I love Flat Breads of all kinds, especially those with old, traditional origins. Call me old school, but I prefer Indian Naan Bread or Mexican Flour Tortillas over relative newcomers such as Pizza Crust. And I love to make my own, even if it does mean a little time and effort. That’s why I go big and freeze lots!Read More →
Here’s a super-simple recipe that opens the door to a multitude of Asian treats. Making your own Dumpling Wrappers let’s you be the master of your own Dim Sum and build a reputation as a culinary wizard. What’s even better, they let you hide leftovers creatively and they’re almost free!Read More →
Some of the time, I am a Chef de Cuisine, preparing catering orders, practicing as a Private Chef and teaching others my craft. But all the time, I am a home-cook (with some added skills). I’m just saying, I usually cook for my family, just like you do. And I’m not always ‘inspired’…Read More →
You’ve had ’em om just about every buffet table you’ve ever grazed. They seem to turn up everywhere – even at ethnic restaurants – as cold-table staples. You can dress them up as much as you like, or go Spartan, with just a perfect Egg White cup filled with a puff of light, golden, spicy Yolk…Read More →
It’s an Indian classic that has taken Western cuisine by storm! You can usaoe it for everything from a scoop for savoury Asian Stews to a personal Pizza Crust.And it’s a lot easier to make than you might think. Heck, Indian cooks in small villages have baked it in clay ovens for thousands of years!Read More →
If you, like me, served Ham for New Year’s Dinner, you’ll probably have as much or more left over than you actually put on plates for your friends and family the first time around. The good news is, there are multitudes of ways to serve leftover Ham, some of which will make you look like a wizard!Read More →
Here’s something that I’ve been making for years, when there’s a threat of a crowd in the house for Breakfast: A mildly savoury Breakfast Bake. It’s simple, quick and as fool-proof as I can make it, and I’ve yet to see a New Year’s Eve reveler who couldn’t enjoy it to the fullest the next morning…Read More →
New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time to party big and bold, and to indulge to extremes. New Year’s Day has become the pause to recover. So let’s just accept that and get over it and see what we can find to make this New Year’s Eve one to remember. I’ve got some fave ideas of my own to get you started…Read More →