DIWALI SWEETS

SANKAR PALA & NANKHATAI Yes, its Diwali time for us Indians. In every household in India in whatever way and whichever form everyone will celebrate Diwali, whether it lighting lamps, doing Laxmi Pooja or kids bursting crackers. It’s so Indian to celebrate Diwali, irrespective of your faith, community, class. This year we are in Singapore,…

MINI QUICHE (Spinach and Corn)

My lunch girls, have been clamouring for an afternoon out for ages. Without meaning to be pricey I must have withdrawn from my lunch and /or coffee engagements; reasons ranging from fatigue to flat tyres ………… eventually they threw up their hands in despair and like good chums decided to plonk themselves in my living…

Mince Pie

  RECIPE MINCE PIE Makes 1 x 7” Pie Serves 6 For the pastry crust make 1 ½ times the quantity needed for the Apple Pie Filling ½ kg Chicken / Lamb mince 1 large onion finely chopped 1 tablespoon oil 2 large tomatoes skinned, deseeded and puree 1 sprig each, fresh rosemary and thyme…

Coconut and Lentil rice (Thai Style)

Baking and Desserts are a big part of my life. Desserts are like a vacation and since we can’t be on a vacation indefinitely, we do have to get back to the humdrum world of real food and hearty, nutritious meals. There are days when I am an inspired cook wanting to cook this, that…

CHEESECAKE CRUMBLE PIE (SAVOURY)

RECIPE SAVOURY CHEESECAKE CRUMBLE PIE Cheesecake Filling 450g cream cheese 1/4 cup / 60ml heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup / 60g shredded cheese (a strong cheese) 1/2 tsp ground pepper and ¼ tsp freshly ground Nutmeg 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup spinach, chopped 1 tablespoon. Butter ½ cup corn (blanched for 2-3 mins…

STUFFED SAVOURY PANCAKES (CHILLA)

A healthy option to your everyday meal or snack. An Indian twist to the sweet pancake. Delicious, wholesome and gluten free!