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!!!

Saturday 11 February 2012

Peri -Peri Chicken Livers

I never used to be a fan of chicken livers until I was introduced to the Nando's chicken livers. It tastes so great and if you haven't tried it I suggest you should, if you are trying it at Nando's do suggest them to burn (extra fry) the livers as it tastes better. This is the homemade version which tastes as good as Nando's.




Ingredients:


2 tbsp butter
1/2 tbsp olive oil
500g Chicken Liver, cut into small strips
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 tsp paprika powder
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine (or if you prefer white wine)
4-6 tbsp Nando's sauce (Mild/Hot, depending on preference)
Salt & pepper for seasoning


Method:


1. Marinate the livers with Nando's sauce, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Keep aside.


2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan. Once the butter starts to sizzle, fry the livers on a high heat. Fry until the livers are well browned. Lower the heat add the bay leaf, onion, chopped garlic and mix well.


3. Once the onions are lightly cooked pour in the wine. Simmer until all the alcohol has been absorbed. Season well.


4. You could add more Nando's sauce and butter if you need a gravy. Serve with freshly baked bread rolls.

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