup boiled Bell pepper chopped : 1/2 a cup…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 