Spaghetti with Asparagus, Shrimp and Roasted Tomatoes is our another spring staple that is easy, super delicious and ready in less than 30 minutes for a quick lunch or dinner. Enjoy with Pinot Grigio or any white wine that pairs well with this spaghetti. This is not too cheesy. I love this light meal all year round with different veggies. Now we are enjoying spring's bounty with a hearty meal more often around this time of the year.
I love asparagus and shrimp both and this dry type curry is a simple yet flavorful recipe sure to please Bengali's palate. The pungent mustard paste and the grated coconut are a great combination and stands out in the curry. This dish is inspired by Kochur Loti/ taro stolon, abundantly available in West Bengal and Bangladesh but hard to find here in the United States.
Bhorta is an amazing dish from Bangladesh, can be made in many different ways with veggies, lentils and non veg proteins. This Sardine Bhorta/Mashed Sardine is the easiest one I have ever learned from my dear Bangladeshi friend and eaten with piping hot steamed rice. When sudden craving for mach bhorta/mashed fish happens, this Sardine Bhorta/Mashed Sardine comes to the rescue! This is another delicious on the go sardine recipe from my kitchen.
Sardine Chachchari makes a great meal with rice, quinoa and it can be savored by itself. This Sardine Chachari is nothing but a simple stir fry with canned sardine and it gets a wonderful makeover with simple Bengali spices, lots of bell peppers, onion, ginger, garlic, fresh hot chilies, tomatoes and potato into a very tasty fish dish in less than a half an hour. This super easy recipe truly brings out the best for sardine lovers. I add lots of fresh chilies, julienned ginger and garlic to balance out the strong fishy flavor. This is a delicious on the go sardine recipe.
Chinese Chicken Curry served with steamed jasmine rice, was one of the dishes that I always ordered at a family owned Chinese restaurant while living in Colorado. This Western version of Chinese Chicken Curry is a great combination of Chinese stir fried technique and Indian curry flavor to suit the American palate. The tender chicken pieces coated in a bright yellow spicy or mild curry sauce that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It's healthy, gluten free and it needs just a few pantry ingredients. This is our another favorite go to recipes for Chinese comfort foods.
This colorful fruity salad is fabulous for lunch or dinner, made with lightly cooked asparagus, chickpeas, apple. tomato and pecans in a homemade orange vinaigrette dressing without oil. This is another delicious way of devouring springs bounty. It's super refreshing and delicious, healthy, filling, full of plant protein and fiber. Have it as a meal or as a side for spring and summer gathering. This is gluten free, vegan and very easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
Stir-fried boneless chicken with seasonal veggies in a very basic Asian sauce is one my favorite go-to recipes. When I am in a hurry this Asian inspired dish comes to rescue. I usually serve it over stir fried brown rice. This healthy meal is so delicious and visually appealing to please a crowd as well. Double the recipe to serve it next day. It will taste fantastic too.
