Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush is a popular Levantine dip made from smoked aubergines. A frequent fore runner to an Arabic main course, it is delicately flavored with garlic, lemon juice and tahini, and eaten with baked pita chips, pita bread or khoobz. It is healthy, vegan, gluten free and delicious. ‘Baba’ in Arabic means ‘father’ and Baba Ganoush…

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…

Tricolor Sandwich Fritters : Happy Indian Independence Day

      July 4th was celebrated as American Independence day with  fireworks,parades,cakes,barbecues,carnivals, concerts, family reunions and ceremonies. August 15th happens to be India’s Independence day. Indians across the globe are celebrating  their 68th year of independence with joy and fervor. At midnight of 15 August, 1947, India achieved Independence.The Indian tricolor (saffron, green and white) flag was unfurled by…

Chocolate cookie tarts

This weekend was an occasion for double celebrations. First, was obviously the Mother’s day and second was for the nomination of Versatile Blogger award bestowed by Nancy of  Feasting with  Friends . No wonder I was super excited. I may sound childish but I love awards and I can’t thank Nancy enough for nominating  me. The…

Kung Pao Chicken

 Nǐ hǎo !! 这是一次为中国的食品再次Zhè shì yīcì wéi zhōngguó de shípǐn zàicì.我爱中国菜 .Wǒ ài zhōngguó cài.. Hi Everyone !! That is all I could write in Chinese to impress. But I can surely share an awesome chinese recipe I tried recently. Kung Pao chicken also known as  Gong Bao or Kung Po, is a classic dish in Szechuan cuisine  made with chicken, peanuts and peppers…

Award Acceptance : Liebster Award

It came as a pleasant surprise to me , when I was nominated for the Liebster award. I started this blog with the help of my sweet family about five months back. Being a complete novice, I didn’t know the abc of blogging. The only thing I knew was I loved food photography and to…

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with White Sauce

When you feel like eating something special, something really yummy, something different , go for this all in one dish. The marination and the cooking process make the chicken breasts very succulent and juicy. Though not difficult to make, it is a dish one must make in leisure. The flavors are very gentle on the…

Smoked Lamb Kebab

This juicy smoked lamb recipe can be tried in your kitchen on those days when you have the mood for a barbeque but the weather just wouldn’t let you. But you can indulge your hunger pangs by trying this , no hassle aromatic dish right in the comfort of your kitchen. All you need ,…

Sweet and Sour Chicken balls

Who doesn’t love chinese food ! Especially when eating out, Americans love chinese. Chinese food is available all over the world, but almost every country has its own version. Sweet and Sour Chicken balls is my very own version of the original dish. Do try it out in your kitchen, because it turns out really…