Quick and easy “A common delicacy in Southeast Asia, as well as in the Caribbean. A typical South Asian curry consists of chicken stewed in an onion and tomato-based sauce, flavoured with ginger, garlic, chili peppers and a variety of spices, often including turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom and so on. Outside South Asia, chicken curry is often made with a pre-made spice mixture known as curry powder.” The style of chicken curry that my […]
Rather than focusing on dishes I love cooking, I’ve decided to write a different post instead. Poilane is incredibly well known in France for it’s artisan bread making, I am fortunate to be able to get to go to their café bar in Kings Road in London rather than traveling all the way to Paris.
Quick and easy “Noodle soup refers to a variety of soups with noodles and other ingredients served in a light broth. Noodle soup is an East and Southeast Asian staple. The type of noodles range from rice noodles to egg noodles.” Mom made this dish, when I asked about the heritage of this dish, her response was, “it’s my own, it doesn’t really come from any cook book, it’s just an improvisation of mine.” During […]
Quick and easy “Semur is a type of meat stew that is braised in thick brown gravy commonly found in Indonesian cuisine. Soy sauce is the most important ingredient in the Semur-making because it serves to strengthen the flavor, but it should still have the blends of other ingredients. In addition to the main ingredient, semur has meat, potato, tomato, fried shallots.” When ever I remember this dish, it brings me back to my grandma’s […]
Quick and easy “Spanakopita is a pastry filled with chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions (or scallions), egg, and seasoning. The filling is wrapped or layered in phyllo (filo) pastry with butter and/or olive oil, either in a large pan from which individual servings are cut, or rolled into individual triangular servings.” When living in Cyprus at the ages of 14-16, I learnt how to make spanakopita from my mom’s friend. It’s a very simple and […]
Quick and easy “Is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It is a meringue cake with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and, optionally, whipped cream. The dessert is believed to have been created in honour of the dancer either during or after one of her tours to Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s.” I enjoy eating pavlova infront of the tv. Pavlova is generally […]
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