A half eaten chocolate muffin in a case, on a white background.

Improving Muffins

February 26, 2014 smitsa 0

Muffins, by definition are small domes spongy cakes or bread  made with egg and usually eaten at breakfast. They are certainly not cupcakes! The name […]

Shaqima or sachima on a plate of wood.

Sachima (Sa-Chi-Ma)

December 16, 2013 smitsa 0

Sachima or Shaqima is a Chinese pastry found throughout the country. As in keeping with all pastry products there are many regional variations although it […]

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Lamb Rogan Josh

November 18, 2013 smitsa 0

Rogan Josh is one of the most iconic dishes of Indian cuisine, particularly associated with Kashmiri cuisine. Its history reflects a fascinating blend of Persian, […]

Hoodia gordonii, a medicinal plant, in flower (ai-ais - richterveld transfrontier park)

Hoodia

October 4, 2013 smitsa 0

Hoodia created a great deal of excitement when it was found to have appetite suppressant opportunities. Weight loss is a health necessity for many people […]

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Besan ka Halwa

August 25, 2013 smitsa 0

Besan Ka Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert and made using different flour, chick peas (lentils), and nuts. Besan Ka Halwa is one of my […]

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Preparing Mini Pies

December 14, 2012 smitsa 0

Here’s a detailed plan for preparing 24 mini pies—12 steak & Cornish IPA pies and 12 chicken & beechwood smoked bacon pies—complete with equipment, preparation, […]

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Scallops Provençal

December 1, 2012 smitsa 0

Scallops Provençal is a pleasing and satisfying way of serving sauteed scallops in a garlic and parsley sauce. Some recipes like to use tomato. This […]

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Sole Meuniere

November 25, 2012 smitsa 1

‘Sole all right? You should have had the meunière. Not so dry.’ His sole was marvellous, Justin said, forbearing to add that meunière was what he had asked for. And the […]

potato roquettes

Potato Croquettes

November 3, 2012 smitsa 0

Ingredients For the Croquettes 2 cups mashed potatoes (ensure they are smooth and lump-free) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions […]

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Chivda

October 31, 2012 smitsa 0

Chivda, also spelled as “chiwda” or “chevda,” is a popular and versatile snack in Indian cuisine. It is a dry mixture of various ingredients, typically […]