Silky, flavourful and wholesome, Turkish lentil soup is easy to make. Drizzled with some paprika-infused oil and lemon juice, this red lentil soup is perfect for every season. A classic Turkish lentil soup has an onion base and is flavoured with cumin, mint and pepper. The presence of red lentils makes this meal so much…
Category: Appetizers
Philly Cheesesteak Hand Pies
The mention of hand pies jolts me into a happy trip down memory lane. Watching the ticking hands of the classroom wall clock, painstakingly making their way towards the 10:00 clock mark, a shrill sounding bell indicating break-time, a stampede of hungry kids running towards the little window of the tuck shop, all in pursuit…
Hummus with Spiced Beef
Ramadan has always been a special time for my family. Waking up before the break of dawn to have suhoor, my dad leading the prayers at home as me, my brother and mom stand behind him, helping Ammi in the kitchen prepare snacks for iftar and finally as sunset approaches the whole family sitting together…
Chicken Gyoza
I do not have a sweet tooth but I can say without a doubt ‘Umami’ is the flavour I live for. I know I have a hit dish in hand, when I am successful in extracting a pleasant savoury taste, from a set of given ingredients. Goes without saying ingredients with a high umami profile…
Crispy Potato Tots
Joey: Hey, Monica, I got a question. I don’t see any tater tots. Monica: That’s not a question. Joey: But my mom always makes them. It’s like a tradition. You get a little piece of turkey on your fork, a little cranberry sauce, and a tot! It’s bad enough I can’t be with my family…
Loaded Potato Skins
Potatoes have got to be the most loved vegetable in the world. I am yet to meet a person who doesn’t love them. Not to mention how versatile a potato can be, you can boil them, bake them, fry them. Potatoes are used in a staggering range of recipes; mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, potato dumplings,…
A Foodies Wish 