The feeding frenzy has begun. My family spends the afternoon eating snacks. Everyone brings a new dip, cracker, cheese, weenie snack, specialty chip, or tortilla roll up to have taste tested. This year's favorite is the cheddar lil smokies wrapped in bacon and seasoned, followed by the lamb jerky sticks. It amazes me that my family can put away all of the offerings and still have room for the turkey, fixings and pies.The best part about the kids growing up and becoming adults is that they help out with the cooking, clean up and entertainment. I truly am grateful for this day.
I am grateful for my family and for my dear friends. I am grateful for board games and my daily "Words with Friends". I am grateful for my co-workers and for my students. I am grateful for Anna and her delicious pies. There are so many things to be grateful for, but nothing is as important as God's grace. Thank you Lord for the blessings that you have bestowed upon me and my family. We are grateful.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Bold and Rich Indian Recipes
The New Indian Slow Cooker: Recipes for Curries, Dals, Chutneys, Masalas, Biryani, and More by Neela Paniz is a must for anyone who loves good Indian foods. Childhood memories of the sweet, spicy and bold smells of lamb curry simmering on the stove guided my book selection. My mother spent hours in the kitchen prepping, sautéing and simmering to create masterpieces that would have your taste buds watering in anticipation. I have never had that patience, nor the love of cooking to spend that much time in the kitchen, so this book was a must have.
I was immediately impressed by the information that was presented within the pages of this lovely book. The dishes are beautifully plated and photographed making each recipe tempting. The introductions are not only informational, but also personal and give authenticity to the book. The section "the Indian kitchen" not only gave you a spice guide, but substitution choices and preparation how-to's. I also have appreciated the glossy pages and cover that are easy to wipe clean.
Some may say that this is not a true slow cooker recipe book, but I disagree. Yes, there is still sauté time and prep time, but the use of the slow cooker does give you the ability to walk away and forget-it for awhile. I used the basic curry mix recipe and made chicken curry and it was delicious. I look forward to trying more. I will be investing in a "masala dabba" and the time saved by using the crock pot will be spent shopping for ingredients in the nearest Indian store.
I received this book from www.bloggingforbooks.com in exchange for this review.
I was immediately impressed by the information that was presented within the pages of this lovely book. The dishes are beautifully plated and photographed making each recipe tempting. The introductions are not only informational, but also personal and give authenticity to the book. The section "the Indian kitchen" not only gave you a spice guide, but substitution choices and preparation how-to's. I also have appreciated the glossy pages and cover that are easy to wipe clean.
Some may say that this is not a true slow cooker recipe book, but I disagree. Yes, there is still sauté time and prep time, but the use of the slow cooker does give you the ability to walk away and forget-it for awhile. I used the basic curry mix recipe and made chicken curry and it was delicious. I look forward to trying more. I will be investing in a "masala dabba" and the time saved by using the crock pot will be spent shopping for ingredients in the nearest Indian store.
I received this book from www.bloggingforbooks.com in exchange for this review.
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