Having a party? Attending a party? Sitting at home in front of the telly or neatly tucked away behind that excellent novel? Whichever way you intend to usher in the new year, this favourite needs to be factored into your plans. It’s so beautiful to look at, so much so that initially you will […] Read more…
Festivities aside, this month of December has passed by in a flash, and Christmas is nearly upon us. If like me, you too are a little flustered with the proximity of its arrival, here is a quick simple appetiser you can dish up, and its got the right elements of christmas: red (strawberry) and green […] Read more…
I could live a happy, satiated and decadent life on cheese. All kinds, any kind, preferably with some kind of fruit chutney, crackers, and a glass of wine. Cheese gluttony drove me to invest in a wondrous bookbased exclusively and dedicatedly to cheese. It uses every kind of cheese imaginable in the recipes, which […] Read more…
We celebrated 3 years and 100 posts last weekend, by inviting our near and dear food lovers over for a meal, cooked in its entirety by me. Suffice to say that I’m not attempting such a feat again, well, not for a while a least! Here is a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has […] Read more…
Traditionally Vietnamese Goi Cuon are made using seafood or pork, but these vegetarian ones are gaining great popularity world over, specially as the summer months approach. These are time-consuming, but worth it, so enlist some help while assembling these little babies. You won’t regret it. Adapted from Easy Vegetarian, makes 12. Ingredients: 1. 12 […] Read more…
Everyone calls this the ‘get fat’ season, it starts with diwali celebrations, which seamlessly transforms into major wedding season. (Yes, it’s a ‘season’ by itself. Whether we are guaranteed a ‘winter’ every year is suspect, but wedding season is guaranteed. Always.) Before heading out to the celebrations, here is a good, healthy quick and easy, not to mention satisfying, bite to munch on! And yes, it is also avocado season! Serve with pita chips, or for an even healthier option, fingers of carrots, cucumbers and whatever else your heart desires.
Serves 4-6 people as an appetizer (Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod)
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