I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
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I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
Have kids? Or even some naughty pets that get into your permanent markers and make a mess? Don’t throw your items away, because there are ways to get permanent marker out of anything. Yes it’s true! From clothes to walls, there is always something that can be used to get that black mark out. Clothes […]
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I love having friends over and bake something new every time. This recipe is perfect for when people are announcing they are coming over shortly and you have a…
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
I wonder what the cute Caracal cub with sand-colored fur wants? It must be hungry. Look how cute it is, you simply have to give it something to eat! Where is the mother? She must be out hunting in the African savannah, chasing mice or other small mammals to bring home for supper. Maybe the Caracal cub could share your sandwich in the meantime?
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
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I am super excited to introduce you to Smita Chandra, a renowned Indian cookbook author, cooking instructor, brand ambassador, food consultant and spokesperson for various food companies, and her vast culinary talents and experiences goes on. She also develops recipes for Kraft's South Asian platform Kraft Ka Khana and I had the pleasure to meet her before I left Kraft Kitchens. She's simply the sweetest person and extremely passionate about food and travel, and teaching. I invited her to guest blog on Susan's Savour-It with an Indian recipe that appeals to families and that is great for fall... I think we can all agree butter chicken fits this bill in so many ways. Without further ado... Smita Chandra, a leading authority on Indian cooking. Butter chicken is one of the best known and best loved dishes of Indian cuisine. Ask anyone what their favourite Indian dish is and chances are they will say it is Butter chicken! There is something almost addictive about the rich, creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce, studded with succulent morsels of roasted chicken. If you are trying to get your kids used to eating a bit of spicy food, this is the dish to get them hooked on! It is quite easy to make butter chicken at home. All you need are a few well-chosen spices, tomatoes, butter and cream. My home-style version also has sautéed onions and peppers for added flavour and texture. You can throw in any veggies that you like such as sliced zucchini, roasted cauliflower, fava beans, or whatever you have lying around in your refrigerator. I like to use boneless skinless chicken thighs because they have better flavour than its breasts and they don’t dry out with long cooking. However, you can easily substitute chicken breasts if you like and cut down on the cooking time. Smita's Home-Style Butter Chicken Makes 4 servings 1-1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 large), trimmed of fat and cut into bite sized pieces For the marinade: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil Salt to taste 1/2 tsp each: ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, dried fenugreek leaves, cayenne pepper, turmeric For the sauce: 2 tbsp oil ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ inch ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, finely chopped ½ sweet red pepper, diced ½ sweet green pepper, diced 1 can (796 mL) premium whole plum tomatoes (San Marzano-style), pureed 1/2 tsp each: ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, cayenne pepper, dried fenugreek leaves and sugar Salt to taste 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 Tbsp. butter Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Place chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add all marinade ingredients and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes or longer in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking tray with parchment and evenly spread marinated chicken in a single layer. Bake for about 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and lightly browned. Transfer chicken to a bowl, along with all of the juices. Roasted chicken out of the oven. Warm oil in deep skillet over medium high heat. Add cumin seeds, let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions and sweet peppers and sauté for eight to ten minutes until lightly browned and softened. Add tomatoes, all the spices, salt and sugar. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook till the mixture thickens slightly, about ten minutes. Add cream, butter and reserved cooked chicken with its juices; mix well with the sauce. Cook for ten minutes for flavours to blend. Remove from heat; fold in fresh coriander and lemon juice. Susan says: "Aromatic, rich and velvety... can't wait to make this restaurant favourite in my home!" For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) for the chicken. Smita pairs butter chicken with steamed basmati rice, Wilted Spinach Raita and Alu Gobhi. If you are interested in home-style Indian cooking, Smita has a collection of mouth-watering recipes made specifically for the home cook http://smitachandra.com/recipes/ and a food travel blog http://smitachandra.com/blog/ that will entice you to pack up your bags and throw in a fork, knife, spoon and a pair of chopsticks and go meandering across countries in search of culture and the next tasty bite!
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It’s been a while since I, your self-appointed geek chef, have bestowed any culinary oddities upon you, dear readers. I do hope you’ve managed to eat something in the meantime. This time, I’ll install a tap in Douglas Adams’ brain and serve up something cool and froody. To say Douglas Adams was funny is like […]
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
I was recently eating at a pasta restaurant and had something unexpectedly delicious. Here is my attempt at recreating it. Start by roughly chopping 4 red pep…
