Category Archive for "QUICK MEALS"

Seared Scallops with a Fruity Peach/Pineapple Sauce and Basil Pesto

05Jun

I like the combination of a sweet fruity sauce with seafood because usually the natural sweetness in a good quality fish, scallops or shrimp is complimented really well by a fruity sauce. Of all the variety of seafood, I think scallops are the sweetest in taste and when they are seared over a high flame, their natural sugars get...

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

Posted by Shabnam

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29May

I grew up in India where we used to buy our vegetables from local vendors on a daily basis. Most of the vegetables that were sold by these vendors were extremely fresh and often were harvested the very same day as they were cooked. We used to personally know each of the fruit and vegetable sellers and each day...

Warm Polenta and Heirloom Tomato Salad

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05May

Over the last 3 days my brain had been on over-drive trying to figure out how best to utilize the left-over bounty of Curry Leaves so generously given to me by a friend. In India, a dish that contains Curry Leaves as an essential ingredient is called Khaman Dhokla (a savory steamed cake made from a lentil batter). I...

Vermicelli Salad with Curry Leaves

Posted by Shabnam

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03May

I love the flavor of curry leaves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_Tree) but during my first few years in the US, I could not find any fresh curry leaves to cook with. Some South-Asian stores used to carry dried curry leaves but every time I used them, I could barely discern their flavor in the dish. About a decade ago, the local Indian...

Brussels-sprouts with Pickled (Sushi) Ginger

Posted by Shabnam

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28Apr

Yes, I know this seems like an odd combination – Brussels-sprouts and sushi ginger but believe me, it is a match made in heaven. I can’t take credit for it though, the combination was thought of by some chef in Minneapolis. My sister ate it in a restaurant in downtown Minneapolis and told me all about how divine it...

Category Archives: QUICK MEALS

Seared Scallops with a Fruity Peach/Pineapple Sauce and Basil Pesto

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

Warm Polenta and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Vermicelli Salad with Curry Leaves

Brussels-sprouts with Pickled (Sushi) Ginger

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