A global food trail…
If there is any baked goodie that is easier to make than a fruit cobbler, it is a coconut macaroon. A soft slightly chewy center, with a light crisp outside… altogether yum! Not to be confused with ‘macaron’, the…
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Life has been lazy, lazy these days. After all, these are the days of ‘lazy hazy crazy days of summer’, right? Unfortunately lost in the excitement of summer, is the routine of regular cooking. Actually that was the case ever…
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The word ‘Scotch’ is invariably associated with Scotch whiskey, and the age-old distilleries of Scotland. However, there are many more products that are associated with the word, like Scotch tape, Scotch bonnet chillies and the wonderful Scotch eggs! By the…
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Last week was real cold… and breezy to boot. Perfect weather for a meaty stew. I had been planning to make a Kare Kare for a few days and last week, I finally got around to it. And man, am…
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Though the name refers to a dip, this actually is not a dip. The only apt word I can think of is ‘scoop’. Instead of dipping your chip into something, you are scooping something with your chip. You get the…
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Winter is here and the hardy kale is one of the staples of the season. Among all the leafy vegetables, it occupies a unique place, in terms of history as well as nutritional benefits. And it has an enduring role…
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After a trip to the food store or the farmers market, there are some fruits that go straight into the refrigerator… like grapes, peaches, nectarines or any kinds of berries. Other fruits like apples, oranges, grapefruits and bananas are always…
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The main focus of this soup, the key flavour that dominates, is mushrooms. Their earthy, woody flavour stands out and if you like mushrooms, you will love this soup! That is one thing about mushrooms… you either love them…
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October is pumpkin season. Starting with the green pumpkins which are great in soups and stews, we go on to enjoy the ripe pumpkin in pasta sauce, cheese cake, ice cream and a lot more. And the month ends with…
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Yesterday was one of those reluctant days… when you are reluctant to step out of the house, go to work, and sit glued to the computer looking out at an ominous sky hunkering down with dark clouds and this unending…
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Old Fashioned Coconut Macaroons
Quick and Easy Strawberry Cobbler
Pumpkin Orange Cake
Caramelized Pear And Roquefort Cheese Tart
Pepper Cumin Cookies… A Spicy, Sweet Treat
Monkey Bread with Pecans and Blueberries
Sweet and Spicy Fruit Salad
A Fruit Tart… Redolent of Summer
Muffins to the Rescue of Bananas
The Day of the Grill
Roasted Peach Cobbler
Spritz Butter Cookies
An All-time Favourite Bread Pudding
Mango Mousse
Vanilla sponge cake with chocolate frosting