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!!!

Monday 16 January 2012

Chargrilled Gressingham Duck Legs

Honey glazed duck legs  infused with cumin is an ultimate dinner favourite. This is a great recipe if you wish to cook for a special someone!!!!






Ingredients:


2 Gressingham Duck legs
Olive oil to drizzle
1 tsp dried red chilli flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning


For the sauce/glaze:


1 tbsp honey
1 tsp cumin powder
1 clove of garlic grated
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning.


Method:


1. Pat dry the duck legs, drizzle olive oil, rub the garlic powder, salt, pepper and chilli flakes on both sides.


2. Heat a griddle, when hot place the duck legs, skin side first. Turn after the first side is crisp. Griddle until charred on both sides.


3. Pre heat the oven at 200C. In a bowl mix the glaze ingredients. Place each duck leg on small square foil sheets. Spoon the glaze over each piece. Fold the foil over the duck legs to form a small parcel.


4. Place the parcel in an oven proof dish and cook in the oven for 1 hour at 180C.


5. Serve the duck legs with a side of baby leaf salad.

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