1st September 2021 — Big Fat Tummy

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

1st September 2021 HomeCook 0

Everyone in our family likes a good Cream of Mushroom Soup. We always enjoyed a hot bowl of this soup at restaurants. My quest to replicate the restaurant taste and […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Homemade Mayonnaise with Egg

27th September 2016 5

This recipe was shared to me by Mrs. Irene Cabral, who is more than my neighbour. You’ll notice that she uses all the oil in one go (most recipes call […]

Veg. Recipes

Rawa Toast

20th February 2017 1

Add the rawa toast to your breakfast menu or serve it as a late afternoon snack. You can salvage bread slices that are a day or two old (but not […]

Veg. Recipes

Pav Bhaji

10th November 2016 0

My mother makes a very good pao bhaji from scratch. This is her recipe and it does not use any commercially available masalas. Pao Bhaji is more popular with mashed […]

Sweets & Desserts

Fruit Custard

29th November 2016 0

A lovely dessert for all occasions, the fruit custard is loved by all. Bowls filled with custard will disappear even before your other party food does. Follow this recipe for […]

Veg. Recipes

Cheese Chilly Toast

30th April 2020 0

Cheese Chilly Toast is a popular cheesy and spicy, anytime of the day snack, that youngsters and elders alike love. We use our No Knead Bread Loaf (click here) to […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala

10th September 2016 4

The Portuguese word for stuffing is Recheio. The recheado masala is primarily used in Goa to stuff fish. However, it’s a versatile sauce that may be used in many other dishes. Ingredients: […]

Beverages

White Russian

15th September 2020 0

The White Russian is a cocktail that tastes like cold coffee but is spiked with Vodka. It tastes yum and must be served in short glasses (not shot glasses). Serves: […]

Seafood Recipes

Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur

28th September 2017 0

This is a short-cut, no-grind method to prepare the Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur. Ideal to make when you are short of time and do not want to scrape or grind […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Mackerel Kismoor

3rd March 2018 4

Dry Mackerel Kismoor is a mixture of shredded dry mackerels (also made with dry prawns) and fresh grated coconut. It uses a few spices and goes very well alongside the […]

Veg. Recipes

Alu Mutter

4th June 2019 0

Alu Mutter is a preparation of potatoes and peas. Although there are umpteen ways this is prepared, we as a family like it, as this recipe entails. This preparation is […]

Cakes & Bakes

Assorted Bakery Style Cookies

28th April 2020 0

You will be enamoured by this recipe for Assorted Bakery Style Cookies because there is actually not much involved in making them. There is just a common dough that we […]

Veg. Recipes

Carrot and Capsicum

22nd February 2018 1

This preparation of Carrot and Capsicum is almost like a warm salad. It makes use of just mustard seeds and some herbs. It’s very easy to make. In fact cleaning […]

Veg. Recipes

Bhel Puri

20th May 2020 0

Bhel Puri is a sweet-spicy-tangy appetizer/snack famed all over India. It is prevalent more as a street food, although some restaurants also serve it. I remember, as a student in […]

Egg Recipes

Goan Egg Drop Curry

7th November 2016 3

This is a quick and easy recipe that is to be served with rice. The mildly spiced creamy coconut milk and egg complement each other. The eggs are poached in […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Rolls

27th September 2016 1

I use home made mayonnaise to make my chicken rolls. The commercial ones available are generally too sweet. You can however choose to use a good mayonnaise from the market if […]

Chicken Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Pie

10th May 2020 0

The Cheesy Chicken Pie is a complete meal. It is layered with a chicken filling, white sauce, potatoes and topped with Cheddar Cheese. It is absolutely yummy and it will […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xec Xec

25th April 2017 1

Crab Xec Xec is a traditional Goan crab curry. The curry is served with rice. The curry is mildly spicy but without overpowering the flavours of the crab. Try this yummy […]

Veg. Recipes

Boondi Raita

3rd March 2017 0

The Boondi Raita is a good accompaniment with all types of food. Always prepare it fresh so that the crunch of the boondi compliments the texture of the dish. You […]

Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ice Snowballs

16th December 2019 2

The recipe for Coconut Ice Snowballs does not involve any cooking. The recipe is actually of coconut ice (click here). It’s like the coconut ice has warped into little round […]

Seafood Recipes

Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur

28th September 2017 0

This is a short-cut, no-grind method to prepare the Red Pumpkin Prawn Verdur. Ideal to make when you are short of time and do not want to scrape or grind […]

Seafood Recipes

Butter Garlic Prawns

10th September 2016 4

A great starter to serve over drinks, the marriage of prawns and garlic is timeless. You will need to keep it coming as it is going to go quick off […]

Beverages

Sangria Fresca

15th September 2017 0

The Sangria Fresca is a bubbly cocktail that uses citrus flavoured soda. We have used white wine in our drink but you could also add red wine or vodka (choose […]

Veg. Recipes

Beetroot Stir Fry

31st January 2017 1

This is a simple beetroot stir fry which can be enjoyed as a side dish with rice or by itself with chappatis. Serves: 2 Persons Prep. Time: 10 Mins. Cooking […]

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Cream of Mushroom Soup