Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, K, B and has the added benefit of dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorus, and biotin. Wow! After understanding all the health benefits I needed more of this veggie in my weekly menu, but I wanted it to be tasty and not dull. I prepared a…
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Shepherd’s Pie
When I think of comfort food, on the top of my list is Shepherd’s Pie. A classic American dish, which has been around since the late 17th century. It can be made with lamb or beef as the meat base with a beautiful mashed potato crust. Just delicious! Inspired by Gordan Ramsey’s world famous Shepherd’s Pie, here…
Mushroom Corn Curry
Lately, I have been on a mushroom high. After reading about its numerous health benefits, I wanted to incorporate it more into my family’s diet. This recipe combines one of my favourite ingredients (Corn) with my newly favourite ingredient (mushroom) to create a delectable dish. The gravy is made richer by the subtle flavour of cashews…
Easter Chicken
After the sorrow of Good Friday and Holy Saturday, comes a day to rejoice for Christians. Easter is celebrated with a big feast to mark the victory of good over evil. It is the end of Lent, so you can expect a wide spread of the best dishes. One of the popular dishes to serve…
Radish Subzi
Radish a.k.a mooli is a popular vegetable in Asia that is loaded with health benefits. There are so many varieties of radish, but in India, we mostly cook with Daikon Radish. Every region in India has their own preparations of radish making it a versatile vegetable. I made this radish dish last week to enjoy…
Lime Rice
Lime Rice is a delicious dish from South India. I remember my mom making this for me when I went on long road trips. The acidic, refreshing, tangy flavor would keep my tummy happy and keep away all the motion sickness. It’s something you can whip up with any leftover rice, so instead of throwing it…
Smoked Chicken Fettuccine
This one is for all of you who love creamy, cheesy pasta! Yes, I love it too and it puts a huge smile on my face. I made this for dinner. It’s quick, tasty and has a heck of a lot of spinach which tasted so good in the sauce; I was surprised I was…
Mixed Vegetable Curry
There are days when my fridge is stocked with many veggies but the quantities are not enough to make a dish by itself. I’m sure all of us have been there! That’s when I prepare my vegetable curry that makes use of all these leftover veggies. It has the added benefit of being highly nutritious cause…
Aloo Masala
It’s very difficult to go wrong with potatoes. They are utterly delicious and a good potato recipe includes well thought out seasoning. This recipe is one of them! It’s got all the key Indian Masala’s and an added kick of amchur powder which makes so many dishes extra tasty. My husband and I enjoyed this with…
Lahsooni Methi Paneer
“Lahsooni” meaning garlic is an essential ingredient in Indian cooking. This dish originated in Punjab but is now prepared across India with certain variations to suit different palates. The paneer can be substituted with tofu, and chicken for those who don’t enjoy paneer. Enjoy the prepared dish with some parathas or rice 🙂 Time: Prep time…
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