Saturday October 21st:
I LOVE leftovers especially when it is leftover Samosas, Beef Patties or Pizza especially from Dominoes.
My leftover breakfast included 9 Patties and 4 Samosas and a glass of Mean Green (hoping drinking fresh veg juice will take over the oils in my body).
Friday October 26th
Its Eid day and The Chef made her hubby happy by making tons of patties with delicious beef/onion filling and two types of crispy samosas (Lentil and Potato).
Beef Patties gets a
1 - Just Perfect!!
Samosa gets a
2 - Close to Perfection
Thursday October 25th:
On special request from me, Aliya prepared my favorite office lunch. Chef Aliya's special Omelet, Flavor packed with Onion, special spices and cooked well done. I liked the omelet so much that I took this same lunch to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. To compliment the meal (in a strange way maybe for some), Omelet was accompanied by long cut sticks of cucumber (kakri http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_cucumber )
I can't wait for more office lunches...
1 - Just Perfect!!
Sunday October 21st:
Eggplant and Potatoes (Experiment 2) came with a lighter taste, not too strong of a flavor and with eggplant skin. I vote for Aloo Baigan # 1 (Episode 8 Chef Aliya's Episode 8 (Oct 1 2012)
Still nothing like eating home cooked delicious food. YUM!
3 - Love It
Friday October 19th
Aliya made a Broccoli soup inspired by a trip to Bermuda on Norwegian Cruise line. We both agreed that adding fresh shredded Mozzarella Cheese and black pepper added to the taste. It went well with a glass of "Mean Green"... (Fresh juice of Ginger, Celery, Green Apple, Cucumber, Lime and Kale)
Now based on all what I have tested so far, I would give this a 4.
4 - Yummy
Wednesday October 17th
Yes, I named this posting WOW Okra WOW because Aliya knocked me out with her version on Okra (Bhindi) cooked with boats load of Onions.
Not more to write about this except I am in Love with Chef Aliya and her Okra.
1 - Just Perfect!!!
Tuesday October 16th
The country was excited and eager for debate night. I got home really late from work and Aliya prepared Spinach Potato. One thing to comment on would be the texture of spinach. I could easily bet that she put a lot of butter but she didn't. The way she cooked made the whole thing melt in your mouth. (I love things that melt in your mouth, remember the burgers that melted way back in Episode 3 Azhar's Sloppy Joe's). With this, we had freshly made Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Lime juice. Debate was fiesty and exciting, dinner was delicious and I Vote for Chef Aliya!
Palak Aloo (spinach Potato) gets a
2 = Close to Perfection
Friday October 5th Flash Back
Nothing like thinking back to a yummy lunch packed by Chef Aliya. All Vitamins and Proteins (and some fats ;) of course)
Lunch included Onion Loaded Omelet with Hot Green peppers and Strawberries. I like eating cold omelet; I have been doing it since 1st grade which is why onions and peppers are so important to give the omelet the right amount of spice and taste. Can't wait for the next time Chef Aliya prepares a Omelet/Fruit lunch for me.
1 - Just Perfect!!!
Monday Oct 18:
A little catch-up to do since we were away on vacation. Returning from 1st day at work, I was greeted with Aliya's Yellow Daal (Lentil), which BTW is delicious. I personally love the sauteed onion/ginger/garlic that gets added to the dish right before serving.
1 = Just Perfect
Monday October 1st:
One of my favorite vegetable plant is Fenugreek (methi), which goes perfectly with golden potatoes and chopped green chilies Aliya prepared a simpler version of Methi Aloo (Fenugreek Potato). What can I say more, I love it and I love it. And I love it.
2 - Close to Perfection
So here is a lesson about Fenugreek. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek and a picture of the plant itself.
One of the best desserts yet is the cheese cake. So what better way to celebrate it again but to post its recipe.
Sunday September 30th:
Nothing like trying to make up for all bed weekend eating out with a simple dinner of Sweet Potato, perfectly nuked (or microwaved) and sprinkled with Cayenne Pepper and crushed sea salt.
4 - Yummy
Sunday Sept 30th:
We all went out to dinner, Gourmet in Jackson heights NYC, and the best part was (aside from enjoying a nice meal with great company) waking up next day and thinking about all the yummy leftovers in your fridge. Just to name a few things we had
1. Reshmi (Silky) Chicken Kababs
2. Seekh Chicken Kababs
3. Haleem
4. Channa (Chick Peas)
5. Karhai Gosht (Goat)
6. Regular Naan Bread
7. Kulcha Naan Bread (Fancier version with sesame seeds and melting butter on it)
8. Keema Naan Bread (Minced chicken similar to Seekh Kabab's embedded in the naan).
9. Falooda (Dessert)
10. Ras malai (Dessert)
So next morning, it was a treat to eat Naan and Sheekh Kababs. Aliya reheated Naan bread with a little water and oil and I liked it better than when i had it fresh a night before. Adding a little sprinkle of water and oil gave the naan a crispy texture outside while super soft inside. Writing all this is making me hungry!!! So technique of reheating Naan bread gets a solid
1 - Just Perfect!!!
Friday September 28th, a little chilly evening in NYC deserves a nice dinner. Aliya made Aloo Baigan (Potato/Eggplant). Now I am not a huge fan of Eggplant (Like it, not love it), but Aliya made it with alot of "Onion Love". The taste was light, sweet and you can barely distinguish eggplant cause it was all mixed in with yummy sweet onions.
The dish had the perfect amount of oil, the "liquid reddish gold" which made it super yummy and very balanced seasoning.
Editor's rating:
2 - Close to Perfection
