We’ve all heard it before: “Always look at the positive side of every situation.” But do we really apply it? Because there always is, a positive side!!! For instance, during this Covid-19 initiated self-lockdown most of us have turned to cooking, haven’t we? And some of those who often cook anyway have turned to cooking more…
Fried rice is my go-to anytime. I upped the dish by adding salmon to it. I can whip this dish in a matter of minutes. And my children can gobble this down in the same number of minutes. Ingredients:- (serves 1) 1tbsp unsalted Butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 onion, chopped 1 branch coriander, finely…
My husband, Avi is one of those people who do not like the ‘no-taste’ of water! Believe me, I do not quite understand ‘not liking water’ but I know a lot of people who have felt the same way. Anyway, to make sure that he stays hydrated during these very HOT & HUMID days. I hoard…
Tom yum/yam kung nam sai (ต้มยำกุ้งน้ำใส) translates to a clear spicy & sour Thai herb soup with shrimp. Most of you may already know what it is just by hearing it’s Thai name because it is world-famous. What may be a little confusing is the latter part of the name ‘nam sai’ which literally translates…
(ปลาแซลมอนผัดกระชาย) This simple but exquisite stir-fry is really just the basic Thai style stir-fry using the 2 sauces – soy sauce (si-ew khao), oyster sauce (nam man hoi) but with the addition of finger-root also known as Chinese ginger or กระชาย, which turns it into a dish specifically designed for your taste palate. When I…
The other day my son and I, decided to try a Chicken Satay recipe that we found in a children’s recipe book*. We were so surprisingly pleased with the outcome, because it was exceptionally easy and the ingredients were literally FUN. It was ingredients that any child who has been in the kitchen (even if…
This dish is a rich medley of aromatic spices, rice, peas and cottage cheese. Ingredients:- (serves 4-6) 1 cup peas 200gms paneer 1 small red onion, finely chopped 6-8 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tbsp, ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) 1/2 tsp garam masala (skip if making for kids) 1 tsp red chilli powder (skip…
Once in a while I like a good dose of chillies (the hotter the better). When combined with the seasoning that comes with everyone’s beloved Mama Tom yum packets…It’s the BOMB!!! Do try but as you probably know, this does no good to your immune system so maybe indulge in it only occasionally?! 😅 Warning:…
I love art and craft activities, but I am not good with the part where you have to store piles of papers and boxes. And to throw them away equals to a heartache for me. I prefer combining art with baking where you get a produce that can be put in the tummies for safe keeping. Like…
This fried rice is a simple affair !!! But an alluring one. Prawns, when cooked in butter is so gratifying. In this recipe, I do that but I use minced prawns. I like to mince prawns. It just transforms into something else. You have to try it to believe it. So, it’s like I said in the…