This crustless pie is perfect for a casual dinner or lunch. Panko breadcrumbs are found in Japanese and French cuisines and are used to create a crunchy coating for fried foods. Panko is made from bread without crusts which has a crisper, airier texture than most types of breading found in Western cuisines. If you…

I have to admit that I’ve never been a huge fan of fish (too many bones!). That being said, since coming to Asia I have learned to prepare and enjoy fish in different ways and that’s due to the many Chinese restaurants we’ve eaten in over the years. This dish is a bit like homemade…

This is a quick midweek meal that is easy to prepare, loaded with vitamins and is easy on the budget as well. My May 7 posting was on dukkah and one of the ways mentioned how to use it was in salads. Dukkah helps to spice up the flavors in this dish. Serves 4recipe from…

Dukkah (pronounced ‘do -kah’) is an Egyptian blend of coarsely ground nuts and spices. Use it by dipping bread in extra virgin olive oil then into the Dukkah. I remember the first time I encountered this curious looking mixture when I was still living in Singapore. My husband and I went out for dinner at…

Although I like a simple stroganoff at times of just beef, mushrooms, onions and sour cream I do like the idea of adding vegetables to a meal. Beef Stroganoff is an authentic Russian dish which hails from Saint Petersburg. The story goes that a chef was employed by the wealthy Stroganoff family (back in the…

How wonderful it would be to wind down after a long, hard day with a wholesome, home-cooked meal! This one pot meal does the trick and can be easily made when you get home from work without having to be in the kitchen for a long period of time! Yes, I know what you’re thinking,…

I love hummus and this adaptation is absolutely delicious! Garbanzos (also called chickpeas) are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other beans. A very versatile legume, they are in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes such as hummus, falafels and curries. Garbanzos’ high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too…

I was feeling a bit on the lazy side and wanted to make something for dinner that would be quick to prepare. Calzones seemed to fit the bill for this slightly tired food blogger. Sun dried tomatoes are deep red in color. They add a fresh tangy taste and a rich tomato flavor to appetizers,…

Gnocchi (little dumplings) can be made from potato, semolina, wheat flour and even breadcrumbs but most are made from potatoes. This is an easy and quick meal to make. Gnocchi can be dressed with many sauces but the best ones, I think, are with pesto, ragu, four cheeses, melted butter with fresh sage and fresh…