The Best Eggless Chocolate Chip Brownies

When I first read this recipe by Peter Berley , I was a little unsure if it was worth the extra grocery shopping. The recipe calls for sucant , a dried cane syrup sweetener and whole wheat pastry flour. First of all both were readily available in my super market and yes , these are [...]

Eggless Chocolate Chip Macaroons

Delicious , moist morsels filled with  chocolate , pecans and coconut. Reminicent of a mini blondie, just eggless , such a find from Food and wine. This makes up to 4 dozen macaroons , they may be stored in an air tight container up to 3 days of frozen for up to 1 month.
1 1/4 [...]

Jalapeno Onion Marmalade

This great smoky spicy sauce is a great accompiniment for any grilled or pan roasted meat, I even love it on a roll up with grilled vegetables and some queso fresco.
Gourmet
Makes 2 cups
11/4 lbs red or yellow onions , chopped fine ( I like a mixture of both)
3 tbs olive oil
2 fresh jalapeno chilies , [...]

Grilled garlic Lime pork tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is so easy to prepare and grill . The marinade in this recipe is so flavorful , nothing more is really need , but , this recipe suggests serving the grilled pork with Jalapeno Onion Marmalade, which is posted as a seperate post.
Serves 6
Gourmet magazine
6 large garlic cloves , chopped
2 tbs soy sauce
2 [...]

Lobster Club sandwiches Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

These Lobster Club Sandwiches from one of Hong Kong’s legendary 5 star hotels packs an elegant punch. You will be wowed by the great flavor combinations of sweet , succulent lobster meat , crispy pancetta , sweet mango and tangy chewey sundried tomatoes.
Serves 2
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Hotel
2 oz thinly sliced pancetta
1 tbs honey
1/2 tbs [...]

Moroccan Spice Rub

This is such a versatile rub , delicious , smoky and fragrant, so easy to prepare and so impressive. I use it on pork chops , other cuts of meat and even tofu or potatoes. I have even  rubbed small , new potatoes , boiled rubbed with the paste and grilled and a medly of [...]

Stir fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms with garlic

I feel so “good ” when eating this dish , because , lets face it , its good for you , filling and has such an appealing look to it . The best part though , is the ease of preparation, leaving the vegetables very bright and crunchy.
Serves 4
Christina Arokiasamy
1 lb bok choy
3 tbs canola [...]

Broiled Cod in Chile -Tamarind sauce

This is a great alternative to fish that is typically deep fried in many asian recipes. The light cod pairs remarkably well with the delightful combination of the sweet and spicy tamarind sauce , a family favorite.
Serves 4
Christina Arokiasamy
1 lb skinless cod fillet
1 tbs canola or peanut oil
2 Garlic cloves , minced
2 Fresh red chiles [...]

Fresh Rice noodles with Seafood and basil

This dish known as pad kee mao , in Thailand has the perfect balace of Thai flaqvors . sweet , sour , salty and spicy. You do need fresh rice noodles , also known as kway teow , for this dish . Floow these easy steps and you are in for a real treat.
1 lb [...]

Spinach and potato fritters

Palak aloo Bhajias are some of the most delicious fritters from India. Indian fritters are made with chickpea flour which , to me , has a warm nutty flavor. You can find this flour in Indian markets or a store like Whole Foods. Either way they are too good to pass up. For a little [...]