Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 12 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 12 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!!!

Thursday 19 January 2012

Pink Pasta -- Beetroot Salmon Pasta

This is definitely a dish that kids will love, especially little girls who love pink...none the less an awesome quick mid week dinner recipe for adults.






Ingredients:


1 tbsp olive oil
200g twist/penne pasta
250g tin of pink salmon
2 small beetroots ( plain vacuum packed cooked beetroots, not the ones with vinegar)
1 red onion, chopped finely
1/4 tsp dried red chilli flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
100g of light Philadelphia cheese
2-3 tbsp grated Parmesan
handful of freshly chopped parsley
2-3 tbsp water
Salt & pepper for seasoning


Method:


1. In a pan cook pasta in salted boiling water until it is slightly al dente (8-10 mins). Once cooked drain and drizzle a little olive oil and mix. Keep aside. If you have beetroot juice you can mix a little to give a pink colour.



2. To prepare the sauce, add oil to a pan, fry garlic and chillies. Next add onions and cook.


3. Sprinkle the oregano & basil. Add the finely chopped beetroot. Season with salt & pepper.


4. Cook until the beetroot is soft. Add the salmon. Cook for few minutes. Add the Philadelphia cheese, mix well. 


5. Reduce heat, add the grated cheese. Mix everything well into a thick sauce consistency, add little water if necessary. Season well


6. Once sauce is ready then add to the cooked pasta. Mix well, check for seasoning. Serve hot.


Before serving sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

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