Tandoori-ish/Indianish Yogurt Marinade for Chicken

1 cup yogurt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons crushed or minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate (2 tablespoons if you like) — I like Aeroplane  or Tamcon brand that comes in a [...]

An Ever Evolving Dahl Mahkni

This is a recipe that is being constantly tweeked:

1 ½ cups Urad Dahl (black  whole)
1 ½ cups rajma (red beans or kidney beans)
½ cup channa dahl
1 tsp turmeric

½ cup ghee, or ½ cup butter plus a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil
1 medium to large onion
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 – 4 jalapeno peppers
1 ½ tsp [...]

Grandma’s Stuffed Peppers

This is one of those evolving family recipes that has no written recipe — it is one that we just watch and learn, and then “do”, each with our own twist. My grandmother, who was of Hungarian/German descent made them, so my mother made them, and now I make them.  Of course, I don’t use [...]

Chicken Stir-fry

Serve on top of your favourite Chinese noodles.  This can also work well with a block of extra firm tofu, instead of chicken.

Sauce*:

2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce or Plum Sauce (made with plums, not pumpkin or “something else”)

1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp (or more) hot chilli paste
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp [...]

The Kids’ Favourite Mac and Cheese

2 cups uncooked whole wheat (or regular in a pinch) macaroni noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped finely
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3 cups skim milk (or other)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2+3/4 sharp (extra old) cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded cheese for topping
OPTIONAL:  2 green onions, sliced, and 4 slices bacon, crisply [...]

Curried Coconut Chicken

2 cloves garlic, chopped roughly
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 large jalapeño chilli, stemmed, halved, and chunked
zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup water
1 onion, chopped roughly

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into small serving pieces, skin removed (or pieces of skinless, boneless chicken)

1 cup sliced carrots [...]

The Best Chicken Pot Pie

4 COOKED chicken breast halves (drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast)

4 COOKED chicken thighs (drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast)
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup fresh or [...]

Channa Curry (Nizar’s)

I am just going to cut and paste this recipe exactly as it was given to me by my friend…it is simply, wonderfully delicious!   My notes are in blue. It’s necessary to read through the entire recipe before beginning to make it.
Ingredients list.

2 cups split Channa Dahl [Split tiny chick peas [...]

Grilled Peanut Tofu Salad

1/3 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp liquid honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Sriracha sauce (optional, but it’s better with!)
1/2 tsp salt and pepper (of each, divided)
1 package (454g/1 lb) firm tofu
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup bean sprouts
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 [...]

Jamaican Rice and Beans (serves 6)

This dish is an excellent source of iron, magnesium, folate, fibre and protein!. I have no idea why it is called “Jamaican”, because I have never in my life eaten Rice and Peas that was even remotely like this recipe! My apologies to anyone of Jamaican heritage!
1 tsp canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove [...]