Where did September go? It seemed to just fly by and we are already talking Thanksgiving and Halloween costumes! I've never been a big fan of the spooky holiday myself, but the part that I do love is all the fun treats and snacks! While kids seem to get the bulk of the fun on Halloween, adults shouldn't be afraid to celebrate too! Here's a delicious Black Bean Dip that can be served any day of the year, but with a fright night twist to delight your big ghosts and goblins! It's fun … [Read more...]
Curried Black Bean Dip
Crispy Samosa Patties
Samosas are one of my very favourite appetizers. Crispy on the outside, full of flavour on the inside, if you love Indian food, chances are you're in love with samosas as well. Recently, we tried a fun little twist on the classic samosa, and turned that delicious filling into little Samosa patties! Crispy Samosa Patties Ingredients 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped into small cubes 1 small onion, diced 1 tbsp ginger, grated 1 tbsp minced … [Read more...]
Curry Chicken Wraps with Sweet Mango Chutney Sauce
These Curry Chicken Wraps are barbecued right on the grill and served with a homemade Sweet Mango Chutney Sauce. Perfect for summer cooking. The more I cook Indian food, the more comfortable and creative I am able to be. There was a day that even the thought of cooking Indian food at home intimidated me so much, I wouldn't even try it, but now I am realizing just how easy it is. Not without some help though, my husband is fearless in the kitchen and always up for the … [Read more...]
The Great Debate on Cooking with Patak’s
Last month Patak's Canada asked facebook to weigh in on 'the great debate' when it comes to Indian cooking with Patak's. Paste or Sauce? Many of Patak's favourite flavours come in both a paste and a ready to use sauce. Which way to do you prefer? The results on facebook were pretty divided, some like the convenience of the sauce and others enjoy customizing their dish to their own taste. The consensus remained the same though, everyone loves … [Read more...]
Butter Chicken Meatballs
How did you Share the Light this Diwali? After Patak's twitter party last week, my mouth was left watering for some delicious Indian food! Looking for a healthy recipe to fit the bill, I headed on over to Patak's new blog called Good Korma (cute right?) and immediately zeroed in on this amazing Butter Chicken Meatball recipe! It's so so so good! Mild in heat, but big in flavour, these meatballs are a nice twist from the ordinary and make a great meal! Butter Chicken … [Read more...]