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• Garlicky, Peppery Filipino Chicken Adobo

  

  There are many things I will always think fondly of when it comes to my years in Singapore. And though the gastronomic delights rank among the top 5, one of... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Portuguese Soup of Stewed Clams & Andouille Sausage with Charred Tomatoes &...

  

  There is nothing I love more than unpretentious foods. The sort of foods where what you see is what you get and because you begin with the freshest of Nature's... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How Dare I ~ Fiadone, Goat Cheesecake from Corsica

  

  I know that it's happened to you too - you come across a recipe and you know that it has your name written all over it. The synapses in your brain by reflex... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Queso Fundido ~ Shrimp, Chorizo & Roasted Poblano Peppers

  

  Queso Fundido! Finally a dish that has 'fun' in it's name and how apt! Roughly the name translates from Spanish to 'melted cheese' and is one of those dishes... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tantalizing Punjabi Kadhai Chicken

  

  'Kadhai' cooking is a kind of stir-fry from india. These dishes are originally cooked is round-bottom iron pots in a shape similar to woks but without the... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Weekend Special ~ Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

  

  There are few things more delightful than truly well made crab cakes. When done right they are thick, luscious and gently flavored patties with a whole lot of... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Real Deal ~ Traditional Punjabi Samosa

  

  America may run on Dunkin. But India runs on samosas. Undoubtedly, these delightfully tasty, savory pastries are one of India's great gifts to the world. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy & Refreshing Cilantro Green Chutney (Hari Chutney) & Sweet Tamarind Chutne...

  

  Sooner or later, if you love good Indian food and make it often, you're going to need a recipe for both these chutneys. The hari chutney and Imli chutney - one... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Signature Murgh Methi ~ Fenugreek Chicken from North India

  

  For as long as I can remember, I have always craved my Mum's Murgh Methi. It is a long tradition which begins with buying bunches of fresh fenugreek leaves... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Diamonds Aren't Forever, I Am ~ Perfectly Simple Chocolate Cake

  

  There are some things a woman cannot do without. I don't care if you're a mum of 1 or 14, a sworn spinster with 3 cats because you believe that within every... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spaghetti Alle Vongole ~ A Classic Preparation of Spaghetti with Clams in White...

  

  Know what I love about traditional Italian dishes such as this one? How simply, just a few ingredients come together to make a dish so intensely flavorful and... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Sunday Baker ~ Raspberry, Lemon & Sour Cream Muffins

  

  As a family we aren't fond of baked goods piled high with frosting - you know the kind that is double the height of the cupcake, muffin or cake and as you sink... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bacalhau ~ Brazilian Salted Cod Stew with Peppers & Olives

  

  Ever come across a dish and thought, your life was better because of it? Well, here's one! Once I tasted my first bite of Balcahua, I wondered where salted cod... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brazilian Street Food, Aracaje ~ Black Eyed Pea Fritters with Onion and Shrimp...

  

  Here's a secret - I LOVE dried shrimp. And dried anchovies. Can't get enough of the stuff! Which is precisely why, Acarajé (pronounced aakaa-raajay), a specialt... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peruvian Salmon Ceviche

  

  When a gleaming fillet of fresh salmon calls to me at the fish market, it invariably has ceviche written all over it. Mr. Hubby is not what I call a crazed out... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pao Bhaji ~ A Mumbai Classic of Spicy Vegetables with Butter Fried Pao Bread

  

  Pao bhaji is one of Mumbai's classic hottest selling street foods! A perfect example of on-the-go-hot-food, it is essentially a tomato onion based, spicy... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Amti ~ A Classic Sweet & Sour Dal from Maharashtra

  

  When it comes to Maharashtrian cuisine, I think of delicious, simple comfort foods. This dal which is made either with channa dal (split chick peas) or toor... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Resistance is Futile ~ Buttermilk, Banana & Raspberry Loaf

  

  You know I love banana bread. Judging by the number of recipes I post on that very theme, two things are evident - a. I am forever trying to use up a bunch of... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Roasted Honey, Lemon & Sesame Chicken Wings

  

  Show me some one who doesn't love chicken wings and I'll probably have to show you an empty room! (unless you're vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian of course)... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fast Food At It's Best ~ Cantonese Style Clay Pot Chicken with Kale

  

  Some evenings nothing sounds better than a one dish meal that can be put together in about 30 minutes and still be called heartwarming. On such evenings, nothin... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES