This is one helluva sausage…….found and made only in Goa, India, these spicy handmade sausages are in my opinion the best flavoured sausages in the whole world. They are homemade by certain specialist sausage makers in Goa, marinated with chillies, vinegar and a secret blend of spices, then sundried or smoked.They are so aromatic and […]
Author Archives: Carol Pereira
Well its been on my mind for a long time to make a record of all the things we did for baby, things we bought for him, the essentials, the not so important, bath, nappy, clothes etc etc…….just as a future reference for ourselves and as information for first time moms who might be interested. […]
A lovely blend of spices makes this dish brilliant for a Saturday night in, on the couch, in front of the telly, with your favourite drink. Surely worth a try! For best results marinade the chicken on the Friday night and allow it to sit in the fridge. Ingredients: Chicken:1 small (cut into medium sized pieces with […]
This hot and spicy Lamb Chops/ Cutlet preparation is lip smacking good. Cook it over a coal barbeque or in a hot griddle pan and enjoy its juicy and wholesome flavour. To make it I marinated the Chops with some cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice and fresh thyme herb. Left it sitting for […]
This is another Express recipe I developed when I wasnt in the mood for the laborious intricacies..roasting /grinding and frying..etc….etc….. if you like one pot and non- fuss wonders this recipe is for you, will save you lots of time …..simply toss in all the ingredients into a pot and let it cook slowly allowing […]
Well you know those days when you trying to keep up with a budding baby whose just learned to crawl, have a pile of clothes sitting in a corner, carpets that have seen better days and a whole load of mail that needs to be acted on…..well on such days the last thing on my […]
This is a decadent, melt- in- the-mouth, gourmet chocolate dessert….once eaten never forgotten!!……. The outer soft chocolate layer gives way to a molten, velvety, sinful chocolate center that will take your breath away!! Made as individual portions in ramekins. Can be served hot straight out of the oven with a dollop of ice-cream or served […]
Now who doesn’t have a soft corner for this wonderfully spiced Punjabi dish where the humble potato and the not so well appreciated cauliflower are married off together with a whole host of spices and flavourings…..hmmmm…. Well since baby was born , I rarely get the time to cook elaborate meals, hence thinking cap on, […]
This is a simple hot dry chicken recipe I learned from my Mom . The chicken cooked with a few simple everyday ingredients is really hot, tasty and succulent. This treat goes well as starters alongside a hearty peg or as a main meal with potato wedges and a fresh salad with yoghurt. Ingredients: 1 […]
This is one of my favourite Seafood. I remember as a child when I accompanied mom to the fish market in her home town, eating squid was unheard of… it was either thrown away, given for free or taken for cat food. Journeying to the present….it is a delicacy in most fish loving countries…hmmmm The piquant […]