“Goat Cheese Stuffed Prunes, with orange segments”


Ingredients for stuffed Prunes Makes 20 pieces or as per your requirement 20 pitted prunes 120 gms goat cheese or cream cheese 10 slices wedges Method of making If necessary, cut a slit into each prune with a paring knife (some will have a natural indentation perfect for filling with cheese). Using a small spoon,Continue reading ““Goat Cheese Stuffed Prunes, with orange segments””

Chef’s Nectar”Stuffed Mushrooms with Walnuts”


Ingredients for the stuffing of mushrooms 18 to 24 button or Cremini mushrooms, scrubbed clean, stems separated from the caps, stems finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 2 small shallots, minced, about 2 tablespoons 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tsp chopped walnuts Salt to taste 2 tsp chopped parsley 1 tsp dried thyme 2 tspContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar”Stuffed Mushrooms with Walnuts””

Fish Taco Chef’s Nectar Speciality


Ingredients for making the tacos Fish Taco Ingredients 24 small white corn tortillas 1 1/2 lb tilapia 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper salt to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp Butter Fish Taco Toppings 1/2 small purple cabbage 2 medium avocado sliced 2 roma tomatoes diced (optional)Continue reading “Fish Taco Chef’s Nectar Speciality”

Chef’s Nectar,”Honey and Lime fruit Salad”


Ingredients for making the salad is endless 1 pound (500 g) strawberries washed, hulled and sliced 3 kiwi fruits peeled and sliced into half moons 2 mangoes peeled and diced 10 ounces (300 g) blueberries washed 1 cup green grapes halved 9 ounce (250 g) can pineapple chunks or pieces (or 1/2 of a freshContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar,”Honey and Lime fruit Salad””

“Avtar Rana’s Poulet a la Chasseur”


Ingredients for making the chicken 1 tsp olive oil 25g unsalted butter 4 chicken breast 1 chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g pack small button mushrooms 225ml red wine 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 sprigs of thyme 500ml chicken stock Stuffings Slit the chicken breast and marinate it with salt and pepper and keepContinue reading ““Avtar Rana’s Poulet a la Chasseur””

Sweet Pongal with Beet root twist


Ingredients for Sweet Pongal ½ cup rice, soaked 15 minutes ¼ cup moong dal, soaked 15 minut 2¼ cup water 2 tbsp Beetroot paste (Boiled, roast and make paste) for jaggery water ¾ cup jaggery, gud ¼ cup water for frying dry fruits: 2 tsp ghee 10 whole cashew / kaju 2 tbsp raisins /Continue reading “Sweet Pongal with Beet root twist”

Jaggery Pongal, Sakkarai pongal, exotic sweet dish


Ingredients for making the sweet pongal for pressure cooking ½ cup rice, soaked 15 minutes ¼ cup moong dal, soaked 15 minutes 2¼ cup water for jaggery water ¾ cup jaggery, gud ¼ cup water for frying dry fruits: 2 tsp ghee 10 whole cashew / kaju 2 tbsp raisins / kishmish 1 clove /Continue reading “Jaggery Pongal, Sakkarai pongal, exotic sweet dish”

Kiwi Muffins


Ingredients for making the kiwi Muffins 4 kiwi (medium size) peeled and diced to 2 tbsp chocolate flakes 1 cup total4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp baking powder1 tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 egg slightly beaten 2 cups milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup canola sugar for dusting MethodContinue reading “Kiwi Muffins”

Strawberry Muffins


Ingredients for making the muffins 2 cups all purpose flour, plus 6nos glazed strawberries 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 stick or 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup milk 2-1/4 cups diced strawberries, from 1 pint, dividedContinue reading “Strawberry Muffins”

“Honey Chilly Potatoes without Sesame Seeds”


Ingredients for making the honey chilly Potatoes 4–5 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into fingers, or can use mcain Fresh Fries Oil for deep frying First Coating 2 teaspoon Chilli powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Paste 3 tablespoon Corn Flour 3 tablespoon All Purpose Flour 2 teaspoon Salt Second Coating 3Continue reading ““Honey Chilly Potatoes without Sesame Seeds””