You don’t hear about bacon jam enough. You should. It’s delicious. It’s artery clogging. It’s unabashedly carnivorous. A sodium bomb. Maybe that’s why it gets a bad rap. But it’s so good. Serve it at a party. Just put it out with some baguette slices. You have to share if you make this. Eating a batch yourself could kill you. It makes a great condiment too. Think BLT but swap the jam for the bacon....
A little bit salty. A little bit sweet. Sticky. Loaded with umami. And porky rib goodness. There is just nothing here not to love. Chinese takeout flavour at home I like ribs. Correction. I love ribs. I’m always looking for ways to feed my rib addiction. Char siu ribs deliver. This isn’t anything you’ll get if you visit China. Not that I’ve seen anyway. This is something you might get at your local Chinese restaurant....
If you like spinach. And you like lentils. Then you are going to love this dish. It makes a great side dish to any Indian meal. It’s healthy. Vegan. Low fat. High fibre. Gluten free. Inexpensive. All the check boxes ticked. And somehow still delicious. Tempering adds a flavour bomb to dal palak Tempering is a fancy word for a little spicy sizzle to finish off any lentil curry. Some people call it a tarka....
Simple. Clean. Fresh. Delicious. And dare I say it? Healthy. This dish would be on my dinner menu if I had a restaurant. And it would be the star of my lunch menu. And it would sell. Not quite signature dish level. But it would sell. Because it is all about balance. Everything cooked separately. And brought together at service. And it’s an actual dish. Google grilled tuna. You get a million recipes on how to grill tuna....
Think chicken tikka wrapped up in a flaky paratha with a crazy delicious sauce. A sauce with a glebekitchen twist. I’d put it up there with a Philly cheesesteak. Banh mi. Pulled pork. Maybe even Montreal smoked meat on rye with a kosher dill. No, not really. Montreal smoked meat is my sandwich holy grail. My king of sandwiches. The day I put up something I say is better than that is the day you’ll know I’ve lost my mind....
I don’t think Kerala fried chicken is anything you can get in India. I’ve never seen on an Indian restaurant menu. But I did see it on Ugly Delicious. This is the brain child of Asha Gomez. And it’s brilliant. I’d never heard of it. But if it’s good enough for David Chang… Kerala fried chicken is an Indian twist on a classic Fried chicken is my guilty pleasure. So as soon as I saw this I had to try to figure it out....
Chewy noodles. Chicken. Shrimp. A little bit spicy. A little bit sweet. Incredibly savoury. How can you not want that? And it’s a snap to make. Not a whole lot of ingredients. Weekend flash with weeknight effort. 30 minutes and it’s on the table. Less time even. Forget takeout. Make this. Do it soon. Mee goreng means fried noodles That isn’t figurative. Mee goreng (or mie goreng – depends who you ask) literally translates to fried noodles....
I am a roast chicken addict. A whole roast chicken gives everyone a bit of dark. A bit of white. A whole chicken throws a nice fond as well. Fond is those wonderful brown bits in the pan that melt into the sauce. They are key. They add big flavour. That’s true every time you roast a chicken. Or pork. Or lamb. It’s just a bit of cooking magic that happens when you roast meat....
It’s not just for summer though. It’s great any time you want a refreshing noodle salad. Light. Bright. Vibrant. Make it any time you can get to your grill. I have a thing for rice noodles. Use them a lot. But one of my favourites is cool noodles with warm chicken. Or pork. Mix in a little basil and some mint and I’m happy. So I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy them....
Thai cucumber salad works with any Asian inspired grilled or fried chicken. Or ribs. Thai style pork ribs. Perfect for those late summer or early fall backyard BBQs. It’s great any time of year really. Cucumbers are amazing fresh from the field. But they are still pretty good all year round. Wish everything was like that. Imagine a decent tomato in February. That would be incredible. The ingredients make this Thai cucumber salad I don’t think this salad is actually Thai....
It’s popular for a reason. It’s creamy from the coconut. The flavours are complex. A bit spicy but not crazy hot. And it’s versatile. You can make it with shrimp just as easily as chicken. Kaffir lime leaf and Thai basil push this into delicious territory You will need to get to an Asian market to get a few of the ingredients. Kaffir lime leaf being the key one. Thai basil is another....
on Oct 17, 2022 What’s Christmas without some cocktails, right? And honestly, it’s just so fun whipping them up and getting people to try your concoctions. I have some ideas here that are going to be instant hits. Each one different and each one delicious! I hope you give these a try.
on Nov 18, 2015, Updated Jul 15, 2024 I’m not one for baking everyday, but when I do, it’s mostly impulsive. And that means, never having all the ingredients on hand. I end up substituting along the way, which I’ve heard is a big no-no in the baking world, but works for me. I mean when a girl wants cake, she wants it NOW! And while 2 minute microwave mug cakes rule my world, sometimes I crave for the real thing!...
A little tangy. That’s the best way to describe it. With aromas that reach down and grab you inside. At least that’s what happens to me. If you’ve ever tried achari chicken curry you know exactly what I’m talking about. If you’ve never tasted it, think about changing that. Achari means pickle in Hindi Pickles in curry. How can that possibly make sense? Madness! Turns out, it does make sense....
on Jul 06, 2016, Updated Oct 12, 2021 This blender mango mustard dipping sauce is going to be your current and future party conversation starter, late night snack companion and the thing that you will always want when you eat chicken tenders. It’s that kind of a sauce – totally unexpected, but so insanely delicious that will take your sauce game a notch higher! Also See: Mango Bell Pepper Rice Paper Rolls with Mango Cilantro Dipping Sauce and Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Mustard Dipping Sauce...
Carpaccio isn’t for everyone. But if you like it then this is a version you need to try. It’s a nice twist on the classic Italian preparation. Carpaccio is a relatively recent invention History lesson. This is not an ancient dish. Hasn’t been around for all that long really. It was invented in Harry’s bar in Venice in the 1950s. Story goes that a countess came to the bar and said her doctor said she couldn’t eat cooked meat....
If you love serving yourself up a healthful bowl of food every now and then – or all the time – I have for you your new favorite meal. This chickpea rice pilaf is as delicious as it is simple and if you have some cooked rice handy it can go from scratch to done in 15 minutes flat. I love these one-pot rice recipes, and I’ve shared so many of them with you on the blog, including vegan lemon garlic rice, vegan dirty rice, vegan jambalaya, vegan paella, and vegan arroz con “pollo”....
on Dec 19, 2023 If you know me, you know how much I love my naan, and how seriously I take this stuff. So when I tell you this chilli garlic naan is EPIC, you best believe it! It features an incredibly soft bread that’s filled with garlicky, spicy flavours and has a cheesy centre that makes the whole thing a total party-in-your-mouth. And the best part – the whole thing can be cooked on the stovetop and give tandoor like results!...
on Apr 22, 2022 I just love making cafe-style drinks – they’re a lot easier to make at home than you would think, save you from paying for overpriced coffee, and make your day a little bit more special. It can’t get better than this! Love cold drinks? Try Chaas, Virgin Apple Iced Tea, Mango Lassi, White Wine Sangria and Watermelon Lime Smoothie Cold coffee is extra close to my heart since I grew up drinking it....
on Jan 25, 2015, Updated Sep 25, 2023 The temperature is dropping here in Bangalore, which means it’s officially soup season. And this simple chicken stew is one of my absolute favourites, and something I find myself making very often. And once you try it, I promise you’ll be too! This chicken stew is hearty, warm, filling, and goes really well with bread, rice, and/or chapati. It is perfect for when you’re under the weather and need a meal that lifts your spirits....
