…er) 6 Olives (plain or stuffed) 1 cup Mozarella Cheese (grated) ½ cup processed Cheddar Cheese (grated) 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic paste 1 tbsp fresh Ginger paste 1 tsp. light Soya Sauce ½ tsp Honey 1 tsp red Chilli flakes 1 tsp dried Oregano 4 tbsps. Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsps. Butter Salt to taste Pepper to taste Ingredients for the Pizza Sauce : 2 med. Onions (chopped finely) 4 med. firm red Tomatoes (chopped finely) 4 flakes Garlic (crushed & ch…
…ilda, mother to two sons, married to Merwyn Mascarenhas who is an ace professional photographer. I am a Goan who lives in this beautiful city Pune (Maharashtra) and am proud to be a Punekar. I’m a foodie who loves to cook for my family and friends and who in turn enjoy the delicious fare I turn out in my magical kitchen. My family motivates me to churn out interesting and mouth watering eats through my simple home cooking. I was inspired and…
…Oil Vegetable Oil/Olive Oil for basting Procedure : First, strain out excess water from the curds with a muslin cloth. Mix together chicken mince with all the ingredients mentioned above with one teaspoon oil. Marinate for about 3-4 hours. Brush vegetable/olive oil on the grill pan & heat it till hot. Scoop out tablespoons of the marinated chicken mince & grill on the grill pan. Drizzle or brush the chicken kababs with oil from time to ti…
…laborious and time consuming, many prefer to use a grinder or a food processor. The pesto tastes better if made in the traditional way and if you have the energy and time, you should give it a try. Pesto can be used in innumerable recipes; just give vent to your creativity and you will be not only be surprised but proud with your creation! Try this recipe and you will realize how easy it is to make this delicious pesto in a jiffy! 😀 Ingredients :…
…on 24th& 25th November,2012 at Koregaon Park, Pune. There was an impressive turnout on the 25th& a great response to the festival. I saw a wide variety of cheese… the regular Cheddar, Mozarella, Gouda, Parmesan etc… the old favorites… coffee, cranberry, smoked ham, wine soaked, ash coated, wood buried cheese. The new ones introduced were Pecorino, Pepperoni, Prunes & Port Wine, Edam with Apple & Roasted Walnuts, Mango & Mint G…
…sting at the family dining table. Today is Thanksgiving Day in USA & a time to come together to thank & partake of a feast in the company of your family & loved ones. This is Hilda’s Touch of Spice Thanksgiving Menu just for you… Happy Thanksgiving! 😀 Quick Chicken Roast Beef Roast Apricot & Cherry Steamed Cake…
…with fresh Coconut & Goa Pyramid Jaggery), Neurios (SweetPuffs with Dessicated Coconut),Kulkuls, Kormolas, Roce Cookies, Bolinhas (Goan cookies/biscuits), RichChristmas Fruit Cake as much as I did.. I know these were laborious & time consuming but it’s good to keep the tradition alive & bring in the traditional Christmas spirit. I’m happy that I could bring to you some easy & simple modern treats as well for those who love making…
…ation I am speaking about? … So here it is … Hilda’s Touch of Spice has crossed 200 posts & 2 lakh pageviews! Now doesn’t this call for a dual celebration? So I baked this awesome cake which is a combination of crème caramel & rainbow cake! Both these being our all time favorites… This cake is so elegant, colorful & attractive to serve as a dessert at all celebratory occasions… especially children’s parties. In fact, it will definitely…
…uld like to celebrate it with the most popular & traditional Indian dessert.. Gajar Ka Halwa.. This Carrot Halwa is especially for all my friends, well wishers, members, followers, fellow bloggers & visitors of my blog who continue to love, support, motivate & encourage me in my quest for new recipes & sharing all my favorite, precious, tested & loved recipes! I will continue my culinary journey of bringing to you all the…
…ld when you appreciate me each time. I love to receive your phone calls, messages and positive inputs. Your love and friendship inspires and motivates me to bring to you my old favorites and share new recipes which I develop and re-create in my kitchen. I am so glad that you are the reason to the renewed energy and reviving long lost and forgotten Goan and Portuguese Cuisine. Blogging is now an integral part of my life and I think I am addicted to…