Easy Recipes for Home Cooks
Tidbits to tide you over while you wait for the main event….
Where I come from in the Philippines, although we eat a lot of vegetables specially green leafy ones, herbs are used sparingly in our cooking. Most of the time, it’s just a garnish, a sprinkle or two even just an afterthought. That’s why when I first visited Iran, I was […]
Growing up in the Philippines one of my favourite Eggplant dishes was called Eggplant Torta. Essentially a grilled eggplant omelette, sometimes with added pork, and usually served with tomato ketchup or oyster sauce and eaten with rice. Eggplant Torta does not look very flashy, indeed it’s rustic and not something […]
Persian New Year is celebrated on the 21st of March which coincides with the start of spring in Iran. It’s a lovely time to visit as the weather is mild and the parks are overflowing with flowers. Traditionally, Nowruz (Persian New Year) is a 13 day celebration that concludes with […]
Of all the things I cook , this is the most requested. It doesn’t matter if it’s a grand occasion or a simple family gathering, Lumpia Shanghai,Filipino Spring Rolls has to be on the table. Lumpia is the collective name for spring rolls, essentially a rolled pastry (which can be […]
At first glance Chicken Liver Paté doesn’t look very appealing let alone appetising. However, if you close your eyes, and take a bite, you will be swooning over it’s rich and creamy taste. It’s perfect for spreading on top of crackers, toasted pita bread, slices of baguettes and is unmissable […]
I love a good naan bread, and luckily naan bread is not difficult to make. It does require a bit of patience as it uses yeast and so you have to invest in a little bit of time for it to prove. However, the reward is worth the wait. What […]