The first time I had Asparagus was at a restaurant, served as a side to an overcooked steak, its bland taste and squishy texture did not appeal to me. Since asparagus is not readily available in Pakistan, I never bothered experimenting with it. Germans on the other hand take their asparagus very seriously. Supermarkets, farmers…
Category: Side Dishes
Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a remarkably simple Italian salad encompassing of fresh Mozzarella, sweet basil, and tomatoes. Like the pizza Margherita it features the colours of the Italian flag; white, green and red. Traditionally this salad is dressed with only a splash of Olive oil, but I prefer the one with added balsamic glaze. Balsamic vinegar…
Bulgur Pilaf
Bulgur is a whole grain made from par boiled cracked wheat. It is high in minerals, vitamins and fibres and makes an excellent addition to salads, breads, or serves as a healthier replacement of rice. It is simple to cook and a staple in Turkish cuisine. Most Turkish restaurants serve Bulgur as a side with…
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…
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…
A Foodies Wish 