Category: International Non-Vegetarian

Chicken Broth Soup

As a young girl, I loved reading chicken soup for the soul. Some beautiful messages, some heart touching stories and time spent with the series felt like a warm reassuring hug. Chicken soup also is exactly like the series, warm, reassuring and nourishing. This light broth is flavourful and healthy. A must try for any …

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Pizza

I always wanted to make pizza from scratch, and what better day than today. Made the pizza sauce which is robust and delicious and I have made it so many times. Used Sumod Toms 50:50 pizza base recipe. Topped with some lemon herb spicy chicken, pork salami, mushrooms, olives and bell peppers and loads of …

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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wraps

One year ago, I went for my much awaited all girls trip. It took some crazy planning and when it finally happened it was a dream come true. One of the most memorable trips in my lifetime. Greece is such a beautiful country and the food is mind blowing. We hogged so much and the …

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts & Potato Wedges

3 years ago a group of friends decided to go for a picnic and we called the spot Haveli as a joke. This group that went made a WhatsApp group and continued it even after the picnic. This is my Haveli group and the people here play an important role in my life. At this …

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Schezwan Triple Fried Rice – Lockdown version

When ur under a lockdown and u barely have any veggies or meat plus some left over noodles and rice, what do u do? You whip up some jugaadu or cheats way to make some desi Indochinese. My version of the popular Schezwan triple fried rice with an omlette blanket to balance out the spice …

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Chicken Schnitzel with Butter herbed potatoes, Sauteed veggies and a Mushroom cream sauce

When you want to treat your family and friends, but the thought of the effort involved makes you rethink the menu, this is the meal you should make. A special menu prepared just for my family. Though it looks elaborate, it’s actually quite easy to prepare. Chicken Schnitzel Herb buttered potatoes Sauteed Veg Mushroom cream …

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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

My friendship with Tree or Theresa started on FB messenger nearly 6 yrs ago when she asked me the recipe for Spaghetti Aglio Olio. I actually went back and searched our chats and it brought a smile. She made it and loved it. This is an easy peasy recipe which has no sauce but flavoured …

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Lebanese Feast

I thought it was Sunday. The meal thought it was Sunday too. But aajkal kya Sunday kya Thursday. Lebanese feast for lunch Pita Hummus and Labneh dips Baked chicken and potatoes What a wonderful meal HummusIngredients 3tbsp chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked in the pressure cooker next day 3tbsp lemon juice 1-2 tbsp lightly dry …

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Pizza Pull Aparts

I have a phobia about bread. Don’t know why. Must have made it a couple of times 4 years ago. It was a success but the effort involved just would make me procrastinate. I am friends with the bread guru Sumod Tom who we fondly call Sarr. He has been pushing all of us in …

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Chilli Chicken Gravy

I struggle big time with Chinese cuisine, just don’t seem to get it right. But when you have friends who are pro with it, then you can just give up. My dearest friend Ameya Warty was sweet enough to share these 2 recipes and guide me through it. Still fall short of the super Chinese …

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