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 20 February 2012

Stir fried Beef with Vegetables



Ingredients:


1 tbsp sesame oil
500g lean beef, cut into small strips
100g Sugar snap peas
150g tender steamed broccoli, just florets
2 carrots, thinly sliced at an angle
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 capsicum, thinly sliced
5-6 chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
dash of light soy sauce
Salt and Pepper for seasoning


For the beef marinade:

1 tsp five spice powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcester sauce
1 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil


Method:


1. Marinade the beef and keep aside atleast for 2 hours.


2. Heat the oil in a heavy based pan or wok.Once it starts to smoke add the beef, stir fry the beef until lightly cooked and tender. Reduce the heat.


3. Add the onions, vegetables and garlic, mix well. Cover for just a few minutes as you don't want the vegetables to go soft.


4. Add the light soy sauce and pepper. Season if required. Mix well. If it is too dry add little water. The vegetables don't need to be cooked for long as they should be served crunchy and with little bite. Serve hot.



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