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Nov 9, 20131 min read
Sardines,Try them
Sardines are loved by us fish lovers. We eat this fish whole — the bones are a crunchy extra.. The good news is that this little fish is...
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Mar 7, 20132 min read
Benefits of Crab Curry
I love crab. The succulent meat that this hard shelled creature makes it one of our family favorites. It was not always like this, I...
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Feb 25, 20132 min read
Rava Idli
These idlis do not have to be fermented and they are one of the easiest breakfast foods to make so I was surprised that there was an...
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Jan 10, 20131 min read
Poached Eggs for Dinner
My blog entry under technique for poached eggs is foolproof and I recommend it for achieving the perfect poached egg. Both my kids joined...
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Nov 28, 20121 min read
Rucola Pesto
The flavour of the prawns was mild, not the usual garlic and red chilli taste that I usually use to make grilled prawns, Indian style. I...
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Nov 20, 20122 min read
Tahini, Tasty In So Many Ways
Nutrition— Although sesame is rich in fats, only 10 percent of this is saturated fat. The rest of the fats are good fats or essential...
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Nov 18, 20122 min read
Lean Lasagna
I don’t know many people who don’t like lasagna. This comforting dish however is a calorie bomb and one piece can be almost 50% of the...
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Dec 9, 20112 min read
Dhansak
Dhansak is made with several different dals, pumpkin and green leafy vegetables – protein, calcium and so many vitamins and minerals with...
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Jun 19, 20111 min read
Everyday Soup
Mausi as we call her is also on the heavy side and is constantly trying to shed a few kilos. Her latest fixation is eating soup for...
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May 25, 20101 min read
Instant Crab Cakes
My mother kept asking me what the crab cakes are missing. “Nothing, they are great,” I kept telling her. Even my father who thinks more...
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May 6, 20101 min read
Pan Fried Prawns
My mom’s fried prawns are the best in the world, on par only with my aunt, her sister who has had the same training and experience as...
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Apr 22, 20102 min read
Summer Sandwiches
It’s summer and it’s hot. Most of the food cooked for lunch is going to waste. My son who has usually has a healthy appetite is turning...
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Nov 28, 20092 min read
Sole Meuniere
I have wanted to try this recipe ever since seeing the movie “Julie and Julia” and going to LaCouronne, the restaurant in Rouen that...
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Oct 7, 20094 min read
OktoberFeast
Menu: Chicken Sausages, Braised Red Cabbage, German Potato Salad, Carrots in Beer, Roast Chicken and Chocolate Fondue. Oktoberfest is not...
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