Elevating Culinary Artistry
Bhapa doi is steamed yogurt and is a delight. It is a specialty from the land of amazing food West Bengal where I lived a good amount of time for higher studies. Steaming is a common technique used in Indian cuisine to make sweet and savory dishes.
Nothing beats a pesto sauce made with homegrown basil. Pesto is one such sauce I can eat straight out of a jar. I make breakfast eggs, bake chicken and fish, potatoes, sandwiches, and salad dressing using this humble pesto sauce. This year we had a good crop of basil, and I decided to share the recipe with a picture of the last batch of pesto.
Chicken paired with citrus fruits is a classic and delicious combination popular in many cuisines worldwide. Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, and orange add a bright and zesty flavor to the chicken, making it a perfect choice for a light and refreshing meal. Here is an easy-baked chicken recipe loaded with freshness and tastes phenomenal.
The edible male flowers are an absolute delight. Toss them into a salad or batter-fry them. They turn out just delicious. This year I decided to create something unique. I stuffed them with cheese, herbs, and spices and baked them with eggs. Stuffed squash blooms frittata tart was one of a kind.
Chicken fatteh is my kind of savory trifle. It has layers of texture, taste, and colours. It is made with layers of toasted or fried pita bread, chickpeas, yogurt sauce, and other toppings such as meat, vegetables, and herbs. It is easy to make and is the perfect comfort food.
Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish made with sautéed pieces of beef in a creamy sour cream sauce, typically served over egg noodles. It looks rich and elegant, but it has simple flavors and is easy to cook. I love this dish and wanted to plate it beautifully to make it shine in its glory.
Indian pickles are a popular and integral part of Indian cuisine and are made using a variety of vegetables, fruits, and spices. The pickling process involves preserving fresh or cooked ingredients in vinegar, salt, oil, and various spices and herbs. Some common techniques used in pickle making are drying the fruit/vegetable slices, fermenting, mixing with roasted spices, etc.Â
The best thing about any trifle is that it can be customized to suit individual taste buds. Different elements come together to create this unique experience in your mouth. Always makes an impression on your guests with taste and appearance.
My healthy yet delicious take on baklava cheesecake. Orange baklava cheesecake is a delight; every bite reminds you of spring. I used orange blossom honey and zest to make this mildly citrusy cheesecake. The filo sheets act like a vessel holding the cheesecake filling, adding to the texture. The beauty of filo pastry is its ability to add layers. When baked to perfection, they get a gorgeous color.
The sun is so bright early morning, and I am getting summer vibes already. Mayer lemons are the first thing that pops into my mind when I say summer. What better than a crumbly tart filled with golden lemon curd? Butter, sugar, and lemon combine to give you a rich yet light melt-in-mouth curd. We all loved it.Â
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