Tantalizing Tiger Prawns

It's mid-way through September and somehow still pleasantly warm (one of the many finer perks of living in the South). So, we decided to throw our one last "end-of-summer" barbeque hurrah. These grilled tiger prawns are guaranteed to tantalize both your guests' eyes and their taste buds. I also use this recipe on a stove-top grill in the colder months to beat those winter blues and remind myself summer is just around the corner!

The big secret here is the mix between the far East and Southeast. The soy sauce and masala mix really add something unique that will have everyone saying "What is that!?". Ok, maybe not everyone...but someone did say that to me today.

Cheers to one of our last "Summer" nights! 

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A Simplified Samosa

I hate samosas. Well, that's a lie. I hate what the samosa has become. Much like everything else in our life, samosas too have become too big, too greasy, and all too common. The flaky shell and fresh potato curry filling of a well-made samosa have given way to a $3 fist-sized, semi-soggy sandbag.

My sister and I were reminiscing about how amazing samosas used to be, when she suggested this idea for a samosa...deconstructed.  It was brilliant! This "Simplified Samosa" contains all the elements of a traditional samosa, but they are all featured in a way that makes them appealing to the taste buds once again.

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Karela Cleanse

Karela, or bitter melon, is one of the most feared vegetables for anyone who has ever encountered it. When I was little and other kids used to complain about how much they hated brussels sprouts or broccoli, I wanted to shut them all up with a plate of karela. My mom, however, insisted that it was an acquired taste.
...And 15 years later, I hate to say it, but she was right. I've come to grow quite fond of this little prickly gourd. If cooked well and paired with the right ingredients, it's actually quite good...and good for you.

This is a recipe for grilled karelas stuffed with a sweet and spicy shallot filling. If nothing else, this is a recipe worth trying once. They are bound to be a palate (and colon) cleanser. 

(If you think this picture is a little dramatic, well I figured the Karelas have had a hard knock life and deserve to be in the spotlight for once.)

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