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Spanish Omelet

9. December 2010

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Spanish Omelet

I have eaten different versions of Spanish Omelet and what I had in Seattle was not exactly what I had in London. Since I haven’t had the chance to visit Spain, I am sure the recipe served there would be the authentic one. Well when I wanted to prepare one at home, I surfed the [...]

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Apple and Orange Cake

5. March 2010

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Apple and Orange Cake

Ingredients: 150gm apples; peeled and finely chopped, 25gm orange zest, 300gm flour, 150gm granulated sugar, 200ml milk, 3 eggs, 15gm baking powder, 150gm vegetable oil, 75gm buttermilk, 15gm orange/vanilla extract (essence), A pinch of salt. Method: Sift flour with baking powder. Beat the eggs and whisk along with sugar until frothy. Slowly add the flour [...]

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Banana Chocolate Cake

11. February 2010

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Banana Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at [...]

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Grilled Cheese and Garlic Chicken with Herbs

25. December 2009

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Grilled Cheese and Garlic Chicken with Herbs

Wish you all a Merry Christmas!!! I prepared this Cheesy Garlic Chicken with nice flavors of herbs, grilled to perfection, this Christmas. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 500gms (2-4) Chicken breasts without bones, 8-10 cloves of garlic, crushed, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp oregano, [...]

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Spinach and Corn Rolls

20. May 2009

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Spinach and Corn Rolls

Ingredients: 15 large spinach leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup sweet corn kernels; blanched, 2 tsp butter, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp mixed herbs, Mozzarella cheese as per taste, grated, Salt to taste. Method: To prepare white sauce, roast wheat flour till it turns [...]

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

21. April 2009

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp [...]

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Cauliflower and Cheese Bake

5. March 2009

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Cauliflower and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: (Serves 4) 2 cups cauliflower florets (around 1/2 inch), 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella, Cheddar or any processed cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. For white sauce- 2 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp all purpose flour (maida), 3 cups milk, Salt and [...]

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Italian Garlic Chicken

26. February 2009

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Italian Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts; halved, 1 tbsp crushed garlic or garlic powder, 2-3 tbsp dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; shredded, A pinch of rosemary and salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Olive oil. Method: Combine olive oil and garlic and warm them. Do not boil. Cover and set aside for few [...]

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Easy Baked Chicken

25. February 2009

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Ingredients: 2 medium size chicken breasts; skinless, 1 egg, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp garlic powder, Italian bread crumbs, Butter. Method: Beat the egg, add salt, pepper and garlic powder and whisk well. Then dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Repeat the process one more [...]

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Baked Cheese Potato Cups

20. February 2009

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Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; washed and scrubed (leave on the skin if not very dirty), 1/3 cup sour cream, Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Some fresh parsley; chopped, Salt, paprika and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Pat dry the potatoes and bake them in the oven at 350° F (175° C) for [...]

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Spinach Cheese Cake

18. January 2009

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Ingredients: 400gms fresh spinach leaves; finely chopped, 100gms fresh coriander leaves; finely chopped, 3/4 cup skim cottage cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 large eggs, 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced, 1-2 green chillies; very finely chopped, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile mix together all the ingredients (reserve [...]

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Cup cakes

23. December 2008

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Ingredients: (Makes 12 cakes) 4 ounces or 125gms butter unsalted, 4 ounces or 125gms sugar, 4 ounces or 125gms flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp vanilla extract or essence. Method: Blend together in a processor. Then add 2 tbsp of milk to get the consistency again [...]

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Cream Cheese Cake

13. September 2008

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Ingredients: 350gms unsalted butter; softened, 250gms cream cheese; softened, 330gms all-purpose flour, 330gms sugar, 6 eggs, 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract, Confectioner’s sugar for coating. Method: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C or 325 degrees F for for 10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add [...]

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Strawberry Tart topped with Meringue

13. September 2008

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Ingredients: For the pastry/tart- 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, Little less than 1/2 cup of sugar, 3 egg yolks, 30 gms fresh yeast. For the filling- 1/2 cup strawberry jam, 2 cups fresh strawberries; sliced. For the Meringue- 3 egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar. Method: To prepare the tart crust- Sift the [...]

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Mushroom, Bacon and Onion Pie

12. September 2008

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Ingredients: 2 9″ pie crusts, 1 cup sliced sweet onions, 1 cup sliced mushrooms; blanched, 4-6 slices of bacon, Shredded cheese as per taste, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter. Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F for few minutes. Melt butter in a skillet and fry bacon till it [...]

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Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

11. September 2008

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Ingredients: (Serves 2) 5 ounce frozen spinach (drained and thawed) or 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, Mushroom slices as per taste, 1/2 cup chopped scallions (only white) or red onions, 3 eggs, 150gms shredded cheese (ricotta, mozarella, parmesan, cheddar or other), 2 tsp butter, Salt and pepper to taste, 9″ pie pan or a baking [...]

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