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Turkey two ways – Keema patties

Turkey two ways – Keema patties

[This is part one of two recipes using the same spiced keema turkey.] In the theme of my Detox eating plan, I picked up some ground turkey to make myself basic patties. As soon as I got home and started prepping lunch, I knew that […]

Easy Salmon, Leek, Sweet Potato Plate

Easy Salmon, Leek, Sweet Potato Plate

I started a 14 day Detox diet this week, as a part of a program offered by my gym. It cuts out common allergens like cow dairy, soy, egg, gluten, corn, canned food, alcohol, iodine (from salt) and peanuts. At first sight, this sounds terrible. […]

Chocolate Chip meringues

Chocolate Chip meringues

These were by far the easiest & most surprising dessert I’ve made. I’ll probably never make regular cookies again! This recipe is based on the Mint Chip Meringues featured in the book The Naptime Chef by Kelsey Banfield. I found the book in a library […]

Rista – Kashmiri lamb meatballs

Rista – Kashmiri lamb meatballs

This was one of those spontaneous meals where you fish things out of the fridge and try to figure out what to cook. Easy and delicious, it only took us 45 minutes to make Rista. I followed the recipe from my 660 Curries book. Luckily […]

Sheet Pan chicken

Sheet Pan chicken

This is a New York Times recipe that I made once before, and decided to make it again. The ease of preparing it and the fact that you can toss veggies in the oven alongside the chicken makes this a perfect weeknight meal for me. […]

Cuban Plantain Soup in IP

Cuban Plantain Soup in IP

I am experimenting with soups and cuisines I don’t normally make. Enter the Cuban Plantain Soup, which I made exactly as described in this recipe. Changes: Season the oil with 1/2 tsp cumin seeds before sauteeing. Cook in IP (High Pressure for 12 mins) instead […]

Husband’s Ground Lamb Stirfry

Husband’s Ground Lamb Stirfry

Fresh herbs from the garden, garlic & onion. Broccoli florets & stems, ready for the pan Onions with herbs, getting browned. One quarter of a lemon from my meyer preserves. We chopped these up finely and added them to the dish. Nothing would get done […]

Apple Fritter Cake

Apple Fritter Cake

My good friend R is an excellent cook, and an even better baker of desserts. I recently had this Apple Fritter Loaf Cake at her place, and had to recreate it. I’m happy to report that an inexperienced cake baker such as myself could also […]

White bean soup in IP

White bean soup in IP

I wanted to make a batch of soup that was light yet filling enough to use for weekday lunches. I settled on a White bean soup. We ate it topped with both pesto and homemade spinach pistou, and it turned out to be a delicious meal […]

Lemon Rosemary Rice

Lemon Rosemary Rice

I made lemon rosemary rice as a side for my Milk Braised Pork, and it was a delicious accompaniment. The rice was incredibly easy to make! Recipe: Ingredients: 2-3″ piece fresh rosemary 1 tsp minced lemon zest half an onion, diced 4 tbsp olive oil […]