Very simple, very elegant, and very fast to prepare – this is a great starter for so many meals, and served with the Coconut Rice, it can make a more filling dish. The presentation of this dish is very easy to adapt to suit the uses more than you’d think – serve on the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Creamy Curried Beef
This is a traditional Curry Dish, using Minced Beef in place of cubed - flavoured with various Spices, Raisins, Tomatoes and Almonds. If you want a hotter tasting Curry, replace the Medium Curry Powder with a hotter one, add more garlic or include some finely chopped … [Read more...]
Berry Banana Power Smoothie
Most people nowadays are too busy to have a real breakfast. Here is a healthy breakfast recipe that you can have on the go. It can also serve as a post workout food to replenish the energy you consumed. For healthier shakes, opt for real juices and low fat milk. Also use … [Read more...]
Cucumber & Zucchini Cousous
Couscous is very nutritious and it has twice the amount of nutrients found in pasta. According to historians, couscous originated from North Africa. It is a staple dish in some countries in Europe and the Middle East. It is usually served with meat or as a side dish. It can also … [Read more...]
Oyster Omelette
Oyster Cake or Oyster omelette is a Chinese dish served in most restaurants. It originated from Teochew/Fujian, China, but it is famous all over Asia. Unlike other omelettes, the starch gives it a sticky and chewy texture. It is one of my personal favorites. It is delicious … [Read more...]
Grilled Feta Stuffed Squid
This is a Greek squid recipe often served during summer. Add more ingredients for the stuffing as you wish. I like it with tomatoes. Grilling squid retains its sweetness especially when it is fresh. When buying squid, choose medium sized ones as the bigger ones have thicker … [Read more...]
Soba Miso Soup
This soup uses different Japanese ingredients. Miso soup is a common stock often used as a base for various dishes. Soba on the other hand is thin noodles made of buckwheat. Both of these can found in different recipes. Here is a simple one that is easy to prepare and very … [Read more...]
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini (Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms)
According to Wikipedia, risotto is “rice cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth may be meat-based, fish-based, or vegetable-basedâ€.  Other ingredients include onions, butter and sometimes cream. It is a common way of cooking rice in Italy. Some people like … [Read more...]
Three Coloured Pasta Medley
Strips of cooked Chicken or Pork, tossed with tri-coloured Pasta, Pesto, Grapes and Carrots. Experiment with different ingredients in place of the Grapes and Carrots – Cherry Tomatoes, Peppers, and Cheese all make for a different taste, and a mixture of colours. If you want, … [Read more...]
Leche Flan
Leche flan is a Filipino caramel custard. It is also known as caramel custard or Creme caramel. It is a delicious dessert often served in parties and social gatherings. There are many varieties of this dish in different parts of the world- dulce de leche (Argentina, Brazil, … [Read more...]
Tabbouleh Salad
A very popular Middle Eastern salad, the Bulgar Wheat is easy to prepare. The longer you store the Wheat, the stronger the flavour is – Bulgar Wheat is very good at absorbing flavours and tastes. To Serve 2 125g Bulgar Wheat 600ml Boiling Water 1 Red Pepper, … [Read more...]
Currywurst Sauce
Currywurst is known as a German fast-food. It is sold in the streets and diners. It refers to sausages with sauce. It is eaten alone or with bread and fries. According to Wikipedia an average of 800 million servings are sold each year. They say that the original sauce was made … [Read more...]
Macaroni and Tuna Fish Layer
Tuna layered with Garlic, Mushroom and Red Peppers, between Macaroni, all under a deliciously light crunchy topping. If you’re not a big Tuna fan, replace it with cooked chopped Chicken, Beef or Pork, or with three or four hard boiled eggs, sliced up. And, if like me, you're … [Read more...]
Chicken and Almond Rissoles, with Stir-Fried Vegetables
Cooked Potato and Chicken are a great combination in this dish – rolled in chopped Almonds, and served with stir-fried Vegetables makes a great dish, it’s very easy and quick to make, and can easily be spiced up to suit more peoples tastes! To Serve 1 125g Boiled … [Read more...]
Pickled Green Papaya
Pickled green papaya is also known as atchara. It is a Filipino version of pickled vegetables. Unlike other green papaya dishes that are served as appetizers, this dish is an awesome side for fried or grilled meat. It is a little on the sour side, so if you are a fan of this – … [Read more...]
Chicken Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge)
Arroz caldo is the Filipino “chicken soup†which supposedly makes people feel better when they are ill. It may be because of the ginger's medicinal qualities and simply because it is easy to eat. It gives you the right amount of nutrition with less effort. This dish can be … [Read more...]
Homemade Potato Chips
Everyone loves potato chips, but we all know that too much of it is not good for us. Now there is a healthier way of preparing it. No need to worry about the grease. We can now enjoy chips with less guilt. You can also try this recipe with other vegetables to create healthy … [Read more...]
Fruity Chicken Salad Sandwich
Fruity chicken salad sandwich filling is a quick and easy recipe. You can eat it with bread or have it with crackers just like a canapé. It is also a good idea to prepare the chicken salad ahead of time and store it in the fridge. It will probably last a week or so. Although … [Read more...]
Sweetcorn and Potato Fritters
An ideal dinner dish for two people, this is a very quick and easy dish, which looks great and tastes superb – the mixture of textures in each Fritter is really enjoyable. As an alternative, try replacing the Sweetcorn with Peas for a different colour, texture and taste, or … [Read more...]
Walnut, Egg and Cheese Pate
Great as a Pate or as the stuffing for a Mushroom, Celery or Tomato, and flavoured with Dill and Parsley, this mixture is a bit unusual, but it’s one that’ll leave you wanting more and more. Serve it fresh out of the fridge to make sure it has fully set. To Serve 2 1 … [Read more...]
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