Braised Red Cabbage – That is All

No matter how basic or boring an ingredient or dish is, I can usually come up with something to pontificate on, but for this lovely braised red cabbage recipe, I’ve got absolutely nothing.I could go on about how I’m not sure what that color red is called, but I did that in the video. I could joke about taking one for the team, and keeping...

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Smoked Haddock Bake for St Andrews Day Night In

On the day that Scotlands First Minister, Alex Salmond, launched the SNPs independence blueprint, which argues the nation would prosper should there be a "Yes" vote in next Septembers referendum, I thought it was rather appropriate to post a recipe for  St Andrews Day Night In  Whatever your views on Scotlands Independence debate,...

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Announcing Cooking Concepts 6 – Chocolate Fest

I wish everyone a very Happy, Joyful, Successful, Colorful, Brightful Rocking New Year…Hope everyone had great and fun filled celebrations!!!Coming to this month’s cooking concept is “Chocolate Fest”. I am a huge fan of chocolate. As such everyone loves chocolate of any form from kids to elders. So why waiting friends it’s time for...

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Gong Pao Ji Ding Kung Pao Chicken

Gong Bao Ji Ding (Kung Pao Chicken)With few exceptions, in American Chinese restaurants, Gong Bao Ji Ding is rife with ingredients not usually found in the mainland versions: water chestnuts, green peppers, broccoli, baby corn and a multitude of “fillers” which lower the restaurants’ food cost and dilute the traditional dish. ...

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Sweet Idiyappam Sweet Sevai

Sweet IdiyappamIngredientsIdiyappam- 10 nosFresh Coconut( shredded)- 1/4 cupSugar- 5 tbspCardamom( crushed)- 2 nosInippu IdiyappamMethodTear and break idiyappam into tiny pieces.In a deep bowl add the Idiyappam pieces, shredded coconut, sugar and crushed cardamom. Mix the above with fingers until all ingredients are well blended. Spoon the...

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KUMQUAT PICKLE SPICY

Looks like its kumquats season everywhere. I just couldn’t resist buying a big box of kumquats from the Chinese market where we do our weekly grocery purchase. Kumquats are very interesting fruits. The outer peel is edible and very sweet with the inside flesh a little bit sour. If something is sour, then there are chances that it could end...

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CROCKPOT SHORT RIB TACOS

The next two weeks are very busy "baking" weeks for me, how about you? Ive made three different kinds of jam to put in gift baskets, and now Im starting the fun stuff like cookies, breads and a gingerbread house.While Im happy to be in the kitchen, Im not as happy about cooking real food (like dinner), so my crockpot is getting a workout...

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How I Would Wear It Tulle Tail Dress

{UNIF dress, $88}Welcome to a new regular segment Ill be doing called "How I Would Wear It." But then, you probably already knew that if you read the title. I spotted this dress on one of my favorite sites Nasty Gal and pretty much shat myself; its THAT special.Heres what I love about this dress, in order of importance:- The illusion...

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Flying to the Finger Lakes for a Few Family Feasts

Just a quick note to let you all know Im flying out late tonight to visit my mother, Pauline, and the rest of the family for a couple weeks.Im happy to report I have a few new videos filmed and ready to go, like this penne pasta with neck sauce for example. Stay tuned for those new recipes, and of course, the usual fun and filler from the...

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The Pittsburgh Cookover

Hey everyone! Im back from Pittsburgh, actually Ive been back since Sunday and Ive really been avoiding this blog post. Why you ask? Well I just have sooo much to say that I dont even know where to begin. This trip was such a wonderful experience I cant even explain it but Im going to try. This may take a few posts so hope you enjoy...

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Indian shrimps curry

Indian shrimps curry Ingredients Cleaned shrimps ½ kg Yogurt ½ cup Ginger garlic 1 tbsp Chili powder 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Turmeric ½ tsp Cumin 1 tsp Coriander 1 tsp Tomatoes 2 blended Onion 1 cup chopped Vinegar 2 tbsp Oil ½ cup Ingredients for baghar Curry leaves 20 Mustard seeds ½ tsp Fenugreek seeds ¼ tsp Method Heat oil add...

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SANDRAS PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND

A perfect blend of spicesthat youll find I refer to in manyof the recipes posted on this site...INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 tablespoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves1-1/2 teaspoons ground allspice1-1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamomMETHODMix all ingredients in a small bowl until...

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SANDRA’S 30 MINUTE POTATO ‘N BACON CHOWDER

A welcoming hot chowderon a blustery winter day that takesminimal time to prepare...Servings: (4)Prep: 5 Mins.Cook: 30 Mins.INGREDIENTS4 strips center-cut bacon, cut into ½” wide slices½ yellow onion, chopped½ red bell pepper, chopped2 ribs celery, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced¼ cup all-purpose flour3 cups low-sodium chicken broth3 russet...

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Mini Cheese cakes

Mini Cheese cakes Ingredients for base: 2 cups digestive crushed biscuits 4 ounce melted butter For filling: 1 cup cream cheese ½ cup curd cheese 1 ½ cup whipped cream 1 tbsp gelatin ¼ cup of water ¾ cup of caster sugar 1 packet of pineapple jelly 1 cup pineapple tidbits ½ tsp pineapple essence Method for base: Crush biscuits, mix with melted...

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A Ready made Wishlist for Santa

Pic courtesy NY TimesThe tasteful giving list on the NY Times website, has caught my eye and heart and caught it badly. Each stuff is carefully chosen and is sure to be a delight for any food & kitchen lover. I wish there was one such list of irresistible foodie stuff compiled from stores in India...Im sure therell be something (am keeping...

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Telegraph Improved Cucumber

For the last few years we grew a variety of cucumber called Sweeter Yet, as our mothers all want a mild, burpless English type cucumber. Sweeter Yet seemed to fit the bill very well. However, when we had the invasion by the barbarian hordes of squash bugs and cucumber beetles last year, the Sweeter Yet really failed to make the grade - in...

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