Orange Iced Tea with Mint and Lime by Hina Gujral

Last year a friend of mine from Hong Kong got a packet of Chinese tea leaves called "Poli", I am not a tea lover so never used it but few days while reshuffling all those kitchen cabinets I saw that tea leaves packet lying all alone in one dark corner, and so this how it came into use, I guess this the reason I love culinary souvenirs…

Chinese Hoisin Sauce by Robyn Savoie

This recipe is easy to make and tastes great. Amounts can be adjusted to suit individual tastes to make it more or less sweet and spicy. Black bean paste can be used in placed of the peanut butter. Goes well with chicken, pork, beef, wild game and dim sum.

Naan Bread II by myra byanka

Great flatbread for wraps, soups, stews, etc. Requires a comal or cast iron skillet. Recipe easily doubles.

Roasted Cauliflower by tigerfish

Good as snacks

Homemade White Butter by Hina Gujral

You must be wondering why you should bother with making your own butter. There are actually several reasons! First, it's really easy and also you end up with a superior product, especially if you choose quality cream from the fresh milk. Though store bought butter is always there but that taste of farm freshness is missing and…

Rice-cooker mochi by MyWeekend Plan

This soft and chewy traditional mochi is quite easy to make and can be served right away after rolling up. Learn how to make mochi at home.

Onion Fritters (Kanda Bhajji) by Padma Priya Manikam

This is a light snack that can be an appetizer and eaten during tea-break especially during a rainy day!

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies by Ambreen

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies ...

Spiced (but not Spicy) Roasted Chicken Wings by tigerfish

Infused with Indian spices and that honey...

Oat & Mango Smoothie by Indrani

CANTALOUPE SORBET by Saru

A lighter version of the ice cream sorbet is just what you need during summers.And when you have a fruit as prone to turning ripe and icky as cantaloupe,why not use it up this way?This dish will satiate your dessert cravings and keep the summer heat at bay.

Chocolate Drop Cookies by Yuri Matsuura

Good for children's snack :-) Easy, simple and yummy!

omelet ala cochin by sunil k.nayar

STUFFED MUSHROOMS IN MICROWAVE-INDIAN STYLE by Saru

This can be served on its own or with bread and soup which can make a very fine meal in itself.It is also very healthy and quite filling too.You can alter the spice to suit your taste.

MACHA MADELEINES by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Since many friends asked me, here is a Japanese-style Madeleine. Madeleines are easy to make and can be come into infinite variations. Since I could not make it French for fear to bore everyone, i though that macha tea powder would be welcome!