Recipes by Shirley

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	Chicken Stew For The Soul by Shirley Chicken Stew For The SoulI have not been able to blog recently since my little girl was a wee bit ill. As I kept awake at nights to nurse her to health, I couldn't help reflecting - some of my dear friends ask me "how do you manage two kids when I find it difficult with one?" and I wonder how my mom brought up four of us. And my…	3 votes 1 review 2027 views
	Cottage Cheese in Spinach Curry/Palak Paneer by Shirley How do you like to have cottage cheese? Do share.Ingredients-Preparation-Chop off the roots of the spinach and wash clean adding salt. Then chop the spinach.Roughly chop the onions and tomatoes.Cut the cottage cheese into long cubes and keep aside.Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions with the ginger-garlic paste.Add the dry…	3 votes 1264 views
	Easter Sunday and a White Chocolate Cheesecake- Guest Post by Shirley On the occassion of Easter Sunday I have a very special guest. It's none other than the lovely Divina from Sense and Serendipity.That Divina is a nutritionist and a professional cook is a known fact in the foodblog world. I could easily say she is the most featured, interviewed and most wanted guest blogger that I know. In her blog…	3 votes 3 reviews 947 views
	Gnocchi Chicken Tikka- Gnocchi Party by Shirley Gnocchi Chicken Tikka- Gnocchi PartyTalk about virtual interaction! Penny from Jeroxie anounced a virtual Gnocchi Party. I was eager to join in, the flavour was supposed to be Umami. I had no clue what I was in for! I had never made Gnocchi in my life nor heard of Umami flavour. Many times I wanted to chicken out (pun intended), but…	3 votes 2 reviews 892 views
	Pasta In Spinach Cream Sauce by Shirley As I had promised in my previous post here's a way to use your Enriched Spinach Puree for pasta. Pasta in spinach cream sauce as the name suggests is rich in spinach and cream.I have used elbow macaroni, do use your child's favourite pasta to make it fun for him/her.After I had finished preparing it and tasting it, I was quite happy…	3 votes 1045 views
	Chayote with Grated Coconut/Thoran by Shirley Chayote (pronounced chai-yo-tay) is a member of the cucumber and squash family which seems to be available in our markets throughout the year. Though it is eaten both in raw or cooked forms, it is actually a fruit. In both forms it is a good source of amino acids and Vitamin C. It is also low in calories, sodium, contains no…	2 votes 369 views
	Roasted Eggplant in Spices/Baingan Bhartha by Shirley The eggplant/ aubergine/brinjal is also known as the "king of vegetables".Roasted Eggplant in Spices/ Baingan Bhartha is a famous, delicious, spicy North Indian eggplant preparation.For the procedure you can check this video by vah-chef Sanjay Thumma- a very animated chef who enjoys his…	2 votes 506 views
	Beetroot Cutlets by Shirley Beetroot Cutlets, no surprises that this could be one of the easiest ways to get anyone to eat the beets. If you havent already read the Health Benefits of Beetroot make sure you do.The chopped onions and coriander add that extra crunch. Beetroot Cutlets can be served as a starter, or in between meals snack or you can make an extra…	2 votes 466 views
	Bitter Gourd Flatbread/ Karela Paratha by Shirley Bitter gourd is a vegetable that is known for its health benefits. However you need to cultivate a taste to enjoy eating it. Thats easier said than done when it comes to kids who naturally prefer chocolates and candies. Bitter gourd is said to be the best kitchen remedy for stomach worms which children are so prone to.I have attempted…	2 votes 503 views
	Okra Crisps/ Bhindi Bajis by Shirley This was one difficult post, simply because it was very difficult to photograph the crisps. Can you guess why? Because they would be completely wiped off before I had a chance to arrange it or get the camera ready. Finally successful at my third attempt, when the kids were in bed! Yes Okra crisps, a snacky way to get the veggies down…	2 votes 331 views