Even in my desi (South Asian) household, shepherd’s pie remains a perennial favourite comfort food. Make it fresh, or use leftover roast beef. I’m partial to Yukon gold potatoes since they are so deliciously creamy, but any good starchy potato is fine. Sometimes, when I’m in a hurry, I use boxed potatoes too (Betty Crocker … [Read more…]
This salad was inspired by Barefoot Contessa’s Chicken Salad Veronique but I’ve added my own twist with walnuts, onions, mustard and parsley. Chicken salad is always a hit at parties and it’s so easy to make, I wonder why we don’t see it more often! Total time: 1 hour Ingredients 2 whole chicken breasts (bone … [Read more…]
This is ultimate comfort food for the South Asian kid. Ask anyone in their 30s or 40s what they love most? Chances are they’ll say “daal” (lentils). Poor man and rich man alike, everyone loves this stuff. Lentils are varied, cheap and extremely nutritious. Time: 1 1/4 hour Ingredients 1 cup yellow split lentils, soaked … [Read more…]
I’m a soup junkie and I realize I have only this one in the recipe list! Worry not, many more will be coming. While in this recipe, I am cook the chicken myself, I also find that buying a lot of rotisserie chicken or two on the weekend means easy lunches and dinners throughout the … [Read more…]
When God decided to bless us with comfort food, he gave us chicken pot pie. Flaky, buttery crust and that creamy, molten chicken-y goodness inside. And a few vegetables to clear the conscience. Total time: 1 hour Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 green onions (or 1/2 small red/white onion), sliced finely 1 stick celery, … [Read more…]