Indian Chinese Chilli chicken

Posted on March 11, 2011 by meggamoma

As the title indicates this chicken can be spicy or very spicy . it contains both fresh green serrano chillis and chilli sauce , so the heat can be varied . it also contains peppers and onions making it ideal to serve with rice as a simple meal or with soup and noodles for a [...]

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Quick Paneer Tikka

Posted on December 15, 2010 by meggamoma

Whenever I find a recipe that tastes great and is quick and easy to make , I go for it . My family is crazy for paneer , an Indian cheese , closest in taste to ricotta , but much firmer and left to drain till it forms firmly into a cheese . Typically it [...]

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Creamless creamy Tomato soup

Posted on December 10, 2010 by meggamoma

As the weather has turned colder I love to snuggle up with a cup of hot creamy soup , especially cream of tomato , a childhood favorite ( those days canned soup was the flavor of the day ) . After trying this soup , believe me your days of soup out of a can [...]

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Sichuan Chilli Potatoes

Posted on November 10, 2010 by meggamoma

These Indian Chinese style potatoes are all at once comforting , spicy and delicious . They are a staple in our home , especially when my now , grown up boys , are home to visit . I have also made these with baby corn and mushrooms , it is equally delicious and , I [...]

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Mom Leuang Neuang’s Famous Satay

Posted on October 26, 2010 by meggamoma

I have no idea who Leuang Neuang is , or who’s mother she is , but , lucky for all she has a fabulous Satay recipe , courtesy of David Thompson . This recipe can be prepared with chicken or pork , both works really well and served with a chilli and shallot sauce or [...]

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Chile -Lime Crab salad with Tomato and Avocado

Posted on April 26, 2010 by meggamoma

While trying to put together a menu for my son’s upcoming graduation party , I came upon this recipe amongst my many clippings . This is a vibrant , somewhat spicy salad from up and coming chef  Sue Zemanick . It is always a pleasure to prepare something so delicious and easy to make , [...]

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Mushroom Satay

Posted on March 17, 2010 by meggamoma

Mushrooms , of all kinds , make great satays . They absorb marinades well , and are great on skewers , the meaning of satay. The satays should be oiled while grilled , to ensure a tender inside and a crisp outside. Serve with peanut sauce or Chili sweet soy sauce , both recipes posted [...]

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Crab Cakes with Thai Chile-Mango sauce

Posted on February 25, 2010 by meggamoma

At Tao , in NYC , you are completely enveloped in beautiful artifacts from much of the far east including the famous 16 foot Buddha . It is the perfect ambiance for the Pan -Asian menu , including these amazingly succulent crab cakes with a triple dose of mango , “in the cakes , sauce [...]

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Thai vegan hot and sour lemongrass soup

Posted on January 6, 2010 by meggamoma

Tom Yum , as it is commonly know as is one of the most flavorful soups . It is packed with fresh herbs and gets its ” sour ” notes from fresh lime juice . Serves 6 Chat Mingkwan 5 cups vegetable stock 3 stalks lemongrass , cut into several 2 inch long pieces and [...]

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Falafel

Posted on December 30, 2009 by meggamoma

These delicious bean ” dumplings ” are popular with all my friends and family . They are wholesome and nutritious and can be servedin a pita with hummus or baba ghanouj and a tomato and cucumber salad . Typically falafel are made with large broad beans , sold as skinned in Middle eastern stores , [...]

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