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!!!

Thursday 22 September 2011

Caldo Verde -- Portuguese Green Soup

This is a traditional Portuguese soup, my grandma used to make this soup when we were young. I have used the traditional method but also used my own creative ideas to make this broth more delicious and one of my ultimate comfort foods.








Ingredients:


1 tbsp olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, finely chopped
4-5 large potatoes, par-boiled
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2-3 handfuls of baby spinach
2 tbsp basmati rice (not cooked)
4-5 spaghetti sticks, broken into smaller pieces
1 chicken or vegetable stock cube, dissolved in boiling water
Salt & Pepper for seasoning
Olive oil for drizzle
Dried onion for garnish




Method:


1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil, fry the garlic and onions, until translucent. Add the bay leaf.


2. Add the potatoes and cook for few minutes. Add the boiling stock.


3. Add the rice and spaghetti. Season well. Bring to boil.


4. Once it starts boiling ,using a masher, mash the potatoes into the broth to make a thick base.


5. Add the spinach, boil until the broth turns lightly green. Check for seasoning. You might want to drizzle more olive oil. If you feel the soup is too thick, boiling water can be added. Cook until rice & noodle are cooked.


6. Season with freshly crushed pepper, drizzle of olive oil and dried onion.

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