Who doesn’t like Fried Chicken? It’s a guilty pleasure that when seasoned and made well, is a plate full of joy and happiness. I love fried chicken and while it’s not the best food in terms of health and nutrition, it more than makes up for in taste and flavor. The crispy skin on the outside and the juicy, tender and succulent chicken inside make it a favorite among all people of different race, age or cultures. The story of the origin of fried chicken is pretty fascinating on how it’s transitioned into ‘soul food’ and I learnt most of it from the ‘Fried Chicken’ episode in ‘Ugly Delicious’ (on Netflix). There are many different ways to prepare,season and spice fried chicken. The flavors in this recipe blend very well with the chicken thighs and legs. I chose the thighs & legs over the breast piece due it being soft…

There are mixed responses when you ask someone if they like chicken liver or not. Some of them have not tried it, others can’t stand it and many love it. I belong to the latter category of people who love it. The first time I had chicken liver, was when a family member was unwell and the doctor recommended to eat chicken liver among other foods, probably for the high iron and vitamin content I guess. Anyways, since then, I always look for the liver part in a chicken curry or in an all chicken parts fry. Also, my dad used to make an amazing liver dish with sauteed onions and green chilies paired with Indian spices and flavors which is mouthwatering and a treat for dinner. In this recipe, I have used fresh green beans as part of my base and the ‘green veggie’ and also because it goes…

There’s always peas involved in any scene of a movie where the parents make sure that their kids are eating their veggies. While it is fine to eat it steamed or boiled with some tasty protein as the main course, it is even more delicious when paired with Indian spices and flavors in a curry. Peas are a great source of vitamins and are good for your heart as well. Growing up, my aunt made this amazing peas curry which I used to devour with a plateful of chapatis (Indian flatbread) every time I went to India for my summer holidays. While this curry is not exactly the same as that, it does remind me of a bit of my childhood.

{Recipe}
Peas masala curry

INGREDIENTS:
Peas-1 cup
Onion – 1/2
Minced garlic – 1tbsp
Salt
Pepper
Green chillies-7
Garam masala powder-1tbsp
Coriander powder-1tbsp
Red chili powder-1tbsp
Tomato paste-1.5tbsps
Oil

This is one of those dishes that I adore, but don’t eat often. Hubby says even the name “Artichoke” does not sound like something worth eating. I love artichokes. But then our conflicting views are to be expected. I grew up in the shadow of the Artichoke Capital of the world, and developed my culinary tastes in the 60’s. What self-respecting hippie doesn’t love artichokes? Hubby on the other hand grew up in the mid-west, the meat-and-potatoes heartland of America. One thing I will give him credit for is his willingness to break from the meat-and-potatoes dishes of American and try new things. Generally, he gravitates to Mexican cuisine, but there are times when he will truly venture out of his comfort zone, allowing me to indulge my need to eat foods he’s not wild about.

Wow, that’s not exactly a ringing endorsement for this fabulous dish, is it? What…

Rhubarb is one of my favorite vegetables to use in desserts. Yes it is a vegetable and not a fruit like you would think. This Rhubarb Crisp recipe has that sweet and tart flavor I just love. I have grown my own rhubarb for over 25 years now. It is just coming into season. I wash it, cut it and put it into 2 cup freezer bags then I freeze it. That way I can make my favorite rhubarb recipes any time of the year.