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CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA …It’s time for ‘BEYOND BAKING’
“The duty of a good Cuisinier is to transmit to the next generation everything he has learned and experienced.” Fernand Point, 1941 CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Here’s a simple chicken curry …a version of the now famous ‘Indian Butter Chicken’. Increase or decrease the spices as you like . This can be made in stages, and also be made in advance, as it tastes better the next day. Remember to reheat this on low heat because of the cream in it. CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA…An Indian Chicken Curry Recipe (as mild as you like) Ingredients:Chicken – 1 small/cut into pieces ( or boneless if you prefer) 600-750gmsFor Marinade:Thick yogurt- 3Oil – 1…
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Antipasto…Roasted Bell Peppers on Melba Toast
“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw, “The Revolutionist’s Handbook,” Man and Superman A great appetizer made from roasted bell peppers, preserved in olive oil...and served on Melba toast. Ingredients:Yellow bell pepper – 1Red bell pepper – 1Garlic – 1 clove/smashedOlive Oil – 1/2 cupSalt if requiredHot dog buns – 2Basil leaves – 4-5/chopped fineMethod: Roast the peppers on the grill till the skin blisters and gets charred , turning a couple of times. Put into a baggie and allow to cool. Once cool, remove the skin and wash seeds out . Cut the peppers into strips. Put them into a clean jar with…
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Penne in Cream Mushroom Sauce..for Presto Pasta Nights.
“The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you’re hungry again.” George Miller PENNE IN A CREAM MUSHROOM SAUCE Here’s my entry for Presto Pasta Nights hosted by a great blog ‘Once Upon a Feast’ which I enjoy reading tremendously. You will find some great meal ideas here. A versatile, simple recipe. I like to make this with penne because the sauce holds on better, though find it works well with even spaghetti. I have got great reviews on this, and always get a recipe request whenever I serve it. This is the vegetarian version. For a non-vegetarian version, toss in grilled/ chopped chicken when…
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Penne in a Cream Mushroom Sauce…
Getting away from baking, am posting pictures of the pasta I made yesterday. This is a penne in a cream mushroom sauce with pan-grilled chicken thrown in; stir fried veggies; tomato + pear + basil salad; and garlic bread. We enjoyed it tremendously, and I make this from a recipe I have conjured up. The kids love it, and now eat the veggies happily too.Will post the recipe soon….am between one kid taking exams, and the younger fellow juggling ‘Ratatouille’ with guitar practice!! As I always say….I shall overcome! Posted by Deeba @ PAB