If you read any of my food stories, you will know I look at well used ingredients in different ways. I change the preparation and remain open to the interpretation. In case of staples like garlic, chillies, turmeric, cilantro are used frequently, if not daily, in my kitchen. What I love is when I transform them in new and exciting ways.
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Everyday
Monsoon Chermoula
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Also tagged algerian, chilies, chimichurri, cilantro, coriander, cumin, dressing, food love, food stories, foodie, foodlove, garlic, india, indian food, indian food blogger, indian influence, lime juice, monsoon, reframing, sauce, sherry vinegar, tunsian
Meal Type: Everyday
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Seasonal
Waiting For Spring Salad & Indian Sunshine Dressing
So you know those Little Men books, specifically the Little Miss Sunshine one? Well, for as long I have known, I have been referenced to this book character. Believe me, I have the pyjamas to prove it. I think this connection is simply because I tend to see the rainbow behind the proverbial clouds in any circumstance.
Posted in Salads, Vinaigrettes & Dressings, Uncategorized
Also tagged black pepper, bright, cherry blossoms, chickpeas, cilantro, curcumin, delicious, eastwest, family, food porn, fresh, gluten free, happy, indian, jessie, lehail, little miss sunshine, pomegrante, red onion, rhizome, root, salad, south asian, spices, spinach, sunshine, tureric, turmeric, vegan, vegetarian, veggie gods, yum, yummy
Meal Type: Seasonal
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Happy Hour
Leblebi Inspired Savoury Roasted Chickpeas
Oh hello, let me introduce you to my new favourite snack: Leblebi Inspired Savoury Roasted Chickpeas.
I’ve been on a bit of a chickpea kick lately, if you hadn’t noticed already. It only made sense that I roast some up for a grazing snack to have on hand. Lately, I haven’t been consuming my daily quota of potato chips, instead I have been eating these roasted chickpeas by the fistful. They have a popcorn-esque snackiness. I can munch on them with abandon since they have benefit of being low in saturated fat and being a healthy source of iron and folate.
Posted in Snacks
Also tagged algerian, black pepper, bold, chaat masala, chickpeas, cumin, delicious, eastwest, family, fistful, flavour, food, garam masala, garbanzo beans, garlic, holiday, india, indian, indianinfluence, iranian, leblebi, nutty, paprika, roasted, savoury, south asian, soy sauce, spices, spicy, vegan, vegetarian, yum, yummy
Meal Type: Happy Hour
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Party
Bundles of Pastry Joy: Pistachio Stuffed Mushrooms
Anyone searching for a quick, simple, easy and tasty appetizer recipe for a holiday bash you are planning? Well, these beautiful yet delicious bundles of pastry joy are an absolute crowd pleaser.
In fact, this recipe is a match made in mushroom heaven, if there ever was one. Especially if you are a mushroom lover. In my opinion, stuffed mushrooms should be in every home cook’s collection of recipes. They should also be served at every holiday bash.
Posted in Appetizers, Favourites, Holidays
Also tagged accompaniment, appetizer, bake, bash, black pepper, chili, cilantro, cream cheese, cumin, delicious, drinks, eastwest, family, garam masala, garlic, ginger, holiday, india, indian, indian influence, mint chutney, nostalgia, onion, party, pistachios, puff pastry, soiree, spices, spicy, stuffed, turmeric, vegetarian
Meal Type: Party
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Party
Princess & the Pea Crostini
I hate peas.
Or at least I think I hate peas.
For as long as I can remember, peas, even just the word itself, caused me distress. They would make appearances in rice or in various Indian dishes like carrot sabji or aloo mattar (potato and pea) dahl. I would cringe and feel repulsed.
In my mind, they were these weird greyish green orbs that had a leathery skin. Their texture was starchy and when my spoon scooped them up – they would become mushy. It was obvious, I disliked them. Any peas that hit my plate, would be picked out or pushed to the side.
Posted in Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes & Vegetables
Also tagged childhood, chili, crostini, cumin, delicious, eastwest, fable, fairytale, flakes, garam masala, garlic, goat cheese, india, indian influence, italian, parmesan cheese, peahate, peas, princessandthepea, spices, tale, toasted
Meal Type: Party
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