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!!!

Sunday 20 March 2022

Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

Easy quick family dinner.. the kids really enjoyed and perfect combo to get them eating their greens.. 





Ingredients:


10-12 lasagna sheets, cooked and kept aside

1 bottle tomato passata sauce 

1 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar whichever you prefer

1 small tub of mascarpone 

1 onion chopped finely

8-10 mushrooms chopped finely

1 1/2 cup chopped spinach 

3 cloves garlic, chopped finely

1/2 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1 egg

Salt & pepper for seasoning 




Method:


  1. In a saucepan heat olive oil, add the chopped garlic, chilli flakes and sauté until it leaves an aroma.
  2. Add in the onion, cook until golden.
  3. Mix in the herbs and season with salt & pepper.
  4. Stir in the mushrooms, cook for a few minutes and then add the chopped spinach.
  5. Cook until mushrooms are done. Turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone. Season. Let it cool.
  6. Once cooled add the egg and mix well.
  7. In an ovenproof dish, layer the lasagna sheet, add a few spoons of the spinach mix. Sprinkle a little bit of cheese.
  8. Add another layer of lasagna sheets, now pour a few spoons of passata sauce. Then add a few more spoons of spinach sauce. Top with cheese. Keep alternating lasagna sheets, passata, spinach sauce and grated cheese. Ensure you have atleast 3 or 4 layers of lasagna sheets. End the top layer with passata sauce and grated cheese.
  9. Pre heat oven , cook the lasagna for 20-30 mins on 200deg. Cover it with foil initially and then remove towards the end to melt the cheese on top layer and get it crispy golden.
  10. Enjoy with salad or garlic bread. You can use mixed vegetables instead of spinach & mushrooms.

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