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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!!!

Wednesday 2 March 2011

Stuffed Pork Loins served with Brussels Sprouts




Serves 2


Ingredients


4 Pork loins
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tablespoon ginger/garlic paste
2 flake of garlic
1 green chilli
1 Onion chopped finely
1 Tomato chopped
6-7 closed cup mushroom or chestnut mushroom (Chopped)
250g Brussels Sprouts
2-3 slices of bacon
salt for seasoning
knob of butter
Flour to coat.




Method:


1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.


2. Make small pockets in the pork so you can fill the stuffing in , (if the meat is too thin you can just spoon the stuffing on top before serving)


3. Marinate the pork loins with the turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder, ginger/garlic paste salt and pepper.Leave it for an hour or longer.


4. Heat a pan, add a knob of butter, when bubbling then add finely chopped garlic and green chilli, then add the mushrooms and saute. Then add the finely chopped onions and tomatoes.Season with salt and pepper. Finish with freshly chopped coriander. Remove from heat and cool for a while.


5. Fill this stuffing into the pork. Dip the loin in the flour, just enough to coat both sides.


6. Heat the pan with some oil. Shallow fry the pork loin , just enough to seal the juices. Place the pork in an oven proof dish and place in the oven for 15-20 mins (until cooked)




How to cook the Brussels Sprouts


1. Cook the brussels sprouts in boiling water until tender. Drain the water


2. In a pan add a knob of butter, add garlic and bacon.


3. Add in the brussels sprouts and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.




Tips:


You can make this dish with chicken.


Instead of brussels sprouts you can use broccoli.

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