While browsing through all the wonderful websites dedicated to food magazines which refuse to show up in India (YET), I came across one of my all time favourite salads. I realize a trend, I admit. My favourite salads lean towards something with bread, maybe since I never felt that a meal can consist only of […] Read more…
Grilled Pear, Honey & Brie Crostini
These crostinis were agreed upon after much debate and negotiation. But after SS popped the first one, all he said was: “You HAVE to make them again tomorrow.” Mission Accomplished! The crostini was accompanied by a selection of other hors d’œuvrs, but this was an easy winner. What’s amazing is that this recipe would work […] Read more…
Seriously Satiating Sandwich
Apologies at the outset for keeping this post brief. This sandwich came as a breath of fresh air on a boring mid week night, when I didn’t have the energy (or patience) to COOK. Yes, this is more assembly than cooking- see for yourself! Makes 2 serving as a whole dinner or halve it for […] Read more…
Mid week Redemption- Marinated pepper salad with pecorino
Who says salad has to be oh so boring?? Perk up you week night with this luscious salad. Super easy and hugely satisfying! SS’s Wednesday night temptations sent me to the kitchen to whip up something more acceptable than standard fare. I am absolutely in love with Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty. Its one of those fantastic […] Read more…
Tandoori Nights
Weeekend away! Nothing compares to a good old fashioned BBQ- with the tandoori twist. With the rains looming soon enough (hopefully!!), practice the art of barbeque-ing (is that even a word?) as the city gets lashed with downpours. A much healthier solution than that rainy pakoda/bhajia urge, and definitely more tasty!! While in Pune last […] Read more…
Warm Tandoori Mushrooms with Spinach and Goats Cheese Salad
I LOVE tandoori food. Indian barbeques are exceptional. The marinades and the flavour of the charred paneer, broccoli, peppers and mushrooms are just unparalleled! Living in Mumbai, I unfortunately don’t have the luxury of having an outdoor barbeque. So I used this recipe for from the April 2011 Vogue, ‘The New Indian Kitchen’ write up […] Read more…