Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Chicken Thighs Stuffed with Celery,Spinach and Mash Potato

This is one of my own creative recipe..Enjoy !


All ready to be grilled


All ready to be eaten


Ingredients:


4-5 Chicken thighs


For the marinade


1.5 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
1 tbsp red chilli flakes
1 tbsp Worcester sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 stock cube, powdered
1/2 tsp olive oil
Salt & Pepper for seasoning


For the Stuffing


1 celery stick, chopped finely
6-8 tbsp chopped spinach
3 small potatoes, boiled and mashed




Method:


1. Remove the bone from each thigh and flatten using a meat tenderizer.


2. Mix the marinade ingredients and marinate the thighs for atleast an hour, you can also leave it overnight


3. Heat the grill at 200C. Place a little mash potato on each thigh fillet, press so it is spread evenly. Then place the mix of spinach and celery.


4. Roll the thigh and pierce with a skewer to keep the filling intact.


5. Place on the grill, reduce heat to 180C. Grill until meat is well cooked.


6. Season if required and serve with salad.





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