Grilled Paneer/Tofu Tikka with Mint & Cilantro Chutney

Grilled Paneer/Tofu Tikka with Mint & Cilantro Chutney

GRILLED PANEER OR TOFU TIKKA WITH MINT & CILANTRO SAUCE   Grilling isn’t limited to meat and seafood lovers. If you are a vegetarian and want to grill or is someone who wants to eat healthier, here is a recipe for you. I made this 

Quick and Easy Mint/Cilantro Chutney

Quick and Easy Mint/Cilantro Chutney

QUICK AND EASY MINT/CILANTRO CHUTNEY   Here’s a quick and easy way to make a spicy, tangy chutney which will last days in the refrigerator and months in the freezer and can be used as a dipping sauce, condiment or as a sandwich or burger 

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Grilled Shrimp

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Grilled Shrimp

SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED GRILLED SHRIMP   Nothing says summer like grilled foods and cocktails. After having made many kebabs and grilled fish and vegetables this summer, I decided to go Asian and make this sweet and spicy delicious shrimp. It’s really quick and easy 

Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Molasses

Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Molasses

TOMATO SALAD WITH PINE NUTS & MOLASSES   A great way to kick off a meal in the warm weather. I adapted this from a recipe in ‘Bon Appetit’. We enjoyed it with a glass of chilled white wine (Viognier) and followed it with a 

Fish Fry (North Indian Style)

Fish Fry (North Indian Style)

FISH FRY (NORTH INDIAN STYLE)   A tangy, spicy fish fry which originated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, is very popular in North India. Fresh fish hauled in from the rivers are filleted, marinated and deep fried on order at roadside stalls throughout 

Mojito marinated Chicken Kebabs

Mojito marinated Chicken Kebabs

MOJITO MARINATED CHICKEN KEBABS   Summer is finally here and it’s time to fire up the grill and sip cocktails while enjoying the warm air. What if you could combine the cocktail with the grilled food? I came across this recipe in the latest issue 

Tuna Tiradito (Spicy Ceviche) (Peruvian/Japanese Fusion)

Tuna Tiradito (Spicy Ceviche) (Peruvian/Japanese Fusion)

TUNA TIRADITO (CEVICHE/POKE) RECIPE   I came across this recipe in the latest issue of ‘Food and Wine’ and immediately wanted to make it. Luckily a friend of mine had just gone tuna fishing in Baja California and after a very successful haul had presented 

CHICKEN MOMO RECIPE (SPICY NEPALI/INDIAN STEAMED DUMPLINGS)

CHICKEN MOMO RECIPE (SPICY NEPALI/INDIAN STEAMED DUMPLINGS)

CHICKEN MOMO RECIPE (INDIAN/NEPALI DUMPLINGS)   The other day I had a sudden craving for Momos/Dumplings. San Gabriel Valley or Chinatown were too far to drive and I didn’t feel like braving the LA traffic so on a whim, I decided to make my own. 

GRILLED JALAPENO POPPERS RECIPE

GRILLED JALAPENO POPPERS RECIPE

GRILLED JALAPENO POPPER RECIPE   A easy but super delicious appetizer which you can assemble in minutes and cook on the grill. A great way to kick off a spring or summer evening.   Ingredients:   4 large Jalapeno peppers 1 cup shredded cheese (I