Notes about Recipes in this book

• Coconut and curry corn chowder with chicken

  • Breadcrumbs on August 26, 2015

    p. 82 – This is a lovely chowder and a perfect use for local, seasonal produce. Since I had a little time I steeped my corn cobs in the chicken broth to enhance the flavour. The final dish was perfectly balanced with just enough warmth from the chili and the curry powder to take the edge off the sweetness of the corn. I substituted samal oelek for the sweet chili sauce as I didn’t see a need to add further sweetness. Photo here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1020820?commentId=9700976#9700976

• Beef kaftas with tahini-lime sauce

  • Breadcrumbs on June 04, 2015

    p. 107 – These come together in a snap and I always bake vs fry my meatballs and meatball-esque items so prep is that much more simplified. We served these atop pita breads with some sliced cucumbers and the tahini sauce (to which I’d added some S&P and chopped garlic). A Lebanese rice pilaf on the side. A quick and tasty meal. Not sure I’d repeat the kaftas though they were good I have better recipes but the sauce is a keeper. Photo here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1015551?commentId=9589896#9589896

• Smita Chandra's classic chicken curry

  • Breadcrumbs on June 03, 2015

    p. 127 – I don’t believe I’ve ever made a Punjabi curry before and that’s clearly been a big mistake as this curry was sensational. Full of flavour and robust, this tomato-based curry hits all the right notes and delivers just the perfect amount of heat. The addition of a small amount of sour cream gives it a slight creamy flavour reminiscent of butter chicken but without the richness (and calories!). Well worth repeating, this dish exceeded our expectations. Photo here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1015218?commentId=9588196#9588196

• Sichuan peppercorn-cashew chicken

  • Breadcrumbs on June 09, 2015

    p. 131 – Excellent! We loved this stir-fry. Once prep is complete the dish comes together in no time. The cashews were tender and creamy, the red pepper was sweet the sauce had just the right amount of heat. Just terrific. I’ll make this again and again. Photo here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1016061?commentId=9598107#9598107

• Juicy, crispy, fennel-scented chicken thighs

  • Breadcrumbs on June 05, 2015

    p. 134 – These were sensational. Well worth the price of the book. The sauce was sensational and it was tough to stop myself from drinking the remainder off my plate! my fennel and chicken-loving mr bc gave this a 10/10. I used b/s chx vs the BISO suggested and this still turned out to be remarkable. I did cut down on the cooking time though. The whole of this dish is far, far greater than the sum of its parts. Simply delicious. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1015218?commentId=9593004#9593004

  • RosieB on March 07, 2016

    I (well actually my husband) made this. He is not a cook and he thought the recipe sounded strange but easy. The cooking time is long but no effort involved. The result was delicious. Crunchy skin, moist flesh and tasty sauce. Definately a make again dish.

• Dave Carroll's spicy channa

  • Breadcrumbs on June 03, 2015

    p. 150 – This is a tasty, heavily spiced and hearty channa. Much thicker and bolder than those I’ve made before. We enjoyed the flavours but I’m not sure this is my favourite version of the dish. I think we prefer a lighter, brighter version. Good and flavourful but not remarkable enough to have me racing back to make this again. Photo here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1015218?commentId=9588196#9588196 http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/recipes/2010/10/19/dave_carrolls_spicy_channa.html

• Sri Lankan chickpea curry

  • Breadcrumbs on June 11, 2015

    p. 153 – This was one of the recipes that first attracted me to this book and it didn’t disappoint. mr bc isn’t a big fan of coconut milk curries but he loved this and you really couldn’t tell there was coconut milk in it. All the flavours in the tomato-based sauce were balanced. The heat level was perfect. Another keeper from this book. Simple and delicious. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1016061?commentId=9600106#9600106

• Potato masala

  • Breadcrumbs on June 03, 2015

    p. – 155 - Delicious! I made one change to the preparation of this dish by leaving the potatoes in pieces vs mashing them. This was a quick and flavourful version of this dish. Its vibrant yellow colour made it a visual standout on the table. This is used as a filling in a Masala dosa at a Toronto restaurant. It made for a great side dish on my menu and today it will be used as a roti-filler along with some chickpeas. I’d make this again. Great dish. Photo here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1015218?commentId=9588196#9588196

• Corn pancakes with cheese (Cachapas)

  • Breadcrumbs on June 08, 2015

    CORN PANCAKES WITH CHEESE p. 157 – These were great! Thankfully the author was able to source this recipe from the owners of this Toronto BBQ joint before its doors were closed for good last year. These cachapas are a real treat. Crispy on the outside, tender and creamy on the inside with the sweetness of the corn and the richness of whichever cheese you choose to add. I’ve now made them with mozzarella, cheddar and jalapeno jack and I’d say my favourite is the jj version with a little heat to counter the sweetness of the corn. Great for entertaining because the batter can be made well in advance. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1015218?commentId=9595197#9595197

• Garlic-basil smashed potatoes

  • Breadcrumbs on June 08, 2015

    p. 184 – Another success story from this book. Crispy little crushed potatoes coated in garlic and fresh basil. What’s not to like? I actually added the garlic for the last few mins of roasting as I felt it would be too pungent for our tastes if left raw in that quantity (a head’s worth of crushed garlic!). The basil is fabulous on these and brings a burst of freshness to an otherwise earthy dish. Well worth repeating. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1015218?commentId=9595197#9595197

• Geetha's sweet potato usli

  • Breadcrumbs on June 11, 2015

    p. 189 – Fantastic! Unlike any Indian curry dish we’ve ever tasted. We loved the addition of coconut, it worked beautifully with the sweet potatoes. Between the chili and the hot Indian curry powder (from Spice Mountain in London) this packed a nice bit of heat so the sweetness of the potatoes was quite welcome. We’ll happily have this one again. Photo here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1016061?commentId=9600106#9600106