Tag Archives: Recipe

Indian Buttered Chicken Makhani – Priya’s Favourite Recipe!

Some like it hot! Other like it cool!! This tasty 1950’s Delhi restaurant’s creation sits in the middle. Of course if you prefer your Indian dishes hotter you can always add a little more ginger and chilli.  Priya from Tappas … Continue reading

Makowiec – A Traditional Polish Dessert Recipe

Makowiec (Poppy Seed Roll) is a traditional Polish dessert, especially popular during the Christmas season. Makes 2 rolls Recipe adapted from Moje Wypieki Poppy seed filling 330g poppy seeds 112g light brown sugar 65g raisins or sultanas 33g walnuts, chopped 2 … Continue reading

Caldo Verde – Portuguese Green Soup

With Winter on the way GTAstes thoughts have turned to warming soups. Serve this spicy Portuguese cabbage or kale soup with a tasty Serra (Sheep) cheese for a warming lunch or starter to dinner. Ingredients 2 fat onion chopped fine … Continue reading

A Dish from George: Lobster Pasta with White Sauce

George and Ioli love Greek Cuisine…… and what isn’t there to like when you have so many choices? Although home cooking is a must for their family dinners, work obligations mean they often eat out. Their top choice is one … Continue reading

New York Style Cheesecake

Pour boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan, and smooth the top. delicious and a New York Tradition! Feel like giving it a shot baking it at home? Here is a recipe: … Continue reading

Traditional Currywurst Recipe

Did you know that the currywurst was invented in Berlin in 1949? The currywurst is an icon of German popular culture. Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is a noted fan of currywurst. By tradition, every candidate for Bürgermeister (mayor) of Berlin is … Continue reading

A Dish from Dino: Engadine Nut Tart (Pie)

This tart, from the beautiful Swiss region of Engadine, is made from shortcrust pastry and a filling of chopped walnuts, cream and honey. Perfect for that mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this dessert is sweet, indulgent and a genuine taste of Switzerland! For the shortcrust: … Continue reading