Posted on June 10, 2009 by meggamoma
Chinois on Main in Santa Monica has been around for two decades. The restaurant is owned by the famed chef Wolfgang Puck and serves fusion Asian with California fresh produce . The lemon soy vinaigrette served with this dish makes an excellent salad dressing , so keep it on hand.
Chinois on Main , Santa Monica
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Posted on May 11, 2009 by meggamoma
I was thrilled when I came across this recipe from owner and chef Susan Spicer of Bayona New Orleans , located in the French Quarter. The food is always top notch and fresh. I love this unique eggplant appetizer , try it …I am sure you will too !
Bayona New Orleans
Serves 4 to 6
The restaurant [...]
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Posted on May 9, 2009 by meggamoma
Whoever came up with the idea of jarred marinated artichokes should be thanked .It is one of my most treasured pantry staples. with just a few simple ingredients you can have an elegant appetizer or light lunch.
Serves 6
Gourmet Magazine
6 (1/3 -inch thick ) slices from a round country loaf
6 tbps extra virgin olive oil
2 ( [...]
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Posted on May 7, 2009 by meggamoma
Lucques of LA is well known for its superb Mediterranean cusine. The chef and co -owner Suzanne Goin serves this tepenade alongside her rack of lamb , but it is equally delicious spread on toast or crackers.
Courtsey Saveur
Makes 1/2 cup
1 clove garlic
1 anchovy filet
1 tsp salt packed capers , rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped , [...]
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Posted on March 30, 2009 by meggamoma
Jhinga Kurkure are a real street food , primarily sold on the beaches in Bombay. They are crisp with just the right amount of spice to tickle and satisfy your taste buds.
Monisha Bharadwaj
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp garlic paste
Salt to taste
1 1/4 lb Large , uncooked shrimp , shelled
Sunflower oil for frying
6 tbs [...]
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by meggamoma
Originally this recipe came from Mughal Empire in India. It is a must have in our household and was part of my Mother’s buffet at high teas or more casual dinners. This is typically made with lean ground lamb , spices , lentils and ,ofcourse , eggs. These are really a spicy Scotch egg only [...]
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Posted on March 9, 2009 by meggamoma
This recipe was inspired by Tarla Dalal , one of the highest rated Indian food writers. I have played with the recipe to my taste and am delighted to say , O YUM!!!
Serves 12
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup cooked kernel corn
3 tbs finely chopped , squeezed dry , spinach
2 tbs chopped cilantro
3 chopped serrano chilis
1/4 [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2009 by meggamoma
I am always looking for new ways to serve Tofu. This is a perfect way to serve as a finger food or appetizer or as a mean dish I saute some haricot vert with red peppers and add the fried tofu , its best topped with peanut , chilli or soy sauce, the tofu soaks [...]
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Posted on February 11, 2009 by meggamoma
This decadant hors d’oeuvre comes from the popular steak and seafood restaurant Tangos in Vero beach ,Florida. Their seafood is always delicious and fresh and the food presentation suberb. Although the recipe does contain crab meat ,I have successfully prepared this dip without.
Serves 6 to 8 as a first course
1 medium leek (white part only)
1 [...]
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Posted on February 5, 2009 by meggamoma
This Thai inspired recipe was originally written using roast pork , which is fine if you just happen to have grilled or sauteed pork left over, I changed it as it is so easy to find roast chicken in almost every supermarket, and it still tastes really great. You will need Thai Salad dressing , [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Chicken, Pork, Thai, asian | Tagged: appetizer, asian, Gourmet, Roast pork or chicken salad with crispy shallots and garlic, Thai chicken salad, Thai pork salad | Leave a Comment »
