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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Jerk chicken can be grilled or baked and is a no fuss chicken recipe. Jerk refers to the wet marinade that makes this chicken so flavorful and yummy. You can find pre made jerk dry rub mix in the store but this time I decided to try making my own home made marinade. Scotch bonnet or the habanero chilly , all spice berries, scallions, herbs and pineapple imparts the meat with a  right balance of sweet heat and flavor.The flavors are dominant and awaken your senses. This is a home made version of the jerk chicken. There is a time honored cooking technique and the  real jerk chicken is cooked over charcoal which gives it a smoky flavor.  I adapted this recipe form the cook book Chicken :60 Simple Recipes for Great Home Cooking . Try this you will surely love it. Ingredients Chicken joints- 4 Shallots- 3 Scallions- 2 chopped Habanero-4-5 (this is less spicy than scotch bonnet adjust according to taste) Thyme- 1/2 tsp Ginger and garli...

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms If you like mushrooms this is a perfect party appetizer recipe that you should try. You can use large portobello  or medium sized white button mushroom caps to stuff the filling.This is a versatile recipe and you can use vegetarian or non vegetarian filling of your choice. The filling here is a creamy crab meat filling. Ingredients Portobello mushroom caps- 4 Crab meat- 1 cup Cream cheese- 3 tbs Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder- 1/4 tsp Onion powder- 1/4 tsp Chopped spring onion- 1 tbs Chopped parsley- 1 tbs Chopped mint- 1/2 tsp Parmesan cheese-3 tbs Panko bread crumbs- 1/3 cup Olive oil- 2 tsp Pre heat oven to 345 degree f.  Remove the stem and clean the mushroom cap. In a bowl add crab meat, cream cheese, chopped parsley and mint and the rest of the seasoning and mix well. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cap and spread evenly. Finally sprinkle the bread crumbs on top and drizzle with olive oil. Place...

Karah Prasad/ Wheat Flour Halwa Karah Prasad is served in Gurudwara as prasad for devotees. It is made with whole wheat flour/atta, ghee and sugar. It has a sweet smell and is so yummy. Try this rich and tasty halwa, you will surely love it. Ingredients Whole wheat flour/atta- 3/4 cup Sugar- 1 cup Ghee- 1/2 cup Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp Water- 2 1/2 cup Any toasted nuts of your choice  In a sauce pan bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce the flame and allow it to simmer. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan and add the wheat flour. Keep stirring and make sure there is no lumps. Cook in low flame for 3-4 minutes or till the raw flavor disappears and flour changes color to light brown. Carefully add the dissolved sugar and water as it has a tendency to splutter. Mix continuously to avoid lumps. Add cardamom powder and toasted nuts.It will thicken quickly and leave the edges of the pan. Stir till ghee separates and it turns glossy.Switch off the flame and allow to co...

Shami Kebab Kebabs are popular appetizers in South Asian cuisine and are made with chunks of meat or with minced meat. Shami kebab is flavor-packed meat patties made with minced mutton. It is pan fried and one of the easiest kebabs to make. Shami kebabs have the flavor of lentils too. Lentils like chana dal (yellow split peas) are cooked and ground together with the meat to bind and hold shape while making patties. It is then dipped in eggs and pan-fried. It is a party favorite with delightful with a soft melt in mouth texture and taste. Are you looking for delightful crispy snacks/appetizers for entertaining? Shami Kebab is a perfect appetizer. Kids will love this finger food, and it is fun to make. Go ahead then and give it a try. I am sure you'll love them too! The best meat to use is mutton, but you can also use beef or chicken. Recently I have been cooking the meat and lentils together in an Instant Pot. They cook together beautifully, and it is easy. Shami Kebabs are ...

Mexican Tomato Fried Rice Fried rice is an easy and tasty way to use left over rice and vegetables. This is a Mexican inspired tangy and yummy tomato fried rice.  I have used both tomato puree and tomato sauce for this recipe. Try this simple recipe,you will surely love it. Ingredients Cooked rice- 3 cup (cook with chicken broth) Tomato puree- 3/4 cup Chopped onion- 1 medium Minced garlic- 2 cloves Sweet pepper or bell pepper chopped- 1/2 cup Paprika- 1/4 tsp Grated carrot- 3/4 cup Tomato paste- 2 tbs Jalapenos -  2 chopped Oregano and thyme- a pinch Chopped parsley, rosemary - 2 tbs Oil Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in a pan and saute onions and garlic for two minutes. Add tomato puree and paste and allow it to cook and reduce. Season with salt and pepper and stir occasionally.  Add the paprika powder,chopped pepper, jalapenos and grated carrots and stir fry for 2 minutes.  Add cooked rice, chopped herbs and mix well. Stir fry ...

Chocolate Mousse Chocolate mousse is a rich and classic dessert. It is a favorite among many chocolate dessert lovers. It is rich, airy and light dessert with chocolate goodness. This recipe is my absolute favorite,it is an easy no fuss recipe from Nigella Lawson . I have tried this many times and it is a no fail recipe. This is also perfect for those who do not want raw eggs in their dessert. It sets faster  than the regular mousse. Try this, you will surely love it. Ingredients Mini Marshmallows- 2 1/2 cups Semi sweet chocolate- 6 oz. ( preferably dark chocolate ) Butter- 3 tbs Heavy cream- 1 1/2 cup Sugar- 3 tbs Hot water- 1/4 cup Vanilla essence- 1 tsp Rum extract- a few drops Into a sauce pan add marshmallows, butter, chopped chocolate and hot water. Cook in low flame and stir. The chocolate will melt faster. The marshmallows will take about 5 minutes to melt completely. Stir till the mixture is smooth and velvety with no white streaks. Allow this to...